Chapter 144: The Mates Of His Pack

Versailles watched in fascination as schools of radiant fishes and tiny sea creatures only found in the six realms floated on the surface of the clear silver stream. The red cement floor was clean and spotless, speckles of orange-yellow petals not normally found in the realm, adding a flavor to the bridge-like ramp that led to the purple gates.

Stone statues of guarding beasts stood on either side of the palace gates, giving a solemn and imposing aura to the place.

"It is a good thing that only the werewolves and their mates can enter the Underworld Palace. Otherwise, if the other five clans came to know about the Werewolf Clan's luxurious life, then their peace would be shattered forever. Until they wiped out the Werewolf Clan, they wouldn't be able to rest in peace." Versailles remarked emphatically.

Seeing this sight, she herself felt a sting of displeasure for the werewolves that enjoyed such a comfortable life.

No one hated riches and an envious life. And the beasts of the Nar realm, filled with extreme emotions and loosely restrained their behaviors, were even more greedy and ambitious than the beings of the other six realms.

If a beast not of the Werewolf Clan came to know about their blissful living environment, then barrier or not, they would have schemed their way into the Underworld Palace.

Stuck close to each other, Ramose and Versailles passed through the purple gates into the wide hall of the palace. Glass chandeliers hung from the purple-silver ceiling, and mosaics of ancient creatures and beasts with iridescent scales and mesmerizing eyes hung on the walls.

Werewolves of the Werewolf Clan and their mates stood uniformly to either side of the gates, forming a wide walkway that led to two ancient thrones with carvings of black wolves on the armrests and the wall behind.

This was the welcome banquet ordered by the Werewolf King for the Serpentine Queen. The banquet to properly introduce her to the werewolves of the Underworld Palace.

"I heard the Werewolf King went against the Ruling Wolf Pack to open this Purple-Radiance Palace for his mate."

"Otherwise, do you think we would be able to enter this place? The Werewolf King declared his mate wasn't any less than the Thousand-Year Old Witch. That is why he also got her the Ancient Golden Crown and the Solar Scepter."

"He dares to compare a serpentine to the Thousand-Year Old Witch that built the Underworld Palace? Does he feel no shame to make such a claim?"

"Forget about shame. He doesn't even feel embarrassed to make such a declaration before the Ruling Wolf Pack. This is no longer just an expression of affection. This is an indulgence that could one day lead to the destruction of our clan!"

Many of the werewolves' mates burned with jealousy when they saw the splendor of the Purple-Radiance Palace. As a place publicly declared off-limits to every beast in the Underworld Palace for an entire thousand years, many had envisioned and dreamed of what the inside of the palace looked like.

There were also those that only dared to look but never dared to step within 100 feet of the place, treating the palace as a sort of holy entity that they didn't dare to profane.

But now, there was someone that could not only enter the place but would also become the sole owner of the highly worshipped palace of the Werewolf Clan.

If they didn't feel jealous, then they weren't beasts.

Versailles was stunned at the crowd of gathered beasts. She turned to her mate with a baffled and lost expression on her face that made Ramose laugh out loud, attracting the attention of the spectating beasts.

"This is your welcome banquet. As the new Queen of the Underworld Palace, you are to be welcomed and greeted by all the Werewolves of the Werewolf Clan." Pulling her along, Ramose proceeded to the obsidian black thrones and climbed the platform.

He led her to the left seat with ancient plants and leaves on the top edge of the throne and flapped his robes, turning his attention to the expectant wolves and their mates.

"Beasts of the Underworld Palace, welcome and greet your new Queen, my mate and soulmate, the Serpentine Queen, Versailles Skyler!" His holler was deep and powerful, resounding in the ears of the gathered beasts as loud and clear as the rumble of thunder.

"We, beasts of the Underworld Palace, welcome the Serpentine Queen and mate of our Werewolf King to the Underworld Palace!"

"Boom!"

And as if in acknowledgment of her presence and status, the black wolves on the back wall glowed and trembled in reaction, sending fierce vibrations throughout the purple hall that alarmed the crowd.

"What is going on?"

"The Wolf totems on the walls are glowing!"

"This...what does this mean?"

The werewolves' mates were panicking, crying out in alarm and confusion as they huddled together. It was only the werewolves that remained in their place with solemn and serious expressions on their faces.

"The black totems are glowing. They are welcoming the new Underworld Queen."

"For them to glow, does it mean that they are satisfied with this queen?"

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"Hard to say. After all, in the past thousand years, this is the first time that the welcoming of a Werewolf King's mate has been held in the Purple-Radiance Palace. Who is to say that the totems wouldn't have reacted the same way if another Werewolf King's mate was welcomed in its hall?"

"Hmm...you make sense. But how do we deal with this situation now?" 

The Ruling Wolf Pack elders and the Werewolf King's pack gazed perplexedly at the Serpentine Queen standing next to the Wolf King. Whether they liked it or not, the totems' single reaction was enough for them to swallow the protests at the tip of their tongue.

With the ancient walls of their Ancestral Wolf personally acknowledging the Queen, what right did they have to stop her from moving into the Purple-Radiance Palace?

Ramose was stumped at the totems' reaction. But in the next instant, his shock faded as a satisfied smile graced his lips. With his mate being so outstanding, he would have been more surprised if the Purple-Radiance Palace rejected her settlement.

The hall was engulfed with silent whispers and chatters. This made Ramose frown in displeasure as he raised his head and glared at the Werewolves, his gaze clearly ordering them to control their mates.

Startling out of their spots the wolves glared at their mates in turn, causing them to instantly quieten down.

Once the hall bustling beasts settled down, Ramose clasped his hands behind his back and turned to his mate as he addressed the crowd.

"The Serpentine Queen is new to the Underworld Palace. There will be many matters she will be learning on the go. I expect every beast in this hall to do their best in assisting her and make that process easier. Of course, if I knew the tasks of a Queen, I wouldn't bother any of you. But since I don't I will be leaving my Queen in your care. If anyone is unable to help, I won't force them."

"Yes, Werewolf King! We will do our best to assist the new Queen!"

"We are more than happy to assist your Queen, Wolf King!"

"The Serpentine Queen is the Underworld Palace's Queen. It is only right that we help our Queen to the best of our ability."

The females immediately stepped up and gave their words to help the Serpentine Queen, taking this chance to scrutinize the new Queen and assess the handsome Wolf King. As a beast caught up in the affairs of the Underworld Palace, they hardly ever saw the Werewolf king.

Let alone interact with him in public in his human form.

Taking this rarely found chance, they wanted to leave an impression on the beast and form a connection that would give them free entry into the Purple-Radiance Palace in the future.

"Werewolf King, do not worry about the Serpentine Queen. As females, we help her naturally assimilate into her new home." Right at this moment, a slender figure clothed in deep blue appeared before the group of bowing beasts.

Leisurely and carefree, the female carried herself in a sophisticated manner that spoke of her good life. Her blonde hair and blue eyes were ones usually not found in creatures that weren't vampires. But from her rosy, rich brown skin, it was obvious that the woman was no vampire.

Flicking her dress to dust off nonexistent dirt, she introduced herself in a calm and amiable tone.

"Hello Serpentine Queen. I am Luciana, mate of Olsen, the Werewolf King's right-hand commander." 

"Nice to meet you, Luciana. I am Versailles."

"Serpentine Queen, I am Helena, mate of Kugar, the Werewolf King's left-hand commander." Another figure in pink with brown hair and brown eyes stepped out and introduced herself.

Versailles returned her greeting and waited patiently.

Four more females stepped out, introducing themselves as mates' of the Werewolf King's pack. Once the mates of the Werewolf King's Pack introduced themselves, the females of the other wolves holding commendable positions stepped out and gave their greetings as they introduced themselves.

By the time the whole ordeal concluded, Versailles felt light-headed from the dozen of names and the long period of standing. As if sensing her discomfort, Ramose stepped forward and grabbed her hand. Dismissively sweeping his sleeve at the hoarding females, he led her to her throne and helped her sit.

Leaning forward, he whispered in her ear.

"How are you feeling?" 

"Don't worry, I am fine." She waved him away, embarrassed at their close proximity in public.

Ramose smirked at her reaction and retreated to his own throne. He focused his gaze back on the whispering crowd that looked at them with fervent eyes and declared.

"Let's begin the banquet!"

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