Chapter 380 Chapter 378: Amelia

Emperor Sword Castle.

This castle, which looks like a sword from the outside, has several spires.

Some spires don't know how to get in there.

Because the castle has been renovated many times, there are countless secret passages.

During the rebellion in the Imperial Capital, several secret passages were used and blocked.

However, there was a passage that was not noticed in such work.

Because it was literally a passage known only to the Emperor.

Spire that will never be reached on a normal route.

Secret passage to it.

It had an entrance to Emperor Johannes's private room near the Throne Room.

"I've never brought anyone here before."

"Sometimes when I thought I was going somewhere, there was a hideout here."

Behind Johannes walking down the aisle was Mitsuba.

Johannes went out of his way to call.

"Right here."

That's how Johannes stops.

It looked nothing but like a dead end.

But the moment Johannes reached for his hand, the door came up.

And Johannes opened the door.

Mitsuba, who followed Johannes, immediately felt the cold.

That was the ice room.

Why is there an ice room in Teiken Castle? I doubted it, but soon it was solved.

There was an ice coffin in the middle of the ice chamber.

There was one person sleeping in the clear coffin.

"Amelia...."

Long blonde beauty.

Sleeping with a calm face.

The Emperor's petite princess, Lieselote and Christa's real mother.

The Second Queen Amelia Lakes Ardler was there.

"I used the tomb formally, but I really wanted you to be by my side. One of the reasons I was suspicious of dying."

"... according to Zuzan, Amelia focused her curse on herself. If that were true, Amelia would have put her life at risk."

"I didn't say anything. There were days when I thought I had sacrificed myself for the Empire. But I'm not convinced. If you notice Zuzan's plot, just tell me. Why would you risk your own life?

"It's hard to imagine that I didn't think I'd die. Amelia had a solid knowledge of magic. It's an incomprehensible act, but was it something you had to do?

I think so too. But what do you have to do? Killing yourself?

If we're going to do something about Zuzan's curse, there's a lot more we can do.

If there's any reason to act, I just think Amelia's death was necessary.

"Amelia's death had no significant impact on the empire struggle. Even if you die and try to protect Rezelotte and Crystal, it won't solve anything more than Zuzan. There must have been a reason we didn't know."

"I've been looking for the reason. But I'm not the only one who can answer that."

"Stay with me."

"I guess so. But Amelia wrote a letter before she died. It's for me."

"It's my first time hearing about it. Why did you hide it?

"Because it contains the contents. The text itself is short. It said," You mustn't believe a princess other than Mitsuba. "

Unexpectedly, Mitsuba saw Amelia in the coffin.

Amelia and Mitsuba were very close during their lifetime. It wasn't personally similar, but it had wavelengths.

It's no wonder Amelia left a letter for Mitsuba.

But...

"I mean, it's a will. Amelia acted with the knowledge that she was going to die. On top of that, he warned not only Zuzan but also the other concubines. It's incomprehensible."

I see. It's a long-standing mystery for me. But Amelia will not do anything meaningless. So I made fair contact on the surface, and I distanced myself from the princesses. After all, it's turning into vengeance. "

Zuzan, Zophia, there was a groove with Johannes.

It spread to the children and radicalized the empire struggle.

If there was a definite bond between Johannes and the princesses, it might not have led to such foolish acts as rebellion.

Keeping a distance from the rear shrine, Johannes was attacked.

But I didn't take the distance for no reason.

"Why should I believe it alone? When you learn about Amelia's actions, it's as if you don't believe yourself. Is that why you lost your life?

"I don't know. I don't have any details. But strange things have been happening frequently lately. Either Zandra or Gordon wasn't stupid enough to start a rebellion."

"... rumors have it that people have changed since the empire struggle began."

"That's right. Power drives people crazy. I thought the magic of the throne had changed. But Leonard said so. At the last moment, Gordon was like an old Gordon...."

When Johannes looked down, Mitsuba lay down her gaze.

Typically, emperors do not pour excessive love into their children.

But Johannes was different. Every child loved him.

Even if I knew that it would only be painful if it was an empire fight.

I never touched it cold.

That was good until a few years ago. Because everyone thought that there would be no empire struggle.

The First Prince Wilhelm, who became the Crown Prince, was perfect.

Therefore, Johannes stood in a painful position among the emperors of all time.

Because we have to see the empire struggle of our beloved children.

"Your Majesty... do you have any idea why Zandra and Gordon have changed?

"Of course. Amelia chose her own death. Why is that? If you realize you're going to change... there's a lot of confusion."

"Even so, I've never heard of magic that changes the personality of others."

"Neither do I. But what if something like that happened? Amelia judged herself before she changed herself. Amelia, that's possible."

Mitsuba sighed quietly as she listened to Johannes.

Everything is speculation.

It can be thought of as such, but it can also be thought of as not.

But there's only one hypothesis in Mitsuba that fits.

Mitsuba is worried whether to say it or not.

It's a hypothesis that could accelerate speculation.

But when you keep your mouth shut and there's more damage.

Emperor Johannes will be deeply hurt.

That's why Mitsuba opened her mouth. For Johannes.

Your Majesty, it's all speculation.

"That's right. There is no evidence. But!"

"If so, let's talk on that premise. Let's say Amelia noticed and killed herself, for example, if there was a magic or a curse that changed her personality. Why did you have to kill him? Why did you believe me? The answer is definitely children."

"What do you mean?

"Imperial royalty buys a lot of grudges. However, it is difficult to do something directly to the royal family. Even if you apply personality change magic directly to the royal family, the royal family has powerful blood. Resistance is a must. So, what do we do? In this case, an indirect method is used. We use people close to us."

No matter how young they draw Ardler's blood, they will benefit from it.

But the queens in the rear palace are different.

"No way...."

"It's just speculation. But the twist fits. It will happen. The reason I can be trusted is because I don't interfere with my children. Parents who do not instruct cannot do anything indirectly. And the reason Amelia lost her life... was to protect her children and your Majesty. Because Amelia is the queen closest to you."

You should use the woman the Emperor loves most to manipulate him.

Even after his death, the emperor always had Amelia in his heart.

Through Amelia, the Emperor might have done something about it.

To destroy that possibility, Amelia lost her life.

If you think about it, you can think about it.

However, there is no evidence.

"Is it because Zandra and Gordon were transformed through their mother...?

"I don't know. But it is true that Zandra and Gordon both had strong expectations from their mothers. Perhaps the closer you get to your mother, the more extreme it will be."

"... then what should I do? If that's true, Erik can't be trusted either...."

"I can't say anything more. If that speculation is established, it is possible that I am the mastermind. Or I am using it. For the children."

"You're not such a person!

"That's what we can think of. What you do will never change. Empire strife is still going on. Erik and Leo's forces have grown stronger. If the Emperor exercises his power and either is the Crown Prince, the Empire will be divided. Calm your mind and determine the situation. As I've always done."

Mitsuba teaches Johannes that way.

At last Leo lined up with Eric.

From now on, it would be better to get closer to the Crown Prince.

Empire strife is more intense.

"... who did this to you...?

"Whoever it is doesn't matter. It's all speculation. But if that's true, the Empire was attacked. And with shade and moisture, with clever hands. The princess, the princess and the princess were sacrificed. If there were enemies, they would be gaining momentum now. Don't let it get any more momentum."

"... that's right. I can't let you like it any more...!

Shocked, Johannes returned to his weakness.

Looking at it, Mitsuba exhaled faintly so as not to be noticed.

I can't do anything if I'm discouraged by this.

Everything is speculation.

But if there's evidence, it's not speculation.

"Let Rezelotte attack the clan. It will fall soon. I will check again at that time. Death of the Crown Prince."

"You should."

Mitsuba stares at Amelia in agreement with the Emperor.

This would not have happened if you had left me more information.

I wonder if I could have left more information if I could have written the will.

But suppose this piecemeal information is the best.

A steep path will follow from now on.

With that in mind, Mitsuba supported the Emperor and left the room behind.