The Edict
Darius was massaging his nape as he hastily walked out of the library. He was sweating hard, and he was practically running to get something to drink and somehow quench his thirst. He just knew that if he didn't leave right then and there, he would've ended up taking Xen without even so much as a blink.
That was way too close…
[Tsk… So what if you take her right on the spot? It's a private room, and no one would dare to barge in knowing you're inside,] Zeus scolded him with a scoff. [Ah, I can't even believe how slow you are. She even took the initiative to kiss you for the first time, and what did you do? Run like a coward?]
Darius chuckled, laughing at himself when he finally realized what he had done. He was currently inside the pantry, drinking almost half a gallon of water in an effort to cool himself off. Around him, the servants all looked at him in bewilderment. And in true kingly fashion, Darius simply signaled them to continue on with their work.