Chapter 86: The Queen’s Successor Exam (featuring: Puppy Alice and Her Mother!)
"Very good. Now, I believe it is time to fulfill your duties. And I have some...business to discuss with your daughter."
Adil raised her brows, the Queen’s smile belying all secrets. "May I ask the business you have with my...immature successor?"
"You will know eventually, Lady Adil." The Queen’s palm bounced on the puppy’s head as Alice groaned. "Sometimes, a successor’s decision shouldn’t be solely based on our suggestions, and I merely present available options that would benefit you and her. Would you allow it?"
Adil ceased a bile of skepticism in her throat as she sighed out her frustration before bowing and leaving for one of the knight commanders who were handing out free coats and milk in the town centre.
Selene curled up further as she followed her mother’s shadow abandoning her, as her gaze, reluctantly, turned around to meet the Queen. "Uh-gre-greetings, your highness."
"Woof woof!" Alice raised her head as Selene shuddered, as she reveled in the weaker’s fears. The Hero of Rouen, everyone.
The Mother behind her almost wished to raise her foot to kick Alice’s bum, if not for the Dragon’s hands around her waist.
"Bad puppy." The Queen knocked a fist into Alice’s hair, which earned her a groan, before her apologetic frowns turned to Selene. "I apologise for our puppy’s incessant attention. She disobeyed occasionally for....her amusement, if I am to confess."
"It’s alright...my plants often got amused on their own sometimes, haha haha...."
Before they got burned down, that is. A slight glint of glare from Selene towards the Witch, who glanced away, recovered what little dignity she wished to keep intact in her before she faced the Queen again.
"Um...Your highness." Selene straightened herself, still kneeling as her knees were in shambles from running, and she bowed her head. "Please. Uh, give me your orders."