Chapter 10 61 E55 vouchers The scent of herbs and a certain yet strange fragrance wafted into Natalia's nose , as she stirred slightly in her uncomfortable slumber . She could hear the small whispering of people in the room and small movements . She felt threatened immediately , but her body paid no heed to her command . For some reason , she was unable to control her hands to move or even her legs to get up , and her eyes remained shut . She remained in that still position even though she was awake , one of the reasons being she was tired and in pain , the other reason being she was trying her best to remember what had happened and why she was in this situation . Yes ... She remembered now . Her small village was invaded by the war demon , the emperor of dragons , and she had dueled with the ogre of a man , and lost . Instead of killing her like they had agreed on , he decided to spare her and make her his prisoner . It was very possible , she was now in his kingdom ... But if that was the case , then what happened to her father .... Griselda ! And the rest of her people ? She remained motionless , as she didn't know who was in the room with her , and the level of danger they posed . " She is so small ... " Someone whispered that voice , it resembled the voice of a woman . Natalia listened carefully , paying attention as that was the only thing she could do . Ignoring the excruciating pain racked through her body , the pain seemed to have awakened along with her consciousness . " Yes , she is small . I heard humans are this small ." There was another voice , different from the first one , and then Natalia confirmed there were a total of two people in the room . They should be easy to take on in the case she was in danger . " Is this your first time seeing a human ? " " Yes , I am amazed , " The one speaking laughed shortly . " She is so small compared to the emperor as well . " If she had gotten total control of her body by then . " Do you think she would be the first toy of Emperor Azmaveth ? " They muttered to themselves , and then she felt her heart stop in her chest . " Be quiet ! " A much sharper feminine voice snapped . " How dare you discuss the private matters of the emperor so casually ? If he wants to keep her as a toy , then so be it . It is nothing lowly maids should be curious about . " " Pardon us , ma'am ." They chorused . " We were just curious about the human . " " His Majesty's orders were to clean the girl up , and since you are done , you should be on your way now . " The sharper voice snapped again , and then she heard footsteps receding as people seemed to leave the room . " Lady ... " The other voice seemed to be talking to her , and Natalia squeezed her eyes even tighter . " I know you are awake , it's time you stop pretending . " Natalia felt her heart skip a beat as she wondered how the woman knew that she was awake . She stirred 11:04 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 10 61 E55 vouchers slightly and opened one of her eyes . Her vision was blurry at first , and then she blinked her sight to focus on the tall woman before her . Natalia gasped loudly . The woman was about six feet tall , and she had broader shoulders and a menacing build . Her red hair tousled carelessly along her shoulders , framing her squared face , and she had golden eyes like molten gold , which were narrowed in dissatisfaction . Just by looking at her , Natalia felt a chill crawl through her bones . She had never seen anything like her before . She looked like a person from a fairytale ; she was beautiful and different , but she also smelled like danger . Natalia's eyes narrowed . " I have a very good perception , lady . " She continued , her voice calm and sharp . " I could sense your consciousness from behind the door . " The woman said again . " Who are you ? And where am I ? " Natalia asked curiously , as she glared at the strange woman in front of her . The woman's gaze softened just slightly . " You are in the Phoenix Nest of the Pyreborn Palace , the queen's chambers . " She paused , studying Natalia closely . Natalia felt a small gasp escape her . If she was going to be his prisoner , why had he brought her into the chamber meant for the queen ? " As for who I am , the people here know me as Kalida . I am the Lady of the Ember Court . I oversee the women of the court ... and those within the emperor's harem . " " Emperor's harem ? " Natalia wondered in confusion . " This is the first time the emperor is bringing a woman to the harem , but he is insisting she stays in the chambers of the queen . " Her expression suddenly darkened , she gritted her teeth like she was annoyed by the thought . " A mere lowly human such as yourself ." " What is wrong with me ? " Natalia asked, returning the same energy , " You act as if you are not human yourself . " " Human ? " Kalida scoffed , crossing her arms . " I would rather die than be anything as despicable as that . " Her golden eyes glinted with disdain as she looked down at Natalia . " I am a member of the Red Dragon Tribe . We may not be fully manifested dragons , but we are far superior to you . And that's something you should respect . " So , the dragons have different tribes as well , just like humans . " In everything you have mentioned , you have failed to tell me what gives you the right to speak to me like this ? " Natalia stirred without caution , and she saw the look in Lady Kalida falter slightly . She was trying to test her waters , the dragon emperor despite calling her a prisoner , has refused to throw her into the dungeon , and instead kept her in the chambers meant for the queen of the empire . " Does the emperor know about this ? " she asked , voice smooth but probing . " Lady of the Ember Court , I am not some random woman . I am Natalia Ayala , a princess . You should be staring down at your feet when you address me . " Her tone turned colder . " Do you have so little respect for your emperor ? " Kalida's expression tightened , her gaze cold and unyielding . " You don't know the rules here . Once everything is set in place , I'll make sure you understand your place ." 11:04 Tue , Sep 16 ... Chapter 10 61 55 vouchers She sneered again . " And what exactly is my place ? " Natalia pushed further . " I don't wish to speak to you ; tell the emperor I wish to see him . " 11:04 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 11 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!