The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 119

Chapter 119

CH119

Substitute Bride

Morgan

"No," he said. "The turtles are matriarchal... conniving though... The ti his jaws and his eye started to glow. "I don't think their coming will be a very relaxing thing."

rs are just vicious." He set

He narrowed his eyes. "I doubt the witch has changed her mind about the way things should go."

"What does that mean?"

"The lady of the Hardest Shell, as she was once called, wanted each of our realms to remain separate from each other, to preserve the nature of the compass as having four distinct lines... or she wanted to take Pyra's place."

My eyes widened. Overlapping triangles? Great. Wouldn't that mean it was more likely that the tigers and the turtles would team up to get what they wanted?

A wave of unease went through me and I pushed it down. I couldn't focus on the battle ahead not

owing how far behind we were in preparations now.

odded. "Alright. Let's... talk more about the Convening when they're feeling a little more alkative? What have you been up to while I was unconscious? What can I take off your plate?"

"Are you hungry?"

I blinked and chuckled. 'Not literally. I meant what tasks can I take on so you can focus on other things?"

himself. "What an interesting way of describing

an intensity in his silence that set me on edge, but I waited for Tsuneo to speak. The quiet of our chambers was welcoming, relaxing even. I could feel Pyra's anxiety simmering at the back of my

sure how much of what needs to be done is something I can pass off to you.

1/4

CH119

start

twitched. About

my brow, leaning forward slightly. "What's

escaping his lips. "While you were unconscious, I've been

I echoed, confused. "I thought the dragons

ago, around the time of the coup attempt. Since then, a lot of money has been funneled out of the accounts, and it's been difficult to trace beyond seemingly heading into the

embezzlement or otherwise wasn't the worst considering how long their history was, but it would be a pain in the ass to

frustration seeping into his voice. "Most of the money

my mer's absence, but the rest, based on who's accounts it all ended up in..." He huffed. "It would seem that Ari and Lady Maro were likely supporting Elia in secret." "Elia?" I

lover, but I have reason to think that Lady Maro might also be entangled

like lightning. My father's casket flashed

"His brother?"

went still and eyed me.... this had struck

and my father were bothers..." I scowled. "At

now that

think has

2/4

CH119

not be so irritated, but based on the things that Kai has been telling me and the amounts I suspect, that's not the case." He shook his head. "It's at least a few hundred thousand li

thousands of li. I couldn't even fathom that much money being in a treasury, let ne missing and no one have. noticed it for five

money did the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255