Chapter 128 - 128: The Queen Of Khouria. (1/2)

A large room, surrounded by sliding doors and windows made of a latticework wooden frame.

At the nod of it all, a figure was visible seated on a throne atop a floor made of tatami mats.

Although the semi-transparent curtains ahead of her obscured her face, it was easy to tell who it was based on the outline of the shadow.

While still kneeling in front of the curtains, Ruby muttered, ”Step mother...”.

There were two guards standing next to her, one of whom held a spear, the other one carried a sword.

Ruby was the only one in the room. The others had to get some clean fresh clothes so that they wouldn't get sick. So she came after getting them some clean fresh clothes.

While she was returning, she noticed the city became more vibrant as the horned ones passed by their homes.

Despite the fact that it was nighttime, once the people became aware that more fleets had returned, they all went to find their family members.

Even the nobles sent their servants to the docks to pick up their related nobles.

Both commoners and nobles lived in this kingdom; the nobles owned parts of their own land and even giant houses within the kingdom.

Commoners and nobles were not separated, but it was clear that a commoner wouldn't simply walk around a place filled with nobles, for many reasons.

For one thing, they just wouldn't fit in, and that could sometimes lead to... Problems.

Ruby was currently in the king's palace, where the king rested and dealt with kingdom-related matters.

It was also where Ruby grew up.

In addition to her, only her father sat in that throne, so naturally she had expected it to be empty once she returned.

It never occurred to her that someone would already occupy the throne.

”Curtains.” Said the person sitting behind said curtains.

Standing at the end of the room, the guards pulled back the curtains, revealing a young lady seated on top of the throne.

She had great curves and a slim yet plump figure that suited her title as queen.

Greenish cyan hair and yellow slit pupiled eyes with a hint of orange around the edges. Her horns were red on top, but they were covered in golden jewelleries on the bottom, giving them a completely different look.

From golden necklaces to even a golden ring at the edge.

It was without a doubt, Ruby's step mother.

”Step-mother, what is the meaning of this?” Ruby asked

The lady gasped.

”Ruby... You're alive...? No wonder the palace has been going crazy all night.” She muttered as she gestured her to come closer. ”I'm so happy to see you...! You'll be able to help us execute the plan!” Said the queen.

”Thank you, however, mind letting me in what this plan is?” Ruby asked.

”Watch your language! You are speaking to the queen!!” Said one of the guards as he pointed his weapon towards her.

”It's fine, it's fine.” Said the queen as she gestured him to lower his weapon.

The guard apologised and did as instructed.

”The plan? Isn't it obvious? We will go strike back at those vile hyumans and bring out our revenge. The nobles are all in accordance with this idea of course.” Said the queen with an amused expression.