Chapter 52

He smiled as he noticed his subordinates denying his phrases. His military was cut up in two and was heading for Hillenton’s capital.

First, espionage troopers went to the borders of the Khalifa Empire and prompted chaos.

It was a maneuver to widen the hole between the Khalifa Empire and the Hillenton Empire. It was to stop the Khalifa Empire from sending his troops to assist Hillenton when he took management of the capital.

Second, one other military underneath Hector’s command crosses the mountains.

The quickest means from Larchen to the capital of Hillenton was by boat. Everybody knew that the mountain was so rugged that the military couldn’t assault Hillenton’s Capital by foot on its precipice. Berthas knew that too. He would have identified that each one his life had he not escaped by way of it.

Holding the map he had drawn, Hector moved with the troopers.

Lastly, Berthas was heading in direction of Hillenton’s capital. The subordinates with him determined to make use of the simple methodology.

As he was on his method to the capital on the Emperor’s name, he deliberate to assault the imperial citadel instantly in the event that they blocked his military on the Capital’s primary gate. All he needed to do was climb the partitions surrounding the Capital.

The simplest factor was to open the entrance door… there was no means that the town gates wouldn’t open to him, who had been known as by the Emperor.

“That… Your Excellency. Then, the kid’s mom…”

“It’s none of your small business.”

One of many males requested because the colorfully dressed little one fell out of nowhere.

Berthas glanced on the little one’s face whereas flippantly answering their questions. It was the primary time he had seen the kid’s face for such a very long time. She had the identical hair coloration as his, black hair, and ultramarine blue eyes.

As he gazed into the kid’s darkish eyes, he considered Isilis.

On the time she met him, she had bright-colored eyes although he at all times thought they didn’t match her. He couldn’t consider she was the identical little one he had met when he was younger. When his suspicion become fact, he felt like he had the entire world.

…She was really alive.

“However, why did she come right here?”

“Appears like one thing occurred.”

“What occurred—”

His subordinates murmured round him, asking what had occurred to the kid. Within the meantime, smiles bloomed on the faces of those that guarded his environment, following the lovable smiling little one.

“I must discover a nanny to deal with the kid.”

“It isn’t proper to have a girl within the military.”

“Then, I’ll search for somebody who has expertise caring for kids among the many troopers.”

“I’ll go away it to you.”

The deputy took the kid from Berthas’ arms and stepped out of the barracks. There have been subordinates ready for Berthas who couldn’t take his eyes off it.

“The place was I?”

“You didn’t… discover her?”

“Sure. Your Majesty.”

Swallowing the rising rage, Isilis opened her mouth and the nobles knelt earlier than her.

“Did you say that after the princess disappeared, you despatched somebody, however you continue to couldn’t discover her?”

“There are traces of magical energy getting used, however we can’t hint them.”

“Why? Was there something not possible with magic in Larchen?”

“That… Your Majesty constructed a magical barrier, and that insignificant magical energy was buried. No hint could possibly be discovered.”

“In the long run, it’s my fault?”

“No. Your Majesty. That’s not it…”

“I shouldn’t have listened to the nobles!”

At these phrases, everybody standing round her bowed their again as she slammed the armrest in anger.

“We’ll repair it.”

“Repair? Do that look mounted now…!”

“Your Majesty. What makes this totally different…”

“You dare!”

Nothing modified. Nonetheless, she wanted a spot to vent this anger. Isilis pressed down as a result of she thought the kid can be high quality. She took care of the boastful nobles and arrange a brand new barrier for the nation as they wished. She did, however the outcome was this…

Despite the fact that it was clear that the safety magic was activated, the place did the kid disappear? No, was she nonetheless alive?

The servants let loose a sigh as she slumped down in her seat.

“Discover her! Even when it’s good to seek for the tip of the world, discover her. The place is the Marquis who promised me!”

“We’re nonetheless trying, Your Majesty. Please settle down.”

Duke Verus stepped ahead and appeased Isilis. It had already been two days for the reason that little one disappeared.

“I’m sorry to tell you, but when one thing occurred to the princess, we’d discover her physique, however since that wasn’t the case, it’s clear that somebody took her.”

“The kid’s garments are the garments worn by the imperial household. Even after seeing that, nobody knowledgeable the imperial household?”

“It wouldn’t be simple for a single citizen of the empire to speak with the imperial household. How about informing your complete empire?”

“That received’t do!”

With Duke Verus’ phrases, Marquis Miller objected. Consideration was targeted on him, who took a step ahead and spoke.

“If one other empire came upon about it, there could also be hassle for the Princess. So, it’s higher to search for her secretly, Your Majesty.”

“Covertly or no matter, carry her… carry my little one!”

“…I’ll hold that in thoughts.”

As Marquis Miller withdrew, Isilis waved her hand. Maybe they have been ready for her beckoning, the nobles left the viewers room too.

“I can’t consider I trusted such issues…”

“Your Majesty.”

“Why did you name me?”

“What are you going to do with Marquis Cyrka?”

“Discover out in regards to the background. There was no means that the still-young marquis deliberate all this alone. What occurred to the impure ones you caught?”

“Most of them are nonetheless younger.”

“Unusual. Who instilled unusual concepts in them?”

“I don’t know. I’m nonetheless interrogating them.”

“It doesn’t matter in the event that they lose their thoughts. Discover out.”

“Sure.”

When Attract left, the sound of the attendant’s notification got here from exterior the viewers room.

“Your Majesty. Usman Khalifa of the Khalifa Empire asks for an viewers.”

“Didn’t he return?”

“Plainly he has returned and are available again.”

“I don’t have sufficient power…”

“Isilis!”

“Rude!”

“I heard the story, what occurred?”

Because the story even went to the Crown Prince of one other empire, Larchen’s standing was drastically diminished.

Usman spoke once more.

As she gestured to cowl his mouth, Isilis dismissed the individuals. It was solely when the attendants and different wizards left did she requested Usman.

“Didn’t you return to the Empire?”

“It wasn’t an enormous deal, so I got here again.”

“Larchen’s Imperial Palace just isn’t a spot you come and go like her home.”

“So, I got here with the earlier Empress.”

“…What?”

“I met her on the way in which right here.”

“The place is she?”

“Outdoors.”

“Outdoors?”

“She stated she would look across the Capital.”

Despite the fact that her head hurts simply from dropping her little one, even the earlier Empress appeared now… Isilis couldn’t assist however suspect the unusual occasions that appeared to coincide with one another.

“I heard that the kid is lacking.”

“The place did you hear that?”

“I’ve ears and eyes.”

“….”

“You couldn’t discover her.”

“….”

Usman, who had been staring on the silent Isilis, shrugged his shoulders.

“I’ll enable you to.”

“What?”

“I promise to dispatch my individuals and discover her.”

She couldn’t perceive what he was saying. Why would he do that? He would assist to find one other man’s little one that she gave start to.

“Why?”

“As a result of I really like you.”

“…What?”

“I really like you, Isilis, so I’ll do something you need.”

“There’s nothing that I, the Empress of Larchen, can’t do.”

“I do know it’s not. Why don’t you admit it? Simply take my assist. The soldiers of the Khalifa Empire are higher at espionage warfare than you thought.”

“They stand out solely with their seems.”

“The Khalifa Empire loves gifted individuals. You shouldn’t assume that everybody in Lacrhen will probably be loyal to you.”

When he spoke with a smirk, Isilis laughed.

“You appear so informal about having a spy in my home.”

“Isn’t it the identical for you?”

“Nicely. That’s proper.”

Usman was a person with unusual powers. Maybe it was as a result of she had seen his face since childhood, she felt comfy speaking to him. It wasn’t the stress between a person and girl, although the razor-sharp nerves after the lack of her little one have been slightly eased.

“Did you… get some sleep?”

By the point he stated it, she had realized she hadn’t been in mattress the previous few days. Her nerves have been on edge, and she or he couldn’t sleep. Even after she went into mattress, all Islilis may do was sit on the desk and take a look at the papers and shut her eyes.

“Do the individuals of this nation deal with the Empress’ well being?”

“Usman Khalifa. What it’s good to care about…”

“No! The lady I really like can’t sleep!”

As he made a fuss and approached her, Isilis waved at him.

“Cease being noisy. I really feel higher, too.”

“That’s a aid.”

“Don’t it’s important to return to the Khalifa Empire”

“The earlier Empress of Larchen has already contacted him.”

“The earlier Empress?”

“I repeat, Isilis. The earlier Empress desires you and I to marry. I need that as properly… that’s the reason I don’t intend to overlook this chance.”

With Usman’s declaration, she slowly regarded into his face. The cussed little one abruptly grew to become a person and stood in entrance of her. She unknowingly regarded on the man’s eyes that have been in entrance of her.

“I received’t change… my intention.”

“Should you marry me, I’ll shield that little one, too. I received’t say something even in case you make that little one the successor.”

Isilis tried to duck behind when Usman strode as much as the throne and pressed his face near hers. Nonetheless, the backrest stopped her. Though she didn’t change her expression, she couldn’t cover her nervousness.

Usman grinned as he confirmed her swaying gaze. Together with his hand on the armrest, he whispered to her.

“I need your second little one, or any kids after that, to be mine. Isilis. These kids will turn into warriors of the Khalifa Empire. The Empress and warrior of the Khalifa Empire, not the Larchen Emperor. I’m not within the throne of Larchen.”

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