Chrono Nexus swiftly sliced a portion of the pancake quickly. She turned to Akun with a soft smile, her cheeks flushed, holding the fork in front of him. "Open wide master."
As Akun hesitated, caught off guard by Chrono Nexus' assertiveness, he glanced between her and Tatilia. The tension in the air was increasing as the two won exchanged intense glares, each vying for his attention in their own way.
Tatilia's grip on her utensils tightened, her eyes narrowing with suspicion as she watched Chrono Nexus trying to feed Akun. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy at the sight, her jaw clenching imperceptibly as she fought to maintain her composure.
As Akun with a resigned sigh, he took a bite, savoring the sweetness of the honey as it mingled with the fluffy texture of the pancake.
Chrono Nexus' eyes followed his movents intently, her cheeks flushing slightly as she awaited his verdict. "How is it?" she inquired, her voice soft but laced with anticipation.
Akun chewed thoughtfully, his mind wandering to the differences between the two servings of pancakes. Tatilia's had been rich and creamy, with a distinct sweetness that lingered on his palate. Swallowing, he t Chrono Nexus' gaze and offered a polite smile. "It's good," he replied diplomatically, not wanting to offend either of the won.
Kaldarix and llin watched the scene unfold with interest, their expressions a mix of curiosity and excitent. Kaldarix leaned in slightly, his eyes following Akun's movents with a hint of admiration. "Father's handling things quite well, don't you think?
He has managed to keep his facial expressions to a minimum, although his cheeks seem to be betraying him though." he remarked softly to llin, a note of approval in his voice.
llin nodded in agreent, her gaze fixed on Akun as he navigated the delicate situation before him. "Well, it's unfortunate, but he could try taking control of the situation. The way things are now feels like he is being pulled around," she replied, a hint of surprise coloring her tone.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a voice cut through the crowd as it quickly approached. "So this is what you are up to," the voice exclaid.
As the voice erupted, Akun and the won at the table directed their gazes towards the source. Their collective gazes landed on Genreia, the dragon princess, who seed slightly irritated. She clenched her fists by her sides, and a vein throbbed in her forehead.
Genreia proceeded to glance at Hestria, Tatilia, and Chrono Nexus, observing the physical features of those she had deed to be her rivals. She then mumbled, "Seems you both have already made your move," as she looked at Chrono Nexus and Tatilia, who held pans of pancakes in front of them, each with a forkful of pancakes, wanting to feed Akun.
She then turned her attention to Hestria, causing her to visibly shiver. Genreia asked, "And who might you be?" as she slowly approached the table.
Hestria stuttered as she replied, "I-I am but my master's loyal guard. Where he goes, I go," her cheeks slightly flushed.
Genreia proceeded to sit beside her as she said, "I don't think a guard should be sitting at the sa table with her master."
Hestria narrowed her gaze in challenge as she responded, "I assure you, my presence here is at my master's invitation." Her tone carried a hint of defiance, emphasizing her commitnt to her duty while subtly challenging Genreia's assumption.
"Hmm. Guard or not, I hope you understand the implications of being here." Genreia remarked, her tone firm as she locked eyes with Hestria, conveying a silent challenge.
anwhile, the evolved ants and Kingin passing by the table, couldn't help but gaze at themwith curiosity, catching whispers of the charged atmosphere.
"Did you see the way they're eyeing each other? It's like watching a showdown between queens."
"Seems like trouble's brewing. I wouldn't want to get in the middle of that."
"I heard those woman with the blood her by our liege's side have so history. Wonder if it's about to blow up right here."
"Look at them, all stiff and intense. It's like they're sizing each other up for a fight."
"I bet you a sugar crystal they'll be throwing punches before sunrise."
"Who needs the arena when you've got drama like this? It's better than any soap opera."
Genreia's sigh cut through the tension like a sharp knife, montarily silencing the murmurs around the table. With a flick of her hand, she brushed aside the invisible threads of drama that hung heavy in the air.
"My liege," she addressed Akun directly, her voice carrying a tone of both frustration and seriousness, "you've made it clear that starting a family isn't on your imdiate agenda. But what about courtship? Surely that cos before any thoughts of family. And if so, which of us here do you intend to court?"
Akun's brows furrowed in shock at the sudden turn of conversation. His lips parted slightly, forming a wordless expression of surprise as he struggled to process Genreia's unexpected inquiry. "Huh?" he uttered, his voice a mix of shock and confusion.
Genreia spoke, and Kaldarix smiled knowingly, his eyes filled with anticipation. He subtly adjusted his position to face llin, his expression showing both amusent and excitent.
"llin," he began, his voice tinged with a hint of excitent, "it seems the peaceful days in this city are over."
llin's gaze remained fixed on Akun, her eyes narrowing with a sense of seriousness. Under her breath, she murmured softly, almost to herself, "I couldn't agree more." Her words were serious, yet playful.
Akun's brows furrowed in confusion, his gaze shifting between the won seated around him. "Wait, what did you say?"
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Genreia's cheeks flushed slightly, but she maintained her composure. With seriousness, she repeated herself, her voice steady. "You heard ," she insisted, her eyes locking onto Akun's. "Which of us are you going to make your bride?"
The sudden intensity of the mont caused a ripple of tension to spread throughout the group. All eyes were fixed on Akun, waiting for his response, and he could feel the weight of their expectations bearing down on him, sending a shiver down his spine.
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