Chapter 24 - 23: Onto the Stellar Kingdom
The next day, a black cart adorned with intricate yellow patterns and tied to Fubokos appeared at the Paradise Garden gate.
Bokkon stood beside it, glancing toward the gate with a restless expression. The mayor and many Beastmen were gathered there as well, waiting in silence.
"Where did she go? It's been almost ten minutes," Bokkon muttered, his eyes fixed on the gate.
The sound of approaching footsteps echoed through the air. Everyone turned their heads and saw me walking toward them with a soft smile on my face.
I was wearing a pristine, snow-white dress that shimmered softly under the sunlight. Around my neck rested a choker necklace, its lace-like fabric cradling a vibrant green gemstone that caught the light with every movement. Matching stones decorated the trim of my gloves, which extended gracefully past my elbows. On my head, a floral band of various colors completed the ensemble.
The moment everyone saw me, their eyes widened, and their faces flushed. Even the women blushed. Bokkon's mouth hung open in shock.
I walked past them, reached the cart, and turned around. In a soft voice, I said, "Everyone, I will be going now. Please take care of yourselves and this land as well."
I shifted my gaze toward the corner and said, "Jekkob, you're in charge of protecting this place."
Jekkob stepped forward, nodded, and replied, "Yes, ma'am. You can leave it to me."
The mayor walked over to Bokkon and whispered in his ear, "Bokkon, our queen is in your hands. Please look after her."
Bokkon smiled and gave a small nod. "Don't worry, sir. I won't let anything happen to her."