Notes:
This is a direct sequel to a previous story; you can find it here:
https://literotica.com/s/astaroth-awakens-ch-08
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The city seemed to tremble with every step of Astaroth's hooves.
As he moved through the streets, the cries for help and screams of terror of the inhabitants turned into moans of delight and whines of pleasure.
It had been a resounding success, and the city had fallen in a matter of hours. Just as his army had approached it, those already liberated by his followers on the inside had flung the gates open, capturing quickly every garrison and civic building.
His essence had been spread around with abandon, giving the population the bodies their souls craved as the locks on their minds were snapped and given the confidence of demons.
Now, spontaneous orgies were spawning in every corner, with new supplicants throwing themselves at the demon lord's hooves, begging to be personally taken by him.
Astaroth had indulged some of these requests as he moved through his new domain, but always mindful that liberating absolutely everyone would take longer, as those poor souls afraid of the gift he was bringing them clung to the shadows in desperation.
Desire rode on his shoulder, looking regal like a queen, her hands caressing his head and horns with all consuming devotion, anxious to receive her reward for the immaculate job she had done securing their access to the city.
Viscera and Belladonna flanked his sides, attentive of any potential threat to their Master, keeping on guard despite their loins being on fire with need to join the festivities and perhaps enjoy their closeness to Astaroth themselves.
Dorothea had taken the main plaza of the city and was preaching from a makeshift pulpit, inviting those newly reborn to satisfy their urges on her and her sisters, so they understood they were welcome and loved.
Little Violet was lounging in between Desire's breasts, she had a long day of sneaking into places and releasing locks, so Astaroth's followers could liberate the locals, and she was taking a very well deserved rest.
The rest of Astaroth's closest circle, his harem so to speak, such as his new kitties and his personal imp, Sheath, were enjoying the festivities. He'd probably find them later on a pile of quivering bodies, fucked so hard they couldn't think.
A satisfied smile was drawn on his face. So many liberated souls, their moans of joy filling his body with more power that he had ever held in this realm.
Soon he would be capable of liberating entire cities with a flick of the wrist, his presence felt in the dreams of every desperate creature of this plane.
Just as he was musing to himself, something darted towards him from the dark corner of an alley.
A sword of resplendent steel almost pierced his head, but Viscera was faster than his attacker, and his faithful hellhound tackled the bearer of the sword with such speed she was naught but a blur of golden fur and claws.
The fierce canine woman glared at the attacker with her golden eyes, the enemy's sword tightly clenched in her jaws.
Astaroth smiled, pleased with the dedication and power of his bodyguard.
Belladonna let one of her arrows fly with deadly precision, but their armour-clad attacker deftly deflected it with their shield, despite still struggling with Viscera for their sword.
The demon lord raised a hand, ordering his followers to hold back, intrigued by this human that was still resisting his gift, while also gently dropping Desire and Violet behind him.
"And who might you be, warrior?" he said as his followers encircled them.
With a flick of the wrist and a strong pull, the warrior wrenched their sword from Viscera's jaws, who in turn placed herself in front of Astaroth, growling like a rabid beast.
Their attacker lifted the faceplate of their helmet, revealing a rugged and bearded face that scowled at the demon lord with the fury of the sun itself.
"My name is not important, for you have destroyed my home and corrupted it! But I will die before bowing to you, and I will take my best shot at destroying your evil!" she said with absolute conviction.
Astaroth looked at the warrior with curiosity, their dress, pose and physique denoted a man, almost excessively so, but their soul was clearly, and painfully, feminine. That part of their soul was under so many layers of frustration, shame and denial that it even hurt to look at it.
"Silly warrior," he said with a smile, gently moving Viscera to the side, so he could stand in front of the warrior directly, towering over her (for Astaroth saw them clearly as a woman) already substantial height, "you are under so much pain, I could free you and make you smile if you let me."
The attacker dropped her faceplate and assumed a fighting stance, her armour shining against the backdrop of torches and lanterns illuminating the street.
"There is nothing you offer that I could ever want, demon," she said, gritting her teeth, but deep down knowing what he spoke off, "I will die today, but if the gods will it, I will at least take you with me."
Astaroth sighed, and ordered with his hands for his followers to back off. The warrior was indeed strong, and he didn't want to risk them getting hurt, even if all of them would have happily laid down their lives for him.
He stood in front of his would be slayer, his palms facing her as if inviting her to come to his arms.
"Take your best shot, warrior, I will do my best to free you, but leave those that are happy with my gift out of this," he said, his eyes burning with a purple glow as he prepared for battle.
The slayer did not hesitate, and came towards him with a mighty swing of her sword. Astaroth did not move away, instead grabbing the blade with his bare hands, a trickle of blood falling onto the cobbles.
Before his attacker could pull the sword back, the demon lord stomped one of his hooves on the chest plate of the warrior, denting it and making them roll backwards with a nasty thud.
Astaroth chucked the sword back to its owner, all while looking at her with a face full of concern.
"This fight is foolish, warrior, and I can give you the freedom you so desperately crave, please lay down your weapons," the demon lord said, slowly advancing towards the would be slayer.
Unswayed by Astaroth's words, the warrior grabbed her sword and rolled to one side, regaining her footing and preparing to lunge again towards her target.
The demon lord did not move, and stood there waiting for her attack, once again giving them a chance to give in.
But the warrior was too stubborn, and once more she attempted a charge.
Her technique was excellent, and had Astaroth been still weak from his long slumber, she could surely have put an end to him.
But alas, he had bid her time, and the army of liberated followers behind him fed unrelenting amounts of essence into his soul, allowing him to see the warrior's movement almost as if they were being telegraphed in advance.
With barely a movement, he sidestepped away from the attack, leaving the warrior's flank exposed.
The demon lord's fist came crashing down onto the back-plate of the warrior's armour almost like a falling anvil, a loud metallic sound ringing through the street as she was felled onto the ground.
Once more she tried to stand, her body about to break from punishment, but still too stubborn to admit defeat.
She stood up in front of Astaroth, his massive form towering above hers.
One of the demon lord's hands was stretching out to her, inviting her to join him again.
Filled with rage and frustration, the warrior rejected the demon's offer and with brutal precision she stabbed his chest, her sword digging deep into his body.
The demon lord winced as his followers gasped in horror, slowly doubling over in pain.
Yet, as a shiny spark of hope ignited in the eyes of the warrior, Astaroth raised his head, his face a grimace of pain and frustration, but not one of defeat.
With one of his big hands, the demon lord grasped the warrior's shoulder, immobilizing her before his other fist crashed onto her head like a battering ram.
A clash of metal and the crunching of bone were followed by a limp grunt as the warrior tried to lift her arm to hold the demon's fist, but to no avail, Astaroth's knuckles fell once again onto the warrior's head and chest, and then again, and again...
The body in Astaroth's hands trembled as it gurgled and coughed, blood dripping from beneath the armour, but the soul inside refused to relent, clad in a cage stronger than steel.
With a determined look on his face, the demon lord focused on the soul he needed to save, and slowly transformed his usual whiplike tail onto one similar to a scorpion.