Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Seething Jealousy (II)


    Swan didn''t care about herself. She knew she had no worth in this world, but she would do everything to make sure that Gale maintained his dignity and pride as the Beast King.


    "I hope it won''t bring me too much trouble. I''m not as crafty as Lady Jade, after all," Swan muttered.


    Then, she was reminded of Long Xiurong, who seemed to bepletely oblivious about the poisoned tea. Swan guessed that Lady Jade also wanted to poison Long Xiurong in a fit of jealousy.


    ''If my guess is right, then that means Long Xiurong and I are in the same situation. I should warn her about Lady Jade. I need to set up another tea time soon.''


    **


    "Your Majesty, this is the pearl ne that you ordered from Mako, King of the West Sea," ze presented a beautiful pearl ne made out of the best pearl the West Sea had.


    Swan kept telling him that she didn''t need any jewelry, but Gale thought that was simply impossible.


    He lived long enough to know that no woman-human or beastman-could resist beautiful things. Even a strong female warrior from any beastmen tribe would adorn themselves with beautiful jewelry on their body or armor.


    Thus, he simply thought that Swan had a much better taste than regr women. She wanted the best of the best, so Gale wanted to give her the best pearl ne the West Sea could ever produce.


    Gale epted the pearl and put it near the candle. He was amazed by how the pearl shone lustrously even with such a minimal light. He couldn''t imagine how beautiful his wife would look wearing this while being showered by the moonlight. "Ah, my beautiful Swan..." Gale got excited as he couldn''t wait to see Swan''s reaction. He got up from his throne and ordered, "Tell Mako the King of the West Sea that I''m grateful for his hard work. I''ll think of a reward for himter."


    "Understood, Your Majesty!"


    Gale was making quick steps across the castle to reach his wife''s room. He was so excited to see her reaction that he couldn''t even hide his smile.


    However, that smile faded when he passed Jade and Long Xiurong in the corridor. Long Xiurong sheepishly bowed in front of her husband and asked, "You seem to be in a rush, Your Majesty. May I know if something is bothering you?"


    Jade saw the beautiful pearl ne in Gale''s hand. She lived long enough to know that pearl ne must''ve been specifically ordered for Swan, as that cunning bitch was currently his object of fascination.


    As if she would let that happen.


    She wanted it for herself, but saying that would only make Galeugh at her for acting ridiculous.


    Thus, she said, "Isn''t it obvious enough, Lady Long? See that beautiful pearl ne in His Majesty''s hand? It must be a gift for you."


    "A-A gift?!" Long Xiurong gasped, and her jaw dropped even more when she saw the beautiful pearl ne in his hand. She had never seen a pearl ne that beautiful in her life, and she blushed instantly.


    To be given such a beautiful ne just one day after arriving at the Kingdom of Beastman must''ve meant the Beast King liked her. He probably didn''te to her roomst night because he was too busy dealing with everything in the kingdom.


    "I-I''m very honored to receive such a beautiful gift, Your Majesty..." Long Xiurong said bashfully.


    "I didn''t expect you to be so kind


    towards Lady Long, but I approve of


    your gesture," Jade praised before


    urging him, "You should put the


    ne on her. I bet it will look good."


    Gale''s lips thinned.


    If he was being logical, he should''ve just given this to Long Xiurong to avoid further headaches and then ordered a new one from Mako, the King of the West Sea.


    But the process would take a while.


    Besides, he wanted this to be one of a kind, and it wouldn''t be special if there were two of them, right?


    Thus, he decided to ditch his logic for now and said, "This isn''t for you, Lady Long."


    "Ah-r-really?" Long Xiurong was shocked. Her face turned red out of embarrassment, "M-my apologies, Your Majesty. I didn''t mean to im it as mine."


    "Oh, don''t be so cruel, Gale. Don''t you see how embarrassed and sad Lady Long gets because of you?" Jade lightly reprimanded.


    "I-it''s okay, Mdy. I-I have no right to im it as mine."


    "She''s so humble and kind, but you embarrass her like this," Jade sighed. "I''m


    afraid you''ve hurt a maiden''s heart."


    Long Xiurong shook her head as she was so embarrassed right now. She also felt that Lady Jade was too much, as she kept pushing the Beast King to give the pearl ne to her when he already clearly said t wasn''t meant for her.


    "If it''s not for Lady Long, then who is it for?"


    "Huh? For my wife, of course," Gale replied nonchntly. He got impatient as Jade kept pestering him even though he wanted to meet Swan as soon as possible.


    "But Lady Long is also your wife. She deserves that pearl ne," Jade insisted.


    "I don''t have time for this," Gale


    muttered grumpily. He lifted the beautiful pearl ne and said, "This is for my wife, Swan of the Holy Achate. I''ve specifically ordered it from the Fishmen King of the West Sea because I want to give her the best. Now move aside, Jade, I need to give it to her!"


    Jade pursed her lips as she couldn''t smile anymore. She stepped aside and watched Gale rushing towards the spiral staircase leading to Swan''s room.


    "You should''ve fought more for that ne, Lady Long. It''s one of a kind, and if you insist, he would''ve given it to you," Jademented.


    Long Xiurong chuckled shyly, "I don''t like pearls that much, Mdy. It is fine."


    Long Xiurong only said that to appease Lady Jade who was seething with jealousy.


    If she had to be honest, she already knew that it was impossible to have that ne.


    Because the Beast King looked genuinely happy when he said he wanted to meet his wife just now. It was Princess Swan''s ne, and nobody else could wear it.


    ''He is so in love with Princess Swan... Will I ever have that kind of love as well?''