Dragon King's Harem Chapter 262. The Grand Feast II (Patreon)

Dragon King's Harem Chapter 262. The Grand Feast II

I could see a flicker of surprise in Burz's eyes. He seemed taken aback by my frankness, as though he had not expected me to be so straightforward. For a moment, there was a tense silence between us, as we regarded each other warily.

Finally, Burz spoke, his voice low and measured. "I understand, Your Majesty," he said, his eyes glinting with a steely resolve. "And I promise you that I will do everything in my power to make things right."

I nodded. It was a nonchalant one, simply out of formality.

"But please, do not think of this as a bribe," he continued, his voice softening slightly. "It is simply a small gift from the orcs, to show our appreciation for all that you have done for us,” he explained.

This time, I replied to him by raising an eyebrow skeptically. Yet, I decided to hold our conversation there.

The servants began to bring out the plates of food. The smell of succulent meats, the colorful array of vegetables, and the fragrant spices filled the air. Without further ado, I activated my Analyze skill, focusing my attention on the dishes in front of me. My eyes glinted as I scanned each plate, looking for any signs of danger.

And then I saw it – the danger hidden within the food. It was a poison, but not one that would kill me outright. Instead, it was designed to weaken me, slow my reflexes, disturb my Mana flow, and dull my senses. It was a subtle, insidious poison, the kind that could go undetected by even the most skilled mage.

I frowned, realizing that Burz had taken great care to protect himself and his kingdom. He knew that I was not to be underestimated, and had taken precautions to ensure that I would not be able to detect any lethal poisons.

Glancing to the side, I noticed that Evelina's food and drink were also laced with the same poison. I could tell by the way she looked at me that she had already detected it with her own Analyze skill.

I caught Evelina's eye and nodded discreetly, signaling that we needed to be careful. She nodded back, her expression serious as she too recognized the danger.

Just like before, I glanced over at Eir and Guillotine, who were seated at the other end of the table. With my Analyze skill, I focused on their plates and glasses, and what I discovered made my blood run cold and my adrenaline raised in anger.

Unlike our own plates, the food and drink in front of Eir and Guillotine were laced with a different type of poison. This poison was deadly and could slowly kill them.

Eir and Guillotine were quick to pick up on my signal. They glanced at me with a hint of concern in their eyes, waiting for my instructions. I pointed at my neck, indicating that the food and drink had been laced with a deadly poison.

Quickly, they nodded in understanding and looked at their own plates and cups, realizing that they were in danger.

Amidst our secret conversation, Prince Burz suddenly leaned in close to me and whispered, "I have an interesting surprise for you tonight, Your Majesty."

I raised an eyebrow and turned to him, "Is that so, Burz? I can hardly contain my excitement," I replied, my tone dripping with sarcasm, although I tried to mask it.

Burz chuckled, seemingly unfazed by my sarcastic remark, "Oh, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Just wait and see."

I thought he would immediately launch his ambush, but I was wrong.

Burz clapped twice, the music stopped abruptly, and all the dancers froze in place, bowing to us before leaving the room in silence. The sound of their footsteps echoed faintly.

Shortly, the music began to play again, I watched as a single figure emerged from the darkness. At first, I couldn't make out who it was, but as she drew closer, my eyes widened in shock. It was Glasha.

She wore a flowing dress made of iridescent fabric that shimmered in the light. Her long hair had been braided with glittering jewels that sparkled like stars. She looked more beautiful than ever before.

Glasha made her way to the center of the room, where she began to dance. Her movements were graceful and fluid as if she were moving on water. Every step she took was filled with a sense of purpose and intention.

Tilting my head at Burz, I said in a low voice, "I thought Glasha didn't want to do it." My expression was unreadable. I wasn’t happy or excited about it since I had no feelings for her. I saw her as a fellow warrior.

Burz just smiled enigmatically, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Well, it seems that Glasha changed her mind. She wanted to welcome you with her dance and make you happy."

I didn't believe him, but I kept my expression neutral, watching as Glasha began to move to the music. Her body was lithe and graceful, her movements fluid and mesmerizing. Despite myself, I found myself entranced by her dance.

Glasha started her dance with a slow, steady beat, as she took her first step towards me. Her movements were smooth and graceful, almost like a cat stalking its prey. Her body was lithe, and her muscles rippled under her tight-fitting clothes. As she danced, she flicked her head, and her long hair swirled around her like a silver halo.

Her gaze was fixed on me, intense and fierce, as she danced closer. Her expression was solemn and regal, displaying her status as a princess of the orc tribe. Glasha's eyes burned with unquenchable fire, and her lips were set in a thin line. I could see the power and determination in her movements, a testament to the warrior spirit that coursed through her veins.

I knew she couldn’t betray me due to the magic bracelet so I guessed it was Burz who made her dance to distract me.