Should Have Let Me Die

Chapter 198: Just Not Late For Lunch

The long table was being set and our guests were arriving, Xelios's Family. 

Standing beside me, Xelios glowed with excitement, literally. She looked like the northern lights incarnate, and absolutely beautiful. I was constantly reminded that I was the luckiest guy in any world, but my thoughts were interrupted by a young man wearing resplendent green, white, and gold robes who walked over to introduce himself.

"It is a pleasure to finally meet my savior, and apparent son," The young Butterfly Folk male said, his cheeks giving a small brief glow of a rainbow.

I was instantly taken back to my first meeting with Xelios and the rainbow discotek she had displayed. Either dad was a master of his emotions or he wasn't actually that excited to see me. I really hoped that there wouldn't be a cause for us to butt heads, I was hoping to get off on a better foot than her mother. 

"Same to you, can I offer you the same gift of my King's magic as I offered your daughter?" I asked, I wanted to offer this right away.

From what I understood, the Butterfly Folk had extremely long life spans, but they also had a very slow physical development. The King here was proof; in his current form, he was about the physical age of a fifteen-year-old boy, but I bet he is old as dust. Xelios had been very small, but she had grown to look older than me, so I wanted to give the King a chance to step into his own.

"You would offer this thing to me?" The King of the Butterfly Folk asked, pulling back, with a look of awe.

"You know the price of the King magic? You will be loyal to me and follow my ideals? Ready to act on my command? None of these things will be choices once you take my hand, but if you do, I help you reach the apex of your evolution."

"My name is King Logia of the Butterfly Folk," Logia paused and suddenly all of the guests formed four lines behind him, and they all took a knee, holding their heads up high, every one of them looking up at me. "We have all decided unanimously to dedicate ourselves to you and your cause. You are the embodiment of what we believe in, even if some of your methods may be questionable, there is no denying the results. You have conquered almost half the world in just over a month, I am honored to serve under you!"

Logia took a knee with the rest of his children, who all looked up with hopeful faces. These were people looking for a place, they had just been under the thumb of a tyrant. Yet, they would still choose to stand under me, but I think it was the fact that they made the choice themselves that was important. Serving under another is fine if you do it of your own free choice and personal reasons.

"Butterfly Folk, everyone stands in a line with your right hand sticking out to the side! Everyone else please close your eyes or turn away with the kids, it's about to get bright out here!" I shouted and gave everyone a ten count out loud to get them moving and ready.

Once my new members of the family had all gathered into the line and hands were out, I took Xelios's hand and then started to walk down the line. I touched each hand as I walked down the line, but I held my hand behind me a bit so I wouldn't get flashed too much while smiling at each one. When I was done, the wives all gathered around as the tables were being plated and food was being delivered in the background.

The Butterfly-Kin were all more mature, but all filled with even more rainbow radiance than before. It was like a disco party up here on the terrace, and people on the lower lever were going to think we were having a musicless party. The people above us were probably just wondering what the fuck was going on down here. 

"Great Master Hyde! This is wonderful!" Came the deeper and more rich voice of Logia.

"Oh shit! I forgot about that! Everyone can call me whatever they want, but just not late for lunch!" 

Not a single person laughed, and I was really just starting to think that I wasn't very funny, but then Kyra burst out laughing, and everyone looked at her.

"You guys don't get, ahaha, it!" I went over to her and took our daughter out of her arms, and then gave her a short kiss, while bouncing the little Munster in my arms that was trying to chew my shirt.

"What are you raving about you madwoman?" Alex asked with a raised eyebrow and a confused expression on her face.

"Hyde just told us we can't call him late for lunch, so now we always will have to make sure to find him no matter what for lunch every day, come storms or high water!" Kyra said giggling. 

She was right, but it just meant that I would always need to have a girl with me, but she would always have to call me when she made lunch...I think. It was just a joke and that wasn't why it was funny, but now Kyra had it in her head that it was. I would just count it as a win and leave it alone.

After that, we all settled into the table and dug into a massive assortment of fruits, a special order for the guests, but still made for good eating. Once we all finished everyone said their goodbye, but I told them that they could come back with us to Dreams when we left. Logia was excited to hear that and the entire family each said thanks over ten times.

After they left, we all headed to our rooms to settle and get ready for bed, it was already getting late. I started to take off my shirt, but there was a knock at the door. 

That was weird, but it must be one of the more shy girls. I had my back to the door, but I called for whoever to come and I threw my shirt in the corner. I turned around to the sound of the door opening, but I was surprised when I saw who it was.

Captain Jenna Black stood in my doorway eye fucking the shit out of my bare chest.

"Aren't you supposed to buy me a drink first?" I asked with a smile.