Beastmen Kings At My Feet [Reverse Harem] - Chapter 58: Chapter 58

After a brief silence, he finally said, his voice steady and firm, "There's no need to rush into a fight. A peaceful resolution is always the best outcome. Let's send Illusia a clear warning—make sure they understand where we stand and how serious we are."
If Illusia knew what was good for them, they'd take the message to heart and back down—then maybe both sides could avoid a pointless conflict.
But if they chose to ignore the warning, the Holland and Fraser families would fight side by side, just as they had done a long time ago.
Illusia reluctantly released Veronica after receiving the warning. They knew the Holland and Fraser families held great power in Snakehaven and that if those two joined forces, Illusia might not stand a chance.
After spending over half a month in Illusia, Veronica was finally allowed to return home. During her stay, she faced countless challenges and tests, but through them, she gained strength and wisdom.
During her stay, she faced countless challenges and tests, but through them, she gained strength and wisdom.
Joshua, upon hearing Veronica was coming back, rushed out early to meet her. He stood at the gate, scanning the distance anxiously, afraid he might miss her.
When Veronica finally came into sight, Joshua's face lit up with a joyful smile. He hurried over, took her hand, kissed it gently, and said softly, "I'm sorry, Mistress, that you were put in danger once again."
Looking into Joshua's eyes, filled with worry and guilt, Veronica felt deeply moved.
She knew Joshua blamed himself because, despite doing everything he could to protect her, it still wasn't enough in his eyes.
But he was not at fault. With Veronica's strong psychic power, she naturally drew the attention of those who coveted it—and yet, she didn't have the strength to protect herself. If anything, she'd only made things harder for him.
Thinking of this, Veronica hurriedly said: "How can you blame yourself for this? If it weren't for you, I still don't know where I would be."
She was telling the truth. Without Joshua, she'd probably still be without legal status.
Joshua was reminded of the day he found out that Veronica didn't have a holo-interface and how frightened she'd been when he asked about it.
He couldn't help but squeeze Veronica's hand before saying, "When I discovered you were different from us, my noble mistress, I thought to myself you must be a gift sent from the heavens."
Veronica quickly pulled her hand back, silently wondering why Joshua always knew just what to say to make her heart race and her cheeks flush.
Every time she was with him, it felt like being hit with wave after wave of charm she just couldn't defend against. No matter how hard she tried to stay calm, he always managed to make her shy and captivated.
She cleared her throat softly, trying to hide her panic and embarrassment behind the sound. "Joshua, actually, I'm not quite comfortable with it."
Looking at Veronica's flushed cheeks, Joshua was overjoyed. He knew his words always stirred something deep in her heart.
He smiled slightly, a sly glint in his eyes, and said, "Alright then, I'll try to take it down a notch." His tone was a bit gentler, but the teasing in his voice still lingered.
His dark-golden, slit-pupiled eyes flashed as he locked eyes with Veronica. "But, Mistress, you'll have to answer my questions first. Why do you get shy so easily? Is it because you're hiding some secrets from me?"
Veronica felt as if she was being watched by a giant python lurking in the dark. In a raised voice, she replied, "What secret could I possibly have?"
She tried to confront Joshua's teasing with a steady gaze, but her heartbeat quickened involuntarily.
Joshua chuckled meaningfully and said, "I get it—you don't want to tell me, and that's perfectly fine. But if there's anything you need help with, just say the word. I'll always be here."