The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 119

Chapter 119

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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?"

interesting way of describing it.

set me on edge, but I waited for Tsuneo to speak. The quiet of our chambers was welcoming, relaxing even. I could

something I can pass off to you. Not just to prepare to host, but for whatever the Elders and the

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start with

twitched. About

my brow, leaning forward slightly. "What's

his hair, a weary sigh escaping his lips. "While you were unconscious, I've been dealing with... issues in the palace.

confused. "I thought the

snickered. "And the treasury records were impeccable until five years ago, around the time of the coup attempt. Since then, a lot of money has been funneled out of the

otherwise wasn't the worst considering how long their history was, but it would be a pain in the ass to sort through. hts about where

seeping into his voice. "Most of the money

absence, but the rest, based on who's accounts it all ended up

think that Lady Maro might also be entangled with him." He shook his

me like lightning. My father's casket flashed through my

"His brother?"

me.... this had struck

bothers..." I scowled.

"The same is true of my father. I doubt even now

money do you think has gone to him, and for

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his livelihood and Kai, I might not be so irritated, but based on the things that Kai has been telling me and

was easily one a few tens of thousands of li. I couldn't even

much money did the

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