Training Ground

Beast Pride

'My name is Regina Raun Ren Riantas... I was born from the womb of a concubine... My own mother had died joining the Beast King while trying to save two talented children… now I'm dealing with the Blood King who is a pure-blooded vampire… for some reason his visit this time turned into a political wedding agenda... I really know the character of the queen who likes to take all kinds of benefits for the Beast Kingdom... that's why I immediately know who is behind this political wedding agenda…'

Regina couldn't help but sigh when she saw the queen's cornered position. The Blood King changes the rules of the political marriage arranged by Queen Fosaina. Regina stepped forward like the other princesses to satisfy the Blood King. The princess must be ready when chosen by the Blood King who is none other than Novar the King of the Vampires. Novar is very famous, especially in the Beast Kingdom which is a neighbor of the Vampire Kingdom.

'I have to get involved in all these games... but still… I as the 7th princess definitely won't be chosen… my skin color tanned because I often train with soldiers definitely won't interest him… the muscles on my body also stick out a little... to the point that I often get lectures from Queen Fosaina... but in the end, she also promises freedom of choice of lover.. provided that no nobles from other regions want me... in this case, it's almost impossible for me to be chosen... because the person who came is the Vampire King who is famous for his strength and also his good looks…'

"I choose you…"

"Eh…!?"

'I never thought that the day I would be chosen would come... not only was I shocked, but almost everyone in the room was shocked at the Vampire King's choice…'

Novar's index finger pointed straight at Regina to the surprise of the princesses and Fosaina. They never thought that Novar would choose a woman with brown skin and an appearance far from feminine.

"hahaha... with this the selection of my future wife is over... I'm also satisfied because I can choose the best… So... let's quickly take care of the documents related to the treaty between kingdoms…"

"Ah, as you wish… please follow me..."

Fosaina, who was still shocked, moved quickly to take care of all of Novar's needs. they also left the room to discuss the matter of the agreement in another room. Regina immediately fell limp when Novar and Fosaina left.

"Haaa... I never thought that handsome guy would choose Regina…"

"I was also very surprised... who would have thought he would choose a rough woman like Regina."

"I guess I have to go back to my room... after all, the super handsome prince has already chosen Regina."

'How could that be... I shouldn't have been chosen because of my tomboyish appearance and black skin... even the soldiers who often saw me practice the sword, and my sisters were much prettier.'

When Regina slumped, Novar and Fosaina had already signed an agreement between the Beast Kingdom and the Vampire Kingdom. The strength of the two kingdoms is needed to build a stronger border area. Agreements on trade, labor, and military cooperation will be formed from that day.

"Everything has been signed... next, I want to get to know my future wife better…"

"Then I will call Regina to accompany you. Please wait a moment…"

Regina also came wearing different clothes. She looks more tomboyish than before. All of that was done by Regina to make Novar change his choice. The princess wears clothes and pants like a soldier without permission from Fosaina.

"Sorry to keep you waiting Your Highness... I was originally going to do training with the soldiers in the barracks…"

"Hoo… you also do the exercises huh... very diligent…"

Unfortunately, Novar even smiled at Regina's behavior. Regina was surprised again by Novar's response, which was very different from her expectations.

"If that's the case... I also want to see where you train... so we can get to know each other better…"

"What…!? But… that place is very dirty and hot... you will definitely not be comfortable there…"

"It's fine… just show me the way."

Then Regina had no choice but to take Novar to the barracks where she was training. All the soldiers in the barracks mostly had hairy bodies like animals. Novar also saw Regina starting to swing her sword, only she was alone a beast whose body was not hairy. Basically, Regina is indeed a class of beasts who have greater magical potential than their physical strength. That is why he has a body that is almost like a human.

"Attention all soldier…! this time I'm coming with an important guest from the VampireKingdom... so don't make too much noise like usual…"

All the soldiers inside the barracks immediately stopped doing their routine. even those who were previously sparring and the center of the crowd also stopped. Regina used the opportunity to pick up her sword and enter the sword practice area. Novar watched from the edge of the training area, he saw the stance Regina used when she was about to swing the sword.

'As I thought... she has quite a talent... her stance is solid... that's proof of the training she's been under…'

"Haaa… haaa… take that…!"

*slash slash slash slash…*

Regina mustered her strength and executed 4 slashes very quickly. She also managed to cut large rocks into small pieces.

"What do you think, your majesty...?"

"Your sword technique is quite good... even to the point of being able to cut through that boulder… but... your level was only on par with the lowest class warriors in the current Vampire Kingdom…"

"What...!? there's no way my level is that low...!"

"if you don't believe it... we can test your skills by fighting one of the women accompanying me…"

"Don't tell me my opponent is the princess of the succubus kingdom...?"

"No… you're wrong… your opponent is Rosa... the red-haired woman over there... and to match your level... she is prohibited from using magic... then she is also only allowed to fight using her right hand... without any weapons… if that's not enough... I will also forbid her from using her ability and I will attach this to Rosa's body..."

Novar showed me a pair of anklets and he dropped them on the ground. Instantly the ground beneath it crumbled under the weight of the anklet.

"It is a ballast bracelet equivalent to 10 rar…"

Rar is the number of units of weight in other worlds that are equivalent to tons on earth.

"10 rar…!? Th-that's the record for the weight that could be lifted by the strongest physique-type beast in the Beast Kingdom...!!"

"Will you accept it...? if you win... I will grant you whatever your request is... even if you ask me to change my choice for political marriage... I will do it... but... if you lose you have to admit that you are still weak… and I will train you personally... but don't worry about that… I will do it gently… because you're special…"

Novar put on a face that looked terrible to make the soldiers start to get annoyed. But on the other hand, Regina could not refuse the challenge because she felt that she was being underestimated by Novar.

"I accept the challenge…"

"Good… now we can start this spar…"

The two entered the arena after some preparations. Especially for Rosa who had to wear a weighted anklet.

'I can't believe that woman can actually walk in a 10 Rar anklet…'

Regina looked nervous as she got into a stance and pointed her sword at Rosa. Regina closed her eyes and recalled the reason why she had to win in that practice spar. All of these fights were created because of her pride as a swordsman who had trained for years. She had to win for the sake of his future, Regina really didn't want to be a puppet for a political marriage.

"Get ready... start...!"

When the sparring started, Regina immediately took the initiative to attack first. She moved very quickly in a zig-zag manner, then she swung her sword.

*swing… reflected…*

The extremely fast sword slash was reflected as it collided with Rosa's right hand. Regina didn't just stay silent, she immediately mobilized all of her strength to carry out the follow-up attack.

*slash… tap…*

The slash aiming at Rosa's left side was easily blocked. Not only that, but Rosa also blocked Regina's sword using two of her fingers.

"Eh…?"

'Impossible... I can't draw my sword... how tight is the grip between her two fingers...!?'

Regina who couldn't draw her sword let go of her grip. She was about to deliver two consecutive punches to Rosa's face. But suddenly his view changed, his view that was looking at Rosa's flat face changed to a view of the sky and clouds.

'Hah...!? Why can I only see clouds and sky...? as I remember earlier... my punch almost hit Rosa and my eyesight was blurry for a moment... then now I feel like I fell from a great height…'

When looking down, Regina could see the soldiers' barracks that were minuscule in size. Her face was immediately pale when she realized she was indeed in the sky and was falling.

"AAAAAAAA…..!!"

*BOOM…*

To be continue~