Queen Era: The Monster I Love - Chapter 117

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CHAPTER 115

“Your majesty,” the stable boy that came with the horses bowed ad greeted him. “Her majesty is like that when it comes to that horse He is her favourite.”

“Then it is officially hers from today.”

“Thanks. You hear that White beauty, you are mine and I am yours.”

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It felt as though his horns were lifted and his ears opened at her words.

‘She has never said those words to me but here she is saying those words to a horse. Shouldn’t she belong to me instead of tying her life to a horse?’

No matter how he looked at it or put it, he was clearly jealous of her horse.

“Hmm, what is his name?” Vidor inquired, stepping forward and close to the horse.

Upon sensing a foreign person, her horse snickered at him, turning his face away.

“Hehheee,” she giggled away lightly at her horse’s obvious attempt at being jealous. “Do not worry. No one can take your place from me ever again. You have a big space here.”

She pointed at her chest and smiled at her horse. “So do not be jelly, okay?”

It nodded his head, as though understanding all that she has said before bringing his head to her, to be caressed.

‘I wish I was the one who was getting such preferential treatment from her and not a horse. No, wait, how can I really be jealous of a horse? I must be going crazy. But then again, this would not happen if she chose to have dinner with me. Now, look what has happened.

“Your majesty?”

‘Instead of it to be just she and I, I am now going to contend for her attention with the horse. I was hoping to use this as a date. Can my life just become any more annoying other than now?’

“Your majesty?”

It was not until Era tapped him on the shoulder that he knew he had spaced out in his thoughts.

“Umm, yes?”

“I was calling you, but you seemed a little  bit preoccupied.”

“I am sorry, my queen. I just. Never mind. Anyways, let us head out then.”

Looking at the stable boy, he placed his hand in his pouch and brought out a coin and threw it at him.

The boy catching it opened his hands and saw what was given. His eyes widened as he immediately bowed his head to Vidor. “Thank you, your majesty.”

“No worries. Keep my outing a secret. Understood?”

“Yes, your majesty.”

“Good. Hyah!”

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Together both of them journeyed out of the palace and straight for the city.

At first, all Vidor saw most rich persons going about their business as though all was well. Of course, most persons did not know him which made it more splendid for him.

He was lucky to meet the market very much open and working as various goods and merchandise were on full display for customers to purchase.

“Have you been out during this period?” Vidor asked before highlighting from his horse.”

“Your ma…”

He turned his head swiftly in her direction, before warning her with his eyes not to say the word.

Understanding what he meant, she nodded in agreement and smiled. “Not really your majesty. I haven’t been put so much either but I have seen things.”

“It is okay then. We can have this time together. Come.” He stretched his hand for her to take and helped her down, before leading their horses to a stable and paid for them to be watched.

“Now, shall we have a stroll through the market?”

“Definitely.”

Unlike this time, it was quite different a bit when she went out in her kingdom. There she was free, she visited the marketplace oftentimes and bought some rare items.

One time she wandered towards the black market and got a rare gem from it. Unfortunately for her, she was found out and everyone immediately wanted to hide their wares and goods because of her.

Rather than having things spoilt, she ran away, leaving them to their dealings.

“Ah, it was such a wonderful time,” Era voiced out subconsciously.

“What was?”

“Huh?”

He giggled at her behaviour before mobbing close to her with a smiling face, he leaned in close and whispered. “You looked charming and free just now and you voiced out, it was such a wonderful time.”

Saying that he pulled back and let out another chuckle but louder, as the expression of her surprised face still lingered on in his mind

It took her some seconds before she could call her racing heart and then realize that he had left her alone.

“Your… wait up.”

She rushed after him and came to a stop where he was but she failed to pay attention to the store or the goods he stood before.

“What was that just now?”

“I do not know. You tell me. You were the one who had your hands spread out like a child set free after being locked away at home for days.”

Her brows kneaded in confusion as she asked, “Really?”

“Yup. Now, which would you want?” She looked at his face again.

He looked so carefree. One look at him and someone would not think this was a man carrying the weight and burden of Kingdoms on his shoulders alone.

He did not look like the monster king either. Rather he looked like a young man trying to have fun.

While she was lost in thought, his eyes caught sight of one.

“There. Give me that one please,” Vidor informed the seller, pointing to a set of pearl blue earrings at the far end of the table.

“Ah, excellent choice young master. This would indeed fit your beloved.”

“Ah, let us hope she has a liking for it.” He smiled back at the sincere seller, then collected the earrings and brought them to either side of her ear lobe.

“Uh… what are you…”

“Stay still. This would only take a minute.”

In her bid to rush out and meet him, she did not bother adorning her ears with any jewellery especially knowing she was going out, she did not have time to pick a piece of jewelry that wouldn’t scream her title.

Seeing that, Vidor decided to get her one.

“They look just like you. Gorgeous.” He brought his hands down and handed it to her.

“How much would these be?”

“Only a silver coin, young master.”

“Okay, I would have it.”He looked down and searched through his pouch for a silver coin and then handed it to the man.

Seeing this, Era did not feel the need for him to spend on her so she tried to stop him, however, Vidor was smarter.

“But… I do not need…”

“It is my gift. Accept it.”

“Thank you.”

“That is more like it. Now, shall we continue?”

She nodded in understanding and took a step back for him to lead the way.

Although it was still noon, it was beginning to get close to evening and the sun was starting to set.

By then, they had toured almost half of the market and as nice as it was, especially for Era who was reminded of her past, she felt the main point of their outing was not visited.

“Your…” Vidor paused, knowing fully well that’s he had still not gotten used to not calling him that outside, he turned to look at her and smiled.

“You may just have to call me by my name.”

“Won’t people suspect when they hear it?”

“Well, we might not be needing to shout it out. I would love to call you by your name, Era.”

“No. Ava, is better. Call me Ava outside the palace.”

‘Okay then. Call me Vid.”

“As you wish your… Vid.”

“That is better. I knew you can do it. Now, what was it you wanted to tell me?”

“I know you have been enjoying the sightseeing here at the market but the whole point of this outing has not yet been achieved.”

“I know. Things happen for a reason. I wanted the sun to go down first and then…”

“You might not necessarily see things happening in the dead of the night.”

“True, like their sufferings and all, you think but sometimes shady dealings do go on. Sneaking of goods meant for the poor and other things.”

“I understand. Looks like someone did their research, huh?” She stopped walking and folded her hands in front of her chest.

“I would not want to fail my first test now would i?”

Just then as they were talking, a guy ran over and brushed past Era as he continued to run along, without stopping.

“Hey!” Vidor bellowed. He was angry another man would treat his wife that way and not even apologize.

“Get back here and apologize,” he yelled.

While he was fuming, Era saw it as nothing but something about the way he bumped into her felt wrong.

Looking down at herself, she checked her body and then her eyes widened.

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“What, what is it?”

“My pouch… is gone.”