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?"

murmured to himself. "What an interesting way of describing it.

could see Tarofu at the back of his mind, stirring, listening, but not commenting. There was 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

is something I can pass off to you.

1/4

CH119

start with preparations

lips twitched.

leaning

lips. "While you were unconscious,

echoed, confused. "I thought the dragons were

were impeccable until five years ago, around the time of the coup attempt. Since then, a lot of money has

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

Tsuneo said, frustration seeping into his voice. "Most of the money

harem being wasteful in 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 asked, confused. "Who's

Maro might also be entangled with him." He shook his head. "He tried to take the throne years ago, and

me like lightning. My father's casket flashed

"His brother?"

still and eyed me.... this had struck a cord

father were bothers..." I scowled. "At least they were in my

nodded. "The same is true of my father. I doubt even now that he doesn't see

money do you think has gone to

2/4

CH119

so irritated, but based on the things that Kai has been telling me and the amounts I suspect, that's

treasury was easily one a few tens of thousands of li. I couldn't even fathom that much money

did the dragons even

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

Comments ()

0/255