Chapter 24 61 55 vouchers The emperor did nothing else , he sat at the table and ordered that she ate every single thing on the plate , a small frown creasing his eyebrows as she carried out the order , he said nothing and but stood up to leave as soon as she was done eating . Only then did Natalia felt air rush into her lungs , it was as though she had been holding her breath in his presence . " Are you alright ? " Darkorta asked rushing towards her , she couldn't do anything but rub her back as she coughed . She picked a chalice containing water . " Please have some water ." " Thank you , " She gasped drinking from the cup . " I am fine now , thank you . " Even though she had tried to convince herself , she wasn't fine . Thankfully , he hadn't threatened her to give him an answer . He was able to completely immobilize her without doing much . And the thought of just how much power he had scared her to no ends . " I know it isn't in my place to say this , but I will say it anyways . " The maid muttered , her voice barely audible . " I think you should stop testing the emperor . Even among dragon people , he is most feared , and the strongest one of our kin. He is so strong to the point that people consider him a demon instead ." Natalia felt her heart quickened in her chest . " But you are the first person , who had gone this far without him hurting . " Natalia scoffed before raising her wrists towards the girl . " Did you see this ? " She asked referring to the scar from where he grabbed her . " What do you mean by he hasn't hurt me ? " " Believe me , my lady , if the emperor's intention was to hurt you , he won't just sit down and watch you eat . " She continued in a more distinct tone . " And instead of the red patches you have on your wrists , you would be limbless . " Natalia's lips remained stubbornly pursed together . " I know it is hard for you to accept , especially when what happened to you and your tribe is unfair , but there are just cases where you can choose to survive first . " She advised , and Natalia shook her head . " What do you know about sacrifices ? If it was easy why didn't he just picked a bride from his specie ? " Natalia wondered . " Why did it have to be me ? I am not even asking him for much , let me be a slave or just kill me . " " Please your highness , calm down . " The maid looked around first before she proceeded . " You can always fight when you are alive , but for now , you just have to do as he says . " Fight ? If she could fight and win , then why hasn't anyone fought him yet ? In this case , she would stop resisting like Darkorta had advised , and she would get to know the surroundings of the palace , and then she would escape . At this point , escaping is her only solution . 11:08 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 24 *** 61 55 vouchers " I bring news , my great lord . " Cedric , attendant to Drakar muttered as he entered into the cold dark palace in the mountains of the rib cave , the air was filled with the scent of blood and iron . Drakar stirred from the rock formed throne he was sprawled on like a serpent , he grinned as he watched his attendants carry out his orders . Screams of agony filled his ears , and he grinned , they sounded like music to his ears , just how much he loved to hear the mortals suffer before they died . " Please no ! " One of the men was struggling with the attendants who held him down , in shackles and physical force . He was forced to a kneeling position before his head was ripped off in an unfashionable manner , blood splattered against the cold dark flooring of the cave , and some of the blood reaching and staining Drakar's cheeks . He sat up , wiped it off with his thumb and brought the thick red liquid to his tongue to lick it off , a small frown reached his forehead , and he grunted . " This is why I told you to bring me beautiful women ! " He snapped clearly annoyed , and his eyes flashed an angry red color . " The blood of these middle aged men taste so sour ." He complained bitterly but that didn't stop him from receiving the chalice containing the blood of the unfortunate man whom just lost his life . " But anyways , even the blood of the most rotten man would do . " He muttered to himself as he downed the chalice in a simple gulp , his tongue licking off the blood stains at the edge of his lips . He let out a satisfying chuckle and then his eyes darted towards Cedric who claimed to have news . " What brings you here , Cedric ? " He asked as he handed the empty chalice to the attendant . " Your grace , the spies that I have sent to infiltrate the dragon lairs have brought me some news . " He muttered and Drakar's golden eyes widened in surprise , his long dark hair fell his waves across his perfectly toned and muscular back and to his waist . " The emperor- " " Azmaveth ! " Drakar corrected sharply , his eyes blazing with fury , Cedric bit down on his tongue , Drakar had warned them never to address Azmaveth as emperor . " I am the only one true emperor ." " Yes , Your grace ! " He announced falling to his knees , begging for his life . " Pardon me , my lord . " Drakar simple smirked as he turned towards the throne , and picked up his robe , putting it on . " So , what is going on with my beloved little cousin ? " He wondered with a small painful smirk . " Is he finding it difficult to control his curse ? " " He hasn't lost control in a few weeks now . " Cedric announced and Drakar's eyes narrowed in confusion . " How is that possible ? " He queried and Cedric shook his head . " We have no idea , I strongly believe he is trying to hide it from the public . " He suggested and Drakar shook his head . 11:08 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 24 61 55 vouchers " Is there anything unusual about him recently ? " He wondered and Cedric quieted for a minute , as he went deep in thought and then it dawned on him . " He brought a woman into his harem . " Cedric muttered . " A human woman . " " Interesting , so my pretty little cousin has finally gone mad ." He chuckled . " Bringing a filthy mortal into the divine grounds of the palace . " 11:08 Tue , Sep 16 Chapter 25 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!