V. Dracon's Request

My parents never let me leave the castle for years. Only Leah and Clara could talk to me because I was always locked in my room. Despite the fact that I am a princess, I must admit that this title will never help me recover from my illness. That's why, now that I can move around freely without worrying about my illness, I'd like to try new things. This new chapter in my life... It's as if a thorn in my chest has been removed.

 

I smiled as I closed my eyes. I am relieved that they were able to find a cure for me.

 

"Princess, we've brought you biscuits and hot chocolate," Ashna said as she placed the snacks on the table. "I hope you like what we have prepared for you."

 

"Thank you, but you shouldn't have bothered."

 

"Oh, princess, can we even do that? Asuka and I are your personal servants; we've been assigned by the princes to look after you and make your life here in the castle as easy as possible."

 

I laughed softly. "Then, thank you for looking after me and meeting all of my needs, but where is Asuka?" I haven't seen her since this morning.

 

"The head maid told her to go to town and get your dresses, which had been requested and chosen by the princes themselves."

 

"My dresses? Why? I have tons of clothes; they shouldn't have bothered."

 

"Princess, that will no longer fit your body; you may not notice, but your body now has a different shape than it did 500 years ago; I even saw some of your dresses, which looked like they belonged to a 15-year-old girl. Your body now is... How to describe it?"

 

"Gorgeous and stunning"

 

"Yes! That’s right— Oh, my gosh! Prince Dracon!" Ashna bowed to the dazzling man who appeared suddenly in front of us. I, too, panicked and rose to pay my respects to the prince. Last night, Sir Nahas mentioned that this man with blue hair is the second prince.

 

"Sir Dracon, what brings you here in the garden?" Sir Nahas also told me that both Prince Dracon and Prince Pheonix are knights of Magenta; Sir Dracon is Commander of Knights, while the third prince, Sir Pheonix, is a Captain of Crimson Strix.

 

"I was returning from training when I noticed you in the garden. How was your first night at the castle, princess?"

 

"I-it's fine. Come sit down and have a snack with me," I said, returning to my chair.

 

"I accept the invitation. I'm starving after a long day of training. By the way, I heard Nahas paid you a visit last night; did he do anything you didn't like?"

 

"Huh?" My cheeks flush.

 

"Based on your reaction, it appears that my brother did something."

 

"Oh, you're wrong! Sir Nahas did nothing wrong; he came to see me last night for my injection shot." Sir Nahas did nothing wrong. We simply talked before he injected his blood into my neck. He then quickly leaves so that I may rest.

 

He burst out laughing. "I'm just kidding, Princess."

 

"Is that so?" I replied, taking a sip from my teacup.

 

"Have you made your mind up yet?"

 

"Huh?" I carefully set down my teacup and took a biscuit from the tray. "About what?" I inquired as I bit into my biscuit.

 

"About our proposal."

 

"Oh, yeah, I'm still thinking about it."

 

"I don't want to put you under any pressure, but you need to make a decision as soon as possible, princess."

 

"Hmmm... I’ll do that."

 

"However, I'd like to remind you that we brothers do not want a negative response from you."

 

I let out a long sigh. "I understand."

 

"Good... And, once you accept our proposal, may I ask a favor?" He hesitated, smiling at me.

 

"Sure, what is it?"

 

"Can you choose me as your partner for the first night of the mating ritual?"

 

"Princess!" Ashna exclaimed when I choked on the biscuit I was eating.

 

"I'm sorry; did I surprise you with what I said?" He rose to assist me, but I stopped him.

 

"I-I'm fine; I just didn't expect your request." I sat up and cleared my throat. "Sir Nahas has never mentioned that to me."

 

He scratched his brow. "Right, I forgot you don't know. You will have sex every night during the mating ritual, and you will choose an individual to sleep with each night; the mating ritual will be stopped until you get pregnant."

 

I cleared my throat once more. "I'm aware of the mating ritual; what I'm not aware of is that I will perform it every night with four alphas."

 

"Ah, yes... That's not normal, but we have no choice but to do the alternative because you are the only omega in the entire land of Yerech."

 

"Right. . . ."

 

"So, will you accept my request?"

 

"Huh?"

 

"Choose me as your partner on the first night of the mating ritual, princess; I promise, I'll be gentle since it's your first time, and I'll make sure to make you feel really good," Sir Dracon said, his eyes twinkling.

 

My cheeks turned red. Is it really necessary for him to tell me this? I mean, Ashna is still around. His shamelessness!

 

"I-I'll think about it, Sir Dracon. I-I haven't given a response to your proposal yet, and I still don't agree to this mating thing."

 

"Right, but I'm hoping you'll grant my request, Princess Tamara."

 

"Hmmm... I’ll t-think about it." I stammered.