Beast King'S Crippled Mate

61 Chapter 61: Bored Aria (II)

Aria didn't immediately say yes to confirm the merchant's question, because she was angry at Swan who was still alive even though she was supposed to die by the time she left the palace gate.

Not only did she not die yet, but she also dared to work side by side with the Beast King! Did that cripple not know her place?!

"Your Highness? You're indeed the only Princess our country has, right?” The

merchant repeated his question since he didn't get an answer before, and Aria resumed

her amicable smile.

“Of course, I am the only one," Aria confirmed “Though, just to be sure, was it really the Beast King who said that?"

"Yes, Your Highness. The Beast King seems to be very proud of his little wife. I assume she is supposed to replace you, right? I heard that rumor before," the merchant said.

He noticed that Princess Aria's smile gradually dissipated and he was afraid of offending her, so he quickly added, “B-but, that woman holds no candle against you, Princess. I'm afraid the Beast King would've ditched her instantly the moment he saw your beauty.”

The bright and proud smile returned to Aria's face as she nodded, “Of course. Yes, she is supposed to be my replacement. Oh, don't tell anyone, but she's actually a whore's daughter that we picked up." 2

merchant was inevitably stunned by this revelation, "I-Is that allowed, Your Highness? What if the Beast King finds out and gets angry for being deceived? He might return to Holy

duty as the Royal Princess to save

was a bit foolish of her to disclose such a vital secret to a mere merchant, as it might

She knew that Swan was just a mere inferior replacement for her. The moment she allowed herself

worsen, and the Beast King would catch on to the rumor.

but she knew it would be

be his bride. It was a

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one who sells this to you, right? How much did she charge for each pearl?" "Two gold coins each, Your Highness. But since I have to make a profit, I am selling it at three gold coins each only for you,” the merchant replied honestly. Princess Aria had been his regular client since she was young, so he didn't mind disclosing all the trade information to her. “It's very expensive, but since there is a shortage of pearls from the West Sea, it's

her finger on the smooth round pearl. “I didn't expect the Beast King to have a

it, but with the power he has, I imagine the possibility is endless. Who knows he might control the whole continent-or even the world

may leave now. Don't worry, I will purchase all of

you, Your Highness! You have been so kind

patron, then why don't you do something for me,” Aria said as she turned around and walked towards the merchant who was still kneeling while holding the jewelry box. She put the pearl back into the box and said, "You should tell your fellow merchant to have more cooperation with the Kingdom of Beastmen. Make sure the

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to stay in the Palace and to never let the Beast King know about her existence. Naturally, the merchant wouldn't dare to spread such

"Don't uneet

to mur mathon today” Aria annad “hat maka