Chương 10: The Queen's Revenge

Venus awoke the next morning alone in her bed. She was relieved, but a part of her wished she could see the king's face every morning when she opened her eyes. When the queen summoned her, she was not surprised to see the queen's personal maid arrive at her tower.

"Your highness the queen wants you in her tower," the woman said as she bowed. "I'll get ready to join her right away," she said. "The queen requires you immediately, Your Highness," the woman insisted.

"I'll be there as soon as possible," she stated emphatically. The woman stared in disbelief, as if this was the first time someone had defied her. It's not defying her, but rather delaying her. "The queen didn't want to keep her waiting," she said, bowing once more and turning to leave.

Lilet dressed her into a royal-colored gown as soon as she left. "Everyone knows the king slept in your room, and they also know you're not qualified to bed the king because you're under age. Everyone thinks the king is breaking the law right now because he can't stop himself from touching you," she explained.

"But… nothing happened between us," she replied but it sounded like she was complaining.

"I understand, but even in this world, people enjoy passing judgment on others and, especially, gossiping.

"The queen didn't want to keep her waiting," she said as she changed into a sparkling two-piece a-line gown with a plunging neckline. The beaded crop top has a v-cut back and sheer inset floral appliqued shoulder straps. Tulle skirt flows from waistline in a tiered ruffled silhouette and sparkles.

"Even for a queen, this is too much for a morning visit," she grumbled. But she had already been transported to the corridor. She's even wearing a diamond hair clip with her hair down, defining her curls. She was also wearing white gold diamond bangles. Instead of a morning visit, she appeared to be going to the prom.

She arrived as the maid made a report on the queen's order.

The maid didn't see her coming. "My queen, the impertinent woman, wanted you to wait. She said..."

"Stop! I will punish you for insulting the king's favorite," yelled the queen.

"It was just a misunderstanding, Your Majesty, and I apologize for keeping you waiting in seconds," she explained, bowing to the queen. The maid was horrified as she looked at her. She raised her brow at her, silently telling her that she had heard all of the slander and disrespect.

"Apologize to Her Highness right now!" The queen gave the order. The maid knelt down and lowered her head to the ground. "Forgive me Your Highness," she said.

"You're forgiven," she said, rising and taking a step back. Of course, she didn't believe the queen will really punish her loyal maid. It's all for a show. Because of the maid's devotion to the queen, the woman had the audacity to call her names.

"Your Majesty has already declared you his favorite. You have responsibilities as his favorite. Today, the lord from the South East will pay a visit to the palace. I want you to greet them as the king's representative."

"Your Majesty, I will gladly welcome them. I'm going back to my tower to prepare," she said.

"They will arrive any moment now, you have no time. I want you to leave right now,' she said.

Venus had a feeling the evil bitch had something bad planned for her. "Your Majesty, I'm not bringing my maid. May I request that the maid who insulted me today accompany me to atone for her errors?" she entreated.

The queen pauses for a moment before agreeing. She agreed because some of the concubines were present and she was proud of her reputation. Venus suspected the queen of throwing her to monsters when she was led to the waiting carriage without a royal seal.

The maid was mocking her. She completely ignored her. In her world, she never stoop so low for some scumbag like the woman in front of her

The city's main tall gate opened for them, and they were now outside the palace, where many dangerous creatures lurked, waiting for the right moment to attack. People outside the walls are vulnerable and will do anything to survive. Because they are wild, uncontrollable, and brutal, rogues are considered enemies of every pack kingdom.

Wanderers are people who live outside the walls, between the kingdoms. They include bandits, thieves, mercenaries, and whores. They are susceptible to rogue attacks.

"Tell me about this Lord from the South East," she asked Lilet via their communication device. The queen's maid gave her a sly grin. "They're pleasant people," the maid answered her question for Lilet for she looked like asking her.

However, Lilet stated the opposite. "According to my sound waves data gathering, the lord of the South East is a weakling leader. A coward and the queen's father's puppet. He's actually harmless, but his younger brother was the polar opposite. He's a tyrant, a rapist, a murderer, and a warrior all rolled into one. The Lord was kind to his younger brother. If the queen sent you to greet the Lord, it means she's about to throw you to the monster that will devour you. Don't worry, sweetie; you won't have to work hard on this. Luke will take care of them. I put him inside the other carriage."

Lilet can listen to people's talking, even when the words were said days ago. The data was saved to the main control room of the space craft and Lilet can scan them, The most used words will be considered as "trending." She's a walking software for Twitter in her world. A social media used by most of the population for interaction.

They came to a halt in the middle of a field after hours of traveling. She and the personal maid exited the carriage together.

She turned and nodded to the men on horseback. One of them was fierce looking and Lilet told her he was the brother. His long hair was braided, and he had golden teeth. His dark eyes darted around her body, as if he were undressing her. He even leered at her.

The maid spoke a different language, but she understood them all. She informed the men that the queen had given them a very nice present. She took a look at the man who was a few steps away from the others. They appeared fierce and barbaric, but she had already encountered many monsters in her life. She had no feelings for them. They all was looking at her. She exuded the aura of authority.

She addressed the Lord of the South East in their native tongue. The Lord frowned at her attire and growled at the maid. The maid didn't understand the South Easterner's native language. It serves you right, she thought to herself. "Forgive the impertinent maid, Lord," she said in the maid's native eastern language.

The maid exclaimed and turned pale. "I put together some entertainment for you inside the tent. I understand that all of the women in the palace belong to the king, and the best liquor is reserved for the lords. You and your men can have them here before you enter the gate," she said, winking at them.

They were all cracking up. They proceeded, and five hundred meters away, Lilet and the robot cleaners erected four massive tents for twenty people. Inside the tent, two android sex entertainers were waiting for them with the best drinks. When they saw almost naked girls inside, the men yelled with delight. Lilet place three robot sex worker inside the lord's brother tent. He seems pleased with the present. She felt like a pimp but no human trafficking involved, they're all androids programmed for sexual pleasure.

"Enjoy," she said, but the men didn't hear her because they were going inside. It was only mid morning, and the place already smelled like sex. The Lord remained outside, staring at her.

"You didn't like my present, Lord? " she inquired.

"No, I'd rather have another dish," he said, staring at Luke.

"I'm sorry, but Luke is my best warrior, and I can't make him..."

"Don't worry, Your Highness; I understand. I appreciate the wonderful gifts you gave to my men. We had been traveling for several days, and they were looking for something fun to do. His Majesty and my men have been fighting enemies together for months, and my men require some distraction."

"However, I intend to punish that maid who lied to us," the lord scowled at the maid. If we hurt his favorite, the king will never forgive us. Did he realize the queen had sent you here? " he inquired.

"I don't have the time to find out. I was immediately dispatched here."

"Don't worry, Lord; I'm fine," she said.

"I can tell you're a La Vandeer's daughter. However, I'd like to enjoy the maid who lied to us," he said as he rose to his feet.

He motioned for the maid to accompany him inside his tent. The maid pleaded with her to stop the lord. The woman was wicked, but she did not want to inflict cruel punishment on her.

"Come woman I want a thorough massage. Make it nice or I'll severely punish you," the lord yelled.

She approached the perplexed maid and gave her scented massage oil. It contains aromatic therapy, which can relax the mind and muscles. "Use this, and he'll be pleased with the outcome.

Venus listened to music Lilet played for her through their communication device while waiting for the men to finish.

She refused to listen to the sound of flesh, all the moaning and whimpers from all the tents. There was no one outside the tent. Men are men, they didn't even let one of them guard them. What if she wanted them dead? They're careless.

She retired to the carriage and fell asleep. The men emerged from their tent around mid afternoon with the look of satisfaction upon their faces.The feast table had been set up outside. They all have a contented expression on their faces. They returned to the palace after their sumptuous meal.

This time, the maid didn't smirk or leer at her. Instead, she smiled gratefully at her. She simply nodded. Outside the main city gate, the exterminator was waiting for them. Venus sighed, perhaps it was time to meet the king.