In an unexpected turn of events, the matter concerning Klein came to a halt, and the marquess mysteriously disappeared from the empire following the tragic demise of his son. This sudden disappearance raised questions and cast a shadow of mystery over the entire incident.
The issue of harassment has spread throughout the entire empire, particularly involving an incident where Klein made a disturbing attempt to assault me. Furthermore, there is a prevailing belief among the populace that the responsibility for the murder lies with the emperor, attributed to his perceived disrespect towards the royal family, which is considered a significant benefit for me in some way.
In the aftermath of Klein's passing, my perception of my father is gradually deteriorating. As my wedding day approaches, I find myself reflecting on this unsettling transformation. While the Duke, a significant figure, resides comfortably in his residence, I am left to ponder these unsettling thoughts in the familiar confines of my own home. The juxtaposition of the upcoming joyous occasion and the shadow cast by recent events weighs heavily on my mind.
Taking a moment to unwind while observing the staff diligently working to complete tasks within the designated timeframe. This involves supervising the servants as they strive to finish their responsibilities promptly.
Princess Delaney, may I ask if there is anything specific you desire?" Glancing towards Lady Criseta, whose hand I gently held, I noted her ongoing recovery while she persisted in wanting to resume her duties.
I felt relieved that she was recovering well and anticipated her assistance at my upcoming wedding. Ensuring the safety and well-being of my servants from the empress's harsh treatment is a priority for me.
Although the previous unfortunate incident will not recur, I prioritize Lady Criseta's health for the time being. "Please cease your work for now and join me for a relaxing tea. Sit down, let's spend some time together. Concentrate on recuperating," I urged, albeit noticing her displeasure at my suggestion.
Lady Criseta appears discontent with my proposals; she clearly desires to engage in work diligently, a sentiment I recognize. However, I am hesitant to permit her to work while she remains recovering from the incident.
In my life, there is a particular individual whom I hold in high regard and feel a strong sense of responsibility towards. This person holds a unique place in my heart as she is not just an acquaintance but a close friend. From the very start of our relationship, I have always strived to treat her with respect and equality, ensuring that she never feels
"Don't worry, your highness, I am all good now, and I missed working with you, and now that I am all good now. I will take care of you, and will make sure that your wedding become memorable for you." I nod and smile at lady Critesa.
She never failed to make me happy, and become usefull at all times. And look at her now, doing her job even I already told her to rest and recover.
"You're really good lady in waiting, and I am happy that you are getting better now, do you have any news from your father?" I asked Lady Criseta and she nod.
"My father is getting better too at the Gribe. I also send him a letters regularly, and my father was mad at the Empress when he heard what happened to me, but he believe that you can take care of it, and you actually did." I nod and make some tea for my lady in waiting, and after brewing some tea, I gave it to her.
I am getting better at making tea, and I am happy that my brewing skills is good now. Unlike before, I can tell a difference.
I take a sip, and look at the rose garden. My palace is getting bigger this time, and getting livelier. I am happy that all of my servants are loyal to me, and I can tell that I am slowly getting into my life, peaceful and normal life.
But I know that it's impossible to have a peaceful life, once that I exposed my father and will dethrone him.
My original plan was to become the very first emperor of Drivike empire, but I don't know if the people of drivike will allow that.
That's why I need all of them, so I can force things that I want to happen.
For the mean time, I need to relax and wait for the results of each moves that I did, all of my sacrifices won't become burden. I am sure of it.
"Your tea, it's really good. I can't believe that you are making some tea for me, your highness." I smile and look at the servants who is arranging the presents.
An early presents from the people that the Duke know.
"I will forever happy that you are my lady in waiting, and please don't leave. I want you beside me once that I reached all of my dreams and plans. You are one of the people that I am with through all of the circumstances that I encountered." I bit at the cookie that I look around the place.
"I will never leave your side, your highness." I smile sweetly before one of the servants leave some presents that is given by the visitors that is expected to be there tomorrow.
But the highest priest was there, standing at edge of the door watching my movements, and when he finally noticed that I am looking at him, he walked to my direction and show the box that he is holding.
"It's nice to see your well being healthy and looking wonderful, your highness." He said ans kissed my hand, and placing the box at the table.
"You're the one who will be the priest at my marriage, right?" I said and he just smile at me.
Lady Critesa bowed her head and leave me alone with the highest priest.
"Yes, I am in charge at that matters, and rest assured that your marriage with the Duke will never last." I giggle and take a sip at my tea cup and watch him to look at my eyes. He finally noticed it.
"How it happened that your eye changed in that color?" He asked me and I just shrugged my shoulder, because I really don't know.
"I really don't know, I just woke up that my eye turn violet, but I can change it into red, wait." I close my eyes and took a deep breath.
"See, it's red now." I showed my eyes changed, and he look surprised and amazed that I really changed it instantly.
"I can control it now, and this isn't really a curse, but a ability." I giggle once more and I stoped when I feel that someone is watching us.
I stand up and walk at the place where I feel that there is someone who is watching me and listening to the conversion that I am having with the highest priest.
"Don't chase that people, it's unnecessary." I looked at the highest priest and he is behind me now.
I just took a deep breath and I just let them.
Mean while, at the palace of the empress, the whole place is gloomy and no one dared to talk with the empress.
"Mother, I have a news about Delaney!" Princess Hannah said and the empress was drinking heavily right now.
Prince Terrence is behind the Princess Hannah and at the moment that they saw their mother, drinking at the middle of afternoon, they automatically stoped the empress.
"Mother, what are you doing?" Princess Hannah said, snatching the glass wine and looked at the servants around the room.
"We can stop the marriage, just trust me—" the empress didn't hide her laughter, finding it funny. Stopping the marriage that is unstoppable even the Emperor can't stop it.
"Stop making yourself like a fool, Hannah. They will get wed tomorrow, and the only option is killing that daughter of prostitute." The empress rolled her eyes and take a sip at the glass bottle, since the glass wine is being taken by Princess Hannah.
"I won't stop mother, the Duke is mine. I badly want Theron, I know he is being manipulated and Delaney is really a witch!"
"Stop being a selfish here Hannah, no one can stop the Duke and if you can kill Delaney then do it, your father is getting weak, he is not the same as he was when he was younger, he can't dominate the nobility, and now that his people is disappearing one by one. I have a bad feeling that this can be our last time to live in this kind of luxury, and the Duke might be helping Delaney because of his ambitions."
"Or maybe the Duke, being a emperor is really easy and no one will stop that idea. Theron is really great and he is more richer than ours now." The empress said before looking away, and not listening to her son and daughter.
The empress finally lost her hope that her plans will work, because all of her plans didn't work, ended up at the place where she feel like a loser, can't do anything for her family.
"I will definitely kill Delaney now," Princess Hannah said, and walk out of the room.
The Princess is holding a sword and walking out of the palace at the middle of the night. While the Prince Terrence is watching her sister to start a havoc at the palace of Princess Delaney.
"Can you make sure that Delaney will die this time, I am tired to make a new plan for the death of that illegitimate daughter of our father." Prince Terrence said before he walked beside the Princess Hannah.
Little did they know, William is guarding the whole place that Princess Delaney is staying right now. They finally arrive at the gate of palace, but William was there, standing and watching Princess Hannah to make a scene.
"I was being controlled by that witch; I will avenge what she did to me." William chuckle and look at the Duke Theron who is standing behind Sir William.
"If you did not stop tonight, I will make sure that your family will suffer and I won't show any mercy. You all, harassing my fiancé at all time, aren't you all tired at this kind of situation?" Duke Theron asked and looking at the sword that Princess Hannah is holding.
"Do you know who is the original owner of that sword, huh?" Princess Hannah felt the anger at the voice of the Duke Theron now, the way that the Duke Theron looked at the sword.
"That sword was from my father before he died, the emperor said that the sword is missing, then why the hell that sword is under the possession of emperor?" Princess Hannah hides the sword at her back and look away.
"I will go home now, and don't worry. I won't stop until I find the justice of what Delaney did to me." Princess Hannah said, hiding how she is shuttering while talking with the angry Duke Theron.
Even Prince Terrence started to feel afraid now, because he never sees the Duke Theron mad, he is calm at all time, and now, he looked triggered.
"Let's go now, Terrence." Princess Hannah said, attempting to run away from the angry Duke Theron. But the Duke managed to stop them, and pointed out his sword to the Princess.
"I don't fucking care anymore if I am disrespecting the royal family, but that sword is the symbol of my family, and using that without my permission is a big form of disrespecting the man that is the most loyal people of the emperor." Duke Theron explained, and Princess Hannah throwed the sword and look away.
"Then you can have it, I don't even care about the history of nobility and how it founded was build and the importance of the relations into another, I don't care. As long that I am living comfortably." The Princess explained and the Duke Theron looked at the prince and princess.
"It's a good thing that I will marry Delaney, what a difference."