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
I born a
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
I born as
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
I born as