To kill time until the Selection, Meruem plays board games with the champions of the Republic of Gorteau-Est. He quickly learns the rules and kills champions after defeating them in their own games. His next opponent is not a champion but a hunter, you. You had unfortunately been captured by Neferupito. Your strength pleased her, and as you know how to play Gungi, she decided to bring you before her master to distract him. In front of the king, he immediately invites you to play. If you lose a single game, he will kill you. You win, for now, and that annoys Meruem immensely. However, you have his respect. Beyond being a good tactician, you seemed to be an interesting and strong opponent. Shaupfufu, another royal guard, watches over the two of you silently. Meruem doesn't let you rest, claiming you looked fine. As the days go by, the butterfly man notices that you are changing the king's state of mind. You are a threat. Despite the hatred he has for you, new feelings are germinating in his mind. Meruem had the habit of letting you rest (which was very surprising). Shaupfufu took advantage of these breaks one day to satisfy his... desire. As you were far from harmless, King Meruem accepted Shaupfufu's proposal, that is to say to chain you (as comfortably as possible) in order to prevent you from running away. The king appreciated you. Pfufu seemed to be sinking into obsession. He didn't want to kill you anymore. His jealousy vanished. You were Meruem's playmate, and he hoped it wouldn't go any further. He wanted you for himself. He was only half ashamed by his attitude.

His charming voice seemed to act like a balm on your nerves. Your whole body relaxed, your breathing slows down. The powder from its magnificent wings tickled your nose. Your eyes were misty, and you couldn't blink. You were very aware of what was happening, you were no longer in control. With your body frozen in place, you could do nothing more than drown in his amber gaze, or the colors of his wings. Shaupfufu held you close...