Chapter 28

28 “Consideration”

Eleanora’s pov ~

I was now a very big target for assassination if the Emperor felt I was a threat. I would probably be found dead by mysterious causes and the case would eventually go cold.

I won’t even know how i died.

Wherever I went, no matter how far, I was now the only current living human with the most divine and holy power.

Even if they don’t kill me, they might lock me up for my healing powers, as a test subject.

Escaping from the empire would be impossible as I would be dragged back immediately.

Regardless of how much I might try to hide, I would now be recognised all over the empire.

“Yes, I am aware, Your Majesty,” I replied.

“Then what is your thoughts about your future? You should probably start to take up the empress lessons soon.”

.....

I bit my lip. It was a heavy question that was just to know about my thoughts but I wanted to answer truthfully.

“Your Majesty, in all honesty, I do not wish to become empress, I am not fitted for that position,”

I declared. I don’t care about what father is thinking now. But i need to do this to save me.

“In fact, if I could make the decision myself, I would choose to not hold any substantial authority within the empire at all, except my family.”

His eyes widened in shock and a murmur of voices spread amongst the council.

I could even feel Prince Dominic’s eyes of surprise on me which I ignored, continuing to keep my face forward and expressionless.

“Then what about our prophecy? We believed you to be the choosen bride for our crown prince and your union is foretold to bring great success to our empire.”

The person who shouted out was Marquise Odelia.

I looked at him and remembered that he also shouted that i should be immediately executed without the trial in my last life.

His voice was always loud...

“Our empire will always have my love and support regardless of my position. I don’t need to be the empress to support this empire’s success.”

More murmurs spread throughout the hall as they discussed the implications of my words.

Suddenly they were all silenced as the Emperor began to laugh loudly. I wasn’t sure whether to feel comforted or worried by his reaction.

“It looks like our young Eleanora here is still capable of showing her true age on occasion.”

The emperor said, still chuckling.

“We will put this up to discuss at a later date. I can see now that maybe discussing future romantic prospects with the young lady is perhaps too soon. For now, I will take your request into consideration, Princess Eleanora.”

“Your Majesty! She is destined to be our empress!”

Shouted another damn noble which i didn’t even bothered to look at.

“That will be all!”

Emperor Valerian said, holding his hand up.

Damn this man! He is just a sly fox like his son! He put up this conversation because he was afraid that i could drag it or my father might take my side!

So, taking my words into his consideration only meant that i will still be the crown princess till he decides!

“We are lucky to have such a blessed and intellectual young lady in our empire. We would be foolish not to take her desires into consideration.

There is nothing to get so worked up over just yet, we still have plenty of time until her coming of age for final decisions to be made.”

Everyone was unsure how to take the news but they bowed respectfully nonetheless. He is just taking advantage of me being underaged!

Am only ten now! So you are telling me that you need six years to think about my opinion?

“This meeting is adjourned. Council, please follow me.”

Emperor Valerian said.

Everyone began to move and leave via the hall’s back entrance which led to a smaller meeting room, most likely because they had other confidential matters to discuss.

My father gave me a final look before following the others out.

‘Is he mad at me because i publicly disgraced our family or protest against the marriage?’

Shortly, everyone left and only Prince Dominic and I remained in the meeting hall.

“Prince Dominic, I really did want to thank you for stepping in for me that day.”

I spoke and found him taking two steps closer to me with a confused gaze and i subconsciously took two steps behind.

Then i heard him chuckle.

“You forgot me, right?”

“Huh?”

“It’s fine. I just helped a little. I heard that the prophecy lady was in the palace, so i tried my luck to see if i could find her or not.”

“Well, I heard the priestess was from your kingdom, did she already left?”

I asked as i felt the sudden presence of someone who was not in the past a little suspicious.

But he seemed to be reluctant to answer, so i hurriedly explained.

“It’s just i heard she had helped me too that day. So i wanted to thank her.”

“Oh... She is staying inside the palace as she doesn’t like to stay outside, I can bring her to meet you, if it’s okey for you..”

He said, a little awkwardly. While i just politely smiled at him awkwardly too.

We both walked to the door and I turned to say something else to him, my hand on the door handle.

I wanted to know some information about him as he wasn’t supposed to be healthy right now.

He is at the same age as the crown prince and if it wasn’t for his death, everyone was sure that he would become the next king of their kingdom.

However, I didn’t get the chance to say anything as the door was suddenly was pulled open from the other said.

I fell forward, tripping from being dragged along with the opening movement.

And then suddenly I found myself face to face with the crown prince again.

His red eyes, which was giving me a piercing gaze again...