Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Kneel Before My Queen (1)


    Swan was enjoying the banquet with the rest of the soldiers, who constantly showered her with praises and even bardic songs. It felt strange for Swan, who was still not used to getting too much attention, but she didn''t hate the feeling.


    She just felt that she hadn''t done anything remarkable so far to be given such high praise.


    "All the soldiers like you," Gale mentioned the obvious. "I think it''s fine to make you a queen sooner orter."


    "A queen?" Swan held her breath as she turned her head towards her husband. She didn''t say anything more, but she gave Gale a look of surprise, as if what Gale said was just so ridiculous.


    Gale chuckled, "What''s with your expression, Sweetheart? Do you think I would make another woman my queen, instead? That''s ridiculous. It''s either you or I shall be queen-less for the rest of my very, very long life."


    "D-don''t say that. I''m just surprised, because... well... I''ve heard from the servants that the Queen in any beastman tradition is meant to bear the King''s child. I am yet to bear your cub. I don''t think I deserve to be a queen."


    What Swan said was correct about the tradition.


    Any beastmen tribe had the same tradition regarding marriage; the essence of mating was to produce offspring to continue their lineage. Therefore, a female could only be given the same power as her husband once she had birthed a healthy and strong child.


    Swan had never asked Gale about her status, because she knew better not to demand something that was meant to be an old tradition.


    She wanted to stay true to her promise and was content with her situation. She would still help Gale for the betterment of the kingdom, regardless if she became the queen or not.


    ''Besides, if Gale ever finds his fated mate, wouldn''t it be rude of me to snatch a position that should be hers in the first ce?'' Swan thought.


    However, Gale had a different idea in mind, "You''re right. In beastmen tradition, I can only make you queen once you have given me an offspring. But that''s not important to me. What''s important is you. As long as you are here by my side, I can make you queen whenever I want."


    "But...What about the tradition?"


    "I don''t care about the tradition," Gale replied as the smile on his face slowly disappeared. "I am above thew. I am the King of the Beasts. Do you think a mere old tradition can change my mind about you?"


    Swan lowered her head and said nothing after that. Not because she agreed on his decision, but because she felt uneasy.


    She didn''t want Gale to be seen as a tyrant. She wanted him to be seen as a majestic, powerful, yet wise and kind Beast King.


    ''I should talk to him more after this. It''s not right to break the rules only for me,'' Swan thought.


    Gale knew Swan was unwilling to be his Queen because she hadn''t been pregnant yet, but he didn''t care.


    ''That stupid Moon Goddess can curse me all she wants to make another woman my mate, but I love you with all the fiber in my body. will make you mine no matter what, my lovely Swan,'' Gale told himself as the aura around his body started to get a bit heavy before he quickly suppressed it.


    A guard slowly approached the Beast King and whispered information that immediately boosted his mood.


    "Let them stay in the throne room. I''ll be there soon," Gale said.


    "Do we have a guest in the throne room? Is it an important guest?" Swan asked as she got curious.


    "Yes," Gale got up and carried Swan on his arm. "This is the surprise I want to give you."


    "Uhm... is the guest THAT important for us to leave the banquet? The soldiers are still queueing to give us their praises," Swan mentioned as she looked over to the soldiers who were smiling at her.


    Gale liked the praises and respect that Swan got from his beastmen soldiers, but he hated the way she smiled back at them. It made him jealous to let so many men see his beautiful wife''s smile.


    Unfortunately, he couldn''t ban Swan from ever smiling at other men because his stubborn wife wouldn''t ept that, and they would argue all night long over it.


    uT


    Hence, Gale walked faster to the throne room so Swan wouldn''t be able to see those soldiers anymore. Once they arrived in front of the throne room, Gale halted his step and asked, "Are you ready forthe surprise?"


    Swan nodded weakly, "I mean, I''ve been dying to know. But you keep telling me that it''s a secret and all..."


    "It is a secret. But I promise you that it will be worth the wait," Gale smiled mysteriously as he pushed the door himself. "Let''s see what they will do, Sweetheart."


    Swan was expecting a high-ranked beastman king from a farawaynd who came to congratte Gale upon his sessful rut.


    However, her heart dropped once she saw the two guests who were standing in the middle of the throne room.


    It was her stepmother and half-sister; Anastasia and Aria.


    Anastasia still tried to show an awkward smile once Swan and the Beast King entered the throne room, but Aria couldn''t be bothered to do it.


    Gale walked leisurely towards his throne, so he walked past the Queen and Princess of Holy Achate.


    Once he sat on his throne, he put Swan on his thigh and said, "Wee to my domain, Queen Anastasia, Princess Aria. I''ve been


    expecting you toe since I''m


    sure the Kingdom of Holy Achate is in great peril right now."


    "Your Majesty, we—"


    "Silence," Gale interrupted in a calm, yet oppressive tone befitting of a powerful


    monarch. "Before I hear whatever you want to say, I want you to kneel before my Queen. Queen Swan Asmara of Beastmen Kingdom."