All Chapters of Moonlit Legacy: Claimed By The Alpha King : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

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UNKNOWN HISTORY.

CHAPTER 61: UNKNOWN HISTORY.RAYA'S POV.The atmosphere in the coliseum was filled with excitement. All the guests and spectators were lively, chattering amongst themselves. Down in the arena stood the participants, most of whom were soaked in blood. The white, snowy ground now had patches of bloodstains all over, some areas more than others. The participants stood, panting. Most were killed, while just a few were "What an incredible first round of the games this has been," the commentator began. "All twenty-five medallions have been secured, meaning that they shall proceed to the next round!"The people cheered excitedly. Most of the participants who didn't make it through the first round ended up dead, and just a few were still alive, but severely injured. In their present state, some would perhaps consider death a better option.Those who made it through looked relieved. Well, not all anyway. Some looked arrogantly, as though they expected nothing less. My eyes were on the girl

INCIDENT AT THE PUB.

CHAPTER 62: INCIDENT AT THE PUB. The first round of the King's Games was officially done for the day, and the folks of Winterhill, along with the visitors from outside Winterhill left the coliseum, none lacking excitement and thrill. And yes, folks had a lot to talk about. And talk they did, arguing amongst themselves. Pubs in the Lower District, where humans lived, were teeming with visitors, and most were finding it difficult to keep up with the demands of customers who kept ordering heartily.Despite the stress that the demands brought, it was good business for the business owners. It has been a very long time since they had such a level of patronage. The King's Games were one of the avenues that boosted the economy of Winterhill during the years it wasn't abolished. The joy of both big business owners, and small retail merchants knew no bounds. At the counter where the barkeep attended to customers, at Dana's Pub, Myrian, the Chief's brother, chugged down two mugs of ale at a

HAND IN HAND.

CHAPTER 63: HAND IN HAND.BARAKAR'S POV. The first round of the King's Games was over. And to be honest, it wasn't what I quite expected. Yes, I still had my reservations about it, but I couldn't deny the fact that it was a thrilling experience, to say the least.As expected, there was a lot of brutality and blood. I mean, when has the King's Games never been this way? But this year's games came with a new level of suspense. It was quite the experience. And Raya, who also witnessed it for the first time could attest to that. I suppose it is safe to say that it was a good way to commemorate the marriage ceremony between Raya and me. The people were happy, and satisfied. However, the events that unfolded in the arena begged for answers. I lay in bed in the quiet of my chamber, resting, while my thoughts wandered far. I conceived embarking on a journey away from the kingdom when the King's Games, and the marriage ceremony were over. Disappearing once in a while was a habit I learn

UNSPOKEN EXCHANGE.

CHAPTER 64: UNSPOKEN EXCHANGE.BARAKAR'S POV. "Uh, if you'll excuse me a moment," I requested. "Of course," Raya nodded. Then I got up and left her in the company of Cliflan. He wasn't one for me to worry about. Jabin was.I was going to sit idly by and watch Jabin sway the warrior to his side with some display of wealth and promises, or whatever means he was going to use. From experience, his motives were hardly ever genuine.My guards wanted to follow me, but I stopped them, walking alone. The nobles greeted me, bowing as I passed by them. With a mild smile and nod, I reciprocated the salutation. I didn't even know he was around all the while until I saw him walking up to her. He hardly kept his presence concealed in any vicinity, especially in a place where he could show off, and gloat. Just as Jabin was about to reach the girl, I saw that Talia reached her first, causing Jabin to halt. His countenance depicted one of great displeasure as he refrained from moving forward. Tal

SCHEMES AND SCHEMES.

CHAPTER 65: SCHEMES AND SCHEMES.BARAKAR'S POV."First of all, her name is Yurali, and apparently, she's an orphan," Talia began."Really? What happened to them?" I asked. "They were tragically killed during a home invasion when she was much younger. It has been her mother's elder sister, who is childless and has never been married who took her and raised her." "Hmm," I sighed. "I see." "Her aunt took ill, and it has lingered for long; the white plague. The physicians requested an amount that they don't have, nor have the hope of getting anytime soon," Talia continued. "And it is for that reason she joined the King's Games, to get the money to take care of her ward? She should have come to us for help, and not risk putting her life on the line," I chipped in, feeling a bit furious at her. "Not everyone thinks the monarchy is approachable, and lends alms to the needy. A belief purported by the lords in times past, and the ones we have presently, unfortunately," Talia noted. "Ther

TASTE OF YOUR OWN MEDICINE.

CHAPTER 66: TASTE OF YOUR OWN MEDICINE.RAYA'S POV.Waking up the next day, I felt energized. I was getting the hang of things around the Iron Den, and the daily routine. I only counted days until the marriage ceremony. It still felt surreal that I was going to be Luna, and Queen of the five kingdoms - a change of status that took everyone by surprise, myself most especially. Ayana and Redchild helped me get ready for breakfast. Having breakfast with the King, along with the other Alphas, felt uncomfortable. But personal comfort wasn't a luxury at my disposal at the time. I had a responsibility to be there. Worst of all, I had to share a table with people I loathed inwardly. But I braced myself, shelving aside my ill disposition toward them and acting demure, with grace, as expected of me. I had the King's reputation to protect, so I couldn't act selfishly.My only consolation was that I could no longer be looked down on by them, nor anyone else. My status had changed, and changed

STRENGTH OR WEAKNESS?

CHAPTER 67: STRENGTH OR WEAKNESS?RAYA'S POV. I arrived at my quarters and quickly changed. Redchild and Ayana were of great help as always. We hurried up so as not to keep the King waiting. The games were scheduled to kick off not long after breakfast with the King and the Lords. Looking at myself in the mirror as I changed, I honestly preferred the new dress to the previous one. Kieran was always so thoughtful of my affairs. Seeing that we were done with the switch-up, we headed back to the dining hall. I was hit with the aroma of the sumptuous delicacy being prepared, and mild chattering at the table. Right before I sat down, I caught Enock staring at me. It seemed like he was angry, then it quickly morphed into a smile, accompanied by a slight nod. I responded with a nod, forcing a smile also. I wondered what the matter was for a brief moment, then I shrugged it off. "Your dress is amazing," King Barakar commended. "Thank you, Your-" I quickly halted, gulping as I chuckled

SECOND DAY OF THE KING'S GAMES.

CHAPTER 68: SECOND DAY OF THE KING'S GAMES. RAYA'S POV. It was quite an awkward moment at the dining hall. No one dared to speak at this point as they continued eating. I'm sure they were all being cautious not to enrage the King any further. I looked at the King, feeling bad for him. Shortly after, the King set down his cutlery, wiped his mouth, and sighed. "Well then. We all have somewhere to be, don't we?" he said as he got up. Thank goodness I was done eating. Well, not like I emptied my plate anyway. I lost my appetite earlier after the indirect attack on the King, which was partly my fault. So, I quickly got up as well.Everyone at the table stood up and bowed, and then I followed the King out of the dining hall. I thought he was headed for his study, or somewhere else, but rather, I found out that he was headed outside. I thought he'd like to go blow off some steam. But not King Barakar.He was a man with such an iron will and strong resolve. Why was I expecting such a thi

DISHONORABLE DEATH.

CHAPTER 69: DISHONORABLE DEATH.RAYA'S POV.Just as we were all shocked, the contestants were also shocked. Perhaps, even more than we were. "Oh, dear. It's about to get serious," Talia commented. "You truly outdid yourself, lord Xavier. I'm impressed," Jabin commended."We couldn't fall short of expectations," lord Xavier replied, obviously glad from the sound of his voice. The constants looked troubled by the moderator's announcement. They looked around at each other, none seemed to know what to do."Contestants, the games have begun, and it is time to forge alliances, quickly," the moderator pointed out. They all just kept looking at one another, until one of them walked right straight to the girl who had command of the Shadow Guard.Looking at her, I saw that she nodded her head, agreeing to team up with this stranger. He looked quite capable himself."That was a wise move," Cliflan said."Sponsored by fear," Jabin hissed. "He's a coward, trying to latch on to the advantage sh

THE CHALLENGE.

CHAPTER 70: THE CHALLENGE.RAYA'S POV.The fights that followed after the first fight didn't come with as many twists as the first. Well, I guess we expected the worst from the fighters after that. Indeed, we were all taken off guard by that betrayal. I should have lost interest, at this point; rather, my interest only increased. All the folks I hoped would scale through did scale through. The girl with the Shadow Guard had become a force to reckon with. She was much more confident. They all scaled through, providing us all with maximum entertainment at the coliseum. Only one person remained.Commander Benek was the last of the original selection to fight. His was to be different, since he wasn't paired with anyone. "As instructed by the organizers, the last original contestant is free to choose a partner!" The commentator announced. That sounded quite interesting to me. I wondered what he was going to do. All the nobles looked, all having different expectations. King Barakar look

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