Kaida sat next to Huli on her knees at a table at the beginning of the square. On her right was her father, followed by her five brothers and sisters. Next to them were Rei and Kyro with more important officials from the dragon tribe.
Next to Huli sat His father, mother, brothers and sisters Followed by Okata, Yumi, Nana and her father and important officials of the fox tribe. At the table in front of them were the snakes and wolves tribe. Followed by tables full of people from different tribes. All tables were richly filled with a variety of delicious dishes.
Everyone on the square was eating and drinking greedily, people chatted and laughed cheerfully. Kaida looked over the square with a warm look. She loved to see the tribes in harmony. She was just about to take a sip of her drink when Nana's father got up and raised his glass.
"A toast on the first day of the annual fox festival. It has been a succesful day. I can't wait to see the following matches. "
He turned to Kaida and looked at her
"it is an honor that my daughter may fight the queen. Don't worry, I'm sure Nana will take you into account. "
Before Nana's father finished talking, Kaida had already taken a sip of her drink. She put her elbow on the table and leaned with her face in her hand. She looked at the man who pretended not to mock her.
Nana's father was a broad man of at least 1.80 cm. He had brown hair with gray strands. His eyes were light brown and it clearly showed his contempt. She smiled sarcastically and asked
"what was your name? Sorry I just didn't hear that. And why would your daughter take me into account? "
Nana's father turned red with shame. How dare she embarass me in such a way? Although she had not spoken so loudly that the entire square had heard it, the table at which they were sitting had clearly heard Kaida's sarcastic remark. He shrugged and made a small bow
"My name is Nari, I am the ruler of the northeast foxes tribe. And what I mean by taking into account is that contrary to your highness, my daughter fought along in the war. The courage and experience that she possesses cannot be compared "
Huli sat next to Kaida but did not appear to have any intention to stand up for his queen. He leaned back a bit and looked ahead with a casual look.
Kaida calmly took another sip and looked up. Before she could open her mouth, she heard salmus talk with anger in his voice.
"My lord Nari not because your daughter has the title princess, you must think that you can behave like a king. We here all know how she got the title, one she earned without your help. Your arrogance amazes me that you dare to strike such a tone against the queen. It would be wise if you advise your daughter not to underestimate her opponent and to be ready from the start. I assure you if I could not beat Rei, then ..... "
Before Salmus could finish his sentence, Kaida raised her arm and waved with her hand
"let it go Salmus, the night is still young let's enjoy. We will see the result of the match tomorrow. "
She raised her glass to Nari
"Thank you for toast, tomorrow during the match we will see if our courage and experience can or can not be compared"
Unwilling Nari nodded at her and sat down. He angrily turned to Nana
"make sure that you knock her out . Get rid of that sarcastic smile of her! I have never been so humiliated in my entire life. Even Salmus himself got involved! I bet she interrupted him because she knew what he was going to say "
Throughout the toast, Nana had looked at Huli, and it was clear from him that he also thought that Kaida was unable to win from her. That alone maked her happy. She looked at her father and sighed
"yes father"
Although the atmosphere was somewhat uncomfortable, it gradually became more cheerful again. Kaida again filled her glass and wanted to take a sip, but she saw a hand on her glass.
She looked at the hand and then at the owner's hand. The moment she looked into Huli's eyes, she felt extremely irritated. She had also noticed that he too thought that Nana could beat her. She irritated shook his hand away, and tried to take another sip
"My Queen, I think you've had enough to drink. Tomorrow you have a match and your opponent is not just a warrior. You should be in good condition to take on Nana. She is my second general for a reason"
When Kaida heard his words, she became even more irritated. Because Huli still had his hand on her cup, she took the jug from the table with her other hand and began to drink from it.
"Well, my king, I think I told you before that I know my limit. Just as Nana is not just your second general without a reason, I am not just the main general of my army without a reason"
Huli looked annoyed at Kaida, who looked anything but a queen as she drank from the jug.
"My queen, I am sure you have some skills, but I'm just going to be honest! You are not at the same level as Nana, don't underestimate her! It is an privilege if Nana is willing to take you into account. I know how stubborn you are, if tomorrow Nana is too strong for you then it is no shame to give up. Nana can make it look like you gave a good fight to give you face "
Kaida did not know why, but the words Huli said to her gave her a stab in her heart and they gave her a feeling she could not place. The irritation she felt was now replaced by anger and she looked at Huli angrily. She stood up and leaned her face towards his ear and whispered
"My King, it would be wise if you didn't underestimate anyone. Remember your words and know that you are to blame for me not taking someone into account tomorrow. you will know what skills I do or do not possess . "
Kaida didn't know why she was so angry, but she knew she didn't like how Huli looked down on her skills. Just as she wanted to walk away, she leaned back to his ear and whispered
"Tonight I don't feel the need for your company and I wish to sleep early. Since you have not slept next to me for a single night since our marraige, and go back to your office a few hours after you have had your pleasure, I suggest you go straight to your office today. Have a nice evening "
Before Huli could say anything, Kaida had already gone to the table where Cuan and Salmus were sitting. He saw that she sat down next to Mamushi the wife of Salmus and started drinking again.
How did she know he was going back to his office, he always waited for her to fall asleep to leave the room.
The rest of the evening Huli's eyes continued to follow her and he kept wondering what he had said so wrong that she would not talk to him all night.