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TOAD – Chapter 65
TOAD – Chapter 65
“Hmmm...” King Oberon grunted. “When we return to my castle, I will make arrangements.”
“That long...” I whimpered.
“Do not test my patience anymore, woman. You very nearly started an international incident here. If I didn’t need you to complete my plans, then you would have already been removed from my presence.”
“Oh, but you do need me though.” I purred, putting an arm on his chest and gazing up at him lovingly. “Don’t forget that it doesn’t go both ways. I have nothing holding me here, other than you.”
“You are quite bold for a former slave.”
“And you’re quite soft... for a King,” I responded.
“Hmph, one day, I’ll show you how hard I can be!” He growled.
“I look forward to it.”
He only then realized the double entendre of those words, and although his facial expressions didn’t change, even his cheeks turned slightly pink. I wasn’t able to tease him more though, as the volume of mumbling since our announcement dropped off again, and when we looked forward, Lord Tigon was standing up and getting the attention of the room.
“I wish to respectfully congratulate my King on his betrothal.” Lord Tigon gave a little bow.
“Accepted,” Oberon responded with a nod.
However, if someone as slimy as Lord Tigon would just leave it at that, I’d eat my ass.
“Of course, my lord should recall that to officially take on a future queen, the demon king must gain a 2/3rds approval from the council.” Lord Tigon gave an apologetic smile as if this was an unnecessary evil he must do. “This is why it is only prudent that we council members ask some questions and clarifications.”
This was something that I hadn’t been told before. I had to gain the approval of the council to get married to King Oberon? He was the king! Why did he have such a small amount of power? He couldn’t even marry who he wanted? It was no wonder he was keeping me hidden for so long. He had to get the approval of the demon council before we could officially be wed. It would have been nice if he had told me any of that though.
“Ask your questions, Lord Tigon,” Oberon responded directly to Lord Tigon’s challenge.
I could read the room pretty well. Oberon wouldn’t just be able to ignore Lord Tigon or throw him off. It was clear by the expressions and behavior of the other lords that Oberon didn’t have a 2/3rd vote of the senate. Lord Tigon seemed to be speaking for a majority, and his acceptance or denial would ultimately decide things for the rest of them as well.
“Oh, look at you, you’re so messy. You have blood on your claws.” I pouted as I grabbed his hand.
“Grrr...” The Gweni retracted his claws, pulling back his hand like an obstinate child. I held out my hand sternly.
“Show me,” I ordered.
The Gweni reluctantly held out his paw, and I pushed down on the paw to bring the claw out like one would do with a cat when they were clipping his nails.
“What is this?” Lord Tigon had finally found his voice and asked.
“Tsk, you broke a nail.” I ignored the noble, and then guided my baby back with me while chastising my baby for acting recklessly.
To his benefit, he looked sufficiently chastised. The rest of the room was awkwardly silent. The guards nervously followed us, especially as I approached the Demon King. However, he didn’t comment on it, and they just moved awkwardly to the side, making sure not to pull on the reigns less they disturb the cat demon in my arms. I sat and started cleaning his paws while my baby sat there looking embarrassed.
“If it isn’t obvious to you...” Demon King Oberon spoke in a bored voice. “This is her child.”
Lord Tigon opened his mouth as if wanting to refute that, but it was impossible given how timid the beast was acting around me. He seemed to come up with something different to say.
“She may have been able to successfully make the first-generation demon, but even so, that doesn’t mean her blood is demonic.”
“Have you seen such a purebred demon before?” King Oberon asked.
“Even if this demon is pure, that doesn’t mean the same thing can be accomplished twice.” Someone else shouted.
“Some of you may have been hearing rumors lately...” King Oberon said. “There has been a sudden resurgence of first-generation demons appearing across various families.”
A few nobles acted surprised, but others fidgeted uncomfortably. There had been rumors of several families suddenly gaining a first-gen unexpectantly. A small percentage knew this was part of some horrific experiment, although their knowledge of the rape farm was that a large group of unfortunate women was wasted until there was a successful merging. That’s how it was originally run, and despite their sudden success, those running the facility wouldn’t have revealed it was a result of a single woman, making all of the previous sacrifices pointless. Oberon didn’t have such qualms.
“All of those children are hers.” He announced. “Aria is the mother of monsters.”
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