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Chapter 9 - Chapter 9 — The Princess and the Dragon’s Den

Looma Red Wind followed Alex through the shimmering corridors of Avalon Tower.She walked proudly—chin high, shoulders back, Tetramand muscles on full display. To her, this was a triumph. She earned a mate strong enough to defeat her.To Alex?This was the start of one of the most dangerous missions of his life.

Introducing Looma to the Seven

The meeting room doors opened.

Inside, waiting for him, were his seven lovers:

Velgrynd, regal and fiery, golden eyes already suspicious.

Velzard, calmly reading a report, but her tail flicked with interest.

Venelana Bael, elegant, smiling politely.

Grayfia Lucifuge, expression unreadable, arms crossed.

Albedo, sitting like a queen, excited for drama.

Lucy Mann, cheerful but observant.

Charmcaster, leaning against the wall, smirking.

Eight sets of beautiful, deadly eyes turned to the Tetramand princess.

For a full five seconds, the room was silent.

Then Velgrynd spoke first, voice sharp as a blade.

"…Alex.Who.Is.This?"

Alex inhaled slowly.

"Girls, this is Princess Looma Red Wind. I dueled her to free Kevin from a marriage.I won.So now… I'm her bride."

The room went silent again.

Then exploded.

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Velgrynd"YOU DID WHAT WITHOUT CONSULTING ME, ALEX?!"

Velzard"Well… this will be interesting."

Venelana"A Tetramand princess? This is going to cause political waves."

Grayfia"…I suppose we should hear her out."

Albedo"Oh-ho-ho! A new competitor for Alex-sama's love? Delightful."

Lucy"She's big. And red. Ben is going to freak out."

Charmcaster"So this is what happens when Alex tries to help Kevin. Figures."

And then—

Looma slammed her fist on her chest proudly.

"I AM LOOMA RED WIND!Strongest princess of the Tetramand Empire!Future wife of Alex! I accept all challenges!"

Seven very dangerous auras flared at once.

Alex sighed internally. Here we go.

The Jealousy Arc — Trial of Brides

Velgrynd stepped forward, fire swirling around her.

"If you want to be part of Alex's family…then prove your worth."

Looma grinned wildly.

"Gladly."

Thus began the Battle-Trial of the Seven—not a fight to the death, but a test of compatibility, strength, and heart.

1. Velgrynd's Trial — Flame Resistance

Velgrynd unleashed scorching draconic flames.Looma walked through them with a grin.

"Hot. But acceptable."

Velgrynd actually smiled."…Fine. You pass."

2. Velzard's Trial — Mental Fortitude

Velzard created an illusion world.Most would break.Looma punched the illusion so hard the dimension cracked.

Velzard blinked."…Interesting."

3. Venelana's Test — Elegance

Venelana tried to teach Looma fine etiquette.Looma crushed a delicate teacup in her grip.

"WHY IS THIS SO FRAGILE?!"

Venelana giggled."She reminds me of Sirzechs' youth. Approved."

4. Grayfia's Test — Discipline

Grayfia's aura alone made hardened soldiers kneel.Looma didn't flinch.

"…Respect," Grayfia admitted with a bow.

5. Albedo's Test — Loyalty

Albedo asked:

"Do you love Alex? Or only his strength?"

Looma answered instantly:

"Both. And I will protect him with my life."

Albedo smiled sweetly."Good girl."

6. Lucy Mann's Test — Social Adaptation

Lucy took Looma to a human mall.Looma got into a fistfight with a vending machine.

Lucy: "She'll fit right in."

7. Charmcaster's Test — Magic Resistance

Charmcaster blasted Looma with a runic spell.

Looma blocked it with her bare hands.

Charmcaster grinned."…I like her."

After the trials, the seven lovers formed a circle around Looma.

Velgrynd spoke:

"Looma Red Wind… you are strong. Honest. Loyal.Annoying… but worthy."

Velzard added,

"You may stay. But hurt him, and we erase your tribe."

Looma nodded respectfully."I accept."

Alex rubbed his temples."Thank you… all of you."

Albedo leaned into him."We still expect compensation later, Alex-sama."

"…Please don't kill me."

Looma Adapts to Earth and Avalon

Looma quickly became a sensation in Avalon:

She sparred with Velgrynd and Velzard daily.

She trained Avalon soldiers by "punching discipline into them."

She explored Earth with Lucy and Ben.

She tried cooking once… and the kitchen nearly exploded.

She learned human fashion—her favorite was biker jackets.

Alex caught her once staring at the city skyline.

"Earth is strange," Looma said. "But I wish to learn. This is your world… so it shall be mine too."

Alex placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Good. You're doing fine."

Looma's cheeks turned a darker shade of red.

Meeting the Tennyson Family

Alex took Looma to his family estate.

Inside were:

Gordon Tennyson

Betty Jean

Joel Tennyson

Camille Mann

Max Tennyson

Verdona

Gordon

"So this is the new one, huh? Big girl."

Betty Jean

"Oh Alex… she's adorable!"

Joel

"BRO. YOU GOT A TETRAMAND PRINCESS?!"

Camille Mann

"She's… tall. And muscular. But sweet!"

Max

"Looma Red Wind, eh? Old Tetramand royalty. Welcome to the family."

Verdona

"Oh my stars—Alex, you keep surprising me!Come here, granddaughter-in-law, let me see your mana potential!"

Looma stared around in confusion.

"This… is family?"

Alex smiled, arms crossed.

"Yeah.Welcome to it."

Looma felt her throat tighten."Tetramands are raised in war… but this warmth… it's new.I… like it."

Betty Jean hugged her immediately.

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