Trapped in Another World With No Magic

Chapter 185: The Mysterious Empress

~A/N: PLEASE READ THE A/N's: Hey Dear Readers! Turns out this here chapter is the 200th chapter of Trapped in Another World posted to the 'vanilla' version (no NSFW chapters). And, turns out, there is a surprise limit, it seems, of 200 chapters, since it physically won't allow me to open a new chapter to post after this one. 

So, I will prepare a separate story for the continuation and link it below. If you're still enjoying the story, please do give it a follow to keep up to date. I'm working on Chapter 222 with material enough to get me easily to CH 250, I think, and I cook a lot of the story on the fly, so I hope you'll stick around!

https://www.wattpad.com/story/399398085-trapped-in-another-world-with-no-magic-re

I don't know if I'll go through and restructure at this time, unless I get reports of readers having trouble because of the number of chapters causing technical issues, but I'll keep you posted if I change plans.

Thanks again! And, as always, I hope you continue to enjoy!

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"This deception is unacceptable!"

"You can consider our engagement off!"

"Your fakery has gone on long enough! We'll be withdrawing our investments in your territory."

"Did you see her eyes?"

"Yeah! Like a demon-possessed. And that hair..."

"I can't believe the Empire's ruler is... like that..."

"Perhaps she's cursed."

"Is it possible she has been a servant of demons all along?"

The speculations are running rampant, intermingled with accusations and outrage at the many lies exposed inadvertently by Daniel's entry to the hall. Hekate, particularly, can hear them better than most, and she watches from the edge of the group, which has closed in around Ryuogriar and Geirahoel, who still have the princesses.

"Is anyone injured?" asks Wenlianna urgently.

A chorus of 'no's come from the group of Empresses, and Neith keeps quiet, since his injuries have already healed.

Rikuto murmurs, "Well... So much for a peace conference."

"Let's just be glad I'm not Archduke Ferdinand," replies Daniel. The mechanic then faces Rikuto, saying calmly, "Let's try to get everyone settled down. If you want to hold off on the negotiations so everyone can rest today, I don't mind. But, we'll be returning to Fort Peony if that's the case."

"Give me some time to check with my people. We all came a long way for this peace summit, and it seems that our own tempers are not the only obstacles we face."

Daniel nods in agreement. "Very well. I'm going to check on my ladies."

Rikuto scoffs, glancing at the Fievegal's numerous Empresses. They aren't afraid anymore, though they are watching cautiously as the large gathering of the continent's nobles gossip, murmur, and bicker in an uneasy uproar.

Daniel approaches his harem as Rikuto heads towards his end of the building. "Is everyone alright?"

Hekate answers, "Yeah, but Jieka and Tekten won't stop crying."

"Alright. Let me take them," replies Daniel. He holds his hands out, and Ryuogriar and Geirahoel each hand them over carefully. Both goblin princesses immediately latch onto Daniel to hug him, crying, "Daddy!"

"Yes, yes, my sweet Princesses. Daddy's here. With your Aunties and Daddy, you're completely safe. It's okay..."

As he tries to calm the princesses, Hekate looks at Sundenelle, and she asks, "So... Sundenelle. You were a demon this whole time?"