Chapter 1: Galena

I have been searching for you for so long! It has been decades since we last spoke, it seems like lifetimes ago. You were my first wife and mother of our daughter. I can't believe you're still alive after all these years, but to be honest I'm not surprised in the slightest. The gods have blessed us with two daughters, one of which will inherit all my wealth when the time comes. You've done well for yourself since parting ways with me, I see. Do you remember what you said? That you would take over my empire and rule the world? Well, I think it's finally time for you to put your words into action.

"What do you mean?"

You know exactly what I mean. Our daughter is now old enough to marry and raise an army to help conquer this land. I was hoping you could train them properly before sending them out to destroy any threats to our kingdom.

"That's why you sent me here, isn't it? To find you so you could train her as queen?"

Yes, that is correct. My plan has always been to create a vast army to fight against our neighboring kingdoms, each of whom wants to seize control of this place. Once the last kingdom falls, then I can sit back on my throne and watch the world burn. My empire will finally be complete.

"And where are you planning to get these armies from?"

From the people. People like you and me. For our country to grow and prosper, we need more soldiers. Even if we had the best generals in the entire world, they couldn't win a war without armies behind them. For years, I have trained countless men, women, and children how to use weapons and other combat skills. Now it is time for them to put their training into practice.

"But won't you lose some of them?"

Of course! But not nearly as many as you might think. They're only human, after all. If anything, I suspect most of those who join up will be better than average. Humans have always had a knack for fighting. We just need the right motivation.

"So what will happen to the rest?"

They'll either return home or try to start a new life elsewhere. Either way, they should be able to provide some sort of benefit to our kingdom. Most of them are farmers anyway, so they shouldn't have too much trouble finding work here.

"I don't understand."

You may not care about the fate of those who refuse to join our army, but I am not willing to risk losing everything I have worked so hard to build. Not when it is now within my grasp.

The crystal dragon is attacking the village. Our forces are scattered and unable to defend themselves. This is a perfect opportunity.

"What should I do?"

There is no time to waste! Your destiny awaits. Reunite our people and prepare them to fight!

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Galena's story starts at age 18 when she is living with her father. Her mother passed away while giving birth to her. Galena was raised by her father and taught how to hunt, farm, bake bread, and other basic tasks. Galena's mother died giving birth to her because of an illness that killed many women in Galena's village. When Galena turned 18, she married the king. She then spent the next few decades learning the basics of being the queen.

It's time for Galena to take the throne!

Galena can summon a wolf and command it to attack a target.

Wolves are known for their bravery, loyalty, intelligence, and ferocity. They have keen senses of smell and hearing, along with razor-sharp claws and teeth. They are strong fighters that can withstand harsh weather conditions. Wolf pups stay close to their mothers until they are six months old.

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"Faster!"

"Come on! Move faster!"

"Wait! Don't forget to aim!"

"Don't let him hit you!"

"Get down!"

I have never seen anyone fight like her before.

"Galena, you're amazing!"

"Thank you!"

She's so skilled that I even forgot she's only fifteen.

How did she learn to fight like that?

"How did you become such a capable fighter?"

She must have inherited her mother's magical abilities.

"My mother was also a witch, but she taught me nothing," the king says. "We were always afraid she would reveal our secret and end up imprisoned or executed."

I wonder what happened to her.

"I'm sure she's fine. We must not forget that she was a witch and knows how to protect herself."

Our kingdom has experienced a lot of turmoil over the past few decades.

It started with the death of Queen Laila. Her husband, King Dario, went mad after the loss of his wife and attacked the royal family. He killed the king, queen, and princess, and ended up killing himself shortly after. A civil war broke out between the remaining members of the royal family. After all, was said and done, there were only four survivors left: Galena, Queen Gabriella, Prince Jeremy, and Princess Elena.

Galena became queen of the kingdom but wasn't happy with the way things were going.

Suddenly, Gelena meets Jirawut Namsynth who wants merry 100 more women to rule the world.

"Garena please marry me," Jirawut said

Galena looked at Jirawut in surprise. "Marry you? And why do you need 100 wives to rule the world?" she asked.

Jirawut smiled. "Well, I believe that with the right partners, we can accomplish great things. And imagine having 100 women with different skills, knowledge, and experiences by my side, we can create a new world that is truly magnificent," he explained.

Galena was still skeptical. "But how can you possibly manage 100 wives? That seems like an impossible task," she pointed out.

Jirawut nodded in agreement. "I understand that it will be a challenging task. That's why I need partners who are strong and independent, and who can contribute to our shared vision and work together toward our goals. And I know that you are one of those strong and capable partners, Galena. Will you join me on this journey?" he asked.

Galena was intrigued by Jirawut's vision and his confidence. She knew that he was not just looking for wives, but for true partners who could help him achieve his goals. After some consideration, she replied, "I'm willing to join you, Jirawut. But let's make sure that we're clear on our shared vision and that we work together to make it a reality."

Jirawut smiled in relief. "Thank you, Galena. Together, we can create a new world that is truly remarkable."

*****

First-night Gelena sleeps with Jirawut who is her husband in Galena's castle.

she was still skeptical about why Jirawut to married me

but her heart was racing

her body was so excited and nervous

a dream of her wedding day

Jirawut is her husband and now

the marriage contract is complete

in the morning she wakes up

she feels good in her married bed

Jirawut look at her

his eyes shine brightly

he kisses her on the lips

he kisses her on other parts too

"you are beautiful Gelena, I'm very happy that you choose me as your husband"

"thank you for marrying me Jirawut" Gelena said

they have breakfast together

after they finished eating, Jirawut ask her about her plans

she tells him about her vision of the new world

"I want to live in a world where everyone can live happily"

"and what makes you think that I can help you with that?"

"Well, I want to create a place where everyone can live without fear, where people can pursue their dreams and talents unhindered by social norms and traditional roles"

"And how will that happen?"

"You believe that I can bring this vision into existence?"

"Yes, you have a lot of talent and potential. You are also smart and wise beyond your years. And I believe that together with our wives, we can build the society that you envision."

Galena felt relieved and grateful for Jirawut's belief in her vision. She knew it was a big task, but with his support and collective efforts, she felt confident that they could make a difference in the world. They spent the rest of the day discussing their plans and ideas, and Gelena felt more and more excited about the future they could build together. As night fell, Jirawut held her close and whispered in her ear, "I love you, Gelena. And I will do everything in my power to help make your vision a reality." Galena smiled, feeling more in love with him than ever before. Together, they drifted off to sleep, dreaming of the bright future ahead of them.

In the morning, Jirawut woke first and made breakfast for both of them. He then told her that he had arranged for a marriage ceremony to take place later that day. The Queen and Princess of the Mardainkingdom would be attending the ceremony.

"Are you ready?" he asked.

"Yes, I'm ready," she answered.

They got dressed and headed to the city square. There was a large crowd gathered there – men, women, and children were all eagerly waiting to see the bride and groom.

He took her hand, and they walked down the aisle together, with Jirawut's parents walking at their sides.

As they approached the altar, they stopped beside it. The priestess began to speak, and the whole crowd turned their attention to her.

"We welcome you here today, Jirawut and Gelena. May you always walk hand in hand, and may the blessings of the gods be upon you."

The priestess turned to Jirawut and said, "Do you take this woman to be your wife, forsaking all others, until death or dishonor forces you to part?"

"I do!" Jirawut loudly replied.

"And do you take this woman to be your life partner, supporting each other in times of hardship, rejoicing together in times of happiness, and sharing all joys and sorrows, until death or dishonor forces you to part?"

"I do!" Galena shouted.

They stood there for a moment, holding hands, smiling at one another. Then, the priestess continued, "Then, by the power vested in me by the gods themselves, I hereby declare you husband and wife.

"I can't believe my knight Galena will married," Queen Gabriella said.

"Yeah, she is very beautiful," Princess Elena said.

"I know, right? "Jirawut agreed.

"Now, let us return to the palace and celebrate this wonderful occasion with food and drink."

Everyone cheered. They made their way back to the palace, and soon the party was in full swing.

Jirawut is not a bad person, I should give him a chance, she thought to herself.

"Gelena, I am glad that you decided to marry me, I promise to take care of you and treat you well," Jirawut said while kissing her.

"Thanks for marrying me, Jirawut." She kissed him back.

It has been two weeks since the wedding. Jirawut and Gelena are still in the honeymoon phase.