Beast King'S Crippled Mate

Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Aria's Undying Envy and Hatred (III)

"I-I didn't expect Swan would awaken her holy power just like her mother. I thought she would die right after she was sent away to the Beast King," Anastasia said.

"You tricked me..." Aria sobbed. "I thought I had a chance to win against her."

"I'm not trying to trick you, Aria. I want to ensure that the kingdom will continue to prosper under your dad's rule and maintain his reputation. It would be bad publicity if the people—especially the church-knew that your dad raped a priestess and locked her up until she died during labor, right?" Anastasia continued trying to justify her actions back then. "Besides, you shouldn't think too much of Swan's identity. You are still THE Royal Princess of Holy Achate, and she is still the whore's daughter."

Aria stared at her mother with puffy eyes.

She was actually not sad, nor was she upset about Swan's fate. No matter what, she was still a product of rape and had been ostracized since she was a baby.

She was upset because her mother had hidden this truth from her for so long.

Had she told her about Swan's mother's true identity, Aria would've killed Swan when they were just kids.

She had plenty of opportunities to kill Swan, but she didn't do it because she never thought of Swan as a threat, and she enjoyed bullying the crippled little bitch.

'Ugh, it's too late to kill her now. She has gotten way too strong even for me and my witch power to handle,' Aria complained in her heart.

"I got defeated, and my witchcraft has been taken away from me, Mom. I-I don't know what I should do next. Should I just die because I have no use anymore?"

"W-what are you saying, Aria!? You are still the Royal Princess! You are also my daughter! Don't even think about killing yourself!" Anastasia hugged her daughter tightly. She might be cruel, but she still loved her precious daughter. "Don't worry. We will find a way to get out of this situation. She might be a Saintess, but she must have some weakness, right?"

Usually, Aria would say yes. She always found a way to defeat her opponent or to solve any problem.

But this problem was unique, and honestly, she didn't know how to defeat Swan, especially when she had a Holy Power that could nullify any kind of dark magic.

However, she hadn't given up yet. She had to meet with the Great Witch and asked for her help this time.

Aria stared at her mother, who would be her biggest sacrifice to become the ultimate Great Witch. But for now, she had to give her a better answer, "I have to meet with Madam Harsetti, the Great Witch who has given me Necronomicon. She is the only one who can help me to defeat the Saintess. But that requires me to kill more children, Mom. I need your help on this one."

"That's-"

Anastasia was hesitant when Aria said that they needed to kill more kids. The news about serial killers who kidnapped and killed children had been running rampant in Holy Achate. If the news about the serial killers kept spreading, the common people might start taking matters into their own hands.

The people might have accidentally caught one of her secret service men and tortured him until he admitted everything.

Anastasia was scared that she would lose her throne, but seeing the pleading eyes of her daughter, Anastasia's will began to crumble.

Sure, she had to discipline her daughter sometimes, but she still loved her so much.

Since her daughter was determined to defeat that whore's daughter, Anastasia felt obliged to help Aria no matter what.

Swallowing her anxiety, Anastasia nodded and promised, "We will find a way to get more children to sacrifice. Don't worry about that."

Aria smiled. She wiped the tears at the corner of her eyes and tried hugging her mother, "Thank you, Mom. I'm sorry that I can't make you proud yet, but I'll try my best to defeat that whore's daughter and release Gale from her trap. I will win in the end!"

Anastasia

never seen her

hado

daughter being so determined over something. It made her happy that Aria had found her calling, so Anastasia gently patted the back of Aria's head and said, "You are meant to be the next Queen of Holy Achate after me. It might take a long time, but that means more time for you to prepare for the position, alright?" noveldrama

'Oh, I don't think it will be long, Mom,' Aria smirked when her mother wasn't looking. 'You are going to be the last sacrifice I make. I want you to think that I truly care for you, so you will be a worthy sacrifice.'

Aria and Anastasia hugged until the door was knocked.

"Come in," Anastasia said, and the doctor walked in with a maid who was carrying a teapot and two cups.

Aria squinted when she saw the maid, as she quickly identified her as the bunny maid who had taken care of her when she visited the castle before.

"I'm here to check on Princess Aria, as His Majesty told me to do," the doctor said as he did a quick checkup, and asked, "Are you hurt somewhere?"

Aria shook her head. As much as she wanted to tell the truth, that she had been burned by the hellfire created by Swan, she knew nobody would believe her. There was zero proof of any damage caused by Swan since the Saintess had healed her.

"I think you are just tired, Princess. Maybe you cannot bear the cold, since the cold in this kingdom can be very painful for those who are not used to it," the doctor diagnosed. "I've told the maid to prepare a cup of tea for you. I'll also prescribe a few supplements to boost your immunity. Please take care of your body."

The doctor left after a quick diagnosis as if he couldn't care less about Aria and Anastasia.

But the bunny maid was different, as she looked at her worriedly, "Princess, are you alright?"