Chapter 248: Cirid Has Fallen

Chapter 248: Cirid Has Fallen

"This is called a flowerrete cake simply because they are made to look like little flowers," Queen Aurinda smiled as she handed her a cake inside a small circular bowl. "However, instead of sweet, the chef added some lime, adding to its fragrance and giving it an extra citrusy taste." Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

Rosalind smiled. She wondered if Lucas told them about her preference. "Thank you." She caught the two of them looking at each other.

"The Duke insisted that we wait to introduce you to the nobility until he arrives," King Marlin said. "I agree. It is best that you two are together when we introduce you to the noble families of Wugari. I hope you do not mind that."

"It is not a problem."

"For your training, my lady-in-waiting Salina will assist Miss Monoroe in teaching you the responsibilities of a wife."

"If you are talking about the management of the duchy, then I have no problem letting the Butler continue managing it," Rosalind said.

"Pardon me?"

"You might not know this, Your Majesty but I am planning to stay at the wall, fighting the beasts."

"Well that is I did not think that you would want to spend your time on the wall," King Marlin said.

"Is there a reason why you want to stay and guard the people?" Queen Aurinda inquired.

"No. It's just that" Rosalind gulped. "I was trying to stay by my husband's side." Her face flushed as she lowered her gaze. Almost immediately, the two royals in front of her started laughing a response that surprised her.

It was not laughter full of mockery and disdain, but rather it was something that came out of an uneasy person.

"How entertaining!" Queen Aurinda said. "I have never"

"Your Majesty, Consort Leona is here with Consort Marissa. They are asking for an audience," a man wearing the same black, gold, and red suit said, interrupting their conversation.

While both the King and Queen were wearing black, the two consorts were wearing red. While the King and Queen wore jewels and gems, the two were wearing simple accessories, none of them bigger than the Queen's.

"Your Majesties," the two women curtsied. "We are here as you ordered."

"Please serve us some tea," the King casually said.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The King then gestured to the woman who started brewing tea for them.

"This is Consort Leona from the Peter Family of Lonyth and this is Consort Marissa from the Plero Family of Cirid. Since Cirid has been overtaken by the beasts, her family has been staying in Wugari and is planning to establish some trading posts to the south."

Hearing this, the two women bowed at Rosalind.

"So, Cirid has already fallen?" Rosalind asked.

"It seems so. I just received some news from the people that I sent to Cirid. According to them, the Kingdom of Cirid has fallen and the beasts are already on their way to Rakha Kingdom."

"That is awful," Queen Aurinda said. "The North had been attacked by beasts for centuries, but none of the attacks were as large as this. The last time this happened was when the Dark Lord was born. Do you think"

"Let us not talk about this matter now, Aurinda. The Dark Lord is dead, sealed away by the seven families. I believe that it was not the Dark Lord's doing this time," King Marlin said. The King met Rosalind's eyes as he added. "Humans have always had a greedy heart. It would not surprise me to know that the one responsible for the beast tide is a human."

"How could that be?" Queen Aurinda asked. "Not one human holds such power. Unless, of course, they are the Dark Lord."

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