Dragon Monarch System Chapter 989 989:- I will Kill you a Hundred Times

"Paige, mix in 7 drops of blueberry juice to the potion for added flavor. If not, the potion will end up too plain and a touch bitter."

"Given that this potion is intended for a two-year-old child, flavoring becomes necessary. Without it, the child could refuse to take the potion."

Julia's personal servant, Paige, gave a quick nod. Her attention remained glued to the green mixture. Extreme care was essential, as even a tiny error might alter the potion entirely and potentially endanger the child.

As these two focused intently on their task, Aditya quietly appeared behind Julia via teleportation. He stayed silent to avoid interrupting them, and their concentration on potion-making kept them unaware of him.

Leaning casually against the workbench, he observed Julia with keen fascination. A subtle, gentle smile played on his lips.

Many claim that love diminishes after the first excitement. Yet Aditya experienced no such thing. His affection for her stayed constant. In fact, it had deepened even further.

His spouse, Julia, proved to be an extraordinary lady.

Disregarding her highborn position, she served as a maid simply to care for him.

Without a single grievance, she devoted daily hours to crafting pills and potions for the Istarin Empire.

Indeed, the Empire employed its own alchemists to fulfill the routine and periodic needs for potions and pills. Still, the bulk of the effort rested on the First Lady's capable hands. Yet she never voiced complaints or sought rewards.

Julia's role in shaping the Istarin Empire into its current form defies simple description. As one of its key founders, the Empire continued to depend on her greatly.

"Finished!" Paige and Julia let out relieved breaths. This marked the initial instance where the client requested flavor additions to the potion.

"With it complete, we should deliver the potion to them without delay." Julia prepared to dispatch a servant, yet Paige spotted Aditya positioned nearby.

"No need! I'll handle it personally. I also want to shop a little and take a moment to unwind." At these words, Julia offered no objection.

From the time Paige began serving under Julia here, she had seldom requested time off.

"Now, let's resume my project." However, upon turning, she jumped in surprise at his sight.

Ah...!!!

"You startled me like that!" She noticed his affectionate gaze fixed on her. This caused a light flush on her cheeks before she pivoted back to her duties.

Yet suddenly, his arm encircled her waist.

From behind, he embraced her and placed his chin atop her head.

"What do you think you're doing?"

"Is it wrong for me to enjoy time with my wife?"

Hmph!!!

"So you finally recalled me." Truthfully, jealousy played no part. She merely feigned annoyance to coax some spoiling from him.

Aditya realized then that pride or logic had no place here. He needed to set aside rational thoughts and let his feelings guide his response to her.

"My dear wife, I apologize!" He drew her in firmly from the side.

Noting her lack of response, he slyly bent down and planted a firm kiss on her right cheek.

Muwa!

Julia's lips curved faintly. Though she attempted to feign anger, it didn't hold.

"See, you're smiling!" He pointed it out.

"I'm not!" Still, she denied it readily.

"Darling, dishonesty isn't becoming."

"Who claimed I was dishonest?" Julia stood firm.

"Simply confess the fact!"

She spun to face him with a stern glare. "Are you asking for death?"

Disregarding the warning, Aditya gripped her waist once more and tugged her nearer to himself.

"You're adorable, you realize!" Softly, he tweaked her right cheek.

Hmph!!!

"You see, Paige noticed me and intentionally departed to allow us privacy for some office romance." Effortlessly, Aditya hoisted her up and seated her on the table, oriented toward him.

"Why not seize this chance for a bit of work romance?"

"If you attempt anything improper in my lab, I'll end you a hundred times over." This lab remained accessible to all. With the Istarin Empire now boasting hundreds of alchemists, visitors arrived one or two times nearly every hour during her sessions. Engaging in anything here posed too great a hazard.

Aditya was well aware, but he teased her on purpose regardless.

"You shameless fellow!"

"Indeed, shameless I am."

"What's the issue with charming my own lady?" He declared it with utmost conviction.

"Do you wish for others to witness your woman in a compromising spot?"

This ignited Aditya's innate masculine instinct to protect.

"Never in a million years."

"There you have it."

Aditya could only sigh in response.

"Still, I'm not departing empty-handed." Seizing her by the throat gently, he drew her in for an intense kiss. During the kiss, his hand shifted to her neck, pulling her tighter.

Julia shut her eyes and savored their quiet, wordless exchange.

However, when his hands reached for her breasts, she seized his wrists and halted him.

"No...!"

"This isn't the moment." On this occasion, Aditya refrained from jesting. He grasped the circumstances and avoided any chances.

"Don't you have tasks awaiting you?" She recalled hearing of his efforts to reach 5-star runemaster status.

"I found myself idle, so I came to see my lovely wife." This reply pleased her immensely.

"Incidentally, can you identify this plant?"

Julia accepted the oddly formed leaf from his grasp and examined it thoroughly.

"Do you know its name?"

"The Nine-Leaf Spirit Orchid"

"I came across mentions of it in several texts."

"They say this herb rivals the Dragon Grass in scarcity. Unlike the Dragon Grass, which exists only on the Beast Continent, this precious plant thrives in certain spots across the Celestial Dragon Empire."

"How did you acquire it?" Julia couldn't resist inquiring. For ages, she had pursued it through multiple avenues but to no avail. Even as a 5-star herb, it was incredibly scarce on the Main Continent. Such plants typically emerge in profound, concealed caverns.

"I've learned that Magic Animals nearing a breakthrough to Peak 5th-order pursue this herb to boost their odds against Heavenly Tribulations." Thus, it was perpetually defended by formidable Magic Animals, rendering acquisition even tougher.

"Remember, Amber advanced to Mid 5th-order thanks to a pill I crafted with Dragon Grass and various other scarce herbs."

"By blending Dragon Grass with the Nine-Leaf Spirit Orchid, I'm confident in producing a pill to propel her to Peak 5th-order."

"Moreover, incorporating additional rare herbs alongside the Dragon Grass and Nine-Leaf Spirit Orchid, while fine-tuning their proportions, would yield superior, more powerful pills."

"It could even extend to crafting Beginner 6th-order pills." Julia's enthusiasm built with each word. She had experimented with nearly every rare herb available on the Main Continent to develop diverse pills and potions. Lately, her focus shifted to innovating new formulas by varying herb extract ratios. Yet the routine had begun to feel monotonous.

Now, this Nine-Leaf Spirit Orchid reignited her drive to innovate. Her hands itched to dive back into experiments and yield swift breakthroughs.

"How many did you obtain?" Julia questioned eagerly.

"I possess 3!"

Sigh...!!!

"Excellent!" A single one would have forced her to pause new pill development until Riya cultivated more.

"Fine! Now go, I must start working immediately."

"You're ditching your husband for a rare herb." Aditya appeared forlorn.

Julia merely rolled her eyes in reply.

Approaching him in two steps, she then bestowed another kiss.

"Here's your reward. Now depart!!!"

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Sigh...!!!

"I was looking forward to some quality time together." Aditya headed back to his office.

Upon arrival, Watson and Spencer awaited him there.

"Your Majesty, courtesy of Lady Riya, we've secured 500 mystic wood logs."

"At last, the first Temple of Dragons can be constructed."

"Follow me."

Among the conditions for elevating the Dragon Palace to level 3 stood the erection of a Temple of Dragons.

He had delayed this task for far too long.

The moment had arrived.

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