Chapter 36

Marquis Cyrka’s momentum appeared to alter.

“Did he say concubine…?”

“He stated so.”

“The Grand Duke?”

“Sure.”

Whatever the marquis’ modified momentum, Isilis calmly continued.

“He stated that to me, too, that I look so lonely. He was apprehensive that I had nowhere to relaxation my coronary heart. He stated one thing just like the Marquis.”

“Does Your Majesty agree with that?”

“What do you imply?”

“Concubine.”

“Ah, that.”

At that, Marquis Cyrka checked out Isilis’ expression as she continued to talk casually.

“Pillaire.”

“Sure?”

Asi t was the primary time Isilis had spoken this title, the Marquis gazed at her with astonished eyes.

“I’m the Empress of the Empire.”

“I do know.”

“Then, do you additionally know the historical past of the Emperor falling for concubines and setting unhealthy precedents?”

“I do know that as nicely.”

“I don’t need to undergo the identical factor.”

“Your Majesty…”

“It’s the similar with a consort. If I’m certain by one particular person, what’s going to occur to this Empire? Just like the earlier Empress, who misplaced Father, if I misplaced my approach and left someplace, the one member of the Imperial Household left on this empire can be that baby… I don’t need to give my baby the identical burden because the earlier Empress.”

“….”

“That’s why I’m skeptical about getting married. Look, even the stalwart earlier Empress collapsed when she misplaced her father. There isn’t a regulation telling me I gained’t be like that.”

Pillaire couldn’t converse at Isilis’s phrases, nonetheless, he wanted to. Subsequent to the Empress. It was his dream.

“Your Majesty gained’t try this.”

“You will need to know the situation I set.”

“That’s proper.”

“You might be an exception.”

“…Your Majesty.”

“You understand? I cannot marry anybody from this Empire.”

‘Are you saying you don’t like me?’

As he thought so, Pillaire swallowed the phrases that got here as much as his throat. It was tough to maintain an expressionless face because it was not simple to be denied in entrance of his face by the girl he favored.

“It’s not simply you. The identical goes for anybody on this Empire.”

“Why?”

“Imperial persons are those I’ve to care for. How can I share my coronary heart with somebody who has to have a look at me with the identical coronary heart as a mom?”

The turmoil in his coronary heart didn’t subside even on the Empress’ lament, moderately, it grew to become extra of an exciting feeling. He wished to have that lofty girl.

‘Did a lady who thinks this manner open up her physique recklessly…?’

He couldn’t disguise his chilly eyes. She had a toddler whereas on trip and gave beginning to her. Who was the opposite particular person? Who was that she gave her coronary heart and physique so simply? Pillaire had a tough time hiding the warmth rising up from inside.

The Empress’ phrases fell to him as he lowered his head, attempting laborious to not present his emotions.

“So, shut your coronary heart.”

It got here like a thunderstorm.

“Did you… know?”

“You’re closest to me, how can I not know.”

“Nonetheless, why did you not say a phrase…”

“What would change if I stated it?”

‘Has she been fooling me all this time?’

As Isilis meant that she had no coronary heart for him in any respect, Pillaire let go of his anger.

‘Was it like that?’

There was nobody to reply his persevering with questions.

“You’ll be able to go.”

“…I’ll excuse myself. Your Majesty.”

As quickly as he left the workplace, Pillaire bit his lip. He couldn’t forgive her. The Empress who trampled on his coronary heart… no, that girl…

“How dare you play with me?”

Who was he? He was the son of a margrave and the nation’s solely sword grasp. When he was younger, he fell for the Empress and promised to grow to be her aide. He left behind his father, who stopped him and deserted the border and got here right here, however what remained was a way of betrayal.

‘It needs to be me…!’

Pillaire walked with a chilly glare in his eyes.

It was tough for him to manage the anger that welled up with each step he took. Because the aura tried to rise, the magic energy surrounding the Imperial Palace appeared to attempt to suppress him. He made up his thoughts and calmed himself.

“I’ll have you ever beg in entrance of me.”

He spoke once more as he walked down the huge hallway.

“…Let’s see in the event you can say that whenever you open up your physique to me whenever you grow to be my girl.”

A chilly wind blew the place he handed.

“What did you say, chief attendant?”

“The Crown Prince of the Khalifa Empire has requested a non-public assembly.”

“Non-public?”

“Sure, Your Majesty.”

“Why?”

“I’m sorry to tell you although I think that he had heard concerning the situations for the imperial wedding ceremony that Your Majesty talked about.”

“Ah… Proper.”

It was simply as Isilis opened her mouth as she put down the doc she was studying. The chief attendant spoke once more.

“Bertas Hillenton additionally requested a non-public assembly.”

“He, too?”

“Sure, Your Majesty.”

“The place are the 2 now?”

“They’re within the reception room.”

“Each…?”

“Sure.”

“You act so quick, Berthas.”

“So is the Crown Prince of the Khalifa Empire.”

Sparks flew from the eyes of the 2 individuals who met within the reception room. The tea the maids had set down was slowly cooling down, however neither of them touched it.

“Are you aiming for the place of the Empress’ consort? You?”

“Plainly the Crown Prince is, too.”

“It’s well-known that I’m aiming for the spot subsequent to her. Don’t my story?”

“I have no idea.”

“Have you ever actually by no means heard of it?”

“I’m not well-versed in rumors as a result of I’ve been to and from the battlefield. I don’t know although I don’t need to know both.”

“You don’t know my love for the Empress.”

“What do you imply love? Is it one-sided love?”

Saying so, Berthas laughed as Usman flinched at his phrases. However quickly, he straightened his posture earlier than opening his mouth once more.

“Even when the earlier Empress of Larchen hadn’t disappeared, the spot subsequent to her was mine.”

“I see.”

Berthas laughed as he handed his phrases casually. Seeing that, Usman, offended by his laughter, spoke once more.

“It might be higher to not dream useless goals.”

“Who’s saying that?”

A disagreement got here and went, and a storm handed. When the chief attendant, who had gone to announce the assembly, returned, each of them jumped to their ft.

“What did the Empress say?”

“Her Majesty… won’t see you each.”

“What?”

Whereas Usman exclaimed, Berthas couldn’t disguise his devastated look.

“She stated she is busy together with her duties.”

“So, when does she say she may give me a while?”

When Berthas requested, the chief attendant gazed again at him.

“At the least, not as we speak.”

The subsequent second, Usman laughed on the chief attendant’s agency phrases.

“I knew it. Sure. I knew it wouldn’t be simple. If it had been simple, it wouldn’t be her.”

Along with his phrases, Berthas checked out him.

“What are you ?”

“You appear to know her nicely.”

“Nobody is aware of her in addition to I do as a result of I noticed her lots once I was younger.”

“If you had been younger?”

“Sure. Once I was younger.”

Seeing Usman’s eyes change as if recalling the previous, Berthas was overcome with jealousy. He envied him for realizing the a part of the girl that he didn’t know.

“She was fairly cute. She was like that then, and it’s nonetheless the identical as we speak.”

A delicate smile on Usman’s face bloomed with love for Isilis.

‘…That man additionally has one thing referred to as love.’

The sincerity was evident on his face.

“Hmm. For the reason that Empress gained’t meet us, I assume we’ll have to attend?”

“What?”

The chief attendant, greatly surprised by Usman’s phrases, requested again.

“What are you so shocked about? Go and inform her we’re ready till she has time.”

“…Understood.”

As anticipated of the imperial chief attendant, he rapidly put his face collectively and left the reception room. Berthas, who had been watching the chief attendant’s look, rose from his seat.

“Are you going?”

“I’m not idle such as you.”

Regardless of his phrases, Usman didn’t transfer. Berthas shook his head, seeing Usman leaning languidly in his chair earlier than parting his lips.

“Goodbye. Assume once more about exiling into our nation.”

“I don’t assume that can occur.”

“You’ll give it some thought quickly.”

‘What’s he planning on doing…’

Berthas, who glanced at him for a second, left the reception room. Usman, who was watching that again, beckoned to Haliman, his aide, as he whispered within the man’s ear.

“Ship info to Hillenton. Berthas is a Sword Grasp.”

“You imply proper now?”

“Proper now.”

Watching Haliman nod and depart, Usman thought.

‘I’ve to inform Hillenton now so Berthas will likely be summoned…’

It was a shameful technique although it was a solution to get essentially the most highly effective candidate out of sight. Berthas needed to disappear so he may strategy the Empress comfortably. It might be burdensome if there have been two males ready, so he needed to clear it up now.

‘Come to consider it… He was there as nicely. The Margrave’s son.’

Usman had as soon as competed swords with Marquis Cyrka.

‘He was fairly sharp. He was not somebody to be put beneath.’

After they clashed swords, what they noticed was their persona. Marquis Cyrka was not one to bow all the way down to others. In a approach, he was an individual with a extra harmful persona than Berthas.

‘…Berthas’ sword is trustworthy.’

Somebody who didn’t use trickery… At the least, Usman thought so.

‘The extra harmful of the 2 is Berthas, however Marquis Cyrka is a unique sort of hazard.’

As ideas continued to observe, a shadow fell. When he raised his head, Isilis was in entrance of him.

“I stored calling, however you couldn’t hear me.”

“When did you come?”

“Simply now.”

“Excuse me.”

Whereas Usman corrected his posture, Isilis sat on the chair supplied by the attendant whereas watching him earlier than she requested.

“What’s the motive for requesting an interview?”

“I’ve heard the phrases the Empress has put.”

“You imply the situations for the imperial wedding ceremony?”

“You appear to have forgotten, however there was speak of marriage between our household.”

“…It was.”

Usman smiled wryly at Isilis, who spoke as if she had actually forgotten.

“Then, have you ever learn the letter I despatched you?”

“I learn it, however I didn’t reply.”

“I’m glad you learn it.”

“Why do you retain sending letters like each day studies?”

On the query, he smiled and answered Isilis, who requested with honest curiosity.

“As a result of I wished to let you know about me. To you.”

“…To me?”

“It’s. Do you keep in mind whenever you had been little?”

“I keep in mind. You had been the boy I had first seen in my life.”

“I used to be shocked. I noticed a lady who stated I used to be weak.”

“Was it?”

“It was. Perhaps it was then… the second I fell in love with the Empress.”

Isilis watching him with eyes huge open was cute to Usman.

“I requested for an engagement, and the earlier Empress of Larchen gave permission. If the earlier Empress hadn’t left, I’d have been within the seat subsequent to the Empress.”

“….”

Uttering these phrases, he stared at Isilis, who was speechless, with eyes stuffed with lust. He was fairly happy together with his face in her blue eyes.

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