A Royalty Kneeling For His Queen

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ed at my reflection in a full-length mirror, wearing nothing. It al

k from view in the mirror. I could only see the front, flawless

s smoldering with frustration. Disgusting. This

d impassive as I arched an eyebrow, yet it was futile. I still appeared feeble. I

rie. I merely stared at it until someone en

. His gaze barely lingered for three seconds. He head

cold," he advised as he assi

ated on his face. He looked grave while adorning me. He dressed

e was no... lust or desire in his eyes. All I saw was his concern for me. After all, I'

ess with a slit on the left side, thus he took his time with the

eenagers his age were often curious about matters of intimacy. We were of similar a

me undressed and gazing at the mirror, he promptly

d buttoning my dress. I returned his stare while brushing my long, blonde hair. My co

a trace of emotion in his eyes, but it vanished sw

beautiful woman to me," he asserted,

possessed beauty and intelligence, but not physical strength. Women like me co

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tended to my hair. He tucked a few stran

nly waitin

departed my room. I couldn't discern how long I'd been entranced by my own reflection unti

This was how it should be. People should wait for me because I was an exceptionally impo

ited my descent to the final step. They'd reserved a seat at the head of the lengthy table

obeyed my command, which pleased me greatly. Yes. That's r

e complete. These were the people who would fol

, would be one of the Pawns

e Rooks and my pillars. Wi

he Knights. Their codename

op. The Queen's Bishop.

s about the same age as Alter. She seemed out of place, head hung low whil

r in her eyes. My smile widened. "Your new

ose to close it again. I ch

ld get used to it." I looked at Codee, who looked as co

r to my side. I was pleased. I had a f

Alter, okay? You

asked. I couldn't help

ct me, so you must lear

Of course, Ate Eres

I caressed her hair, hoping she woul

in she would gr

ced them all. Enkidu stood beside m

w play the Bloody Human Chess game. As you all know, we will se

something's missing," Black interjected. "Where's th

ce. I looked at Black, who dared

irmly. But it seemed he didn't unde

ting in that chair," he said, pointing at the ch

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piece in the game of chess," E

ous. The King's Bishop is here

but still managed

t a mere Rook, yet you dar

g your authority. I was just ask

le. The sweetest yet the m

many Pawns

asked, looki

l use as bait. Don't come

he actu

A much higher piece than you. I have the right t

anger in his eyes, but he couldn't do anything against

should be. Everyone

sed except for Yucc

ned in their seats. Enkidu stayed by my side. It wa

s were shaking as she looked up t

urse, Yucca was only seven or eight years old,

got just to protect him. When you come of age, I have something th

trembling uncontrollably, so I held both of them. 'Can I trust you on this, Yucca?' I aske

ing her tightly. Youngste

shki

ard that authoritative voice. I quickly let go of Yucca

the

ked at him, making sure that there is no

re scared than me. I caressed their hair before I follow

t of the door of my father's office inside th

, Ere

' I said as I opened the door and went inside my

me. I could tell by his breathing and stance that he was really, r

e saw it anyway, so why bother hiding it? Rage filled his eyes, and I wasn't surprised when his palm lan

oised. Remember, Eresh... You

one!' my father angrily said. 'You are a selfish, murde

of his words, even though they hurt more than the slap. Hel

r all of this! If you hadn't been bo

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d me to follow you in here yet you will tell

oom. I saw Enkidu the moment I opened the door

r Maj

quickly recovered. 'Yes, Your Majesty. I offer you my life

, but I didn't pay much attention to it. 'Then do that.

l in my eyes. I swallowed hard to push down the lump in my throat

men. He will kill my pieces if he sees me like this. I

e. If I use it wisely, then people will start to fear me and obey my words. I mu

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