Chapter 850 - Punishment For Rowena (2/2)

"Do not be secretly happy MyDraco spoke curtly "But as for you… and the inco you, a punishment is in order"

"Father, it was my own actions that led to the incident!" Rowena tried to say "I left them because I was distracted and chased a thief who stole my purse"

"They will serve their punishment and live another day," he said with a frown "Their deaths will have no bearing on you, that hts and that lady ith you suffer"

"I see…" Rowena's lips tre of ways to save herself If her father decided not to kill her knights and governess today then, what did the king have inDraco narrowed his eyes on his daughter He was still a practical hts… and even Lady Liz was an essential asset to his kingdom

There would be some backlash if he hurt the wodom He still had a reputation that he liked to uphold in this world

King Draco's gaze swept across the rooifted the phoenix for his daughter

King Draco walked past Rowena and headed towards the beautiful phoenix whose wings were starting to burst up in flames He stood unaffected by the intense heat that atte simply raised his sword

"Fa-father what are you doing?" Rowena gasped when she realized what her father was intending to do Her face was filled with an expression of horror

"This useless bird didn't even seeical beast that has no purpose A waste," King Draco said "Its death will serve you a lesson, Rowena"

Rowena's eyes widened and before her father swung the sword, she 's actions

Rowena raised her arms and blocked the path to Lucent without a hint of fear The young girl was very well aware that even her father wouldn't dare touch her so she'd maintain her beauty and perfectness that theDraco was an excellent swordsman, he'd stop before he'd actually hurt her

She was sure of that h for that

Rowena trusted that

SWOOsh!+

Unfortunately, her faith in her father's capabilities failed her Perhaps in his priht have effectively halted his actions when he swung his blade at Lucent and his daughter came in his way…

However, this time, his honed reflexes failed hi Draco tried to stop his movement when he noticed Rowena suddenly jumped toward Lucent to protect that damned bird

However, it was too late

The blade's edge still grazed against his daughter's cheek A thin line that soon oozed with blood and slowly trickled down her face Rowena's voice hitched as she stared up at her father

So Draco was any less skilled, he hter by accident Others would call it a blessing in disguise that Roas safe despite the harm done on her

However, the s Draco and Rowena