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Things to consider before you do the deed with Ashborn (and why you should sleep with him).

If you're actually reading this, you either like his physical appearance or his personality or both. Either way, congrats, all your life choices led to you wanting to screw a shadow. (I don't blame you, he's hawt.)

Moving on, is it actually possible to do it with him? According to my very non-biased opinion: yes, absolutely. You've probably thought about this topic before too (or not if you're not jobless like me) so lets discuss a few things together.

Things to consider:

1. His height:

This is something I'm still questioning myself about. From reading the light novel and manhwa, we can conclude that Ashborn, as well as the other Monarchs and Rulers, are TALL but we don't know exactly how tall.

In the novel, Rakan (the Beast Monarch) was described to be well over 2 meters (that means over 6'6 feet). I'm assuming that applies to the other Monarchs and Rulers as well. Ashborn definitely reaches 7 ft or close to that if you count the horn on his helmet (cheater). However, in the manhwa, Bellion was shown to be taller than that and I mean MUCH TALLER. He looks at least 10 ft tall (or over?) and just a reminder that 6'6 ft is not short, at all. I don't know about you guys but my 5 ft ahh is already struggling to just make eye contact at 7 ft.

There was the panel where Jin-Woo (6'3 ft) and Bellion stand together and just– look at that height difference! 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 also look at how huge Ashborn's face is compared to Jin-Woo and I'm sure that's not just armour.

I don't know if it's only Bellion that's freakishly tall or it's just the artists giving some effects. If you don't mind the size difference though, then good for you. I pray you survive the night.

2. The armour:

Not much of a problem with this one since he can definitely take it off. I'm 99% sure his body isn't just a few hunks of metal and shadows and that he actually has a body below all that armour (If his body is the armour, he'd still be hot). It wasn't directly shown in the manhwa but in the light novel, it was mentioned that he took off his helmet in front of Jin-Woo.

The problem is, imagine you were trying to get into the mood and his stupid armour sorry Ashborn is poking you everywhere. Those edges are sharp and they will definitely cut your skin (sigh the things we do to screw Ashborn.) Another problem could be the amount of time it takes to take that thing off.

Imagine: You're in bed, your face is all flushed and your lips are swollen from kissing. Your body feels hot to the touch and you can already feel the moisture soaking through your clothes. You're eagerly anticipating his next move when you suddenly hear: *click* *clack* *thud* *click*

You look over and he's taking his armour off. He glances up at you, raises his hand and says 'Just a moment' before he starts pulling on the metal plattings covering his body again. He takes about 15-20 minutes to remove everything and you just sit there, waiting. I really, really hope that he can just abracadabra it away like Jin-Woo.

He probably looks the same as the other Rulers below his armour, just that he's made of shadow. Also, what if he took off his helmet and you're just greeted by the sight of Jin-Woo's face staring back at you (bc of that 'we are one' business). So now you're just laying in bed with a more archaic and boomer version of Sung Jin-Woo...

3. His body:

I've thought about his body and what he could do with it more times than I'd like to admit. Does he have a cock? I'd like to imagine he does. Even if he doesn't, I hope he can just manifest one using his shadows (does that count as a strap on?) The Rulers don't really have to mate to reproduce. They just burst out of the World Tree's fruit like fruit flies. So, do they even have reproductive organs?

They are identified as males though so maybe they do (??) But just don't use them. Also, if he's really 10 ft tall then...oh boy. Your first night together might also end up being your last (jk).

Why you should sleep with him:

Do you even need a reason for this? Have you SEEN how he looks? His body? The abs? Those thighs? The claws?? He'll either treat you gently (because you really are fragile compared to him) or fold you in half. In the latter case, you won't be able to walk for a couple of days.

Aftercare will be amazing though and I'm sure of it. He'd also be a very loyal partner unless you were doing it as a casual thing though I can't really imagine him as that type of person.

I won't write too much since it might get boring and I might want to write headcannons about this separately in the future. Thank you for reading my nonsense. Expect more Ashborn content from me (if I'm not procrastinating).

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I don't understand why there aren't more people going crazy over Ashborn like I am...

I MEAN I've seen a few people bUT COME ON! I get that people like characters like Sung Jin-Woo more (don't get me wrong, I like him a lot too.) But I need more people talking about Ashborn as well. He deserves all the love and attention too.

Look at this absolute unit of a man! He's built like a tank and probably hits like one too.

Your cloak isn't going to hide ANYTHING from me!!! (Anyways)

Despite being the OG Shadow Monarch, he doesn't get much attention which is just sad since he has such a good character design (*AHEM*) and interesting background. Even Igris and Bellion get more stuff than him (his own shadow soldiers *cries*). That's also probably due to the really small amount of screentime he got...

Actually, I am really glad that people are starting to talk about him though. Now I don't have to hide my interest in him and be scared that people will judge me for being the weird person who likes the really buff, brooding shadow warrior.

Hopefully, he'll get more hyped up once he appears in the anime (after 10 years maybe). Until then I'll have to survive on whatever I can find about him to feed my hungry soul.

This definitely won't be the last time I talk about him either.