9 The clever advice.

"I'll take care of the blankets issue Your majesty, and may I have the coat as well? I'd like to return it to Doctor Valentino myself."

"Yes and Thank you CoCo." Muriel replied handing her the doctor's coat.

Deciding that it was time for him to leave the playroom, Muriel tried but struggled to get up, he was so tired he could barely stand anymore.

But after few attempts, Muriel was up on his feet and standing by Socorro's side, even though he could feel a headache coming.

The two Adults then said goodbye to the little boys as they headed to leave the room, but suddenly, Tacito signed something that made Muriel Smile.

"Do not worry Taci, mommy is fine, I am just lightheaded that is all...I will try to come again once I finish working."

And with that, the king and his assistant left the playroom, closing the door behind them.

Outside, "You're skipping on your medication and your sleep once again aren't you? Your Majesty." Socorro asked with Annoyance in her voice as soon as they were away from the playroom, "If you are asking, then you already know the answer...please do not pretend that you are not aware of it already dear Coco."

"Your majesty..."

"Coco please, address me as Muriel, I told you beforehand how sick I am of being called 'Your Majesty' all the time."

"Fine, Muriel! *sights* I suppose you're doing better than before considering that you still haven't had any mental breakdown yet, but please don't feel invincible only because you're doing well mentally, your physical health also matters."

"Oh Coco, are you perhaps still worried about what happened last month?"

"YOUR MAJ- I mean Muriel?! you had a literal heart attack! You nearly died! of course I'm worried!"

"This conversation will only lead to a dead end, please Socorro... if you may, I would prefer we talk serious at the moment."

"As if this isn't serious!... Ughhhh, fine then!

I will address you as Your Majesty since We're 'talking serious' now." Socorro said.

Angry, "Stubborn as always, very well then! do as you please." Muriel replied frowning.

"I will And Your majesty, It would be best if you sit down for this talk, I will tell you about the latest of news as soon as we make it to your office."

....few Minutes Later...

"I refuse!"

"Your majesty you cannot refuse the decision of The Royal Board!...well you can actually but it will heavily impact your image in front of the board, in a negative way I might add."

Grunting loudly, "So be it! They can kiss my BLOODY ARSE! when did they even think of this?! Huh?!" it wasn't uncommon for Muriel to curse when frustrated.

Like, who wouldn't.

"It was the meeting they held two weeks ago, the one that you deliberately missed my king!

Their decision won't be overturned now! Apparently they waited until now to tell us as some sort of punishment for not participating...

Anyways, king Thorn is already on his way and is arriving tomorrow's morning." Socorro said.

"They CANNOT decide without my approval! where is democracy in this?!" Muriel spoke hitting the desk with his fists.

"You were the one who skipped the meeting because Tacito had a fever!"

"I am sorry that my emotions as a parent took over me that moment...but this is unfair!" Muriel tried his best to muffle his frustration, he felt like screaming.

"Please calm down my king, you're going to have your first mental breakdown of the day." Socorro replied.

" I cannot! I SIMPLY CANNOT! I feel like I am going to fall apart again, this board is mocking our kingdom!

I understand that we are an underdeveloped country and we are dealing with lots of issues, but at least they can try to humor me personally and treat me like a king even if they seem my kingdom as a joke!

Those at the board, They keep changing my plans left and right, and ignoring my voice! nobody landed me their ears when I organized that environmental protection conference!

Nature in their countries is screaming for help! Pollution is eating Their 'Very developed countries' Alive!"

"Your majesty, The royals in the board are just jealous of our beautifully green country, because we put nature and people above anything else.

And the fact that our kingdom is a huge touristic destination adds to Their jealousy!

They're also highly Angry at the fact that we are one of the few kingdoms out there that supports equality for all people, and actively protects its minority groups from discrimination.

We also should be proud of our low crime rate!

Rest assure Your majesty, that you are a better king that all of those other royals combined!

Your majesty, your sister the Queen before have accomplished so many great things, and so did you in the last 7 years of your ruling.

You should have your head held up high! take for an example the fact that our kingdom is jumping up the ranks among the strongest economically with each passing year, ever since you took the throne."

"What great things Socorro? I still have not accomplish everything I wanted on the list.

I am no where close to the level my sister have reached, she was far more respected by the board than myself, and the people too...

my own people are busy joking about my love life.

Besides, our kingdom is still not perfect within, Classism is still a common issue!

I am sick of how arrogant the nobles in my own kingdom are acting! they give Less thoughts about the commoners simply because they are born nobles." Muriel said.

with a hand on her heart, "And you're changing that! look, you know the board feared your sister more than respected her, right?

The board of Royals are a bunch of close-minded old hags, they're only looking down on you because you're younger, better, kinder and because you're an Omega too.

Shall I remind your Majesty with how things were just 7 years ago, there was no such things available as phones in this country when it comes to our commoners.

Technically was only for the rich.

When your sister was ruling, Other kingdoms have already placed their hands on many new inventions way ahead of us with years!

while in our kingdom only handful of nobles and the rich enough, owned things like phones and televisions.

Your majesty, televisions were hard to get for the public! since they were imported from outside the kingdom at an unimaginable high cost, because we had no such industry within our kingdom.

In fact, We had no technological industry at all.

But now thanks to your hard work, every citizen in the country can afford a phone in their home and workplaces, and TVs are becoming more accessible.

No one has to only rely on outdated method such as traveling, newspapers, mail and such, anymore.

Even the radio which is relatively new...is making People's lives are easier." Socorro proudly stated.

"You are right I suppose, also we are not the only kingdom that is technologically underdeveloped, or doing its best to be recognized.

Our neighboring kingdom, the Junglaya kingdom, the one ruled by that pain in the Arse 'Thorn' is walking the same path as ours, although that stupid board seems to favor him against me." Muriel said with narrowed eyes.

"Exactly! because he's an alpha, the board is sexist and judgmental, just like how it was with Queen Mallory your sister.

They favored her as an alpha, But both you and I know that alphas are overrated, and unfortunately... Easily manipulated.

I know you don't like King Thorn because of all the attention he gets from those hags, how the both of you would have the same idea, but the board only listens to king Thorn.

Just like what happened with that environmental protection conference you organized, yet he got all the applause for your ideas." Socorro replied.

Muriel nodded, " I know Thorn is not a bad person, but just like you said Coco, I am sick of him getting all the credits for my own work when it comes to the board."

"And that's why you should make him your friend instead of your enemy!

As a Friend and your personal assistant, I advise you to use the board sexist mindset against them."

"Where are you going with this Coco?" Muriel asked.

Leaning in on the desk, "Think about it your maj- I mean Muriel... you have the same mindset as king Thorn, yet he's the one the board listen to the most, simply because he's an alpha.

You just have to make him your friend, make him willing to help you, and with this way you'll make sure that every proposition you make, the board will agree on it as long as the one who suggests it on your behalf, is King Thorn." Socorro replied smirking, the king's assistant never fails to live up to her Politically manipulative reputation.

Muriel's face instantly lit up, " Coco, I can officially say, that the best decision I ever made in my life, was hiring you.

The previous assistant could not think of such idea, even if you wrote it down on the paper and handed it to him.

That backstabber, he was only screwing my ex-fiance, instead of actually doing his job or using his goddamn mind to solve issues like this!

I shall work with your clever advice! from now on, it is a priority to strengthen ties between King Thorn and myself, starting tomorrow upon his arrival.

We need to begin working before he gets here." Muriel said smiling.

"That's the spirit!" Socorro replied proudly.

"Socorro, please send my word to the servants, I want the royal palace to look like heaven by the time king Thorn arrives!

Tomorrow we are going to hold a ceremony in his honor." Muriel ordered with a bigger smile.

An excited Socorro smiled back, she stood up and bowed for the young king, " Right away my king! I'll make sure that tomorrow's ceremony is a lavish one! fitting for a king!"

"Very well Coco, And by the way! any ideas where Neddie went earlier?"

"Doctor Valentino? he's probably goofing Around with Sir Delun...Matilda and I happened to see them on my way to the playroom, they were chasing each other." she replied.

"Those two *giggling* still bickering like from 15 years ago!

And speaking of Matilda, I want you to urge her to see a doctor, maybe request Neddie to check her since she is his best friend." Muriel said.

Socorro's smile instantly vanished, "What's wrong with her?"

"Have you not seen the state that woman is in Coco?! just this morning she was as pale as a ghost and visibly in pain, Matilda has been complaining about an agonizing pain in her chest for weeks.

It has been a while since I tried ushering her to take a leave or seek medical help, in fact it was that conversation that led me to find where Neddie was in the first place."

"I see...I suppose I can convince her to take a day off.

I'll keep your request in mind your majesty." Socorro anxiously replied, she quickly made an escape outside the office.

Her unexpected shift in demeanor didn't resonate well with the king, "What in the world happened to her? the moment I mentioned Matilda's sickness, she became absolutely weird."

......

[note: in this part of the story, the technologic era in this world, is somewhere around the 40s-60s compared to the real world, it depends on Which kingdom we're talking about.

like for example, some kingdoms like Derora kingdom and Jungalaya, are behind technologically and they often relay on magic to cover the lack of technology.

There's many things that can be done with the use of magic, like Healing via magic instead of seeking medical help.]