Mary Williams
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"That is enough! Cut down this traitor!" Ceti said in a fierce tone as she stepped forward, and dark silver knuckles with steel spikes on them manifested on her fists. The five Bloodborn Guards also unsheathed their swords halfway as they stepped forward from every side to cut down this intruder who dared to speak ill against the queen. However, Rowena briefly raised her hand, gesturing them to stand down, making Ceti and the five Bloodborn Guards freeze themselves on the spot. Instead, she discreetly…-
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"That's admirable. I have to say…I have never met anyone as ambitious as you," Sabina said with a subtle smile, making Asher wonder if she was complimenting him or being sarcastic. However, he didn't care if she thought he was simply wasting his time or trying hard for dumb reasons. Once he can make his own health potions, he wouldn't have to worry about feeding his ring, nor would he arouse any suspicion from Rowena. "But you could have asked the queen for this small favor. It isn't like you asked for…
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Everybody didn't know what to say or think after seeing such a beautiful dance with their queen, who was led by her crippled consort. It was completely out of their expectations, and none could understand where he learned to dance like that. Was he a prodigy when it came to dancing? Still, when picturing only the two of them, they actually looked quite good together, especially when he appeared even more exotic and charming to the noble ladies in the hall. They were absolutely mesmerized by the dance and…
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Did the queen get possessed?...This was the question some of them had in mind as they saw her being led down the platform by the crippled consort. None of them even expected in their dreams that the queen would entertain his request to dance. They knew their queen was neither in the mood nor the kind of person to dance, let alone with the crippled consort. Why would she entertain his request and make herself look bad by accepting his request? But then some of the elders from various gathered in the hall…
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Sabina's eyes glinted with a look of disbelief as she scoffed and asked, "You cannot be serious," She seemed more surprised by the fact that Asher was planning to dance with the queen than rejecting a dance with her. Asher emptied his cup of wine as he asked, "What makes you think I am not?" Sabina's eyes narrowed as she playfully smiled, "Really? You willing to bet on that?" "You like to place bets? Fine. What are the stakes going to be?" Asher asked with crossed arms. Sabina blinked as she realized…
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Ceti was a bit startled by his sudden request and glanced at her queen before saying in an apologetic tone, "I am sorry, but—" "It's fine. You can go, Ceti. You can also partake in the feast," Rowena said with a brief wave of her hand, making Ceti hesitate, but then she bowed towards her, "I will be right back soon, Your Majesty. Thank you." Silvan smiled as he courteously offered Ceti his hand while bending his back. Ceti briefly smiled before taking his hand as he led her down the platform. "It…
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Asher saw a beautiful young woman with heart shaped face, big round pleasing eyes and a angelic face that could melt the heart of even a criminal. She had really long, voluminous ruby hair that reached till her ankles and was styled into pigtails that had ornaments wrapped around them. There was a shiny white pearl necklace around her neck and a radiant, innocent smile on her face though her vibrant red eyes could make one feel like they were getting trapped by her eyes. She was wearing a dark red gown…
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Oberon went back to his seat, though his expression was looking far different from his initial proud and confident expression. All the enthusiasm he showed when presenting the gift was deflated like a balloon. All because of a cripple. How humiliating! Most of them standing there couldn't help but feel the same. It seemed like the Crippled Consort wouldn't be sleeping in the shadows anymore. Based on how bold he seemed to be, they felt like things were going to be different here. Still, they weren't…
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The entire hall was plunged into a deathly silence as the royal consort finished reprimanding Prince Oberon before everyone else and that too expressing strong disapproval towards the gift he eagerly and meticulously prepared. But hearing the words he said, they couldn't help but feel convinced. Still, he scolded someone like Prince Oberon, and nobody could tell what consequences might follow. Prince Oberon's face seemed as if it had lost a few shades of color, and nobody would guess what he was thinking…
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Asher tried to keep his exterior self as calm as possible, but inwardly his thoughts were racing as he was trying to think of ways to destroy his own decapitated head before Rowena went through his memories. If she saw his interaction with the Demon King, she might put two and two together and at least realize he was bluffing since he told her the half-truth before. Lord Veron Valentine's daughter, Silvia Valentina, spoke up in a sweet, friendly tone, "Prince Oberon, how is that possible? That head…
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