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   [FYI off screen note: The horses did all indeed die under the lead of Drake Fulbright and the two Mage women, but the spell of Breath of Life does work on Horses, so this was not a plot-hole that the two women returned on them. Drake only died because he could not be raised in the 1 minute range of that spell due to the ambush that followed.]

Chapter 136: The Princess Hates The Crown Prince Deeply? by Harem-Fan

     After the mess in the Infinite Canyon Mountains, our group and Royal Guards returned to Britannia...

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     In my private room that my new wife Morgan had held for me, I was sitting in a chair while the Healer Secret Guard woman was reporting everything to me. The Mage was also at her side, waiting for my words.

     [Then after we defeated the Cultist that ambushed us, we brought Sir Fulbright's body with us and tried to reinforce you. I, or my partner, wish to return to the Capital Lucas City to report to Commander Midnight, what are your orders, Crown Prince?]

     I then asked the two.

     "How will you go back? And will you return, or what are your plans?"

     [Crown Prince, I can cast [Safe Haven] or my partner can use [Long Range Teleport] to return and report. There is no need to return to the Crown Prince's side, as you will return soon as well.]

     I waved my hand and said.

     "Okay, I can summon Zoe if healing is needed, so use your [Safe Haven] to return in one go. Here, I will write a note to give to Commander Midnight, hand it over to her..."

     And as the two women saw me write a serious letter to their Boss, they thought I was very responsible and serious about sending orders... But the two women would face palm to see the serious letter was nothing more than affectionate love words.

     I grin thinking how Yasmin will blush reading this in front of their subordinates. Fortunately they wear hoods to hide their faces.

     Yasmin has just started to show her pregnancy, and the Kingdom is buzzing about Yasmin and My 1st Prince child to come. This Lucas child, if a boy, will be the first in line for the Throne after me.

     I do not know how many nobles have counted on their fingers to see how fast I knocked her up after killing her last Husband. Well this is the result Leonardo and Yasmin wanted, to make my and Yasmin's marriage seem forced and without love.

     After writing my love letter, I sealed it and handed it to the Healer, and she bowed her head and left...

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     Almost two weeks later, after spending time with my team sightseeing and dating my wives and mistress (Kelly), we returned to the Royal Capital.

     Dial, Kelly, and Kim went back to Rosecrans island, while Vera and I went to the Castle to report to Father Lucas. Nevin, Frank, and Chuck returned to their Royal Knight Academy to turn in the mission results.

     Step Step Step...! My black combat boots made an echoing sound on the marble floors of the Royal Castle halls, as Drake followed behind me.

     Ever since he knew I raised him from the dead, the way he looks at me is different, with a hint of surprise and respect. Not because I am the Crown Prince, but because I did not hold a grudge against him for our fight back in the Tipsy Gentlewoman.

     Vera went to meet her Mother Queen Gale, and I was going to Leonardo's Study.

     On my way, I looked down at my white pants and military style white shirt to make sure no wrinkles were visible. My royal blue longcoat was new and without damage.

     Vera had made sure my hair was in order, and I only had the King's Sword on my left hip. I actually do look like a qualified Prince now.

     "Oh, my?! That is terrible."

     "Are you feeling alright?"

     "At least you will be the 1st Queen in the future, and you can influence many things, and help us, your good friends, haha."

     As I was passing the lounge near my King Father's study, I heard a group of noble women drinking tea and having a lively chat.

     When I looked over, I saw Yasmin surrounded by about 6 women of varying looks.

     At first glance you can tell this is an informal meeting for nobles to make under the table deals.

     All of the women shut their mouths when they saw me at the door entrance, so I walked in.

     I had not seen my Wife in a while, so even though she was giving me disgusted eyes (fake) I came to greet.

     In public, she always acts like she is resentful of our marriage to get close to these annoying women and men who once served prince Luke.

     Yasmin and the other women all put their hands over their hearts and said respectfully.

     """""""We Greet the Crown Prince."""""""

     "Hello my Wife, your Husband is back."

     Yasmin with her hair in a ponytail, lifted her chin at me arrogantly and with an unhappy tone, said to me.

     "Crown Prince, I told you to call me 1st Princess, and not Wife. I am busy with my friends, so please attend to your business..."

     I saw the disdainful looks in the eyes of those women, so I decided to play along with Yasmin, and at the same time irritate them.

     Step Step Step! I strode up to Yasmin and in front of the noble women, I lifted Yasmin's chin more, and forcefully kissed her lips.

     We did not do our usual romantic kiss because we do not want those women to see through the play. And as I let her chin and lips go, she turned her head resentfully.

     "You have my child in your belly, so you are my Wife, not the 1st Princess. Tonight, I want you in my room..."

     Yasmin clenched her delicate hands, and said with her eyes closed in resentment.

     "I-I understand..."

     And as I was done playing the dominating Husband, I turned to the women, and lost my smile... I know by their looks and tone, they are not my fans. So I help Yasmin out by acting bad here.

     "I just reached the 7th Circle Knight, and I am a 7th Circle Summoner... My hearing is really good, and for the sake of my Wife here, I will ignore your rude remarks I heard coming in... At least as long as my Wife is good tonight and convinces me to not pursue your remarks."

     I ignored their looks, turned to Drake Fulbright and said to him.

     "Now that your escort mission is over, return to protecting my Wife... Make sure no one hurts her or my child. Goodbye..."

     Drake looked awkward at my statement implying those women would hurt Yasmin, and he only stood at the door next to the Maids.

     One of Yasmin's 'friends' seeing me leave, said quietly to her.

     "Yasmin, you really have it rough, sigh..."

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     Yasmin, who was secretly happy to be kissed after not seeing Sam for a while, wiped her fake wet eyes, and said with a proud Princess demeanor.

     "Do not worry Sisters, I will have him firmly under my control before he takes the throne, then we will have more power. I will suffer a little loss, and having his first Royal Child is the key."

     Drake for the first time, is feeling conflicted. He has served as the protector of Yasmin and Lane, and even the dead Prince Luke, but after getting to know the Crown Prince, he has a bit of understanding.

     Drake looked at the direction Sam left, and had questions in his heart, because he knows that Sam Lucas does not act like that with his women. But as a qualified Knight, he does not openly question or spread rumors.

     He remembered the domineering way he took a kiss from Princess Yasmin, with his presence of a King that has been in power for centuries. So he wondered how Sam became so imposing in his actions, like he had been a King for a long time, and a tyrannical one at that.

     After a while, the ladies all left one by one, escorted out by Castle Maids.

     When only Yasmin's personal Maid and Drake were left, he decided to ask.

     "My Lady, the Crown Prince had an adventure in the West Dukedom.... But, was he different than now? Why did you ask me to protect him, do you two love each other?"

     Yasmin sneered at Drake and said with a cold tone.

     "How can I love the man who killed my Husband? Drake, remember, you are my Personal Knight, not Sam's Knight. I asked you to protect him to find out useful information I can use to leverage against The Crown Prince. Do not think he and I love each-other, he is a beast who takes advantage of his status as my Husband. Humph, But I am his Wife, so I will support him for my child's sake. Now that Lane is a commoner, I need my second child to take the Throne."

     Drake in his heart, wishes his Lady would learn to love Sam, because his job will be easier if she did...

     (A/N just as a reminder, Yasmin truly loves Sam, this is all an act. Vera and some others however do not know this, and only see the unreasonable Yasmin that is a fake act.)

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     A while later in the King's study...

     I and Leonardo are sitting in a pair of armchairs in front of a fireplace heating up the room with warmth and light.

     "After we healed those women, we sent the citizens of Anubis and Exodus back to their homelands. You did a great job getting tricked, haha. Sending you out as bait is really good luck for finding traitors. By the way, how is Vera doing?"

     I pointed to the general direction where Queen Gale lives and said with a smile.

     "She went to meet her Mother. And as far as me and Vera... She has been a good wife. To be honest, I wish we could have gotten married sooner. But... Her Archangel is a bit... How do I say, clingy?"

     Leonardo sipped his tea and then asked another question.

     "A year sooner or later in your long life is like the difference of one or two days for mortal Humans. By the way, the Capital has been peaceful, so when is Evil Loli coming back? I need to warn the casinos about her return."

     "Cough, Well, she should be back this week or next at the latest."

     Yeah, my baby with Evil will be born soon, and then Evelina can make public appearances again, and... May possibly become my 3rd Summons, but it could also be Kayo.

     Knock Knock, Click! At this time, someone entered the room that was left only to me and Leonardo. Just when I thought it was a Maid to refill our drinks, I saw Yasmin enter gracefully.

     As she came to us, she then sat herself in my lap sideways, took my hand and placed it on her slightly showing belly.

     As the King smiled at us, she said to me,@@novelbin@@

     "I missed you Dear, mwah. I am glad everything worked out in the West. By the way, I enjoyed your act, haha."

     While holding Yasmin in my arms, I said to her,

     "Hey, Hey, I was not acting, you really do have to come to my bed tonight!"

     Smack~! She playfully slapped my chest, and said seriously.

     "Sam, those women you met, I brought them here for a reason. I knew you would pass by and I wanted you to see them. Also their families may be involved in some shady businesses in the East Sea. You know after you visit the Anubis Kingdom, your next end of year trial is in the East Sea, right?"

     Now I understand why Yasmin had a tea party next to the King's Study.

     I held her waist and said while inquiring.

     "Then I may be plotted against during the exam, right? And what kind of things are they involved with in the East Sea?"

     Yasmin lays her platinum-haired head on my shoulder, while explaining the intelligence for me and the King.

     "I only have vague word-of-mouth clues from those women and no solid proof, but they should be involved with slave trade to Pirates and possibly Demons. I am investigating but it is difficult without revealing my spies. As for a plot, I am not sure, but based on some of their personalities, they may hire Pirates to interfere with your test, so we will have to take precautions."

     The King interjects with his thoughts.

     "Don't worry Sam, I will make sure there is support in the shadows, including teachers from the Secret Guard placed. Also, I have finally decided on your Personal Knight and Mage team. You know the Captains of both groups, and they will be here soon to report, hehe."

     Knock Knock~! As soft knocks echoed on the firm door, Yasmin slid off of me, kissed my lips, then sat at another chair, acting cold to me again.

     King Lucas smiled at me, and said to the door while reminding me.

     "Sam, they have arrived... You two, come in and meet your Lord!"

     When the door opened and the Royal Knight and Royal Mage walked in, my eyes opened in surprise.

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     To be Continued...  

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