Evolution begins with an ant colony

Chapter 306 A Vague Answer And A Massive Misunderstanding

The pressure of their expectant stares made it seem as though the fate of the world hung in the balance.

"Damn it all," he cursed in his thoughts, feeling overwhelmed. "I never signed up for this kind of drama. Are they seriously expecting me to choose?" The thought of managing a complex harem dynamic made him uneasy. It was a trope he'd seen in many isekai fantasies, but he never thought he'd be in the protagonist's position.

His gaze drifted to Chrono Nexus, her cheeks flushing crimson as their eyes met. The memory of their first battle flashed through his mind, sending a shiver down his spine. "I don't think I could handle a masochistic goddess," he thought, his cheeks coloring with embarrassment.

"Barely know Genreia," he continued, his thoughts racing. "And Tatilia... well, what I know about her comes from the memories of a black dragon." He sighed, feeling utterly torn. "And what's up with Hestria... when did I even meet her for her to be looking at me like that.." he shiged as he mused futher, "I don't really know any of them well enough to make such a decision."

Despite his internal turmoil, he couldn't bring himself to outright reject their advances. "I can't just say no," he reasoned, his heart heavy with guilt. "But saying yes feels equally impossible."

As Akun grappled with his inner turmoil, he sought solace in a moment of clarity. "I just need to calm down," he thought, his mind racing with conflicting emotions. "I know how to handle this."@@@@

With a deliberate exhale, he released the tension that had been building within him. Folding his arms across his chest, he assumed a posture of authority. "As the Monarch of this nation, are you actually expecting me to choose? This is my land an everything belongs to me. It's obvious what my choice is."

"Wait... Is he saying that?" All the women at the table thought the same thing, their minds trailing off as each of their cheeks slowly turned crimson, smiling slightly. Continue your adventure with My Virtual Library Empire

Hearing what Akun said, Kaldarix couldn't help but mutter, "Wait... Did Father just say..." He turned to face Mellin as he spoke, his eyebrows furrowing in shock.

Mellin's smile widened as she spoke, her tone filled with loyalty. "Where you go, we go, Master. Lead the way."

Akun nodded in agreement, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Good," he replied, his voice steady and confident. "But before that, let's grab something to eat from some of the stalls."

Mellin and Kaldarix then yelled, "Right!" in response and followed behind their master and father with determined strides.

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As Akun departed from the table, a charged atmosphere lingered among the women, each stealing glances at one another, their cheeks tinged with a rosy hue.

Tatilia broke the silence first, her voice soft and reflective. "As expected of Master," she murmured, her hand pressing against her heated cheeks. "I was naive to think I could have him all to myself," she admitted, turning her head from side to side, avoiding eye contact.

Genreia, still blushing, nodded in agreement. "He is truly remarkable," she whispered, her voice filled with awe. "Back when the dragons ruled, only clan heads had multiple spouses. I guess I was short-sighted to think I alone would be enough for him," she confessed, her gaze drifting into the distance.

Meanwhile, Hestria blushed deeply as she pondered her sudden predicament. "I just became his loyal sword a few hours ago... Now I'm going to become a concubine?" she thought to herself, feeling overwhelmed by the rapid turn of events. Before she could process it all, she fainted, her head landing heavily on the table with a thud.

Chrono Nexus, seizing the opportunity to assert her dominance, slammed her hand on the table, commanding everyone's attention. "We may be sharing, but we will be establishing hierarchy here," she declared, her gaze sharp and unwavering. "And I come first in line of importance. Are we clear?" she demanded, her voice ringing with authority.

Tatilia and Genreia nodded in unison, their agreement evident in their solemn expressions. "Agreed," they murmured, acknowledging Chrono Nexus' position with a deferential nod.