That Prince Is A Girl The Vicious King's Captive Slave Mate by Kiss Leilani

Chapter 469:

“Oh, everyone knows Zaiper can be a nightmare.” Daemonikai chuckled. “He has ruled beside me for millennia; it’s hard to miss that.” He folded the scroll he had just finished reviewing. “But in our kingdom, any accusation, especially one leveled against a ruler, is a grave matter. One must be certain, with irrefutable evidence and reliable witnesses. If not, the allegation holds no water.”

Emeriel shook her head, not hiding her displeasure.

Daemonikai shrugged. “It’s the way of the court, young one. Zaiper is a nightmare, yes, but he’s a cunning one. He’s careful to leave no trail, no solid evidence, no credible witnesses. Until there’s proof, it remains mere speculation.”

“He doesn’t like you very much,” Emeriel said bluntly.

“The feeling is mutual,” Daemonikai replied, unbothered. “But for the most part, we keep out of each other’s way.” His eyes met hers. “Zaiper wants to be grand king.”

Emeriel reared back. “Really?”

“Mmm.”

considered that possibility before, but now that she did… it made sense. Lord

you knew that, why would you still keep someone like him by

shrugged. “The Dragaxlov family has always seen the Naelzharoth as rivals, competitors. For millennia, even before Zaiper assumed the throne after

intrigued. “What does that

stated. “First ruler, first clan. Urekai has four clans, and thus, four rulers. Greyrock holds the headquarters for all northern Urekai, just as Frostfall holds for all southern Urekai… my clan.

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bobbed as she absorbed this

King Daemonikai picked up his quill. “This rivalry didn’t start

can’t be easy ruling alongside

tone light. “Everyone is entitled to

are what breed consequences. Actions are what we prosecute.” A shoulder lifted, then fell. “Zaiper might

played a part in what happened

society worked. An accusation of this magnitude, even in casual conversation, could have serious