Chapter 22: Cecile’s Nightmare (18+)
Hiro had braced himself to deal with another bratty princess like Rebecca, but Luna was nothing like that. She was far from arrogant, more like an energetic girl—much like Cecile. Except Luna was even more graceful in her movements, almost hydrodynamic. Hiro was elated. *The king gave her to me for free?* Hiro once again thanked King Angus from the bottom of his heart. He was already in love with this kingdom and vowed to stay loyal.
He wanted to rub those fluffy ears and tail, but he was currently inside Marissa's body. Besides, he didn't know if Luna would even want to be with him.
"You came so soon. Are you that excited to meet our symbiote?" Marissa asked.
"Not really," Luna replied with a forced smile smile. "I just wanted to visit a new place. This place is so remote they don't even have a proper inn."
"With royal knights around, I'm sure that will change," Marissa said. "I shall take you to your room. Once you're ready, let's meet the symbiote."
Rebecca and Cecile spotted Luna hopping around Marissa's estate. Curious, Cecile asked who she was. Marissa responded with a smile.
"Greetings, this is Luna, daughter of King Angus of Litmus."
"Hello!" Luna waved her hand cheerfully.
"Are you here to take the scales?" Marissa asked Rebecca.
"No, we just came by to hang out. It's so much livelier here now!"
"Yes, with the addition of these fifty royal guards in training, we can expect a lot more scales," Marissa replied.