The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 135

Chapter 135

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I shuddered as the door closed behind me. My hand skimmed over my concealed sword. I wasn't

sure what I would do this time, especially now that he had no real means to catch me off guard.

The image of that battlefield, the blood and the burning air filled my mind. Pyra shuddeered and retreated further into my mind, recoiling from the memory.

As uncomfortable as it made her, she had to accept that it was a part of her.

The darkness and death she'd caused, the darkness that she loved in Tarofu was a part of her.

I rested my head back against the door and took a deep breath, hoping and wishing that things wouldn't be so hard going forward. Something told me that was just wishful thinking, but I had to have some hope.

I didn't see Tsuneo until later that evening, when it was time for dinner. The room was tense. I

could feel the weight of everyone's stares, even before I had said anything. The long table was set, glimmering with polished silverware and the finest dishes, as though the grandeur could mask the growing resentment. But nothing could, not tonight..

I glanced down at Kai, swinging his legs happily as if nothing was wrong. It was charming to see him happily enjoying his food, oblivious to the tension in the room.

Tsuneo sat beside me, quiet but present as always. I appreciated his steady calm. This wasn't going to be easy, but it had to be done.

I took a deep breath, casting a sweeping glance around the table. Lady Maro sat with a cool indifference that didn't quite hide her arrogance and anger. Lady Jun was more composed, though her hands fidgeted subtly in her lap. The rest of the family was quiet, avoiding eye contact, waiting for whatever was coming.

1 cleared my throat to address the family.

I said, my voice steady, "we've been reviewing the royal

Maro stiffen ever so slightly, but I kept

set forth by Queen Haruka were meant to ensure that the palace functioned. smoothly and fairly for everyone." I paused, letting the weight of my words settle over them. "But we've found several issues. I've addressed the most egregious

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others who have spent far

Kai innocently fumbled with his food. The tension grew thick, like the still air before a storm. I kept

have exceeded your budget have until three hours after dinner to gather the items purchased with the extra funds and return them to the royal treasury-or repay the value in gold. I've had your personal attendants

Heavy and

was the first to

with her. My tone was sharp, leaving no room for "This is not up for debate. The money spent belongs to the crown, not

argument.

lips pressing into a thin line as if holding back words she knew she couldn't afford to say. I could see the rebellion in her eyes, the way she bristled at the

for a reason," I

that, then you chose to face the consequences of

her lap. She had spent less than Maro, but still more than she was

follow my instructions, you will have

whispering something that had the color draining from her face. She bowed her

allowed myself a small, inward sigh of relief. I glanced down at Kai, his eyes darting between me and his plate, oblivious to the tension that had

"Are we getting dessert?"

smile. I looked at Tsuneo, who

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