Beast King'S Crippled Mate novel Chapter 61

61 Chapter 61: Bored Aria (II) 

Aria didn’t immediately say yes to confirm the merchant’s question, because she was angry at Swan who was still alive even though she was supposed to die by the time she left the palace gate. 

Not only did she not die yet, but she also dared to work side by side with the Beast King! Did that cripple not know her place?! 

“Your Highness? You’re indeed the only Princess our country has, right?” The 

merchant repeated his question since he didn’t get an answer before, and Aria resumed 

her amicable smile. 

“Of course, I am the only one,” Aria confirmed “Though, just to be sure, was it really the Beast King who said that?” 

“Yes, Your Highness. The Beast King seems to be very proud of his little wife. I assume she is supposed to replace you, right? I heard that rumor before,” the merchant said. 

He noticed that Princess Aria’s smile gradually dissipated and he was afraid of offending her, so he quickly added, “B–but, that woman holds no candle against you, Princess. I’m afraid the Beast King would’ve ditched her instantly the moment he saw your beauty.” 

The bright and proud smile returned to Aria’s face as she nodded, “Of course. Yes, she is supposed to be my replacement. Oh, don’t tell anyone, but she’s actually a whore’s daughter that we picked up.” 2 

The merchant was inevitably stunned by this revelation, “I–Is that allowed, Your Highness? What if the Beast King finds out and gets angry for being deceived? He might return to Holy Achate and demand you as his bride instead.” 

“Then of course I will do my duty as the Royal Princess to save my people,” Aria said. 

Aria knew it was a bit foolish of her to disclose such a vital secret to a mere merchant, as it might worsen the circulating rumor, but she couldn’t help it. 

She was annoyed–perhaps a little jealous of Swan who was treated better. She knew that Swan was just a mere inferior replacement for her. The moment she allowed herself to be kidnapped by the savage beast, that beastman would probably kill Swan on the spot to make room for her. 

That’s why she wished the rumor would worsen, and the Beast King would catch on to the rumor. After that… 

61 Chapter 61: Bored Aria (II) 

Aria hadn’t thought that far yet, but she knew it would be quite a spectacle for her. 

She might be kidnapped and forced to be his bride. It was a scary, yet also somewhat exciting idea. 

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“So, I assume that she is the one who sells this to you, right? How much did she charge for each pearl?” 

“Two gold coins each, Your Highness. But since I have to make a profit, I am selling it at three gold coins each only for you,” the merchant replied honestly. Princess Aria had been his regular client since she was young, so he didn’t mind disclosing all the trade information to her. “It’s very expensive, but since there is a shortage of pearls from the West Sea, it’s still profitable for me.” 

“Two gold coins for one? That cripple has become bolder these days, huh?” Aria sneered as she ran her finger on the smooth round pearl. “I didn’t expect the Beast King to have a command over those fishmen. Since they are at the sea, you know.” 

“I’m also surprised by it, but with the power he has, I imagine the possibility is endless. Who knows he might control the whole continent–or even the world in the future?” the merchant commented. 

“Hm, I see. You may leave now. Don’t worry, I will purchase all of those pearls,” Aria ensured. 

“T–thank you, Your Highness! You have been so kind to be my best patron for years!” 

“Well, if I am your best patron, then why don’t you do something for me,” Aria said as she turned around and walked towards the merchant who was still kneeling while holding the jewelry box. She put the pearl back into the box and said, “You should tell your fellow merchant to have more cooperation with the Kingdom of Beastmen. Make sure the Beast King knows that Princess Aria of Holy Achate would like to form a trade relationship with the Kingdom of Beastmen. Tell him that Princess Aria would love to visit the Kingdom of Beastman anytime.” 

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The merchant was even more stunned than before. He stared at the Royal Princess who seemed to be more wilful than before, as if she had a newfound determination to meet with the Beast King, even though it was much safer for her to stay in the Palace and to never let the Beast King know about her existence. 

Naturally, the merchant wouldn’t dare to spread such a rumor without the Queen’s order, “Is it allowed for us to spread such words, Your Highness? Isn’t it too dangerous? Or should I consult with Her Majesty Queen Anastasia first?” 

“Don’t uneet 

su ahant that. I will talk to mur mathon today” Aria annad “hat maka anw