Chapter 144: Just don't kill me please!

"Years ago, she specifically came to meet me. It was not a simple meet and greet rather she was here to kill me. At that time, I was pregnant with Maverick in my stomach, living my life leisurely, and enjoying the blessing of motherhood. At that time, I had everything that any other woman wished for. A loving husband, a child in my stomach, a fortune to spend. Worriless I enjoyed my marriage and blessing, unaware of the raging storm that was just around the corner. Hiding in the shadows to swallow us all alive. I would say that your mother was good only in my context. Since I am dying, I don't want to deceive you by telling you any fairy tale. Sometimes the truth is bitter but for the sake of life, people need to bear with it. Cynthia was a cold-blooded lady who came that night in my room to assassinate me. Her strength was unparalleled, and it was well versed among people of Rivera kingdom that if she had her eyes set on something then she was famous for obtaining it by hook or crook. Cold and aloof without a hint of warmth in her she approached me. I was so shocked when I saw her that my whole body started shuddering. Despite the disguise, I could feel the blood-curdling aura dissipated from her. Intense hatred and despair filled her heart. Slowly and steadily, she unleashed her black sword. Slim and sharp just like her, it was a beautiful but deadly weapon. I didn't know who she was at the moment and took her for a beautiful decoy."

Memories!

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A pregnant lady was laying on her royal bed with thick blankets all over her. She was shaking in panic when she saw her approaching death. Tears welled inside her eyes as she joined both of her palms for begging to spare her life, but it seems as if she was talking to a demon. Void of any senses and emotions.

"Who are you? Why are you here with a sword? If you want money, then I can give you as much as you want but just step away from me. Painting swords at the empress won't do any good to you. If you are willing, I can just let this end here, or else this offense is too big to be hidden under the rag. Think properly"

Empress tried knocking some sense inside her, but it was all in vain. Despite saying so much the other woman didn't stop approaching.

"Help! Guards. Guards. Come here and help me" She screamed as loud as she could, but no one came to her aid. It was as if the entire palace was in deep slumber. Pin drop silence prevailed in the air. Fear started creeping her.

"Shouting is useless since I have drugged everyone in the palace including your lovable husband and King of Rivera" An apathetic voice came out. 

It was Cynthia.

"Don't worry I don't like killing women brutally this just co-operate, and I will finish it one slash. You will not even feel the pain I promise. It will be instant death."

"Are you mad?" The Empress went crazy.

"Middle of knight sabotaging an empress? Just who the hell are you missing?"

The woman in the black gown frowned as if thinking about something. She took her sweet time and slowly took down her sword.

"Oh! It seems I forgot to introduce myself but never mind I will do it though I don't see any benefit in it. Since you are a Nobel, I guess I will save some face for you. Hello there! I am Cynthia, the head of Frost legion, bearer of the dark arts" Cynthia smiled but that smile didn't reach her eyes. It was an extremely creepy smile that shuddered the empress.

"Cynthia...I don't think we have met before?"

"Indeed, we haven't" Cynthia replied coldly.

"So, may I ask what is the meaning of this sudden visit in the middle of the night. Don't tell me you're here for a chit-chat".

"Of course not. I have my own reasons and obligation to fulfill and one of them happens to you. Sadly, one of my obligations is to kill you" And before the empress could even blink Cynthia raised her sword high in the sky to slash the empress in two but before she could land her strike, her hands frozen just above the empress belly.

In a state of panic, the empress tried defending her but the situation didn't give her any chance to defend herself thus she tried to curl up in order to save her child. It was her motherly instinct that kicked in and made her do it but, in the hustle, the thick blanket hindered her thus the empress kicked the blanket and it slid off. A full round belly came into existence when the blanket slid off. Empress used one of her hands to cover her stomach and another was holding a plant pot that she picked up from the nearby table for counterattack however in her fits even that pot shattered as she closed her eyes to wait for fate. She waited for a long time to feel the pain, but her anticipation went in vain. Nothing happened. 

When the empress opened her eyes, she was shocked to see Cynthia still holding the sword in the same pose but there was no bloodlust in the air. Her intent to kill vanished in thin air while extreme sadness engulfed her. She cried buckets without even whimpering. Empress didn't know what to do. Just a few moments ago Cynthia was ready to kill her but now she was crying. The Empress felt pity for her. Maybe because she was a mother at the moment so she was highly sensitive to emotions thus she couldn't bear to see Cynthia crying. "Hello? Listen I don't know what your reason is to kill me but if there is any misunderstanding, we can talk about it. I am sure there must be a grudge inside you and if you are willing then let me untie that knot of grudge."

Even the empress felt surreal saying all this to her assassin but the pity she was feeling right now was bigger than any other emotions she had ever felt.

Tan!

The sword slipped from her hands as she went weak on her knees. She stared at her hands which were holding swords just a few moments ago and then buried her face in it while crying silently.

The Empress didn't console her and let her cry out. Truth to be told, she feared the women. She was too unpredictable, and god knows when she loses her senses and tries to kill her again. The Empress tried her best to resist her pity but alas something tugged her heart thus she kept her pride at side and came down from her bed with her bulging belly.

"I don't know what is wrong with you but if you want then I am here to listen to your story," Empress spoke quietly while she stood in front of Cynthia.

Cynthia looked up when she heard the voice. When she saw her again, she went in a daze? She stared at the empress with her big watery eyes making her feel uncomfortable. Without any restrain, the empress tugged her to signify to stand up.

Cynthia noticed that it was uncomfortable for the empress when she tugged her thus, she instantly stood on her feet and when she did stand up empress seized the chance to drag her on her bed to make her sit down.

Lovingly she put her hands on her belly as she apologized to Cynthia.

"I don't remember meeting you but if anyhow I have offended you to the state that you are hell-bent on killing me then I regret it from the bottom of my heart. I apologize for it and would request you to give me a chance to make it up to you. You see, I am pregnant right now. It's been nine months since I have conceived, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it with sincere anticipation to see my baby. I don't know what I will bear but whatever it be, it will always be my little one. It would be my blood and flesh. I request you to let me live to see his or her face. Just do not end my happiness. If I die, then it will die with me. I beg you not to kill me. I am certainly aware that you have used your power to make everyone sleep. With your immense power, I am helpless. Even if I fight it will be useless plus I don't want to see any bloodshed till I haven't given it birth. People say that a child can understand mothers feeling that I don't want my child to experience fear and anxiety so please just don't kill me, Cynthia."

The Empress sincerely explained her plight. It was not like she was fond of dying but she could also understand the immense hatred coming from Cynthia. She was witty to use nice words to calm her down.

Indeed!

Cynthia calmed down.