Chapter 32

**Tzalmon Point of View**

Patience and tolerance were never my best qualities.

Despite that, I had been accommodating and calm all because she was our benefactor. She was my benefactor.

However, I did not know she would so stubborn and unbearable.

I had watched her for a year and knew she has explosive temper but with me being a king of a powerful race and a man who was desired by many women, I expected her to soften up a little after seeing me.

Never had I thought that her hate for me would only increase several folds and not even my power, position and looks mattered to her.

Greed was one thing that every specie in the whole universe cannot shake off from themselves. Eblilis, on the other hand, did not care what I am and how I look. My soothing words did not appease her, my dangerous aura did not control her, my anger did not terrify her nor did the thought that I can do anything to her with a snap of a finger.

Apparently, surprisingly, my powers did not even cause a scratch on her and even I don't know why that is.

"Majesty, about the lady -" Gyles trailed off looking here and there not knowing how to complete his sentence.

"Keep a watch on her. Protect her from far and make sure she does not leave the kingdom grounds." Frowning at the complicated thoughts, I gave a simple glance at Gyles and ordered him.

"As you command." He turned back to leave my study.

"Tell Nolot that if his niece Miya ever dared to make such a display of disrespect and audacity then I shall make sure her soul perishes from existence." I declared with a scowl and waved at Gyles to leave.

When I think about how audacious Miya Nolot was when she walked to the restricted part of palace and insulted Eblilis, a kind of darkness that I locked up deep inside swirled itself out.

While Eblilis was impudent, it was my job to tame her; at the end she was still the mother of the kingdom's future king and also the person who broke the curse.

The curse...

Indeed she was the only person who can break the curse and bring the whole race to existence again and for that, no matter how stubborn she acts, I could still swallow all the hard emotions against her.

It has been week since the day I revealed to her that she was the only one who could give birth to my child, I left her right after to give her space and time to think.

I knew she wanted to know more about the predicament but the rest of the story is not something she has to know. It was enough for her to know why she was her and who I am and what this kingdom is.

A week, even though I avoided seeing her, I still know what she has been up to for every single second.

One whole week, she had spent in her bedchamber, rejuvenating her health and looking after our son. Despite not wanting to have the child in the initial days of her discovery of pregnancy, she was now very much maternal to our son.

However, the matter that my son was rather too attached and protective of her was rather astonishing. A child has a very close intimate relationship with mother, I understand that very well. But the moment he opened his eyes, my son was fiercely possessive and protective of his mother; that surprised everyone.

Two days after Miya was dragged out of Eblilis bedchamber, she tried to waltz back into her room again with intention of hurting her but who would've thought the bedchamber that Eblilis lives in is protected with a powerful shield.

A powerful shield that a two day old child has created!

If that was not stunning enough, there was even an invisible and a very powerful shield around Eblilis' person which was again created by a two days old child.

That day, the moment Miya tried to walk in, the shield not only restricted her but also depleted a large amount of her soul-strength.

"Majesty, Lord Bevau is here." The senior commander under Gyles, announced.

"Send him in and do not let anyone inside until I give express orders." Hmm, let's know what he thinks about the important issue in hand.

"Greeting, your highness, I am here at your service as per your command." Lord Bevau bowed. I simple nodded at him and gestured him to take a seat.

Lord Bevau is subject under my command who looks after the astronomical and prophetical phenomenon. He was one knowledgeable and person of wisdom that assists me with analyzing things.

"I've looked into the things you've asked of me." He started speaking politely, not maintaining an eye contact with me more than a few seconds.

"Tell me, while even the most powerful ancestors of mine could not place such powerful shields until later years of their lives but a couple days old son of mine was able to; how?" Hearing me, Lord Bevau features turned excited.

"My king, While I'm not completely sure about it, I do surely know that the young prince's power and strength is related and depends on his mother, the to-be queen."

"Hmm? Elaborate." Now that's intriguing.

"Lady Acacia is one person that could break the curse that was placed centuries ago. While it was also true that the young prince also has a part in breaking the curse. It might be of that reason that the young prince is rather more attached and affectionate to Lady Acacia. Moreover, the one thing that mortal humankind possesses more than any other is compassion. May it be love, hate, kindness or cruelty, humankind were always possessed a great amount of compassion. Being a half human could also be one of the reason for his absolute attachment towards his mother."

"However, it is still unclear about the source and true main reason of young prince's astounding range of power. I might know clearly if I'm to see more incidents involving Lady Acacia and the young prince."

Hearing his analysis, I feel in deep thoughts. "Hmm. Keep looking into this matter."

Once he took my orders and left, I had an hour of contemplation before I stood up and walked towards Eblilis' bedchamber, finally deciding to proceed with matters that have been on hold.

Reaching the door, I hesitated for a moment before steeling up and going inside. Unlike how the shield restricted my invisible form to enter, with a physical body, the shield allowed me inside the room.

My own son restricted me from entering the room in invisible form!

The thought alone amused me to great extent. Judging by his behavior towards me, his own father, I reckon that the coming years would be entertaining.

Going in, I noticed Circe right beside the crib watching over my son. Sensing my arrival, she immediately straightened and bowed respectfully.

"Where is she?" I asked as I went to the crib and picked my boy and rested him in my arms.

"Your highness, Milady is in her study chamber making wooden toys for young prince." Nodding, I went to her study room along with our son in my arms.

The boy is awake and is looking at me with his wide eyes. A smile graced on my lips when the little brat is looking at me inquisitively.

He has far different expression when he looked at me than when was looking at his mother. His eyes always brighten and he smiles whenever he has his eyes on his mother.

Such a mother-pecked boy!

"I remember showing you how much I despise you and your actions; how come you are here after tucking your tail between your legs for a week?" Eblilis did not even raise her head from what she was doing while she spoke.

Seems like a week of time has substantially calmed her urge to break her way out of this place!

After a few similar incidents, I'm not even offended by her words now!

"Our son should be named soon. You refused to accept the name I gave so I shall arrange for the ritual. We need to give him a name this evening. Prepare a name but hear me out, no matter how much you hate me, the boy is still my son and heir so he shall be under Ebernus family name."

While I was speaking, she did not even give me a single glance and continued to rub sandpaper over the small wooden toy she made.

"Hmm." She hummed and finally raised her head. Putting the toy on the table, she moved like cloud towards me and calmly took the boy from me.

Once the boy was in her arms, her calm serene look transformed into a smiling one. Upon seeing his mother smile at him, my son smiled back at her and wiggled in her arms in excitement.

"If any of your chickens look down upon me again like the other day, I will not hold back, mind you." With that, she grabbed the small basket of toys she made and walked out sparing me not even a single glance.

As beautiful and talented as she is, she is a mountain of stubbornness.

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