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Chapter 311 Port City of Veluria 2
"Oh, by the way, I would like to introduce you to my children. This is Raphael, my eldest.
"It is a pleasure to meet your acquaintance, your majesty." Raphael bowed his head towards Regaleon. "It is nice to see you again, your majesty Queen Alicia." He gave me a sincere smile and bowed.
’Now I remember his name.’ I thought. ’I called him big brother Rap back when we were little.’
"And my youngest here is Deborah." The duke introduced his daughter.
"It is my pleasure to finally meet you your majesty. King Regaleon of Grandcrest." Deborah curtsied in front of my husband. When she looked up, her eyes were fluttering and was hooked on my husband’s face.
I knew this look best. It was a look of lustful adoration towards my husband. It made me irritated looking at how Deborah was using her body language to get Regaleon’s attention.
But Regaleon’s gaze did not even landed on Deborah who was clearly trying to get his attention. His eyes were glued to me, his arm was firmly encircled around my waist while his hand held mine to support me.
"If you are done with the introductions, can you please lead us to our quarters at once?" Regaleon said with clear irritation. "My wife is pregnant and needs to rest."
"O-Oh, yes. Of course, your majesty." Duke Destia said feeling embarrassed. "I would like to congratulate both of you for the good news. My butler will lead you to your rooms." He gestured to his butler. The butler came and bowed down to us.
"Lunch will be served a little while. Would you like it to be sent to your rooms?" Raphael asked. "It looks like her majesty is currently not feeling well." He said with utmost respect.
"That would be fine." Regaleon replied.
"Would you be dining with us, your majesty?" Deborah asked with a cute voice that peeked my irritation. I looked at her sideways with a cold look, but her gaze only fell upon my husband.
’You have the guts to flirt with my husband with me, the legal wife around.’ I thought in anger.
"Please send my food in our room as well." Regaleon did not even answer Deborah’s question, and directed his order to the butler. "I do not want to leave my wife’s side when she does not feel well."
"As you wish, your majesty." The butler replied.
I grinned internally, getting satisfaction that Regaleon was clearly avoiding and rejecting Deborah’s advancements. I looked at the girl once again and she had a scowl on her face.
Duke Destia’s family have strong physical traits. They all have auburn hair and light blue eyes. I remember I envied their beautiful looks when we were young. It was Rap who often plays with me when I was being ignored and alone. I remember commenting that his eyes were like the sky’s color.
"If you would like your majesty, I can call our personal doctor to look at her majesty." Raphael asked.
"No need." Regaleon replied. "We have our own physician with us."
"That is good to hear." Raphael replied curtly. "Then I will not hold you to your rest, your majesties." He bowed his head lightly.
"Please follow me your majesties." The butler gestured the way.
"It is nice seeing you once again big brother Rap." I said in passing. "If we have time in the next few days, I would like to catch up and chat."
"It is a pleasure your majesty." Raphael smiled sweetly.
I felt Regaleon’s hand holding mine squeezed slightly. I was curious and looked at his face. He had a frown on his face indicating he was displeased with something.
’Do not tell me he is jealous?’ I thought and giggled internally.
Regaleon and I have been engaged and are now married, but he still feels insecure and becomes jealous over my male acquaintances. It is not good, but I felt happy that he feels that way.
’I should appease his jealousy when we are alone in our room.’ I thought.
We followed the butler inside the duke’s mansion and navigated the halls inside. The mansion was still the same from what I remember from my childhood.
The butler stopped at front of a double door. "This will be your lodgings your majesties." The butler opened it.
Regaleon and I entered the room that was big and luxurious. These past few weeks, we have been either camping outside or staying at village inns. It has been a while since I have stayed in such a luxuriously decorated room.
"Your food will be sent to your room later." The butler said. "I will be showing the other guests their lodgings as well."
"Thank you." Regaleon replied. "You do not need to serve my wife for now. I will call you once we need you. You two rest as well." I told Tricia and Anatalia.
"Yes, your majesty." Tricia replied.
"Okie dokie." Anatalia replied.
Once the butler closed the door behind us, Regaleon ushered me towards the bed to sit down. He then helped me take of my boots.
"L-Leon, I can do that myself." I said with embarrassment.
"Let me do it." Regaleon said. "I want to serve my wife."
I felt embarrassed but let Regaleon do what he was doing. It was quiet between the two of us while Regaleon was helping me get comfortable in bed.
"So, the son of the duke is your friend?" Regaleon was the first one to speak.
Regaleon was currently kneeling is one in front of me while I was seating on the bed. I looked at his smug face and confirmed that he was really feeling a little bit jealous over my friendship with Raphael.
"I cannot tell if he is my friend, because we only met when we were still young." I replied to his question. "He was the only one nice to me when I stayed here in the past."
Regaleon scowled even more. "He has feeling for you, I can tell." He said, avoiding eye contact with me. "His gaze towards you tells it all."
I felt happy that my husband was jealous, but I should appease him and not fan the flames of his jealousy even more.
"Regaleon look at me." I said and clasped his face to face me, our eyes met. "You know that the one I love is you. I am already married to you and I am carrying the proof of our love." I put his hand on my belly.
Regaleon sighed and smiled. "Yes, I am sorry. I just do not want any other man looking at you with such eyes. I am afraid I cannot hold myself back and pluck their eyes right then and there." He said.
"Hey, you cannot do that." I scolded him. I did not even know that Raphael would have such a feeling towards me. We only met when we were young, and we did not crossed paths ever since. "And besides, there was another one that was sending such lascivious gaze towards you." I looked at him with irritation.
"Hah? Do you mean that red headed girl?" Regaleon said and looked in disgust. "I feel disgusted with her gaze towards me, and she was trying to push advancing that made me even more irritated. She is nothing of course, she is not even worthy to look at. Were you also jealous?" He smiled at me.
"Hmph, it is more of an irritation rather than jealousy." I said. "She is trying to flirt with you with so many people around, and to top it off with me your wife looking. Hmph, she has such guts."
Regaleon chuckled and caressed my cheeks. "Do not worry, I will never even look at her. So do not get angry, okay? It is not good for the baby."
Regaleon’s words made me smile. I felt loved with his every sweet action towards me.
The sea can be seen from our room’s balcony. I can hear the waves and smell the sea. It was rather calming that I let a yawn out of my mouth.
"How about you take a nap after we eat." Regaleon said.
"Hmm, that sounds good." I felt fatigued all over my body. Being pregnant really was not easy. "Leon, can we go out and take a stroll later on the beach?" I asked.
It was a long time since I have visited a place near the sea. I would like to have time and enjoy the view with Regaleon before going back to the capital.
"Of course." Regaleon replied with a smile. "We can take a short walk once you are fully rested. I will ask Anatalia to look at you before we take a stroll. If you cannot walk that far because of your condition, we can find a spot to sit down on the sand and enjoy the view of the sea."
"Thank you." I smiled wholeheartedly.
I looked out of the balcony and saw the dark blue hue of the sea. It felt peaceful out there.
’Come here.’ Suddenly I heard a voice from out of nowhere. It was faint and I was not sure if it really was a voice.
"Did you say something?" I asked Regaleon.
"No, why?" Regaleon asked curiously.
"Oh, I just thought I heard something." I said rather confused.
"Maybe you are just tired." Regaleon stood up and helped me lay down on the bed. "Why don’t you lay down for a while until the food arrives." I nodded in agreement.
’Maybe I am just tired and imagining things.’ I thought.
I looked outside the balcony once again. The sea was calm and peaceful, but it felt rather ominous.
edited by: nalyn
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Chapter 312 The Destia Siblings 1
I was able to take a refreshing nap all afternoon after eating lunch. When I woke up, the sky was turning red orange and the sun was just about to set. Regaleon was sitting by my side reading a book.
"Did you get a good sleep?" Regaleon asked with a smile.
"Yes, I feel refreshed after taking the afternoon nap." I replied with a smile. "Where did you get the book?" I asked out of curiosity.
I have thought that maybe Regaleon left our room when I was asleep. Then he thought of him meeting Deborah by chance made me feel irritated in some way. I know that Regaleon loves me and is a loyal husband, but I cannot stop women such as Deborah to try to get close and seduce him. That is what makes me feel irritated.
"If you are thinking that I left when you were asleep, then you are mistaken." Regaleon smiled sweetly at me.
"H-How did you..." I was about to ask how did Regaleon knew what I thought but I sighed and smiled. I am happy that Regaleon understands me to this extent.
"That is because I can see the scowl on your face. And here... you have a crease." Regaleon rubbed the space in between my eyebrows. "Do not worry, I did not leave this room when you were sleeping. I stayed inside all this time. This book... I saw took it from the bookshelf there." He gestured over the side where a small bookshelf was located.
I felt embarrassed that my thoughts were seen through. "S-Sorry for thinking such things. I can not but help feel getting irritated if a woman tries to get near you with such thoughts."
"It is okay." Regaleon pulled me into his embrace. "As my wife, you are entitled to get irritated and angry with women who tries get near me with such unpleasant thoughts. I will gladly let you punish them." He pressed his lips on my forehead.
I am happy with Regaleon’s every word, but I was a little bit dissatisfied. After the battle with the sirens, Regaleon has not touched me beyond light kisses either in my forehead or cheeks. At first, I was thankful because I always felt fatigued and worn out in our travels. But now I am fully rested, I am hoping for something more.
"What is the matter my love?" Regaleon might have seen the scowl on my face.
I looked at his intently. I cannot believe that I was yearning for his lips, as if I were thirsty for them. The mood around us was just right. I thought of having the initiative to kiss him first.
I slowly closed the gap between us and closed my eyes. My lips had found his and was now feeling its heat. At first it was just a light peck, but I was not satisfied and deepened the kiss.
"Hmmhh." Regaleon moaned. His arms that was already wrapped around my waist pulled me even closer to him.
My body felt hot and wanting. Regaleon’s arms started to explore my body, gently caressing along the way. Our kiss became breathless, our tongues intertwined.
When we parted our lips, we were both catching our breath. Regaleon’s face was flushed, and I bet mine was as well.
"My love... let us not take things further." Regaleon said with gentleness. "I am hardly trying to contain myself now."
"B-But why?" I asked doubtful. "I want you." I said with yearning.
"Me too my love." Regaleon caressed my cheeks with his thumb. "But Anatalia said that we should abstain in the first trimester of your pregnancy. I do not want anything to happy to you or our baby." He sighed.
I was awakened from my inner desires after hearing Regaleon’s reason. It is true that abstinence should be practiced in the first trimester of the pregnancy. It was also included in the bridal lessons I took.
’Why did I not remember such an important information.’ I scolded myself.
Maybe because I never thought of having a child this early. I thought that my marriage my marriage with Regaleon would be done after the war ends. Me conceiving was not planned at all.
"I-I am sorry. I forgot that piece of information." I said with embarrassment. "Umm, are you okay? Does it not hurt?" I asked.
Regaleon’s manhood was evidently bulging under his trousers. I also learned that men could feel pain if it were not released, and it was the job of a wife to help her husband as the bridal lessons taught me.
"I am fine." Regaleon said. "I can manage. Just stay here and rest okay." Regaleon parted with a kiss on my forehead and walked towards the bathroom.
I felt guilty letting Regaleon endure such a thing. I should be careful not to entice him so much.
’But what about me?’ I thought to myself. I also felt hot inside my body.
**
Before the sun had set, our group that continued to travel in horseback had arrived in Duke Destia’s estate. They were properly greeted and was shown to their respective rooms to rest.
Duke Destia sent word to our room later that evening that he had prepared a feast for dinner. It was welcome us and our group’s arrival.
"He is such a generous host." I said when we were preparing for dinner. I was sitting in front of a vanity mirror with Tricia fixing my hair.
The duke had sent us formal clothes to wear for the feast. Our group was traveling incognito, and so we only brought clothes that matches the status we were portraying. We never thought that we would be residing in Duke Destia’s mansion or attending a formal feast.
Me and Regaleon were both given clothes befitting a monarch. We were both wearing matching clothes, navy blue in color. Regaleon was already finished wearing his clothes, and he looked quite dashing.
"He did not need to do such a thing." Regaleon said while buttoning his cufflinks.
"I think he is just showing courtesy for the future emperor." I giggled.
"He cannot obtain my approval with just this." Regaleon said with a serious expression. "I am thankful that he let us stay here until you get your strength back, but to get my approval he needs to earn it."
Regaleon was also a strict leader to his vassals. Corruption is a problem that cannot be solved so easily. Even if the head of a country is a good leader with good intentions, if the ones under him are corrupt, then his efforts will all be in vain.
I wondered how Regaleon had managed Grandcrest after the civil war. It was a tough to bring the country back on its feet after such a turmoil. When I asked him how he did it, he smiled and told me that he was still in the process of stabilizing the country, but thanks to his ever loyal vassals they managed to at least get Grandcrest back on its correct path. Regaleon was planning to tour the whole continent after this war ends and peace has been achieved, just to make sure that all was in order.
"Let us take a stroll on the seaside after dinner." Regaleon’s serious face brightened up with a smile. He had promised that we would take a stroll on the beach while we are here.
"Sure." I was happy that we can take the stroll tonight.
The weather was warm because it was summer, but the breeze from the sea gives a gentle cool. I was excited to see the sea since we got here a while ago. When I last visited, I was not able to go to the beach because I was not permitted to. I envied my stepsisters that were able to go and play on the sand. I have only imagined what was the feeling of walking on the sand beach barefooted, or the feeling of the waves under my feet. But now at least, I can feel those that I only imagined in the past.
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"Your majesties." The butler’s voice was heard outside the door. "Dinner is ready. The duke, young master and mistress will be awaiting your arrival in the dining hall."
"Give the duke our message that we will be there shortly." Regaleon replied.
"There your majesty, all done." Tricia said after the finishing touches done on my hair. She stepped aside to let me view my reflection in the mirror.
My hair was styles upward into a braid. Navy blue flower like ornaments adorned my platinum blonde hair. Tricia had put only light make up on me that made my face glow naturally.
"You are beautiful, my wife." Regaleon was standing behind me and held my shoulders gently. Our eyes met on the mirror in front of us. He leaned slowly and planted a kiss on my neck. His lips sent a bolt of pleasure thru out my body. "Come, let us go."
Regaleon offered his hand and I gently placed mine on his. We walked side by side and exited the room. Outside, the butler was waiting for us. He had led the way towards the dining hall.
We navigated the halls of the manor and arrived at the dining hall in no time. We heard voices inside the closed doors. It looks like the others in our group have arrived early.
"His majesty King Regaleon and her majesty Queen Alicia has arrived." The butler announced.
The murmuring inside the dining hall lessened into silence and the doors opened. Regaleon and I both walked inside hand in hand. There was a long rectangular table with lots of food served. Our men were positioned into their respective seats while Duke Destia’s family was at the far end of the table. All of them bowed at our presence.
Once Regaleon and I arrived at the far end where the highest ranking should seat, the others have raised their heads. We stood in our place and saw the people in the dining table. At our right side, I saw Duke Destia and his children.
Raphael was handsomely dressed in a formal suite while Deborah was wearing a light pink gown that have such a plunging neckline. Her cleavage was in full view for the men that were present here.
’Does she not think that all of the attendees tonight were men that will lust over her plunging cleavage?’ I thought with irritation. I know full well why she was wearing such a showy dress, and it just made me more irritated
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Chapter 313 The Destia Siblings 2
"His majesty King Regaleon and her majesty Queen Alicia has arrived." The butler announced.
The murmuring inside the dining hall lessened into silence and the doors opened. Regaleon and I both walked inside hand in hand. There was a long rectangular table with lots of food served. Our men were positioned into their respective seats while Duke Destia’s family was at the far end of the table. All of them bowed at our presence.
Once Regaleon and I arrived at the far end where the highest ranking should seat, the others have raised their heads. We stood in our place and saw the people in the dining table. At our right side, I saw Duke Destia and his children.
Raphael was handsomely dressed in a formal suite while Deborah was wearing a light pink gown that have such a plunging neckline. Her cleavage was in full view for the men that were present here.
’Does she not think that all of the attendees tonight were men that will lust over her plunging cleavage.’ I thought with irritation. I know full well why she was wearing such a showy dress, and it just made me more irritated.
"It is a great pleasure for us in the Destia estate to host your majesties here in Veluria." Duke Destia said. "This feast was made to welcome your grace in our port city, and also your retainers as well. Please eat at your hearts content." He said with outmost respect and courtesy.
"Thank you for your generous hospitality duke." Regaleon replied. "As the duke said, eat at your hearts content. Let this fest begin."
The men at the table thanked the duke. All of us took our seat and started to eat merrily. Regaleon was very cautious of the food that was given to me. He was not only tasting it first before putting it on my plate, but also picking the most nutritious food available.
"It will be best to stray from oily food for a while." Regaleon said softly. I smiled thinking how protective my husband is to me even to small things such as my food to eat.
Regaleon had mentioned that when I was sleeping, Anatalia came to our room to check up on me. They had a little chat on what to do and what not to do in every trimester of the pregnancy. That was also where Regaleon knew that we should abstain in our first trimester.
I felt my cheeks burn up when I remembered what we did when I woke up. I was all over Regaleon and forgot that we cannot go on further after that intimate kiss.
"Are you feeling well, my wife? Your cheeks are flushed." Regaleon looked at me worryingly. "Are you feeling hot?"
"N-No, I am fine Leon." I said embarrassed. "I think I am just feeling quite hot."
"The weather here in Veluria is hot when summer starts." Raphael said. "Here, an ice-cold lemonade can help bring up your body’s temperature. I heard that pregnant women like sour things as well." He poured a glass of lemonade and gently passed it on to me but Regaleon took the glass swiftly.
"Thank you so much, big brother Rap." I said in reply to his kind gesture.
"I am happy to be of service, your majesty." Raphael replied with a warm smile.
I saw Regaleon frowned with Raphael’s small gesture of kindness and it made me giggle internally. Raphael was just being of service and as my husband, he cannot scold him because of that. But I am sure that he does not like other men coming close to me.
"I can see that her majesty still remembers my son well." Duke Destia said with a solemn tone. "I remember that the two of you had become close friends with your stay here when you were still little."
"Yes, big brother Rap had always kept me company when I was here." I replied to Duke Destia.
"Ah, it is a shame." Duke Destia said in passing.
"What is?" I asked rather curiously.
"Oh nothing." Duke Destia waved his hand. "Do not mine the ramblings of an old man like me. Please continue eating your majesty. Just tell me if you have something you wish to eat. I remember when my wife was once pregnant to Deborah, she craved different kinds of food. Just tell the kitchen if you have food you are craving for, we will try our best to give them to you."
"I appreciate the thought duke." I replied courteously.
"Thank you for the thought Duke Destia." Regaleon also showed his thanks.
We continued eating our dinner when the servants came to serve red wine. They were starting to pour it on glasses per person.
’It is a shame I cannot taste of the red wine.’ I thought.
Deborah who was seating quietly a while ago stood up and took the wine bottle from the servant that was about to serve us.
"Let me help pour your wine, your majesty." Deborah’s voice was ringing with seduction. "I would like to tell you that this wine was taken from my best collections. I have a good collection of wines you see. I have collected them from the best vineyards of Alvannia."
Alvannia’s climate was best for growing grapes that produces good quality wines. The great wines surely cost a lot of fortune and only those that have money can collect such good wine products and keep them until they age. Wines tastes the best after they have aged, that was what I have heard.
’So, this girl is a wine collector.’ I raised my eyebrow in annoyance.
Clearly, she was just using this reason to make her way towards my husband, Regaleon. This made my irritation top a notch.
"I am sure you will love the taste your majesty." Deborah poured the red wine on Regaleon’s glass that was just beside him. She then lifted the wine glass and gave it a swirl and a whiff. "The smell of the wine proves its taste your majesty. Here try it." She offered the wine glass to Regaleon.
Regaleon was not giving any attention to Deborah’s advancement, and that made me quite happy. All of his attention is on me, even his body was leaning over to me clearly ignoring her.
But Deborah was insistent. She was leaning over, brandishing her luscious cleavage that made me feel sick.
"Blrgh..." The thought of feeling sick made me really felt sick. I held my mouth to try and stop from throwing up.
"Lili, are you not feeling well? Do you want to throw up?" Regaleon looked at me worriedly and patted my back. His action gave me some relief. I moved sideways away from the table just to make sure not to throw up while in the presence of many while eating.
"I-I think it is the smell of the wine." I made such an excuse. Actually, it was not the smell of the wine, but I want to put the blame on the one who was holding the wine.
"Take it away this instant!" Regaleon said loudly and pushed the glass of wine Deborah was holding, making the content pour out unto her dress and staining it in the process.
Deborah was shocked with the sudden incident and was lost for words.
"My wife is pregnant and sensitive to smells, so please be mindful of your actions." Regaleon said with such cold tone.
"I-I..." Deborah was in the verge of tears.
"Please forgive my daughter for her sudden actions, your majesty. She did not present any ill will to her majesty." Duke Destia said. "Raphael, please help your sister out the dining hall to change.
"Yes father." Raphael stood up and helped Deborah. "Excuse us your majesties." He bowed sincerely and led Deborah out of the dining hall.
I looked at Deborah’s retreating back, feeling triumphant.
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(Third Person POV)
Raphael and Deborah were walking in a hallway outside that was leading back to the estate. He was clearing pulling her hand gently. Deborah’s face was full of bitterness and in the verge of tears.
"Let go of me!" Deborah yanked away from Raphael’s hold and ran towards the garden.
"Deborah, wait." Raphael also ran to catch his sister.
The two siblings were running in the garden paths until Deborah stopped at the fountain located at the center of the garden. She was panting hard from the running she just did. Raphael was quick to get a hold of her.
"Deborah, let go back to your room." Raphael said in worry.
"Just leave me alone." Deborah shouted in anger, tears started to flow form her eyes. "I only want to serve his majesty. Why can’t I do what I want to do? You also served that b*stard earlier."
Raphael’s face crumpled in anger. "Mind your words, Deborah!" He scolded her in a high tone.
Deborah was shocked with her brother’s scolding. "Are you now scolding me because of that b*tch big brother? You have never even used such a tone on me before." She said with bitterness.
Raphael sighed to calm down. "I am sorry Deborah, it is just that Alicia is not the same as before. She is now his majesty’s, King Regaleon’s wife. She is now a queen. We are not children anymore."
"You have always taken her side even then big brother. I know, you have feelings for her. But what happened to the feelings you have harbored?" Deborah said with anger. "If not for our father, we would have debuted in high society a long time ago. We would have met partners that we choice for ourselves, you would have had a chance courting that Alicia if you attended her debutante ball."
"Deborah, father made such decisions because of out mother." Raphael explained in a comforting manner.
"He robbed us of our opportunity to be in society, big brother!" Deborah said in a high tone. "Now you are engaged to a royal of the foreign country of Rabansi. Father is also trying to get an engagement for me to the crown prince of their country. He is just using us for his own benefits."
"Do not think such things, Deborah. Father just wants what is best for us." Raphael tried to reason.
"I would not want to be married to some foreigner with brown skin even if he is a crown prince." Deborah said. "I plan on choosing my own path. I choose to be one of King Regaleon’s wives."
"What are you planning to do?" Raphael was shocked.
"It is said that the king of Grandcrest can take many wives, his concubines. I choose to be married to such a handsome and powerful man rather than be married to an unknown foreigner."
"Do not do this Deborah." Raphael held his sister’s shoulders with force.
"I have decided. You cannot stop me brother." Deborah said showing firm resolve. "If that Alicia was able to seduce the king, then I can do so as well."
Deborah pushed Raphael away and ran towards the mansion. Raphael looked at his sister’s back. He covered his face with his hands feeling defeated.
"Mother, what am I supposed to do?" Raphael asked desperately. "Deborah is going astray."
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Chapter 314 A Night Stroll unedited
After the Destia siblings left the dining hall, the feast continued as per usual. I was not able to eat after hurling out some of the food I have just eaten, and so Regaleon and I excused ourselves early.
"This is a good time to visit the seashore." Regaleon said while escorting me in the hallway.
"Is that all right?" I asked. "We have just excused ourselves because I was not feeling too well."
"They cannot question our actions." Regaleon gave me a wink and smiled. "This is a privilege only us monarchs have." He said playfully. I giggled with his remark.
It is somewhat disrespectful to excuse yourself from the host because of feeling unwell and then they see you up and about some place at the same time. But as Regaleon has said, as monarchs, they will not question our intentions.
"Then please lead the way." I said with a smile. Regaleon displayed a wide grin.
"Come, follow me." Regaleon said and pulled me gently.
Regaleon lead the way in the duke’s estate. He led me to a path from the steep cliff where the mansion was standing, and down to the seashore below. The beach near the mansion was still inside of Duke Destia’s estate, hence it was still private property.
"How did you know that there is a pathway here?" I asked in wonderment.
As I know, this was Regaleon’s first time in Duke Destia’s estate. Even I do not know of this pathway when I visited here before because I was not permitted to go out of the mansion. Regaleon said he did not leave the room the whole afternoon I took a nap, and it puzzled me how he knew about this passage.
"Have you forgotten that I have another pair of eyes." Regaleon pointed upwards and I saw Tempest hovering above us.
"Oh, silly me." I giggled, forgetting about Tempest.
I had the experience of using Tempest’s eyes back in the lake when the sirens attack. It was rather exhilarating, feeling as if I was the one flying in the sky.
Not long, Regaleon and I reached the seashore. I can feel the sea breeze blowing on my face and I can smell the scent of the sea. The sound of the waves splashing along the shore was so calming.
I took of my shoes and felt the sand under my feet. It was my first time to feel them and I was happy that I was experiencing this first time with Regaleon.
Like me, Regaleon took of his shoes and reached out his hand and took mine. Both of us were walking barefoot on the sand. The surroundings were rather calm and peaceful that it made my heart feel at ease.
From a distance, I saw something glowing. It was lined up neatly just along the shore, just a shy away from the waves. It had lit the shoreline rather enchantingly.
"What are those?" I asked rather curious.
"You will know once we come closer." Regaleon smiled.
Both of us walked hand in hand towards the glowing orbs, and when we were near, I was amazed to see that they were pearls. The glowing orbs were huge pearls the size of a ball. Many of them were lined up along the shoreline, illuminating out path.
"The are beautiful." I complimented.
"These are night pearls." Regaleon muttered. "Courtesy of our siren friend over there."
Regaleon pointed out on the open sea. I squinted my eyes to look more closely at a distance, and I think I saw someone out in the open sea waving.
"Is that... Anatalia?" I asked, not sure if it was really her.
Then the waving figure quickly swam towards us. I was amazed on how fast she swam that in no time she was just a few meters away from where Regaleon and I were both standing.
"Alicia..." Anatalia said in a cheerful voice. "I cannot believe it. I was able to swim in the open sea. I never thought I would be able to do this in my lifetime." Her voice was full of excitement and happiness that it made me smile.
"So, it was you Anatalia." I said and giggled. "Do you like the feeling of swimming in the open sea?" I asked in delight.
"Do I like it? I love it!!!" Anatalia said with a beaming face. "Oh, and did you like my presents?" She pointed to the lone line of night pearls.
"You found these?" I asked in astonishment.
"Uhuh." Anatalia nodded. "When I was swimming a while ago, I came upon giant clams. They were astonished to see a siren after such a long time that they gave me gifts. I thought that it was all thanks to you for letting me come, so I decided to give them all to you." She grinned.
"Thank you. I love them." I said and smiled from the bottom of my heart.
"Well, have fun in your walk." Anatalia said. "I still have many spots to explore. See you tomorrow." Anatalia waved goodbye and dived after. I saw here glistening pink tail before it plunged into the water’s surface.
"It looks like someone is being adventurous." I giggled.
"We have her to thank for illuminating our pathway." Regaleon said. "And do you know how much a night pearl costs in the market?"
"No, why?" I looked at Regaleon questioningly. "Do not tell me it is worth a fortune?" I asked.
"One night pearl can buy a big piece of land." Regaleon said as a matter of fact.
"It is that expensive?" I said with shock and amazement.
I started to count the night pearls lined up on the shoreline, it was at least more than a dozen.
"Night pearls are rare, and it is a rather well sought material for foreigners from Rabansi." Regaleon said. "We will make quite a fortune selling it to them." Regaleon winked.
The currency used between Alvannina and Rabansi in trade is gold coins. Gold, which is rather rare here in our continent is rather abundant from the lands in the east. Gold currency is a universal currency in all countries, and because Grandcrest have most of the gold mines under their jurisdiction, it made it the most powerful and rich country here in this continent. Alvannia’s trading with Rabansi made its economy grow more, making it second richest in this continent.
’This was all thanks to my father who made such a good decision.’ I thought to myself.
Father may have used such underhanded means to get the throne of Alvannia, but at least he made good decisions for the country to flourish.
"I guess we can keep one and sell the others." I said. "And let us donate the money to the Alvannian funds."
I am sure that this money can be of use in the future. After this war is over and the empire has been established, Richard will take charge of Alvannia as Grand Duke. This money could help him once the need of it arises.
"The let us do that." Regaleon smiled sweetly.
We continued our walk on the shoreline hand in hand. The peaceful night made me feel at ease and happy. I wished that the war would end sooner and all of us can feel this peace.
From a distance, I saw Snow playing tag with the waves. I let go of Regaleon’s hand to go to her and play in the shallow water. The feeling of the sea water on my feet was cold but refreshing. I giggled while playing with Snow. I waved to Regaleon to come and join us. He waved back and headed our way.
As the sea breeze blew softly into my ear, I thought I heard a whisper.
’Come to me, oh chosen one.’ A voice murmured so lowly that it can be mistaken as the wind.
I stopped playing and looked over the sea curiously. I was not sure if it was just the wind playing tricks. But then I felt my tummy ache. I flinch from the pain and held my tummy.
"What is it?" Regaleon was holding me carefully. "Does it hurt." His voice was filled with worry.
"I felt some pain just now." I said truthfully. "But it is okay now, it has passed."
The pain had gone just after a few seconds.
"I will not take any chances." Regaleon looked up and made eye contact with Tempest.
Tempest shifted into his phoenix form and swooped down into a landing.
"Come, let us go back so you can rest." Regaleon carried me on to Tempest’s back in no time. "Snow, please tell Anatalia to head to our room to check on Alicia."
"Copy that." Snow said.
After that, we flew on top of Tempest back to the estate.
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Chapter 315 Foolish Girl 1
(Regaleon’s POV)
Alicia and I got back to our room swiftly with Tempest’s help. I carried my wife in my arms rather carefully and laid her down on the bed. I was worried of the pain she just had experienced.
"How are you feeling, my love?" I asked in a worried tone.
"I am fine, my love." Alicia replied with a smile. "Maybe, it was just a passing pain."
"We cannot let such a thing pass by." I said. "What if it was something serious?"
"Oh, Leon. You worry too much." Alicia giggled. "I am not feeling any pain right now, believe me."
I sighed seeing her bright mood. But remembering her painful expression on the seashore a while ago made me tense and I cannot just calm down.
*knock knock*
"Your majesty, it is me." Tricia’s voice was heard outside the door. "I have come with Anatalia."
"Please, enter." I replied in haste.
The door opened and Tricia came in with Anatalia following from behind. I also saw William standing by the door.
"I am sorry that I called you out from the feast." I said with a sympathetic tone.
"Do not worry, your majesty." Tricia replied with a smile. "It is our job to serve you."
"And you as well Anatalia, I know you were still enjoying yourself and exploring the sea." I said in a humble tone.
"It is no biggie." Anatalia said with a wide smile, waving her hands. "Alicia’s condition is more important. The sea is will not go away anywhere, so I can explore another time."
"Thank you." Alicia said with gratitude.
Anatalia walked towards Alicia and took her pulse. I looked at my wife with worry.
"There is no need to worry, her pulse is strong." Anatalia said. "It is normal in the first trimester to feel slight pain. After a few weeks into the first trimester, the pain should go away. But just to be sure I have some herbs with me that will help the fetus grow strong."
"That is good to hear." I sighed in relief. I held my wife’s hand firmly and kissed its back.
"You should get a hot bath before you sleep to help you calm your muscles and nerves." Anatalia said to Alicia. "Oh, and I suggest taking some warm honey water after your intake of the herbs I will give. They are a little bitter to taste."
"Is that so?" Alicia had a frown in her face. Seeing it made me smile.
I knew how Alicia does not like drinking bitter medicine since we first met. I remember always having something sweet like candy, ready to be given to her after drinking her medicine.
"Tricia, please prepare a hot bath for my wife and help also her." I said. "I will visit the kitchen to ask for warm honey water and some sweets to be ready after you drink the herbs Anatalia will give." I told Alicia.
"You really know me too well." Alicia giggled.
"Be careful while taking a bath okay." I kissed Alicia on the forehead. "I will be right back."
I stood up and walked out of the room. Once outside, I saw William standing guard by the door side.
"Your majesty." William greeted me.
"Sorry to take you away from the feast." I apologized to William as well.
"There is no need to apologize." William said. "It is my duty to guard her majesty.
"Thank you for giving us some alone time for a short while." I patted William on his shoulder.
I have asked William and Tricia to stay and enjoy the banquet while I take a walk with my wife in the seashore. William was not only a good personal knight to Alicia, but also a good friend to me. He is the only one that can depend on for Alicia’s safety.
"I am happy if her majesty is happy as well." William said truthfully.
I smiled hearing William’s bold words. I am rather impressed with his martyrdom, such devotion to his love for my wife. It was rather shocking how he was the only one that I can trust on behalf of Alicia’s wellbeing. But I know that his affection for my wife is pure and untainted, that is what I am very much impressed. If it was me, I cannot do the same thing.
"I will be going to visit the kitchen to get my wife something sweet to fight the bitterness of the herbs Anatalia will give her." I said. "Please stand guard while I am away."
"It looks like her majesty has not gotten over her fear of bitter things." William chuckled. "Do not worry your majesty, I will stand guard and would never leave my post."
"Thank you." I walked away, knowing that my wife will be safe with good people by her side.
I walked thru the hallways of the Destia estate. I can hear the faint sounds of merriment in the dinning hall not far from where the kitchen was located.
’It looks like my men are having a good time.’ I smiled with the thought.
I have traveled with this group for quite a long time now. We have departed from Grandcrest towards the Duess Canal and the naval battle that was held there. After that, we quickly rode our way towards the capital of Jennovia to save my wife. We traveled towards Alvannia right after saving Alicia, and now we are in this quest of searching for the key fragments together.
This group has grown on me. I am happy that they are having a merry time tonight. After Alicia has gained back her strength, we will depart towards Alvannia for her to get the proper environment a pregnant woman needs. I of course will be joining her back to Alvannia.
When I have relayed my plans to my men, rather than be sad that we would be leaving the quest to them, they were happy with the news of my wife’s pregnancy. They gave us their blessings and promised to finish this quest with successful results.
’Once this war is over and we are back to Grandcrest, I will give them a proper reward.’ I thought.
This group consists of Dimitri’s men that are Atlantians that lost their homeland. They came to Grandcrest and I gave them a place that they can call their own. I think it would be best to give them piece of land that they can really call home.
I arrived at the kitchen which was practically empty right now. I am thinking that maybe the kitchen staff were all at the dinning hall, serving the guests. It was just curious that even the chefs were not here.
I shrugged the thought and just focused on getting the things I need. Luckily, I saw platers of macaroons that were ready to be served. I took one plater to take back to my wife.
"I am sure that she would love to eat these." I smiled crept on my face just by imagining how my wife would smile seeing one of her favorite desserts.
I looked around to find some honey so that I can make warm honey water for her. In the process of scurrying the kitchen, I heard the kitchen door that I left wide open, shut close. I looked around, feeling another presence of a person. Duke Destia’s daughter was standing in front of the closed door.
What I saw was not something that surprised me. There have been a few times when ladies have tried to catch me in their love traps. Alicia’s sister Veronica weas first of many women. When I ascended the throne of Grandcrest, many women of various standing such as aristocrats, and also maids tried to put themselves onto my bed. Unfortunately for them, they did not see the light of day after they have tried the night before.
"I am thinking you were the one that cleared all the kitchen staff from here?" I said with a cold voice.
"Y-Yes your majesty." Deborah said with lustful eyes. "I heard that you are on your way here to get her majesty some sweets."
"Such a foolish girl." I said with a cold tone, my eyes were glaring daggers at this foolish girl.
Edited by: nalyn
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