The Flower That Swallowed the Beast is a romantic fantasy webtoon that combines palace politics, political schemes, and the slow bloom of unexpected love. The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 10-19 deepens both the romance and the stakes. Secret confessions, playful banter, and stolen kisses intertwine with looming family opposition, old war scars, and the shadow of tragic fates; pretty much everything is present here. As preparations for a grand wedding unfold, friends and foes alike reveal their true colors, while Iris and Kei stand at the crossroads between duty and desire, fighting to protect their bond from the politics threatening to tear it apart.
The Flower that Swallowed the Beast Chapter 10: Siblings, Smears, and Stolen Kisses
The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 10 begins with Britney being handed a juicy piece of the scandal. A newspaper article claiming that Iris, once admired as a “regal flower,” is actually “rotten from the sweets.” Britney smiles with an evil smirk. She desperately wants Iris to be thrown out of House Green completely. Her friend warns her by saying that word of this news has likely already reached Celestine Green, Kei’s dreadful younger sister, who is also well acquainted with Countess Nelanise Jennel. Gossip has it that Nelanise was once madly in love with Kei… only to be rejected.
Elsewhere, Kei and Iris are in a carriage together. Kei reassures her that she is not making his life any more difficult. He also tells her how beautiful she is in her clothes that are more of a masculine style. He does not hesitate to pull her onto his lap and kiss her. Iris reacts… until painful memories bubble up, making her tremble. Kei senses it at once, and he stops to comfort her instead.
In a rare moment of openness, Kei admits his sister once told him that a man should always listen to his woman. Then, smiling a little mischievously, he admits- he is a little bit even afraid of her. Back at the Green Manor, Celestine makes her entrance with the fury of a storm. She shouts at the guards, instructing them to send Kei back immediately. The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 10 ends with tension mounting from every direction. With rumors in the press, memories in Iris’s heart, and a sister’s wrath on the horizon, the plot thickens from here.
The Flower that Swallowed the Beast Chapter 11: An Old Ally, A New Resolve
The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 11 begins with Kei and Iris finally arriving, where Iris introduces Kei to Gauser. He was once the loyal manager of the Duke Whittle estate. Iris remembers that she was only a child when Gauser was fired because of defending her. Thus, she owes him a debt of gratitude. She now wants him to manage the Lavent gold mine. Gauser is reluctant, identifying himself as a washed-up drunkard, but he cannot resist the confidence radiating from the once-timid Iris. Eventually, he agrees.
On the ride back, Iris reveals to Kei how much she needs Gauser. And that he should not interfere because Kei’s men answer to him and not her. Kei nods, but raises another problem, bringing up a new issue, rumors swirling about them. Iris, recalling how evil Kei’s family once was, calmly states she will distance herself from the gossip.
Back at the manor, Kei’s sister hears Juliette showing sudden concern for Kei and the estate. As Iris gets out of the carriage, holding a newspaper in her hand, she directly asks whether anybody in her service was the one who created the rumor. Kei’s sister is most definitely pleasantly shocked; the meek Iris that she knew is no more. Instead, there is a woman who would not be pushed around.
The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 11 ends with Iris firmly in control, ready to face whatever comes next.
The Flower that Swallowed the Beast Chapter 12: Sister-in-Law Showdown at Dinner
The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 12 begins with Kei casually admitting he forgot to inform his family about his marriage. Simply because he “forgot about it.” (Cheers, Kei!) Nathan, Jamie, and the rest are stunned, warning him that his hot-tempered sister will never take it lightly. They tell Kei to write at least a letter to his father clarifying things.
Before dinner outside, Kei tells Irie to be aware of his sister, Celestine. Nathan even demands to be there, and this makes Irie wonder why everybody is so nervous around this sister of his. Cel is unexpectedly very welcoming to Irie at the table. Even offering to call her sister-in-law. She even comments on how Irie could marry her “pig-dog” brother. Kei accepts it as normal sibling banter, and Irie justifies him and compliments all his good traits. But Irie calmly defends him, praising all his good qualities with a quiet smile. The table falls silent, shocked by her heartfelt words.
Cel is shocked to hear that Kei and Irie are only married on paper. Yet later, while sharing drinks, she admits Irie has already won her over halfway. She tells Kei Irie is strong enough for their family and questions why he’s allowing false rumors to spread. Her brilliant advice? Host an extravagant wedding to demonstrate to the world just how much Irie is loved. The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 12 ends with Cel planting the seed for a lavish celebration that could change everything.
The Flower that Swallowed the Beast Chapter 13: Of Pig-Dogs and Politics
The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 13 begins with Irie relaxing in the garden, nose buried in the book “The History of the Divine Kingdom”. She wonders if Kei is still being scolded by Cel. The book reveals a grim past, how the Divine Kingdom shunned were-beasts. It tells of Benedict, the next pope in line, who happened to be a were-beast able to turn into a mouse. When people discovered this, they declared a “dirty mouse” could never be pope, sparking the first werewolf rebellion. Irie is shaken by the cruelty.
Kei comes, and on the way, they talk about his cute nickname, pig-dog. He confirms that his parents accepted that he was a wolf as a child. But after realizing that the world did not, he would lock himself in his room and overeat. Until he was teased by Cel to death, thus giving birth to the infamous nickname. Then, suddenly, Kei tells Irie, “Let’s hold a wedding, Irie,”. But she, though reluctant, accepts with a kiss.
And A Plot Against the Bride
Back at the manor, Cel is thrilled and volunteers to organize it, promising to rope in a friend for help. Irie requests her assistance in exposing the source of the rumors, adding that a priest from the Divine Kingdom will also visit.
A few days later, an informant storms in, angry: the Pope is not happy with the gossip that is spoiling House Green. Not fussed at all, Kei reminds him that he is the only one who can safely handle the sacred artifacts, which the Pope is dependent on. An order is conveyed by the informant: Kei has to divorce Irie and marry the bride chosen by the Pope. Kei instantly suspects a scheming priest, not the Pope himself. Kei retorts calmly–that should the rumors be proved false, the Pope will come to their wedding, bless Irie, and even give a formal apology. The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 13 ends with Kei turning a trap into an opportunity for triumph.
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The Flower that Swallowed the Beast Chapter 14: Jewels, Whispers, and a Party to Remember
The Flower that Swallowed the Beast Chapter 14 begins with Iris overhearing Kei’s daring request to the Pope. She smiles to herself and thinks, I’d better make my move too. Meanwhile, the commoners are gossiping about whether to go to the countess’s upcoming party despite the rumours that are circulating. And even the maids are whispering about whether they should go to the party.
Later, Iris’s personal maid reports that Juliette isn’t performing her duties properly. Christina drops by, casually noting that the maids seem mildly excited about the party, though nothing out of the ordinary. Iris summons Jamie, but before he arrives, Kei appears, sending her maids away to have a talk with her. He does not hesitate to compliment her beauty. He says he even wants to help her with her jewelry, even choosing an ideal set himself.
When Kei is trying to put on the necklace, Iris accidentally mentions the kind of beast Jamie turns into. Kei is frozen in interest and asks how she knows. Kei catches it, questions her, and when she refuses to answer, he accepts it. Though he admits he hopes she will tell him someday. Iris privately wonders if he would ever believe the actual truth. At the grand party, Juliette, convinced she is the most dazzling in the room. She basks in her own glory… that is, until Kei and Iris arrive. Perfectly poised, elegant, and smiling, they turn every head, especially Juliette’s, whose confidence shatters in an instant. The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 14 ends with that unforgettable entrance.
The Flower that Swallowed the Beast Chapter 15: Rumors, Revelations, And A Very Awkward Crowd
The Flower that Swallowed the Beast Chapter 15 begins with Irie dazzling the crowd, her beauty drawing gasps and admiration from every single direction. Green with envy, Juliette runs over to Kei in a melodramatic huff. She is wearing something ridiculously over-the-top, and her parents and pretty much everybody else there stare at her in shock. Then, the air turns tense when someone in the crowd dares to ask Irie about the swirling rumors.
Irie dismisses it calmly with a smile on her face. She says that people believe anything, but she and her husband know the truth; it is all lies. The interrogator turns out to be a journalist of the Allerond Times, the most esteemed and powerful newspaper in the country, Witting. Witting is a controversial figure. He is a blunt, controversial figure known for unflinching investigations. In her previous life, Irie admired him and even more so when he wrote a strong article that revealed the inhumanity of killing Kei, only because he was a were-beast.
Jamie intervenes, coming in and introducing himself before things can settle. He directly confronts the journalist, demanding the origin of the rumor. Another reporter says it was an interview, pointing at a young woman–who then further points at someone else. The finger-pointing game goes on until the finger points to Juliette.
Juliette says it was a maid who told her. But when Jamie questions her sternly, she says Viscount Hutch told her. With a confident smile, Jamie brings the viscount forward, ready to piece together the final fragments of the truth. The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 15 ends with the puzzle about to be solved.
The Flower that Swallowed the Beast Chapter 16: Politics and Petals
The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 16 begins with Jamie pressing the Viscount for an answer, sparking a heated verbal duel between him and Juliette as they both scramble to defend themselves. When it appears that the argument is going out of control, Juliette’s parents abruptly drop to their knees seeking forgiveness. Irie, shocked, requests them to stand up. With a cool smile, she says that Juliette is far too grown-up to have her parents grovel on her behalf. Juliette is paralyzed by the sight. But she quickly bows instead, accepting her mistakes.
Irie announces loudly that she forgives her because Juliette came clean and apologised. At the same time, the crowd murmurs at her being too kind and nice. But Witting knows better. Behind that gentle smile lies razor-sharp political skill, and he marvels at how Irie’s public handling just dismantled her rival while boosting her own image.
With A Promise
Later, soaking in a warm bath, Irie flips through the newspaper, finding articles that paint her as a gracious heroine. Nevertheless, she dreams of getting rid of the fragile label of “The Flower of House Whittle.” Right at that moment, Kei comes in with wine and surprises her. They celebrate their little triumph. For now, only the Pope’s blessing is left before the wedding. Kei tells her to rest because the following days will be very tiring.
As they share a kiss, Irie’s desire deepens, but Kei gently stops her, insisting they wait until after the ceremony. Moved by his self-control, she reflects on why she picked Kei in this life. Everything leads back to an incident that happened a long time ago that caused her heart to gravitate towards him long before even fate brought them together here. The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 16 ends with a quiet but powerful promise hanging between them.
The Flower that Swallowed the Beast Chapter 17: A Kindness in the Rain
The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 17 begins with Iris recalling her tragic past life. Where every favor her sister demanded came at a big and cruel cost. To repay her sister, she was forced into degrading company with men chosen by her sister and later called by her, Empress Britney. Her husband, Hutch, hated her for it. And instead of helping her, he used to call her a filthy harlot and beat her up mercilessly every night. Yet, Iris could never refuse Britney’s requests, no matter how humiliating. She wonders–had Britney never had an unrequited love that involved her–would her life have been any different?
It was one unfortunate night at a fancy party where Iris, still in pain due to the violence her husband had caused her, witnessed a sight that was heartbreaking: Britney and Kei kissing. She prayed silently that she should not meet Kei again. However, when she went out, in that cold and unforgiving rain, she was tired and wanted to go back to Hutche. She heard Jamie and Kei talking in secret, trading sacred artifacts. Iris was hiding in the shadows but was finally discovered by Kei. He took in her fragile, battered state, but she pleaded for him to keep it to himself.
Instead of prying further, Kei quietly handed her a healing potion, promising to keep her secret. Grateful, she accepted it. Then, unexpectedly, he offered her Tricia’s Earring, a charm said to bring good luck to its wearer. He said to her that she needed the good luck even more than he did. Overwhelmed, tears welled in Iris’s eyes, ending The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 17.
The Flower that Swallowed the Beast Chapter 18: Rumors And Red Faces
The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 18 begins with Iris growing increasingly fond of Kei after their recent encounter in the bathtub. In a tender moment, while she is in the bath, Kei modestly covers her with a towel. She thanks him. And as soon as they are outside, Kei is blushing like mad, with his heart racing like the devil. His friend Jamie, who is unaware of the reason, advises him to talk to his father, who appears to be angry. Kei has his own guards who cannot help but wonder what on earth happened as they see him turning blood crimson.
Kei later visits the communication room located in the Green Manor, a place filled with devices crafted by both engineers and wizards. There, a glowing green orb serves as his link to his family. At the other end, his parents are heard with highly concerned voices. They bring up Iris, her background, and the unsettling fact that she’s from the household of Duke Whittle. He is infamous for his greed. Why, they ask, has Iris been hidden from society, unlike her half-sister Britney? They even suspect Kei might have “purchased” her. Kei corrects them firmly: “She is now Countess Green, not Lady Iris.”
Dropping a Wedding Bombshell
But his parents threaten him. When they arrive at the manor in three days and find out that Iris was forced into marriage, they will make sure he is divorced instantly.
In the meantime, elsewhere, Britney is talking with her friends when she hears the gossip, the rumors about Iris are cleared. Britney tries to smile. But her calm expression breaks as soon as she receives a wedding invitation letter. The organizer? None other than Countess Nelanise Jennel. The news leaves everyone stunned, but Britney bursts into manic laughter, declaring they must “congratulate” Iris. The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 18 ends with Britney plotting her next move.
The Flower that Swallowed the Beast Chapter 19: A Kiss Before the Parents Arrive
The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 19 begins with Nelanise taking full control over organizing and deciding every detail of the wedding. When Cel comes to discuss the preparations, Nelanise casually admits she has never been interested in Kei. Just the thought of that makes her break out in hives. The rumors about them baffle her, but she accepted the role because she wants to be part of the grandest event in Iris’s life, a woman already tangled in countless rumors. (Yes, everyone wants to sip that sweet tea!)
Meanwhile, Iris is curled up with a werebeast novel, feeling a pang of sadness for Kei. The story, full of rebellion, Benedictum, and war, makes her fear a tragic fate for him, too. Her cheeks flush as soon as Kei comes in–robe flowing, chest slightly on display. He shares that his parents are unhappy about the wedding and confesses he has never courted anyone before. Iris calls his bluff, tugging his ear with a teasing grin. How could someone this handsome never be in love? (Same question, Irie!)
Before she can ask any further questions, Kei steals a kiss and assures her that he will protect her against any hurtful words his parents may hurl at her. He also promises to heal all the wounds she is carrying. Moved, Iris appreciates it, but strongly claims that she is not that delicate and does not even want to live like that ever. The next day, the air grows tense as Kei’s parents finally arrive. And for the first time, all four–Kei, Iris, and his parents– are about to face each other, ending The Flower That Swallowed the Beast Chapter 19.
