The Training

"So, we have to unite the souls when the binding is done. If one soul is stronger than the other. Then the other souls will be suppressed maybe even not survive during the binding process." Madam Zara is giving an explanation.

"Therefore, today we will try to judge how strong your souls are." The middle-aged woman took out a pearl ball.

"This is called the dragon pearl. This pearl is used to measure soul power. Focus your soul force towards this pearl and it will respond to your soul."

"The color order from weakest is red, pink, yellow, green, blue, orange and purple. His Majesty had purple the last time he did a soul appraisal."

"You can only have orange or purple colors. If you get a lower soul by more than one level, you will die while bonding with His Majesty."

"Is there any question?" Madam Zara asks after giving an explanation.

"Is there a way to increase our soul power Madam?" Leona asked Mrs. Zara.

"Of course." Madame Zara smiled mysteriously.

"How is it madam?" Leona asked excitedly.

"Souls are always closely related to bloodlines. If your souls are weak, you only need to absorb the soul of someone who is of the same bloodline as yours. The closer the bloodline is to yours, the better the results." Madam Zara answered softly.

"You want to try to be the first Leona?" the middle-aged woman offered.

"With pleasure, madam." Leona stepped forward.

The beautiful girl from the Dragon Race placed her hand on the dragon pearl. Focusing all of his soul force into the crystal ball.

The ball, which was initially dull white, changes color to red, pink, yellow, green, blue and stops at orange.

"Pretty good Leona."

"Eliza, now it's your turn." Madam Zara ordered.

In contrast to Leona's charming appearance, this sweet girl has a softle face that makes people want to protect her.

Eliza followed the steps that Madam Zara had explained and placed her hand on the dragon pearl. The cute girl from the dragon race bit her lip as the assessment results showed that her soul force had only stopped at the blue color. Madam Zara doesn't comment on Eliza until the girl returns to her place.

"Miss Rose, now it's your turn." Madame Zara's attitude was different when she treated Rosalia. She more kindness and tolerance.

Rose stood up from her seat and walked towards the dragon pearl. The fairy girl felt someone staring intently at her back. As soon as she turned around, she didn't feel that feeling anymore.

Rose tried to ignore the gaze just now and focus on concentrating her soul power and then injecting it into the crystal. The crystal which was originally a dull white color emitted a dazzling light. Make the pearl shine bright. However, there is no color change.

"What happened? Is your soul force so weak that it's not enough to make the pearl change color?" Leona asked softly but sarcastically.

"I also do not know." Rose answered honestly.

"Madam, doesn't that mean Rose doesn't have a chance to bind with His Majesty?" Leona asked proudly for being superior to Rose.

She had already sensed Madam Zara's favoritism towards the new girl chosen by the king himself. But she did not want to let go of the title of empress that was in front of her eyes.

"We will reassess on the first day of next month. For the time being, you are allowed to take a break from training." Madam Zara did not answer Leona's question.

"Now go." The mistress chased them away.

"Yes ma'am." The three girls answered in unison before exiting the castle where they trained.

As soon as they left, Madam Zara immediately entered the Dragon Race Kingdom's underground library. She had to properly study what happened. The king ordered personally to take care of a beautiful girl. She did not dare to speak arrogantly if she did not know what really happened at the time of the assessment.

***

Rose walked slowly towards her room after returning from the training castle. The beautiful girl occasionally stopped and looked around.

It wasn't that she didn't want to hurry up and get some rest after a long day of being cooped up in the castle. It's just that until now, she has not managed to memorize the labyrinth path that she must pass to get to her personal space. As a result, she seemed lost in the great palace.

"What are you doing?" a man's voice was hoarse.

"Your Honour." Rose was surprised to see the appearance of the king who looked very tired.

"Are you okay?" Rose asked concerned.

"No. I feel like I'm dying." Stefan suddenly carried Rose in a bridal style.

"Ah." Rose reflexively wrapped her arms around the young king's neck.

The man walked quietly while carrying the beautiful fairy. Rose was so confused by the king's behavior that she didn't realize that Stefan didn't take the girl to her room but to the man's room.

"Where is Your Majesty?" Rose asked after realizing that the bed she was sitting on was not the bed in her room.

Stefan lay down beside the girl. He took the girl's hand and placed it on the man's forehead.

"Do it again." Stefan whispered gently.

"Do what Your Majesty?" Rose asked not understanding.

"Things you did in the log house. It calms me down." Stefan explained in a tired voice.

The man felt better after receiving the beautiful fairy's treatment back then. He had wake up when he heard the melodious strains of the girl. But he felt very comfortable and didn't want to open his eyes so he just let the fairy princess do whatever the girl wanted.

"Now sing." Stefan ordered with his eyes closed.

My great dear

My dear who

I love Sleep well

Forget your complaints

Forget your tiredness

Pain that hurts

Wounds that hurt

Go away

Do not ever come back

I will be an angel who protects my beloved.

Rose stroked the black mane of the viceroy of the Dragon Race. Observing as the man's breathing began to regularize.

"What a beauty trap."

"With a face like this, you can even destroy a country with just your figure." Rose whispered softly as her hand teased the man's thick eyelashes.

"You think so?" Stefan replied to the fairy princess's words.

"Your Majesty. You haven't fallen asleep yet!" Rose was surprised when the king opened his eyes.

"Why? If I fell asleep, I wouldn't hear your rudeness to me." Stefan answered casually.

"I'm sorry Your Majesty." Rose lowered her face. Avoiding the gazes of the Dragon Race Lord.

Stefan moved to sit next to Rose. His big hand gripped the girl's chin. Lifting it slowly so that the fairy lifted her face.

"Don't lower your face."

"I love looking at this thing." Stefan stroked Rose's birthmark gently.

"It really makes me want to kiss it." Stefan immediately did what he just said.