❝𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐄❞

𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙫𝙚

chapter five: “why not join the adventurer's guild?”

— lumine, another wife

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     “I'M SO FULL.”

PAIMON HUFFED, patting her stomach after she finished gobbling everything on her plate. (Name) giggled while she wiped her mouth because she and Lumine were still eating the remaining half of their meal. Her blonde-haired companion sighed in embarrassment...

     "I'm so sleepy..." The white-haired child murmured, rubbing her eyes.

     "Please take her to the guest room. I'll take care of Traveler here," the black-haired woman ordered as the servant nodded. "Dear Traveler, do enjoy your meal. My servants shall take care of your beloved companion."

     "You're too kind, Your Majesty!" The blonde-haired laughed nervously, standing up to carry her half-asleep companion. "I'll take her to the room instead. Please lead the way—"

     "I insist," (Name) assured, flicking her finger towards Lumine—who sat immediately. She smiled, "You're the guests of the Royal family, so don't fret about us kidnapping you. I'm not fond of keeping anyone because of an absurd reason."

Lumine was astounded because she didn't voluntarily sit—someone forced her. (Name) continued finishing her meal whilst the Traveler watched her companion, who was now wrapped with a blanket, get carried by the servants. They left the dining room, leaving the Queen and herself alone at the long table...

     "Um... My Queen, are you sure we're not bothering you?" She asked, curious if the Queen's uncomfortable.

     (Name) glanced at her, "What made you ask that, dear?"

     Lumine blushed from the way she stared back at her, "I was just wondering since you're respected by your retainers and stuff like that! I mean, I'm just a normal traveler with a traveling companion. This stuff you offered for us while staying here is too extravagant... I'm not sure if I can pay for this—"

     The female across the table hummed, "No need to bother paying for it. I gladly invited you to this castle, so I'm taking the blame for your visit—not you, sweetheart." She uttered, observing the Traveler's expressions. "Don't be embarrassed now. I'm not picky towards my visitors. A mortal or not, you still pique my interest."

     The blonde-haired woman smiled, but she was screaming inside, "You flatter me, Your Majesty. I truly appreciate your gratitude," she uttered while trying to avoid the raven-haired female's stares. "You're very beautiful, by the way!"