Arkcray's POV
"Come with me, Arkcray, and I will take you to Helios." said the incredibly large and handsome king as he stood before me.
Oh no! It seems like he has been deceived! He's attracted to me and thinks I'm really a woman!
This is a disaster!
I simply pushed him away, and he seemed annoyed by my action!
Oh no! Looks like I'm in trouble now!
"I know that women in Apollo are naturally charming and endearing. But I didn't know that you are also elusive. I am even more intrigued by you, Arkcray." King Daemon remarked.
I want to admit to him that I am actually a man! But if I do, I might be punished for the crime of lying to a king and sentenced to death!
What should I do?
How can I escape this situation?
I can't let King Daemon be attracted to me, especially since I'm a man! While it may be acceptable in Apollo, it might not be the same in Helios, considering their beliefs!
Cassius also told me that King Daemon is a cruel king! I'm in big trouble!
King Daemon raised his right hand, as if he wanted to touch my chest!
So, I slapped his hand away!
King Daemon just smirked and shrugged.
"You're a feisty woman, Arkcray. I really thought that all women in Apollo were delicate and incapable of causing harm." King Daemon said.
"Lord Daemon, King Gideon and King Agustus are looking for you." said a general who had just entered the room.
King Daemon only looked at me for about five seconds, and then he left!
What does that mean?
Is he going to punish me?
Once King Daemon left, I looked at the general who had just entered, and he showed respect to me!
"You truly are captivating, my lady, especially up close. You're one of the most beautiful maidens I've ever seen in all of Gaia." said the general.
I really want to show him my masculinity, but he might kill me too! I am not prepared for a fight with my small and delicate body!
"It seems like you're afraid of me because you can't speak properly. I saw you earlier dancing on stage, and I was greatly impressed. By the way, I am General Silas, the highest-ranking general in Helios. It's a pleasure to meet you, my lady." General Silas said, and then he took my right hand!
He was about to kiss it when I quickly pulled my hand away and placed it behind me!
It's dangerous! I really need to change into my normal clothes!
"Sorry if you were scared of me and if you're not used to having your hand kissed, my lady. This is how Helians show respect to a beautiful maiden like yourself. You're lucky because it seems like our lord took a liking to you and intentionally went here." General Silas said.
Lucky? Me?
Where! How! Tell me!
I'm unlucky because their king thinks I'm a woman and wants me to be his queen! This is a disaster!
"You're lucky because you will be safe, my lady." Silas said. "I have to go now. I'll let you rest. Until we meet again." he added, and then he left the room.
I'm lucky and will be safe?
What does General Silas mean?
But before that, I quickly closed the door of the room so that no one could enter and see me!
They might do something to me! My body is not prepared for that!
As I removed the makeup from my face and took off my clothes, my father-figure cat, Cassius, suddenly appeared.
"Cassius! You won't believe what happened!" I said worriedly as I held Cassius and squeezed his body.
"Put me down, Arkcray! I don't like being lifted!" Cassius exclaimed angrily, as if he wanted to scratch me with his sharp claws! Haha!
"Hey! Cassius! This is a disaster! The Helians mistook me for a real woman!" I whispered.
"I was also surprised when you were dancing earlier, Arkcray. I thought it was a real woman dancing." Cassius said and started licking his hand.
"And not only that! King Daemon came to my room and wanted to touch me!" I said in a panicked tone.
"What did you do?" Cassius asked, "I hope you didn't do something terrible in front of the king."
"I pushed him away!" I exclaimed in surprise.
"What? You pushed King Daemon? It's a good thing he didn't electrocute you or set you on fire!" Cassius said worriedly.
"That's it! He seemed attracted because he didn't expect women in Apollo to be courageous! He thought women here were demure! What he didn't know is that I'm not really a woman! What should I do, Cassius? What if he looks for me again?" I asked.
"Don't be stubborn, Arkcray. Just do what I'm telling you. Take advantage of the situation and seduce King Daemon and disguise yourself as a woman." Cassius suggested.
"But I don't want to! I'll only put my life in danger!" I replied.
"I want you to find out their true intentions here in Apollo. At the same time, take advantage of King Daemon! He'll grant you any wish, so if I were you, I'd ask for money or food! Or maybe ask for a house for us to live in!" Cassius said.
"You are trying to make me as an absurd person! I can sneak food for us, but I can't ask the King of Helians! What if I end up dead? We don't even know how to fight yet!" I retorted.
"Don't be stubborn, Arkcray. Just do what I'm telling you. Get all the king's Milk." Cassius said.
"You're disgusting! What do you mean by 'get the king's milk'? You're gross!" I shouted.
"I mean you should take advantage of the king for food and money! Also, gather information about their visit to Apollo. You need to know what a powerful king is doing in our land because it seems suspicious." Cassius said and left.
"You're making me do something outrageous, Cassius! Being a beautiful man is so difficult!" I exclaimed.
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The next day while walking at the market...
King Daemon and his army are still not leaving the Kingdom of Apollo.
Cassius is right, after all. I feel uneasy about their sudden visit without any reason.
I want to find out, but I can't figure out how to do it without pretending to be a woman!
As I look at the fruits in the marketplace, I accidentally bump into a male general who seems to be picking fruits next to me.
"Sorry, sir!" I said, and as I look at that general, it's none other than General Silas!
He looked at me, and I felt nervous!
Does he recognize me even though I'm not dressed as a woman anymore?
I hope not!
General Silas squints his eyes as he continues to scrutinize my appearance! I can't stay calm in my position right now, and my butt is starting to itch!
"Have we met before, beautiful lad?" General Silas asked me.
What the! Beautiful lad?
"N-no! I've only seen you now, sir! I apologize for accidentally bumping into the highest general of Helios!" I stammered in response.
General Silas suddenly looks puzzled, and I became anxious, fearing that I might have said something wrong!
"How did you know that I am the highest general of Helios? I haven't mentioned it to you yet." General Silas wondered.
"Umm, just by your stature and presence, sir! It's not surprising that you hold a high position!" I replied. struggling to breathe properly!
Silas touched his chin and stroked it.
"So that's how the Apollans like you perceive me. I'm glad you can judge based on appearances. What is your name?" General Silas asked.
"Ah! I should go ahead, General Silas! My father is calling me!" I said and I quickly run off.
"Wait, mister!" General Silas shouted, and I turned to look at him and stopped. "How did you know my name when I haven't told you yet? And why do you look so familiar!"
Arkcray, you're so dumb!
"I can't hear you clearly, sir! I'm leaving now! My father will whip me if I stay here any longer! I'm sorry!" I shouted and ran away quickly to prevent us from talking further!
It would be troublesome if he finds out that I was the female dancer at the celebration yesterday!
Why did I have to bump into him out of all the people I could have encountered!
(Blag!)
And there, I stumbled again, unintentionally bumping into another creature because of me running really quick.
"Ouch! It hurts!" I exclaimed while lying on the ground from colliding with a being that appears to be enormous.
In just a moment, the creature I bumped into stood beside me. And when I saw his face, I wished to be buried alive in the very ground I'm lying on!
"K-King Daemon?" I gasped, with my eyes widening with fear!
After seeing General Silas, now it's him?
Both of them are scattered all over Apollo!
He just stares at me, seemingly studying my face, just like Silas did earlier!
He seems to recognize me!
Maybe he knows?
Or perhaps someone has reported that the girl who danced for him yesterday was actually a man, and that's me!
"Stand up, Apollan." King Daemon said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" I replied nervously, quickly standing in front of him with my body being stiff!
"Have we met yesterday?" he asked me.
Oh no! This is exactly what I was afraid of! Huhu!
"Not yet, Your Majesty." I answered.
"It seems you resemble someone, a girl named Arkcray, the dancer yesterday," King Daemon remarked, and I gulped heavily from nervousness.
"Ah! Many people say so, Your Majesty. Hehe!" I nervously chuckled, and suddenly, his soldiers aimed their weapons at me. "Wait! Why are you going to kill me?" I shouted with both hands raised.
"Why are you speaking to our lord as if he's just a friend of yours, commoner? You don't know how to show respect to a powerful king!" one of the soldiers said.
"Just a moment! How was I supposed to know that it's forbidden to talk to your king like that! Here, we freely talk to King Gideon and Agustus!" I panicked and grasped the hilt of their weapon, slowly lowering it. "Hehe, I didn't mean to. Maybe we can all be friends."
"Leave him alone." King Daemon said, and his soldiers looked at him, confused by his actions.
"Not all Apollans are familiar with our Helian way of life and customs. We're not in Helios to enforce our laws in their land. Do you understand?" King Daemon stated.
"Very well, Your Highness." the soldier said, and they stood up straight.
I grinned and felt amused. Then I playfully nudged and teased the soldier!
Fortunately, he couldn't retaliate because he was next to King Daemon.
"Don't mock my soldiers, Apollan." King Daemon remarked, causing me to lower my head in embarrassment.
"I apologize, King Daemon." I replied, feeling ashamed.
In a moment, King Daemon held my chin and gently tilted my face to get a better look at it!
I thought I was safe! Apparently not! Huhu!
"K-King Daemon? Why?" I nervously asked while gazing up at the imposing king.
Then he caressed my lips, just like he did yesterday!
I noticed that the soldiers behind King Daemon seemed perplexed and couldn't believe what he was doing!
What is happening? I'm so anxious and embarrassed!
"You bear a striking resemblance to the female dancer. Your lips have the same shape and softness. Perhaps..." King Daemon stated, making my knees tremble!
Maybe he will say that we are the same person and punish me! Huhu!
"Perhaps what?" I nervously asked.
"Perhaps you are siblings?" King Daemon replied.
"Y-Yes! We are siblings!" I shouted in panic and couldn't think of any excuse to avoid this trouble!
"If that's the case, I would like to invite your sister, Arkcray, to join me for a dinner tonight." King Daemon suggested.
"It's not allowed!" I exclaimed, and the Helian soldiers raised their weapons again! Huhu!
"You dare to defy our King?" a soldier asked.
"It's not allowed... because... King Daemon might get infected if he will have dinner with Arkcray today! Yes! I'm just concerned about the King's health!" I replied in a fluster, with my hands raised once again! "Yes! She got tired from practicing to give a splendid performance for you! She has fever right now!" I blurted out, unable to come up with a better excuse to avoid having dinner together. Huhu!
"In that case, before I depart, I would like to invite your sister again for a dinner tomorrow night when she has recovered. Can I count on that?" the King asked.
"Umm, I will ask her okay?" I said with uncertainty because I couldn't say no straight to the point!
"Before I leave the Kingdom of Apollo, I would like to personally visit your residence to see her." King Daemon said.
"When... when will you leave the kingdom of Apollo?" I asked.
"Tomorrow night as well. I want to have dinner with Arkcray first. Hopefully, she will recover quickly since this is the land of healers." King Daemon said.
"She needs to think about it first!" I answered, and the soldier suddenly pointed his sword on me!
Please, no! Huhu!
"Let her think about it because she needs to decide what to wear! I haven't finished speaking! You're too quick to judge, mister soldier! Anyone would be nervous in front of King Daemon!" I retorted.
"You're nervous in my presence, Apollan?" King Daemon asked while still holding my chin.
"Y-Yes, King Daemon. Please don't hurt me!" I replied.
"I won't harm you, Apollan, but I merely want you to tell your sister, Arkcray, that I wish for her to accompany me to a dinner tomorrow night. That's all." King Daemon said, which widened my eyes.
"That's it? Just dinner and nothing else, right?" I asked, and then he released me.
"Yes, I want her to join me for dinner. I also want her to dance before me once again. I was greatly enchanted by Arkcray, your sister," King Daemon said.
"What if she can't dance anymore because umm she sprained her ankle!" I added giving more excuses.
"You are not the one to decide here, Apollan! You and your sister must obey the King's orders!" the soldier angrily retorted and they all pointed their sword and spear on me!
"Lower your weapons and don't hurt him." King Daemon commanded, and his soldiers immediately obeyed.
"Thank you very much, King Daemon!" I said with a grateful smile.
Then he gently caressed my right cheek, which surprised me, and I could feel the warmth and roughness of his palm.
"K-King Daemon?" I asked in astonishment, not realizing that I was holding his hand while he was caressing my cheek!
"Your hands are so soft for a man. It seems the Apollans do not know how to handle weapons." King Daemon said, adding, "Moreover, your hand is small, almost as delicate as a woman's."
I don't know what came over me, but I placed my hand on his hand! It was as if I was measuring my hand against his!
"Compared to your hand, mine is indeed smaller, King Daemon." I replied with a smile because, somehow, this was the first time I encountered a Helian in my life, and it happened to be their King.
He doesn't seem bad or cruel like Cassius said! He seems kind, right?
Afterward, I quickly removed my hand because I noticed that the soldiers didn't appreciate what I was doing to their king.
"Oh, King Daemon! Your soldiers keep bullying me! See? They are looking at me with disdain right now!" I exclaimed while pointing my index finger to the soldiers.
"Don't speak to the king in that manner!" an angry soldier retorted.
"Don't harass this Apollan any further, especially since he is Arkcray's brother," King Daemon said to his soldier. "What is your name, Apollan?" he asked me.
"My name? Um... um... Cassius! Yes, Cassius is my name!" I replied nervously.
"Hmm. I know someone named Cassius, a very powerful warrior. However, he is no longer here in this world because he was punished by the gods. Nevertheless, I am pleased to meet an Apollan like you, Cassius." King Daemon remarked.
"I am also glad to meet you, King Daemon," I replied.
"I have to go now as I have other matters to attend to. Don't forget, I want to have dinner with Arkcray tomorrow before my troops depart." King Daemon said.
"Yes." I answered with my voice trembling, as I wondered how what will happen to me after the dinner!
He, then, left with his soldiers, and I was left feeling flustered!
So, I sought out Cassius to ask for his help!
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"Cassius! Help me! Huhu!" I cried out when I saw my cat lying under the tree, stretching and scratching its exposed belly.
"Don't disturb me while I'm sleeping, Arkcray. I just ate, so I want to rest." Cassius replied.
As I approached him, I hugged him tightly.
"I can't breathe! Let go of me, you worthless creature!" Cassius exclaimed.
"Cassius! What should I do? Earlier, I spoke to King Daemon again!" I sobbed.
"As yourself or as the female dancer?" Cassius asked.
"As myself!" I shouted.
"Did he recognize you?" Cassius asked again.
"Sort of, but I managed to deceive him! He completely thinks that I am the sister of the female dancer! And now, he wants the female dancer to join him for dinner!" I said, panicking.
"That's great! Go with him! I'm sure the food prepared for your dinner will be delicious and expensive." Cassius said.
"Always thinking about food, huh? What about me? Do you think I'll be able to eat properly?" I replied.
"This is your chance, Arkcray! Take advantage of the king for food and money. Find out what his intentions are with Apollo. Go with him." Cassius said.
"No way! Besides, I can't dress as a woman anymore because the dancers only helped me that night!" I shouted.
"Then let's ask for their help again to fix you up." Cassius said.
"Cassius, please! I don't want to dine with King Daemon! I'm scared! But to be honest, he's kind to me." I said.
"King Daemon? Kind to you? That's surprising." Cassius replied.
"Yes, his soldiers are more cruel than him. He's not as bad as you described. He just looks intimidating, but I can say he's a good person." I said.
"Don't judge King Daemon based on a brief engagement. There's a lot I want to tell you, but it can wait until another day. What I want you to do is take advantage of the kindness shown to you by King Daemon." Cassius said, "By the way, what name did you mention since he knows the female dancer is named as Arkcray?"
"Umm... Hehe! I mentioned your name!" I laughed in response.
"What? Why did you give my name without my consent?" Cassius exclaimed.
"Well, I couldn't think of anything else! And he said he knows someone named Cassius. He said it's the name of a powerful warrior punished by the gods. Do you know anything about that?" I asked.
"How would I know? I'm just a cat who likes to eat and eat." Cassius replied to me.
"Maybe it's you, huh? Because you're the only talking cat I know. Maybe there are others in different kingdoms, but they're rare like you." I chuckled.
"There are other cats like me who can speak the language of humans like you. Don't think too much about it, Arkcray. What we should do now is visit the female dancers and ask for help to prepare you for dinner tomorrow." Cassius suggested.
"Ugh! Why did it have to be the king of Helios who's attracted to me!" I said annoyed.
"Don't fret about it! Be happy that King Daemon likes you! Soon enough, you'll have him wrapped around your finger with your beauty! Muhaha!" Cassius replied.
"Ugh! Instead of helping me stay away from the king, you actually want me to get closer to him! What if he can't control himself? He might do something inappropriate to me!" I shouted with my eyes widening.
"What are you thinking?" Cassius asked.
"Come on, Cassius! King Daemon thinks I'm a woman! He might suddenly kiss me or take me to bed and impregnate me! And once he removes my clothes, he'll be shocked to find out that the woman in his bed has testicles and no big fluffy breasts!" I exclaimed.
"You're jumping to conclusions, Arkcray. I think all King Daemon wants is to have dinner with you." Cassius remarked.
"That's where it's headed!" I yelled.
"Let's go then! Our conversation isn't leading anywhere. Let's go to the dancers and get them to prepare you for tomorrow." Cassius said.
"Cassius! I don't want to end up in King Daemon's bed! It's painful if he does that disgusting thing to me! I'm not ready! I-It might destroy my... no!" I screamed.
"Sometimes, you have to sacrifice for money and food. We need it more, so let's go and let's use your body!" Cassius said.
"You really have no heart as a father even if you are just a cat!" I said and started to curl up my body on the ground ready to cry.
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And here it is!
The female dancers are getting me ready for dinner with King Daemon later. Huhu!
"You're something else, Arkcray. Do you really want King Daemon to see you again and even join him at the dining table?" one of the dancers asked while applying makeup on my face.
"And not just that, he might make you stay in Helios and serve as his queen! Haha!" another dancer joked as she styled my long hair.
"A queen with testicles, huh!" I playfully replied.
"You're truly crazy, Arkcray! Haha! But think about it, the King doesn't even know you're actually a man!" one dancer said as she adjusted my clothes.
"I'll make sure this is our last encounter. After this, he'll willingly stay away from me! Muhaha!" I answered.
"What if you reveal yourself as a true man? You might face punishment! And even us, we might be in trouble!" a concerned dancer said while working on my face.
"I have no intention of telling King Daemon that I'm a man. But I have a better plan to make sure he loses interest in me. I'll behave rudely and act like a pig tonight." I grinned as I thought about what I would do during our dinner.
"But you're still lucky, Arkcray, huh? Imagine, a man has captured the heart of a powerful king who hasn't even had a queen yet." the dancer adjusting my clothes remarked.
"Anyway, this is the last night we'll see each other. Plus, he's leaving the kingdom after our dinner." I said.
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Here it is!
"You look absolutely stunning, Arkcray! No one would ever suspect that you're a man!" one of the dancers exclaimed as we stood together in front of the mirror looking at my gorgeous reflection.
"Maybe I should just embrace my femininity?" I jokingly replied.
"Sure, but you might steal all of our admirers! Haha!" another dancer chuckled.
"No one can match my beauty!" I laughed as I accentuated my curves, much to the delight of the dancers.
After a few moments, there was a knock on the door of the room where I was getting dolled up to transform into a woman.
Upon opening the door...
"We were assigned to escort Arkcray." a soldier said, and it was the same one who had been rude to me earlier when I was having a conversation with King Daemon! Hmmp!
"She's here!" the dancers exclaimed and they pulled me out of the room.
"My lady." the guard said, showing respect by taking my hand.
And just as he was about to lean in for a kiss on my hand, I pushed his head away!
How dare he! I won't allow my hands to be touch by such a despicable being like him!
It serves him right after he insulted me in front of King Daemon earlier! Hmmp!
"My apologies, my lady." the soldier said embarrassed, and the dancers burst into laughter.
"Do your best, Arkcray, my lady! Raise the banner of the Apollan women!" one of the dancers said, and they all laughed again.
"We will now escort you to a luxurious carriage, my lady." the soldier said, and he guided me inside the carriage.
And once I entered, it truly was magnificent! It was well-prepared and surprising.
I never expected to ride in such a carriage.
Perhaps I could continue to pose as a woman if I could experience this? Haha!
As the carriage door closed, we began our journey.
"Ah, the good life!" I exclaimed while sitting with my legs apart and resting my hands behind my head, "There's even a cold breeze which I can feel between my legs when wearing a long skirt! Haha! Why don't men just wear this? It's even more refreshing, to be honest," I said to myself.
"It seems like you're thoroughly enjoying being a woman, huh?" said by a being that startled me, so I quickly adjusted my posture and transformed back into a demure lady!
And there was Cassius, revealing himself!
"You're so shameless, Cassius! You scared me!" I said.
"This woman is truly beautiful. If you weren't my child, I would court you." Cassius jokingly remarked.
"Stop it, Cassius. Even if I were a real woman, I wouldn't entertain you because you're a cat!" I teased.
"All I'm saying is that you should make sure you're not late for King Daemon. I'll accompany you to the dining table to keep an eye on things." Cassius said.
"Don't leave me, Cassius! I'm telling you!" I retorted.
"Actually, I'm going there for the expensive food." Cassius said.
"So food is more important to you?" I said.
"Yes." Cassius replied, sitting in front of me, then lying down again.
"I'll throw you out if I can't control myself!" I exclaimed.
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After fifteen minutes, we finally arrived at the place where King Daemon resides, in a magnificent house where visiting kings from other kingdoms stay when they come to Apollo. This is my first time entering here!
Outside, General Silas was standing, waiting for our arrival.
"Ah, my lady, I am delighted that you have accepted the invitation of my lord." General Silas said with a smile.
I simply nodded and remained silent, because if a deep voice will escape from my mouth, I know my end is near!
"Our lord is very fortunate to lay eyes upon your beauty throughout the night." General Silas said. "I will accompany you to the room where King Daemon is waiting for you."
And so, he led me inside. I was a bit nervous and looking for Cassius, but he suddenly disappeared! Where did my cat go? Huhu! He said he would accompany me!
When we reached the dining room where the king and I will have dinner, he was standing beside a chair, looking at me.
"You truly are a beautiful maiden, Arkcray!" King Daemon said, brushing my hair aside as soon as I stood in front of him.
I just smiled at him because I wanted to play along at this point before executing my brilliant plan for this dinner! Muhaha!
Go ahead, King Daemon, be captivated by Arkcray's beauty and regret liking her. Hihi!
King Daemon seated me in my place, and then he sat across from me.
"I haven't heard your voice yet, Arkcray. May I hear the voice of such a beautiful maiden like you?" King Daemon asked.
Oh no!
I wasn't prepared for this!
I don't know how to speak in a female voice because I already made one earlier, but it turned out to be a witch's voice!
In an instant, King Daemon stood up, appearing angry.
Truth be told, I got scared because lightning bolts emerged from his fingers, so I was really worried!
"Why is there a cat in this room? Who brought this filthy cat here?" King Daemon shouted angrily.
A cat?
I looked to see who it was, and I saw Cassius under the table, playfully rubbing against King Daemon's feet.
So, I quickly got up from my seat to pick up Cassius and embrace him.
"Is that cat yours, Arkcray?" King Daemon asked.
I nodded quickly while hugging and caressing Cassius. I was scared that he might get electrocuted unexpectedly!
"Why aren't you speaking, Arkcray?" King Daemon asked. "Are you a mute?"
I immediately nodded again, relieved that he said it out! Now I don't need to speak anymore!
"No wonder you haven't spoken since I first saw you. I understand now. And if that dirty cat is yours, it can stay beside you." King Daemon said.
"If I can't control myself, Arkcray, I'll scratch the balls of this king! Who does he think he is, calling me dirty?" Cassius whispered.
"I heard a man speaking! Who is that?" King Daemon said, and I covered Cassius' mouth so he couldn't speak anymore!
I nearly forgot that Helians like him have a high sense of hearing!
"Let's just eat, Arkcray. Perhaps you are hungry." King Daemon said, and we sat down.
As he began to take food and put it on his plate, I grabbed an entire chicken from a large platter.
I tore into the chicken using both hands as if I were famished and craving it.
"It seems you're hungry, Arkcray. Is this how women in Apollo eat?" King Daemon asked.
I simply smiled and nodded quickly while continuing to devour the chicken.
Then, using my hand alone, I scooped rice from one plate onto mine.
Let's see if he can still be composed after seeing what I'm showing him! Muhaha!
"It seems you eat like a man, Arkcray." King Daemon said.
He seems to be confused now while looking at me!
My plan is working!
I smiled at him again as I continued to eat the rice with my hands. I even attempted to feed him, but it seemed like he didn't want to and was disgusted by my dirty hand. Wahaha!
"You are a unique woman, Arkcray. I discover new things every time I'm with you. I am even more intrigued by a lady like you who is unashamed in front of me." King Daemon said with a smiling face.
Argh!
Instead of being disgusted, he seemed to be pleased with what I was showing him!
How annoying!
(Burp!)
I intentionally belched loudly, as if he could smell what I ate even though we were somewhat far apart!
"You belch quite loudly for a woman, Arkcray. I find it even more amusing." King Daemon said.
What kind of woman does he think I am?
A woman who acts like a man and he is liking it?
Maybe my plan was wrong! Instead of being repulsed by me, he's actually finding joy in it! Huhu!
Cassius! What should I do?
He's even more pleased when I act more masculine! Huhu!
"Oh, by the way, Arkcray, I would like you to reside in Helios. You can live in my palace. You'll have more to eat there, and you'll have your own home, exclusively yours. We will sleep both in my room." King Daemon asked, and I glanced at Cassius.
And that wretched cat of mine nodded!
He's really giving me away to King Daemon! He didn't even consider that this king could kill me once he discovers I'm a lady in disguise!
I quickly shook my head because I really don't want to!
"Do you want to bring Cassius, your sibling, to my palace so that you won't be lonely? I've talked to him, and he's an amusing fellow. Both of you are unashamed in front of me, and you even look alike." King Daemon said.
Because we are indeed the same person! This king is so foolish!
But I still shook my head because I can't live in a kingdom where I don't belong to and live there as a woman!
"I will give you everything you desire, Arkcray, just come with me to Helios." King Daemon said.
"Meow!" Cassius said.
"See, Arkcray, even your cat seems to agree. He will also live in my palace, and I will let them both play with my pet which is a vicious tiger, whom I think they will get along with." King Daemon said.
"T-Tiger?" Cassius whispered while his eyes are widening more! Good for you!
You're really useless, Cassius! You're making my situation more difficult!
"I will give you everything you ask for, I just have one request from you, Arkcray..." King Daemon said, "Your body."
I froze and stood still...
Shameless!
My body?
This is what I was warning Cassius about! I might be in deep trouble once he asks for my body in return!
And my cat here, he's so comfortable lying down and completely relaxed! It seems like he really enjoys what he's hearing!
"That's all I want from you, Arkcray, just your body, and I will give you everything you desire." King Daemon repeated, "And I am thinking, for once, I want to impregnate you."
What the!
This is insane!
End of Chapter 2