519 Steamy Note Part 1 (1/2)

”Petty. Could it be that you liked him?”

Selene jested as the two stared at Surya's remaining God-Bones. The words pulled a faint smile from Konrad.

”What can I say, talents are becoming a rarity. As a monarch, seeing one fall so soon does unsettle my heart.”

Konrad replied while holding his heart with a theatrical head spin.

”Loads of nonsense. The Jade Dynasty teems with talents selected from all corners of an entire Realm, what more do you need?”

Selene rolled her eyes. How could she not see that Konrad was once more trying to cheat her?

”Touché. Bold, sharp and resolute. Though I do not lack Suryas, I did fancy his abilities and feel like there isn't much difference between us. If my strength wasn't that much higher than his, we could have had an interesting competition.

Adelar said it better—Scheming is the method of the weak. We scheme because we are feeble. When strength reaches a certain level, all plots become meaningless—As we step increasingly closer to the end, I somehow regret those days where wit was my sharpest tool, and my opponents as many as swarming ants on a summer night.”

Konrad declared while his hands rested on either side of his hips. But hearing those words, Selene shook her head.

”There is nothing wrong with not having to rely on plots. I believe Surya's fondest dream was to possess the absolute strength that would make all his scheming unnecessary. Also, I disagree with one thing. The core similarity between the likes of you and I, is that we separate the world into two categories: Those we care about, and the rest.

The first category we don't harm, the second is fair game. He was different.

When the clutter of ambitions and aspirations replaces the heart, are we threading the road, or are we its puppets? Heartlessness is the slothful road to might. Therefore, I despise him.”

Satisfied by Selene's reply, Konrad nodded in approval and turned toward her.

”Well said, beautiful. You must have had an extraordinary instructor.”

Knowing who the ”instructor” referred to, Selene spun to face Konrad, and bowed with clasped hands, unwittingly giving a direct view to her massive cleavage.

”Only the best.”

The words echoed with a playful tinge that didn't escape Konrad. His lips curved into a smirk, and without warning, he yanked Selene by her left arm, and as she lurched onto him, Konrad seized her waist.

”Fawning officials and riveting beauties have always been the bane of great dynasties. Selene, by reaching the top in both areas, are you trying to ruin the state?”

Konrad bantered with a wolfish grin. And as if wronged by the words, Selene pouted, furrowing her brows while pressing her massive rack against Konrad's chest.

”Your majesty, all I am, I owe to your careful nurturing. Even if I must ruin the state, don't I first need your approval?”