Chapter 149

Despair (5)

After a few days, Arthur did not return. Nothing changed, and the Imperial palace was still silent. Every day was busy because there were many things to do after the succession ceremony.

Dinner with aristocrats had to be carried out without forgetting, and whether the projects that had been carried out were going well had to be monitored.

“Your Majesty, rest a little…….”

Sein, an assistant, told her. She sighed as she saw the pile of documents. Looking out the window, she felt upset that the weather was good.

“It’s a nice day for nothing. I should go to my father.”

“His Majesty will be pleased with the situation.”

Sein was relieved to see her leave her work. He leaned back on his chair, saying he would prepare it.

Everything was smooth. Since she became the Empress, corruption has decreased noticeably, and tax evasion has also decreased significantly due to strict laws.

She pressed her forehead while looking at the letter on the desk.

“Your Majesty, have you decided yet?”

“If you’re going to nag me, you’d better keep your mouth shut.”

“You’re so cranky that they all tremble when they stand in front of Your Majesty.”

Sein shook her head with a big frown. She doesn’t budge even on her expressionless face and says what she has to say.

She wanted to cancel Sein’s position because she was worried, but it was beneficial to keep her head by the side.

“If you’re going to cut me off again, bring someone as extraordinary as I am. Then I’ll leave my seat anytime.”

“That’s nonsense.”

She briefly kicked her tongue at the words of the proud and arrogant Sein’s words. It’s not wrong, so she didn’t add anything else.

“Come on, you have to attend a banquet for Duke Berndi at night.”

“Huh. When you ask me to rest.”

“But you’re not the one who would listen.”

Sein responded back to her words. It was a loss to continue talking to her. She tried to get on the wagon and sleep a little.

“Oh, what are you going to do with Gray?”

“I forgot because I was busy.”

She’ll cut his throat as soon as she gets back. She was busy with other things and forgot the most important thing.

“I’ll stop by after the banquet.”

“Your Majesty, do you know this? That you sometimes casually talk about killing people.”

“Do I have to pay attention to things that aren’t people?”

Sein shrugged and closed her mouth.

Pelond Palace, where her father stayed after a long time, was noisy, and he looked busy because she told him she was coming.

“Mary.”

“Fortunately, your face looks good.”

After leaving everything to her, her father stopped paying attention to political affairs, and he said it would help prevent confusion among others.

“The tea you brought in this time was pretty good.”

“You’re not mad because it’s been a while, right?”

“I’ve heard that you’re busy with your work in neighboring countries, so I don’t mind. Not being in the palace does not mean closing your eyes and ears.”

Her father took a sip of tea and turned his gaze to the garden. She put down her heavy burden for a while on her face and looked more comfortable.

She sat down without saying anything, but she felt comfortable. So her father and her separated after drinking tea silently.

***

She thought about it a little, but she was forced to head to the Duke of Berndi for Sein’s tough response. It was difficult to pretend not to know because they made a lot of contributions to land reform this time.

It was only a ritual visit. However, going as an emperor is given a different meaning. A token of gaining Imperial faith. It was an indispensable honor for the nobility.

Above all, if she refuses the invitation even though she applied a lot, it would be a perfect justification for those who disapprove of her.

She couldn’t help but be cautious about every action. What she said soon went into everyone’s ears and caused a stir, and people talked about it.

Whether it’s a good word or not, it honestly doesn’t matter.

As she entered the banquet hall with a noble look, their eyes were drawn one by one. Bow down, look at each other, and look above.

“Your Majesty, it’s an honor that you attended the banquet.”

“When I think of your work, I have to thank you.”

When she spoke with a soft expression, Duke Berndi bowed his head to show courtesy. The items decorated in the banquet hall and the tableware are spectacular, as if they paid considerable attention.

The Duke of Berndi was more special than anywhere else, and it was the first place to have a female Duke since the law she enacted.

“Is there any inconvenience?”

“Thanks to your care, nothing was difficult.”

“I’m also happy that the first female nobel head was the Duke. Because others won’t be able to refute it either.”

Changes are likely to occur quickly in other classes thanks to the implementation of high classes. The sooner a good change is, the better it is.

“Your Majesty, I don’t know if I can say this.”

“Speak comfortably.”

When she spun around transparent wine, she was lost in memories again. It was funny. She was angry that she kept thinking of him who didn’t appear in front of her.

“The engagement with Grand Duke Arthur…… Did you break it?”

“The Duke of Berndi. What I liked about you.”

She put the wine glass down on the table and stared at her.

“You didn’t cross the line.”

Being contemplated, she bowed her head and asked for forgiveness. Sein approached and tried to clean up the awkward situation, but it was already after her mood plummeted down.

“I remember the things I have to do, I’ll see you soon.”

Leaving behind the devastated look of the duke, she quickly left the duke with Sein. She was going to jail in this mood.

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