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Chapter 117 - Renewal
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The Shrewd King Chapter 118 - Back to Business
“Stop kissing me in inopportune times!” I complain while evading his kisses. “Then, I can kiss you during appropriate times?” “No, of course not! There are no appropriate times for your kisses!” Klevon guffaws. “Well, I was hoping that the more I kiss you, the more you can accept that you are better with me, Kaiya.” “Stupid,” I say, yet I keep my distance. I climb onto the bed and proceed to sleep. Sometimes, it’s better to just ignore his advances. As dawn breaks, I wake up refreshed and ready for another day. Last night, I dreamed about Theo. Even if I should not, I am missing him. I miss his hugs and kisses. I miss the way he caresses me, and even the way our skin touches. I am about to sit up when I realize that Klevon is sleeping next to me, with his massive arms over my chest. I groan audibly. I shake his shoulder until he awakens and stretches like a cat. He grins when his eyes focus on me, which I answer with a grimace. He seizes my hand and kisses my fingers. “Good mor
The Shrewd King Chapter 119 - Mixture of Blood
We sent a letter to Theo, telling him that we would journey to Stine to search for Bryer. We also told him the other reasons we will go there. I told him not to worry and assured him I was being careful while having the most amazing adventure. I also add that Harbin stayed at Owusu and will return to Pitchford on his own. I know there will be danger, and I already miss him. Yet, I can’t help the feeling of excitement. They said that the Stine Kingdom is a land of ice and snow. There are also strange and magical creatures that inhabit their snowy mountains. It is a wonderful Kingdom of tundra and ancient beings. After traveling for weeks, we set foot on the snow-covered ground of Stine, only it isn’t just ice and snow. It is something magical, something almost ethereal. As we trudge through the snow, snowflakes glow brightly in the night sky, illuminating our path. “This is definitely a perfect place for vampires,” Gezer comments. But Klevon responds with a, “I thought the undergro
The Shrewd King Chapter 120 - Abandoned Village
As we move toward the center of the Stine Kingdom, we come across an abandoned village. The instant we step into its boundary, the air becomes filled with a heavy, oppressive silence. Everywhere we look, the houses are empty, with windows and doors left open to the elements. However, there is no crumbling in the structures. There are also no weeds and overgrown ivy that hang on the houses, which means it’s not too long since this village was deserted. “Pretty bad,” Gezer comments. “Where are the villagers?” Ruth whispers. I watch Inanna. She is surveying the area, and her gaze eventually settles on a small home nestled on the edge of the village. We follow her as she draws closer to the dwelling. The door is ajar, the same as the other abandoned houses. “There is some faint scent of humans within,” she whispers. She raises her arms and warns, “Stay back.” Then her eyes fall on Ruth. “Being the only human in our group, will you please approach them?” Klevon interjects, “But I am
The Shrewd King Chapter 121 - Dungeon
I stand side by side with Klevon, Ninus, and Gezer. I watch the sun dip below the horizon and the sky lights up in a bright orange hue, followed by the appearance of stars. Outside the castle, everything seems quiet. The Stine looks like an abandoned castle. Other than the ice that cloaks its walls, there is also that aura that suggests something is wrong. “It’s time,” says Klevon, his voice low and determined. The others nod. We talked about the infiltration strategy and the search for General Brandon before, so there is no need for any further instruction. There are a couple of places where Bryer might keep General Brandon. In the throne room, in the towers, or in the deep dungeons. Since Ninus and Gezer have almost the same aura as Bryer, they can easily confuse whatever creature is on those walls. “Let’s go,” Klevon says. Klevon and I stay at the sideline while Gezer and Ninus walk into the great walls of the Kingdom of Stine. I stare up at them, feeling a sense of awe. Upo
The Shrewd King Chapter 122 - Battle
I shift parts of my body into wolf form and try to hold my own against Bryer. It proves to be more challenging. I growl and snarl at him, using both magic and human combat, but it’s no use against him. His strength is just too great. Bryer laughs as if taunting me, “As long as Brandon Stine is here, you are doomed even before our fight begins!” I glare at him. I am aware of it. The mere presence of General Brandon here is strengthening Bryer. I need to do something, or anything, to get past this hurdle. “Kaiya, I think you need to kill me for this to end. I am useless for a battle right now,” General Brandon whispers. “Thank you for saving me, though.” I turn my attention to him to check if he’s not doing anything stupid like taking his own life. “No,” I say. “But Stine Kingdom is no more.” “You are still a Pitchford general, even if you are injured right now. Besides, if it’s that gone from you, it doesn’t matter. It’s merely a title.” And then we hear screeching. From outside,
The Shrewd King Chapter 123 - Hurdle
I open my eyes. It is a fretful sleep, and now that I am awake and studying my surroundings, I completely forget about my dreams. “How are you?” Klevon asks who is sitting on the side of my bed. I sit up, and he supports me. We are in the basement of the sibling’s house. I hear activities from the top, probably some construction and rebuilding, based on the pounding against the wood. “How long have I been sleeping?” I ask. “Three days,” he answers. “They cooked soup. Do you like that?” I shift my attention to him. “What happened to Stine?” I ask, ignoring his question about the soup. “Ah!” he exclaims. “Before that, let me get you some food, and we can discuss the events after you fainted.” I nod, and Klevon disappears. While I wait for him, I rub my temple. It feels as if I am forgetting something important again. However, no matter how much I try to think about it, the more it escapes my grasp. The basement door opens again, and Klevon comes inside. This time, he is holding a
The Shrewd King Chapter 124 - Vampire's Pet
Klevon’s arms are around me as we watch the fading view of Stine Kingdom. He is warm, and as we spend more time together, I feel more and more familiar with his touches, as long as he won’t go overboard.“Miss Kaiya and Klevon.”I spin around to see General Brandon standing behind us. His gaze is stern and disapproving, especially at how Klevon’s arms are draped on my shoulders.“The two of you are being too close,” he remarks. He has a look of displeasure on his face.“Leader, we are just taking in the beauty of Stine Kingdom.”“There is no such thing as beauty when referring to my birthplace.”Klevon shrugs and asks, “More importantly, why do you need to come with us? Isn’t your Kingdom destroyed? You should help rebuild it,” Klevon says.“My presence in the castle is unneeded. My cousins can be be royalties for all I care.”“Brrr,” Klevon says, acting as if it’s freezing. “You are so cold, leader. Your family members died, you know.”“They are my family by blood and name only.” He
The Shrewd King Chapter 125 - New Hunting Park
I breathe in the sweet, salty air as soon as I step onto the island. I have been away for far too long and have almost forgotten what it feels like to be here. However, the island is—fundamentally different. Children are running about, playing, and laughing. There is the smell of grilled fish and tropical fruits.My gaze goes to the tall trees that line up the beach. They are the same trees I have seen so many times before. But now, they seem taller, lusher, and more alive. Or maybe, it’s the residents that are more alive.“General Brandon, I didn’t know you would visit today,” one werewolf remarks.It’s Roscoe, one of the adult werewolves in the hunting park. He shifts his eyes to me, and a look of recognition passes over his features.“Kaiya!” he exclaims. Abruptly, he encloses me in a bear hug that almost takes my breath away. “You are back!”“I am,” I say, not quite believing what I am seeing now.“You look different now,” he says. “Cleaner.”“I live in a castle and am forced to t
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