In the hallway of the fourth floor of the Chamberlain mansion, Alexia stopped walking and leaned against the wall, passing her fingers on her lips. – What did I do!... – she whispered.
A female voice, blending with Alexia's thoughts, whispered. – It was so good...
Alexia closed her eyes, ran her fingers over her pink lips and moaned. – Ahh, it was more than I expected... His lips, so tasty... – she whispered.
Deep down, Arthur knew he shouldn't have let it slide. He realized this was a sign of something deeper, he should not have turned a blind eye. A mistake that he would regret sometime later. Honestly, all would come to repent.
…
Hours earlier, in the meeting room of the UK military camp.
Arthur, sat, looking at Gubong. – You're going to send a message to Zeus, but all the other kings must listen. Tell him that king Arthur challenges him to fight instead of our armies, since the kings by his side are his puppets. May he fight for his army, and I will fight for mine. If he defeats me, I will cut off my own head and personally deliver it into his hands... – he said, his voice calm and face relaxed.
Queen Andromeda stood up and looked at the king with fear etched in her face. – ARTHUR! NO!! That's not a good idea. – she said. her voice trembling.
With this intervention from his mother, Arthur realized that even she doubted their victory.
Cassilda stood up, agreeing with the queen. – My king! Please, this will infuriate the king of kings... – she declared, looking at Arthur.
Ryu added. – And he's going to attack our army with everything...
Arthur closed his eyes and opened a wicked smile. – I'm counting on that...
Butler, standing behind the king, sighed. "Even these fools don't realize that? Except for the queen, the rest are dumb fools!" he thought, clearing his throat. – The king wants to ensure Zeus falls into his trap by making him mad enough to send all his soldiers at once, leaving the kings unprotected, so he can finish them off... – he revealed, covering his mouth as he yawned.
– His worst sin is to despise me... – Arthur said with a smile of pleasure on his face.
Princess Odyssey Aesir, Alexia's mother, and former headmistress of the Future Academy, stared at the king with sweat running down her forehead. "I had never paid attention to this side of Arthur, but he is extremely shrewd... He always hid this side well..." she thought.
Everyone exchanged looks, surprised by this side of Arthur.
The general sat down and swallowed harshly. "I don't know anymore, I'm more afraid of whom, Zeus or the madness of king Arthur..." she said to herself.
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Outside the meeting tent.
Gold-uniformed Orion behind Astrid, looking around to make sure no one could see them, and then poked her waist. – Buh!
Astrid, the muscular blonde in a golden uniform, turned around with her fists ready, but received a kiss. Realizing it was Orion, she blushed and yelled. – ORION!!! – she took his hands off of her waist. – You know this kind of thing is forbidden here... – she reminded him, looking into his eyes.
Orion, looking at her, grabbed her waist and pulled her closer. – I'm tired of hiding! We've been hiding for years, don't you love me, hmm? – he asked, kissing her.
Blushing, she tried to remove his hands from her waist. – That's not it, you still need to ask the king's permission to get married, and you have to be quick before the belly starts to show... – Astrid said, putting her hands on her belly.
Orion, placing his hand on her belly, kissed her again. – I promise that as soon as we get back, the first party will be our wedding. I can't wait for you to be MY WIFE!! – he shouted.
Blushing, Astrid covered his mouth, looking around. – I get it, so keep it down, will ya?! – she whispered.
The other soldiers, doing their thing, looked at them indignantly. – Hmmm? What was that? – they murmured among themselves.
Astrid, laughing nervously, looked at him. – See?! As long as you don't talk to the king, no one can know! – she whispered.
With her hands in his mouth, Orion nodded. – MMHMM... – he tried to speak.
Callen, the redhead with the same uniform and brown eyes, appeared next to them with a smile. – I always knew there was something between you two, it was never a secret... – he said with a sly smile.
A green-eyed blonde, Mey, looking at them, laughed. – Much less for me, Astrid is too square to hide this kind of stuff... – she scoffed.
Astrid and Orion jumped in fright and screamed. – HAAAH!
– Beloved Light, you... – Astrid sighed.
Sighing, with his hand on his chest, Orion asked. – But when did you find out?
Callen, laughing, replied. – Remember the time when we first saw the king since a long time and met Tristan? The whole group already realized that there was something between you two... – he revealed, with a bright face.
Astrid puffed her cheeks and punched Orion. – It's your fault!
Mey and Callen laughed at the two.
...
In the meeting tent of the military camp of the Union of Kings.
In the white linen tent, Zeus was furious. The veins on his face reacted to the messenger's words, his eyes emitting blue sparks. He slammed the table and left everyone's heart in danger alert. – HOW DARE HE CHALLENGE ME OPENLY!! – he shouted.
The plan to infuriate Zeus was working. In hundreds of years, Zeus never thought a being he considered inferior would challenge him like this.
Queen of Hiyunnis, sitting cross-legged on a chair, the neckline on the dress showed her legs, laughed. – He's defying death. – she said, holding a glass of wine.
The eyes of the prince of Valkoria wide open, he laughed in astonishment. "I thought he was an intelligent individual, but I just realized that he is an idiot..." he thought, laughing vividly at Arthur's apparent idiocy. – He really deserves to die. This world is already full of dumb kings, there's no room for one more... – he laughed, looking openly at king Njord.
Njord, noticing the dwarf prince's gaze, squeaked. – After cutting off the Treadway's head, I'll cut off yours, you bastard! – he exclaimed, a vein of irritation on his face.
With a bright smile, the prince looked away from Njord. – You know you won't do that. It's from Valkoria that you get weaponry for your army. Besides, would you be able to face my father, huh? Would the great king of the giants be able to face the king of the dwarves...? – he teased.
Those words made King Njord tremble. He cleared his throat and looked away. – Leave your father alone, kid. – he said, backing off.
Prince Perseus, in golden armor and a shield on his back, stood behind Zeus, his fists clenched. – This is a clear affront. Let's put an end to this worm that dares to affront the gods, father! – he exclaimed, looking at the messenger.
Zeus, furious, ordered. – Mara, organize the army. And send all the soldiers, all the two million to destroy that camp! – as he spoke his aura was in the form of blue flames.