Chapter 103 81 % 1 Have you seen their grand king yet ? Erin asked Ham , another slave working beside her .
Their voices were hushed , but Emeriels ears perked up at the mention of the king .
No , Ham shook her head , her hand deftly unearthing a stubborn werd .
But I am curious to see him .
The rumors Ive heard about him since I was a youngling kept me far away from his beast form when he was feral Urekais have a wealth of legends , and for thousands of years , theyve been regarded as one of the strongest species .
This grand king was nearly in every tale .
They say his bondmate tamed him , Erin added , her voice tinged with awe .
According to one legend , he was a cold and aloof young grand king before he found his mate .
A ruthless warrior who killed without hesitation or remorse .
Always eager for battle and the spoils of war .
Other kingdoms trembled at his name .
But the legend claims he mellowed due to his family .
He became less bloodthirsty , more focused on ruling his people with wisdom and compassion .
Ham paused , her expression thoughtful .
I wonder how it must feel to lose your entire family like that , she mused , her hand still in the soil .
To have them by your side for three point five millennia , and then , in the blink of an eye , they are gone .
And after enduring five centuries of madness , you must now face the world without them .
I cant even begin to imagine such a Erin released a heavy sigh as she gathered the uprooted weeds into a pile and stood up .
Hes relocated the royal residence .
He probably couldnt bear the memories of his family there .
Which doesnt bode well for us humans .
He will undoubtedly take his grief and anger out on us .
What if he becomes worse than Lord Zaiper ? Then were as good as dead , Ham mumbled , her lips twisting into a worried frown as she mimicked Erins actions .
gathering her own pile of weeds .
Emeriels hands froze mid motion , her heart sinking at their words .
What if they were right ? What if the grand king turned out to be worse than Lord Zaiper ? He refused to believe it , but he knew the destructive power of grief and pain .
They could twist the purest heart into something dark and monsterous .
Its wiser to keep his distance , right ? Emeriel longed to see him .
but the grand king probably didnt remember .
Though it pained him like a burning blade , the truth must be faced .
The grand king does not remember us , therefore its best to avoid him And you know you yearn to catch a glimpse of him .
You crave it Emeriel ruthlessly silenced his inner voice , returning to his task As the sun began its descent , Emeriel headed back to the fortress , the days labor drawing to a close .
Walking through the big gate , a low murmur caught his attention , accompanied by the clatter of metal .
Ahead , a crowd was forming , their faces filled with excitement .
Intrigued , Emeriel leaned toward an elderly human woman .
Whats happening ? Their grand king has just concluded court , she explained , her eyes twinkling with anticipation .
Many are eager to catch a glimpse of him .
The woman moved on , leaving Emeriel to observe the Urekai gathering from afar .
He shouldnt risk venturing into such a gathering , not for a mere limpse of the king .
It was far too dangerous .
Not a risk if you dont get too close , his mind whispered .
No way .
Absolutely not .
wwww 1/3 Mon , Dec 30 Chapter 103 한국 81 장 을 Your beast .
He is your beast .
The same one who rescued you from the court , from the slave master , from the assassins .
The same one you saved .
Before he could fully comprehend his actions , Emeriel was moving towards the crowd .
He sought refuge behind a sturdy tree , his eyes scanning the assembled figures , searching for … And then , he saw him .
Amidst the grand lords , he stood out like a bonfire .
Swallowing the lump in his throat , Emeriel stared .
The grand king carried himself with regal authority .
His j stance , his attire every aspect of his being radiated immense power .
posture , his The grand lords were clothed in their customary long white robes , but he wore heavy black robes decorated with elaborate white embroideries .
While the grand lords had their hair neatly bound at their necks , his long , raven black mane flowed , freely , captivating Emeriels attention with its bold white streaks on either side of his head .
My beloved .
He was larger than life .
The phrase had always seemed like an exaggeration , a cliché .

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But seeing the grand king now , he understood .
He towered over even Lord Vladya , who was quite all and imposing .
So that is him , Emeriel murmured aloud .
A sense of tranquility washed over him .
A part of him that had been restless since the announcement of Daemonikais return , since every Urekai had flocked to the arena that night , finally found peace .
Daemonikai was easily the most handsome male Emeriel had ever laid eyes on Urekais approached the grand king in groups of two or three , each taking the hand he offered .
They pressed his hand to their noses a gesture of respect inhaling his scent in a ritualistic act of reassurance .
It was as if the mere presence of their grand king , the confirmation of his return , was enough to soothe their anxieties and quell their fears .
What are you doing here ! Emeriel jumped , startled by the unexpected voice , and whirled around .
Aekeira stood behind her , her eyes following Emeriels .
You were watching the grand king , werent you ? A knowing smile played on her lips .
Nope .
Emeriel was flustered .
Thats not it .
I was just … umm … Watching a gathering of Urekais , I see , Aekeira quipped , raising an eyebrow .
Must be quite a sight .
A captivating display of nature , wouldnt you say ? Emeriel wrinkled her nose .
Are you making fun of me ? You bet I am , Ackeira chuckled , taking his hand and leading him away .
Her expression sobered as they walked .
You have to be careful , Em .
This is a dangerous path youre treading .
Emeriel averted her gaze .
Yes , he was aware of that .
But his stubborn heart refused to listen to reason .
Ackeira stopped and turned to face him , her eyes searching .
I caught a glimpse of that male up close , and I can assure you it would be best to avoid him .
He looks terrifying .
Handsome , yes , but really scary .
Even more so than Lord Vladya , and thats saying a lot .
If I were you , I would do everything possible to stay away from him Are you doing everything possible to stay away from Lord Vlady ? Emeriel asked softly .
It was Aekeiras turn to look away .
His sister didnt have an answer for that T