Dragon King's Harem Chapter 138. We are The Same II (Patreon)

Dragon King's Harem Chapter 138. We are The Same II

Now Marissa understood why Argod had taken Sela as his wife.
"I'm glad you've finally decided to take a couple of wives, Your Majesty. How many wives do you have?" she asked curiously. She thought the dragon king had changed, but apparently, the king did it to protect the weak.

"It's just Evelina and Sela for now. Jyne will probably be my third wife in two days. So will you."

"Me?" asked Marissa in obvious confusion.

I used my Telekinetic skill on the letter on my desk. After that letter lifted, I flicked my finger to move it at Marissa.

Despite her confusion, Marissa took it.

"This is your father's letter. Read it," I said.

Upon what I said, she immediately read that letter.

As Marissa read it, her eyes began to tear up. Her pain pierced her heart and her bad memory of how she ran away from the Nymph Queen replayed in her head. She knew her father was doing this for her own good. But, that didn't mean she could accept it just like that.

Marissa lowered the letter and wiped her tears before returning her gaze to me, trying to stay strong.
"Is there another way?"

I shook my head from side to side.
"If you already love someone else, just tell me." That was just my guess. I knew it wouldn't be easy, because... Even though she was the real Argod's good friend, that didn't mean she was willing to give herself up to me.

This time it was she who shook her head from side to side. Even though she was in front of me, her eyes looked to the distance. The bitter smile that graced her lips showed her chaotic heart.
"I only love my family... Right now my heart is empty... Even if I have to give myself to you, I won't be able to love you sincerely..." Her pain was clear in her tone.

"Marissa, do you dislike the king?" asked Sela upon Marissa's lament.

Marissa returned her gaze to me.
"He is a good man. How could I dislike him? It's just..." She paused, trying to find the right words. But she didn't find it. Her mind was too full.

I understood her dilemma. Unfortunately, this was not easy. There were no contract marriages at Igixar, only a real one. While Igixar also did not acknowledge divorce, only the death of one's spouse could set a person free.

"Your father only wants to protect you, Lady Marissa," said Sela.

Sela realized that Marissa was in a worse state than she had been when Argod took her. If Marissa didn't have a good reason to stay somewhere, with her status as a traitor, the queen of Nymph could pick her up at any time by force. After all, the only one who could surpass the Nymph Queen was the dragon king. If she went to the other king, it would lead to a new war. Especially if that king was unprepared and didn't know anything. Worse, that king would probably hand Marissa over to the Nymph Queen willingly.

"I know. But this is too sudden... It feels like... As if I stepped out of one cage only to enter another." Then Marissa turned her gaze to me. "On the other hand, I realized that my existence would only harm others as well as you. I know too much."

As Marissa said. Although the agreement sounded simple, I actually took the risk to marry her, On the other hand, even though the Nymph Queen didn't come to me at first. Sooner or later she would come to me or I the one who had to come to her since she had disturbed Igixar's balance. Since Marissa knew how to make the antidote, I had to give her proper protection.

"But again... You have always treated me and my father well. I know you are a good person. Otherwise, my father would not have asked for your help. This is my father's last request and I have no other choice," she continued.

I was silent with my eyes fixed on her, trying to analyze and think about what I should do so she could accept me willingly. But no matter how I tried to find a solution, I couldn't find it. Even though I already knew the answer, I knew it was her thoughts that tormented her.

"I'll give you time to think. Once you're sure of your decision, come to my chamber in two days, when the moon is full. But you can't turn around once you enter my room. Since I'm not sure I can hold myself either," I said.

'Full moon...' Marissa immediately realized what was going to happen there. She bowed in gratitude.
"Thank you for your understanding."

Then I turned to Sela.
"Including you. Think again about what I said earlier. It's about your tribe." With Sela's invention and Marissa's knowledge, I should be able to solve this problem quicker.

"Sela knows..." she answered in a gloomy tone.

Once again, I used my Telekinetic to take the letter from Marissa's hand and put it in the drawer.
"I think that's enough for now. We should get ready to welcome you and Prince Arter," I closed our meeting.

"My apologies, Your Majesty. But I must refuse," said Marissa politely.

"Why?" asked Sela before I could raise my voice.

"I mean... you can welcome Prince Arter. But you don't have to welcome me. I don't want to bring you any trouble," said Marissa sadly.

"It's just a small welcome party. Something like a welcome dinner," I explained.

But Marissa still refused.
"No, please. I beg you... I just want to eat in peace in my room. While others can keep their mouths shut, you can't ask Prince Arter the same thing. I don't want to face the Nymph Queen as much as possible... I'm not ready for that yet."

Although I hated to admit it, announcing that Marissa was here was indeed a bad idea. Especially since I had to go to war soon.
"Fine." I decided to take the safest one.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. If there's nothing to talk about, I'll excuse myself," said Marissa.

After I answered her with a nod, she left.

"Your Majesty, can Sela talk to Marissa?" Something was bothering her. Moreover, she had been in the same position as Marissa before so she decided to say it.

"Go ahead. She will need it," I said.

"Thank you." After that, Sela got off my lap and out of the room.

As soon as Sela left my office, I leaned my back on my chair. A tired breath escaped my mouth. My mind went back to my past, where I was still in my original world, where my only problem was money. But now... I had to take a huge responsibility with hundreds of thousands of lives at stake.
"Why does everything feel so complicated?"