She Will Be My Wife
Meanwhile, the Tribal Council was already waiting for Leandro at the Throne Room. It is where they usually meet to discuss the significant issues within Gaean Realm.
The three members of the Tribal Council were all present. Lord Roberto, the leader of the species that live in the air. He was also from the Nephilus Clan. Lady Marina was also there. She was the leader of the species that live underwater. And Lord Lycano, who was the leader of the species who lived in the land.
From their looks, It seems like they already know the reason for the urgent meeting, as they were already discussing it among themselves even before King Leandro even mentioned it. But they all stood up and bowed down to Leandro as soon as he entered the room.
"Forgive me for my rash actions, your Majesty. I just couldn't hide the fact that a female human was currently living in Gaea. I already told them about it," Lord Lycano said as Leandro sat down on the throne, a smug smile could be seen on his face.
Leandro, who was already sitting on his throne, couldn't help but grimace. He should have known. With that last look on his face before they left, he appeared to be planning something absurd. He has already set the atmosphere of the Tribal Council against Lady Aisha.
"You don't have to apologize, Lord Lycano. My servant told me that she has seen the King with her. And to think that I punished her for scandalizing the King," Lady Marina rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.
Leandro drew in a deep breath. He knew that Lady Marina would act this way. He was not unaware of her affections for him. But he just couldn't return the favor.
She is beautiful and physically attractive. But she is part of the Tribal Council. And besides, she could not produce an offspring for him.
"Did the Great Theos know about this? Humans are evil. I wouldn't be surprised that the Great Theos allowed their world to be destroyed. They have self-destructive behaviors. I don't think you would want that kind of person to be the mother of your children, your Majesty," Lady Marina gritted her teeth as she pleaded her case with Leandro.
"And the next King of Gaea will have human blood, too. What kind of King would he be?" Lord Lycano shook his head in a mocking manner.
Leandro's jaw clenched as his hands balled into fists. Even though Lady Marina and Lord Lycano both have personal agendas why they were reacting like that, he knew that they had a point.
There is a reason why the Great Theos didn't allow any human to live in Gaea. He has also witnessed how they destroy themselves through wars and civil attacks in the name of politics and religion.
In his studies, he also gained knowledge that one's blood has something to do with one's personality and behavior. To be honest with himself, that idea was the one causing him to doubt his resolve.
His amaranthine eyes darted at the paintings on the concave wall of the Throne Room. Drawn in it was the history of Gaea. Different events already took place across the centuries.
Other tribe's sons and great-grandsons have already made their legacies.
"Will my name just end with me?" Leandro thought as loneliness crept into his heart. He appreciates the Great Theos gift of eternal life and rulership. But it would be even better if he has someone to share it with, someone that is his own flesh and blood.
"The Great Theos must have known that Lady Aisha was different from them. Or else, he would not allow the Lady to enter our realm. If not for her, how would the King have an heir? Why don't we give the female human a chance? If she would not abide by our rules and regulations, we could then meet again for the next step," Lord Roberto spoke up, diluting the negative atmosphere created by the two.
Leandro gazed at Lord Roberto. Though he was part of the Nephilus Clan who has been supportive of him since his reign, he knew that Lord Roberto was a person who was always rational and objective.
He felt relieved hearing that he was sympathetic with his plan to procreate with Lady Aisha.
"Yes, I have already talked with the Great Theos, and he approved of her. And as I can see with Lady Aisha, she has a compassionate heart and views the welfare of other people more than herself, a character that is different from what we fear among humans," Leandro lifted his head and defended Aisha.
He then asked the Royal Chancellor to make a royal command regarding their wedding. He was about to put the royal seal on it when Lady Marina spoke up again.
"Why don't we test her out first? Make her one of the royal concubines, like the others. Then, if she could provide an heir, she could be your wife. Three months would be enough," Lady Marina suggested.
"Test? What if she could not get pregnant? The King would just dispose her? I suggest that the Lady would not be even a royal concubine at all," Lord Lycano stood up and raised his voice.
Leandro was thinking about both their points. Deep inside, he didn't want to treat Lady Aisha as trash.
She just lost her family and her home. That would be too cruel for her.
"I will make her my wife. If she could give me an heir and her character has not demonstrated signs that she was just like the humans that we fear, I would lift her into the position of the Queen. If not, she would still remain as my wife, with all its privileges. My decision is final," Leandro said with an authoritative voice before sealing the royal command with his seal.
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"When you are a real queen, there is absolutely no reason to try and make people believe that you are one. Because you just are. Life is lived with grace, courage, and serenity. If you must dedicate any amount of time and mental ability to making anyone believe that you are one; you're not!"― C. JoyBell C.