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?”

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but now that she did… it made sense. Lord Zaiper had always come across as

knew that, why would you still keep someone like him by your side?”

“The Dragaxlov family has always seen the Naelzharoth as rivals, competitors. For millennia, even before Zaiper assumed the throne after his father, it has been that way. They want to

intrigued. “What does

holds for all southern Urekai… my clan. But as First Ruler, I oversee all. The Dragaxlovs have no right to encroach on my territory, but I can enter theirs. That,” he smiled

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bobbed as she absorbed this

another scroll, King Daemonikai picked up his quill. “This rivalry didn’t start with Zaiper,

be easy ruling

difficult,” King Daemonikai scribbled on the parchment, his tone light. “Everyone is entitled to their opinions and ambition, as long as they don’t act

what breed consequences. Actions are what we prosecute.” A shoulder lifted, then fell. “Zaiper might hunger for power, but he

part in what

to understand how Urekai society