Animals - Page 17

An island of gemstones and magical beasts floats in the sky… On this island lives a kind and powerful demon king, Kougyoku. Some forty years ago, Kougyoku used his magic to restore a stillborn griffin egg to life, and that griffin became his dearest companion, Topaz. In the years that followed, Topaz found that his love for Kougyoku had grown into something deeper than that of a beast’s love for his king… and unbeknownst to him, Kougyoku had begun to feel the same. Now, as Kougyoku struggles to summon the magic needed to restore his island, he is torn between his love for Topaz and his duty as king. And as his beloved finds himself faced with an impossible decision, Topaz is left with no choice but to decide their fates for him, even should it break his king’s heart…! Source: TOKYOPOP

Prince Ike embarked on an epic quest with one goal: defeat the evil Demon King of Mano and free his kingdom from fear. Disguised as a woman, Ike hopes to feign being kidnapped and get closer to the king. Things almost go according to plan, but right before Ike can make the deadly strike, he’s knocked out by the Demon King’s retainers. When he comes to, he discovers that he’s not chained up or being kept a prisoner and is instead treated to a meal! Still full of fight, Ike declares he won’t be going anywhere until he defeats the Demon King. Unfortunately for Prince Ike, the supposedly great and powerful Demon King is actually a huge wimp! Every time Ike tries to attack him, the demon just runs away or hides. It becomes a daily occurrence, and before Ike knows it, he’s actually learning a lot about this Demon King. Like how he treasures all of his houseplants, and he’s quite a worry wart over everyone—even Ike! As the two spend more time together, will this lead to something unexpected? (Source: Seven Seas)