Chapter 124 - ARC 3: WELCOME TO THE UNDERWORLD 1: Before Departure (1/2)
Ramose embraced his mate, his strong arms wounding tightly around her arms, as he rested his head on her fire-kissed hair. The cumbersome golden crown got in the way of his comfort, causing him to instead awkwardly move his head onto her shoulder.
”...” Well, that works too.
Versailles didn't know whether to laugh or cry, the male's tall frame seemed to be in discomfort from the forced bow. The concerned individual, however, didn't seem to mind the awkward position as he motionlessly rested on her shoulder.
”Don't you have any intentions of leaving? Every beast is staring at us!” Pressured by the burning glares, she quietly admonished him.
”Let them stare all they want. We are mates and have officially exchanged our vows. Even if they stare until the end of time, it won't have any effect. We will never separate.”
'Not a fool, after all.'
The fact that he sensed the intent behind those unwavering gazes showed how clear he was of their owner's feelings. However, he decided to completely ignore them and indulge in the comfort of her arms.
It was also a form of declaration. A declaration that he wasn't interested in anyone but her.
”I need to see the Scorpion King before leaving.” She whispered.
She still had an unfinished task for him to relay to the Goblin Chief. The three Gorgons were already caught up in overseeing the reconstruction of the Ancient Fortress.
”Hmm...can you meet him the next warm morning? Today is our special day. I don't want to leave your side or share you with another beast.”
”Share? I will only be discussing important matters for a brief moment. That isn't too bad, is it?”
”It is. For that brief moment, it will take your attention away from me.”
”Alright, fine! You win, so can you straighten your posture now? I am feeling pain just looking at you.” Lightly patting his back, she tried to push him away.
This time, Ramose didn't stop her. He gently released her arms and grabbed her hand.
”Everyone, thank you for coming to witness our union. Your meal today is on the pack!”
”Great! Werewolf King, Serpentine Queen, congratulations on your union!” A minotaur excitedly shouted out and was soon followed by the rest of the crowd.
”Yes, congratulations!”
”Congratulations on your union!”
Amidst the cheering roars of the beasts, Versailles and Ramose, protectively surrounded by the werewolf pack, made their way to a makeshift camp.
”Olsen, take a portion of the pack and arrange for the meal of the guests. Let me know if any issues come up.” Ramose instructed over his shoulder and proceeded to support his mate in sitting on the largest flame boulder.
With a stomp of his foot, he landed by her side.
”Aren't you the one that promised everyone a full meal? Why did you dump the task on Olsen?” She disdainfully asked.
”Because he's my subordinate. It's his job to handle my tasks.”
”Hmph! You're just taking advantage of him.”
”Aren't you being too concerned about that Olsen? It's our union day today. I want us to talk about only ourselves.” Seeing her showing more interest in others than him, Ramose sulkily took her hand.
”Alright, what do you want to talk about?” Under his pitiful appearance, Versailles relented.
”Tell me. What was your life like before meeting me?” This was a topic that Ramose deeply wanted to know.
The girl sitting beside him was and wasn't the girl from 18 years ago. The more time he spent with her, the more clear he became of her deep wisdom and great foresight. If that was all, then it wouldn't have made any difference.
After all, 18 years was more than enough for her to grow and become knowledgeable.
However, the problem was the vigorous aura radiating from her body. The strong vitality and youthful ambiance surrounding her raised doubts in his heart. Because that was not the aura of a beast more than 36 years old.
Her aura, unmistakably and irrefutably, was that of an 18 years-old beast.
The only answer he could think of was that she was reborn. But how?