The Return of the Beast Princess

Chapter 54 - Settling down *

"Bring all the food that you want to sell. I will buy them all and I will let the remaining guards give them to our fellow beasts in Baylor. As king, it is my duty to take care of all beasts in my territory so I think it is best for both of us to deal with this.

You, as travelling merchants will be our supplier for food, and I will buy them from you for we have the resources for that. In that way, no one will have to argue to you two about prices, supplies and distribution. We will take care of the beast men by distributing the food for free for they are all beasts of Baylor. Will you two agree with my plan?"

"Me and my wife will gladly accept this suggestion of yours Your Grace. We are happy to be of service to the Kingdom of Baylor."

"Will it be safe for the two of you to always go out and gather? I am truly worried for Asha," Giada looks at Asha concerned. This made Asha's heart melt for the female for she can feel the sincerity in her words.

"You do not need to worry Your Grace. I'm not afraid for my husband is always with me. Right husband?"

She looks at Dumu proudly as he nods at her lovingly, "Dumu will always protect his wife."

"It is really hard to imagine how you two can gather a lot of fruits and vegetables every time you go out. Do you both have a secret? I mean, since you are also wandering beasts, do you know all the areas with good harvests?" The king asked.

"That's a merchant's secret Your Grace."

Asha winks at them that made Souta laugh out loud while Giada and Magnum smiled at them.

"Oho! This female is smart and mischievous hahahaha. I know this relationship between all of us will work out well. Baylor luck out with these two."

"Thank you Your Grace. I think me and my wife should go now for it is already my time to spend alone with my wife. You may send your guards in the morning to take the food Your Grace."

Souta was still laughing while Asha, Giada and Magnum blushed at what Dumu just said.

"Hahahaha of course! We would not want to take most of your time. You can both go now."

Dumu and Asha left and walked straight to their rented stone house. It's beginning to get chilly at night as the wind blows in their direction while they both walk.

"We better start making some coats and boots. It's starting to get cold during night time. When will dead season arrive husband?"

This question made Dumu a bit panicked but he didn't let it show on his face.

"A hundred and twenty days, more or less. Does my wife want to stay here in Baylor for the dead season?"

Asha shakes her head, "this is a good place and everybody seems nice but I can't say that I want to stay here. I still want to wander around after this to find a place where we can settle down before dead season. We might finally decide and create our own place to call home."

"That is a good plan wife. But wherever you choose for us to stay, as long as we are together, it is fine for me."

Asha clings on his arm more closely as she smiles at him, "you spoil me too much husband."

"I only want the best for my wife. Do you have a place in mind that you would like to mark as ours? I think I might find a good one if you will describe it for me. I have been wandering for too long so I might have some place in mind."

Her eyes widen in delight as they both look at each other while walking.

"Why didn't I think of that in the first place!? Hmmm for a general topography of the place, If possible, I want it where there is a mountain and the sea near each other. The ground should be fertile and good for planting. It won't hurt if there's a river or falls too."