𝗔 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 || Meruem x OC

Chapter 19

*Meruem enters the throne room to find his opponent already sitting in front of the board. He takes a seat across from her and the two begin their match. As he plays, Meruem can't help but think about the events that had just transpired.*

Meruem

I have a Queen now... but what next, what do I do now? She never talked about this when I asked her about love... I love her... I love Mara!?

Komugi

The King isn't playing well today... his mind must be preoccupied. I don't want to offend him by asking what's wrong... I best keep my mouth shut.

*Komugi grins and resolutely nods to herself, her movements going unnoticed by Meruem.*

Meruem

If I love her... I can't ask advice from her any further! I'd be humiliated learning how to love from the one I love... it's ironic to even think about. Damn it all... who else could I ask!?

*Meruem and Komugi finish another gungi match, Komugi adding another victory to her repertoire.*

Komugi

"Should we play again Your Majesty?"

Meruem

"That's enough, you're dismissed for the day. Feel free to wander wherever you'd like as long as it's within the palace's walls."

Komugi

"I thank you greatly!"

*Komugi bows deeply before groping around for her walking stick. Eventually she stands and leaves the throne room, Meruem once again losing himself to his thoughts.*

Meruem

I could ask that subordinate that Mara's always cooking for... what's his name? Poggy?

*With newfound resolve, Meruem leaves in search of Peggy. Using his en, it doesn't take him long to find Peggy sitting in the library, surrounded by an obscene amount of books.

Once Peggy notices the King approaching him, he stands from his seat and bows.*

Meruem

"Be at ease. I've come to you on a personal matter."

*Peggy stands and sits back in his chair, inviting Meruem to sit down across from him. Meruem obliges and crosses his arms defensively.*

Peggy

"What can I do for you?"

Meruem

"It's about Mara—"

Peggy

"What of her? Is she alright!?"

Meruem

He sure shows a lot of concern for her...

"Now that I've made Mara my Queen, I don't know what to do with her. She doesn't want to be treated like royalty either, she wants to earn it! What human wouldn't want such power when it's handed to them on a silver platter!?"

*Frustrated, Meruem's malicious aura spills out, making Peggy wildly uncomfortable.*

This is embarrassing... am I seriously confessing my feelings to a subordinate!? All for the sake of her...

Peggy

This is unprecedented... the King asking me, a mere squadron leader, about such personal affairs!? He must be in a tight spot...