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Table of Contents

  • 1. Chapter 1 - Part 1
  • 2. Chapter 1 - Part 2
  • 3. Chapter 2 - Part 1
  • 4. Chapter 2 - Part 2
  • 5. Chapter 3
  • 6. Chapter 4
  • 7. Chapter 5
  • 8. Chapter 6
  • 9. Chapter 7
  • 10. Chapter 8
  • 11. Chapter 9
  • 12. Chapter 10
  • 13. Chapter 11
  • 14. Chapter 12
  • 15. Chapter 13
  • 16. Chapter 14
  • 17. Chapter 15
  • 18. Chapter 16
  • 19. Chapter 17
  • 20. Chapter 18
  • 21. Chapter 19
  • 22. Chapter 20
  • 23. Chapter 21
  • 24. Chapter 22
  • 25. Chapter 23
  • 26. Chapter 24
  • 27. Chapter 25
  • 28. Chapter 26
  • 29. Chapter 27
  • 30. Chapter 28
  • 31. Chapter 29
  • 32. Chapter 30
  • 33. Chapter 31
  • 34. Chapter 32
  • 35. Chapter 33
  • 36. Chapter 34
  • 37. Chapter 35
  • 38. Chapter 36
  • 39. Chapter 37
  • 40. Chapter 38
  • 41. Chapter 39
  • 42. Chapter 40
  • 43. Chapter 41
  • 44. Chapter 42
  • 45. Chapter 43
  • 46. Chapter 44
  • 47. Chapter 45
  • 48. Chapter 46
  • 49. Chapter 47
  • 50. Chapter 48
  • 51. Chapter 49
  • 52. Chapter 50
  • 53. Chapter 51
  • 54. Chapter 52
  • 55. Chapter 53
  • 56. Chapter 54
  • 57. Chapter 55
  • 58. Chapter 56
  • 59. Chapter 57
  • 60. Chapter 58
  • 61. Chapter 59
  • 62. Chapter 60
  • 63. Chapter 61
  • 64. Chapter 62
  • 65. Chapter 63
  • 66. Chapter 64
  • 67. Chapter 65
  • 68. Chapter 66
  • 69. Chapter 67
  • 70. Chapter 68
  • 71. Chapter 69
  • 72. Chapter 70
  • 73. Chapter 71
  • 74. Chapter 72
  • 75. Chapter 73
  • 76. Chapter 74
  • 77. Chapter 75
  • 78. Chapter 76
  • 79. Chapter 77
  • 80. Chapter 78
  • 81. Chapters 79
  • 82. Chapters 80
  • 83. Chapters 81
  • 84. Chapters 82
  • 85. Chapter 83
  • 86. Chapter 84
  • 87. Chapter 85
  • 88. Chapter 86
  • 89. Chapter 87
  • 90. Chapter 88
  • 91. Chapter 89
  • 92. Chapter 90
  • 93. Chapter 91
  • 94. Chapter 92
  • 95. Chapter 93
  • 96. Chapter 94
  • 97. Chapter 95
  • 98. Chapter 96
  • 99. Chapter 97
  • 100. Chapter 98
  • 101. Chapter 99
  • 102. Chapter 100
  • 103. Chapter 101
  • 104. Chapter 102
  • 105. Chapter 104
  • 106. Chapter 104
  • 107. Chapter 105
  • 108. Chapter 106
  • 109. Chapter 107
  • 110. Chapter 108
  • 111. Chapter 109
  • 112. Chapter 110
  • 113. Chapter 111
  • 114. Chapter 112
  • 115. Chapter 113
  • 116. Chapter 114
  • 117. Chapter 115
  • 118. Chapter 116
  • 119. Chapter 117
  • 120. Chapter 118
  • 121. Chapter 119
  • 122. Chapter 120
  • 123. Chapter 121
  • 124. Chapter 122
  • 125. Chapter 123
  • 126. Chapter 124
  • 127. Chapter 125
  • 128. Chapter 126
  • 129. Chapter 127
  • 130. Chapter 128
  • 131. Chapter 129
  • 132. Chapter 130
  • 133. Chapter 131
  • 134. Chapter 132
  • 135. Chapter 133
  • 136. Chapter 134
  • 137. Chapter 135
  • 138. Chapter 136
  • 139. Chapter 137
  • 140. Chapter 138
  • 141. Chapter 139
  • 142. Chapter 140
  • 143. Chapter 141
  • 144. Chapter 142
  • 145. Chapter 143
  • 146. Chapter 144
  • 147. Chapter 145
  • 148. Chapter 146
  • 149. Chapter 147
  • 150. Chapter 148
  • 151. Chapter 149
  • 152. Chapter 150
  • 153. Chapter 151
  • 154. Chapter 152
  • 155. Chapter 153
  • 156. Chapter 154
  • 157. Chapter 155
  • 158. Chapter 156
  • 159. Chapter 157
  • 160. Chapter 158
  • 161. Chapter 159
  • 162. Chapter 160
  • 163. Chapter 161
  • 164. Chapter 162
  • 165. Chapter 163
  • 166. Chapter 164
  • 167. Chapter 165
  • 168. Chapter 166
  • 169. Chapter 167
  • 170. Chapter 168
  • 171. Chapter 169
  • 172. Chapter 170
  • 173. Chapter 171
  • 174. Chapter 172
  • 175. Chapter 173
  • 176. Chapter 174
  • 177. Chapter 175
  • 178. Chapter 176
  • 179. Chapter 177
  • 180. Chapter 178
  • 181. Chapter 179
  • 182. Chapter 180
  • 183. Chapter 181
  • 184. Chapter 182
  • 185. Chapter 183
  • 186. Chapter 184
  • 187. Chapter 185
  • 188. Chapter 186
  • 189. Chapter 187 - The Final Chapter
  • 190. Side Story - 1

Chapter 1 - Part 1

Thank you Veronica Collazo for the kofi! (1/2)

***

“What did you just say?”

 

“What? I called you honey.” 

 

“Why?” Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

 

“It’s the first husband’s privilege. Do you have any complaints?”

 

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldn’t hear anything.  She couldn’t think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry too much.” Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently.  Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

 

***

 

Superion Castle was full of tension.

 

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

 

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

 

Main Hall…

 

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

 

‘How long has it been since we reunited…?’

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus’ returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldn’t protect his daughter.

 

“You don’t look well.”

 

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

 

“…”

 

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

 

“Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenon’s mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Duke.”

 

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

 

“I’m glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. I’m glad the duchess is healthy, too.”

 

“… Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?”

 

When he brought up the question, the emperor’s expression darkened.

 

“Lelia…”

 

“…”

 

“I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“It doesn’t make sense. What do they mean she’s a saint? She’s…”

 

“…”

 

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the child’s name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

 

“I don’t want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is…”

 

Perseus muttered without energy. He didn’t want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldn’t believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldn’t do that to her.

 

“We can’t let the temple persuade the child.”

 

“…”

 

“Did she want this?” Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. “Lelia is also worried about that. I’m going to follow all of her decisions.”

 

“But the priests…”

 

“No one has the right to stop the child’s decision.”

 

“…”

 

“Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.”

 

Perseus shut his mouth at the duke’s cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldn’t think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

 

“Lelia hasn’t decided yet either, so let’s not worry.”

 

“…”

 

At the Duke’s recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didn’t want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night. 

 

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperor’s madness every night.

 

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldn’t. Even if his wife is dead, he can’t wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

 

“Why aren’t you staying in the castle?” Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperor’s words that he would not stay in the castle.

 

“… There’s a situation. I’ve got accommodation outside the castle, so you don’t have to worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperor’s attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. That’s why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle…

 

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

 

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didn’t know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

 

***

 

“Lelia!”

 

“Uncle.” Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncle’s hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius’ hands were as cold as ice. “Mother… What about her?”

 

“She is outside with Atias.”

 

“That’s a relief. What about the emperor?”

 

“In the drawing room… By the way, are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

 

Karius swept Lelia’s hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

 

“I think my uncle’s condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?”

 

“… There’s nothing I wouldn’t be okay with.”

 

But her uncle’s complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

 

“I’ll go to the drawing room.”

 

“Are you going to be okay?”

 

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldn’t help it.  She was going to speak firmly. Don’t come to this place again. Don’t care whether she is fine or not.

 

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry. The emperor will stop you from going.” Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was…

 

“Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you don’t have to worry. I’ll go in together with you and tell him.”

 

“…”

 

[When did I get married…?]

 

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

 

“…”

 

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

 

“I thought you were in the temple… you weren’t.”

 

“Why are you here?”

 

The emperor tried to smile at Lelia’s hard tone.

 

“… I’m here to persuade Duke Superion so that you can’t be a saint, but I can’t believe I’m meeting you. It’s good luck.”

 

“…”

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say it’s good luck.

 

“Is it up to you whether it’ll be successful?”

 

“Do I have to answer?”

 

“I’m asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.”

 

… Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, “You don’t deserve to ask whether I’m prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?”

 

“Yes, it’s hard.”

 

“I’m not curious about your Majesty’s situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again…”

 

“Do you feel the same way?”

 

Lelia paused. The emperor’s expression was distorted.

 

“…”

 

“Do you get hurt like me?” 

 

“Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?”

 

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasn’t annoyed. They don’t have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus’ back was stiff.

 

“…”

 

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didn’t say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly…

 

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

 

“…”

 

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

***

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Chapter 1 - Part 2

Thank you Veronica Collazo for the kofi! (1/2)

***

“What did you just say?”

 

“What? I called you honey.” 

 

“Why?” Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

 

“It’s the first husband’s privilege. Do you have any complaints?”

 

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldn’t hear anything.  She couldn’t think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry too much.” Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently.  Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

 

***

 

Superion Castle was full of tension.

 

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

 

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

 

Main Hall…

 

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

 

‘How long has it been since we reunited…?’

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus’ returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldn’t protect his daughter.

 

“You don’t look well.”

 

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

 

“…”

 

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

 

“Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenon’s mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Duke.”

 

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

 

“I’m glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. I’m glad the duchess is healthy, too.”

 

“… Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?”

 

When he brought up the question, the emperor’s expression darkened.

 

“Lelia…”

 

“…”

 

“I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“It doesn’t make sense. What do they mean she’s a saint? She’s…”

 

“…”

 

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the child’s name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

 

“I don’t want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is…”

 

Perseus muttered without energy. He didn’t want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldn’t believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldn’t do that to her.

 

“We can’t let the temple persuade the child.”

 

“…”

 

“Did she want this?” Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. “Lelia is also worried about that. I’m going to follow all of her decisions.”

 

“But the priests…”

 

“No one has the right to stop the child’s decision.”

 

“…”

 

“Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.”

 

Perseus shut his mouth at the duke’s cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldn’t think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

 

“Lelia hasn’t decided yet either, so let’s not worry.”

 

“…”

 

At the Duke’s recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didn’t want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night. 

 

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperor’s madness every night.

 

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldn’t. Even if his wife is dead, he can’t wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

 

“Why aren’t you staying in the castle?” Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperor’s words that he would not stay in the castle.

 

“… There’s a situation. I’ve got accommodation outside the castle, so you don’t have to worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperor’s attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. That’s why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle…

 

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

 

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didn’t know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

 

***

 

“Lelia!”

 

“Uncle.” Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncle’s hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius’ hands were as cold as ice. “Mother… What about her?”

 

“She is outside with Atias.”

 

“That’s a relief. What about the emperor?”

 

“In the drawing room… By the way, are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

 

Karius swept Lelia’s hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

 

“I think my uncle’s condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?”

 

“… There’s nothing I wouldn’t be okay with.”

 

But her uncle’s complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

 

“I’ll go to the drawing room.”

 

“Are you going to be okay?”

 

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldn’t help it.  She was going to speak firmly. Don’t come to this place again. Don’t care whether she is fine or not.

 

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry. The emperor will stop you from going.” Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was…

 

“Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you don’t have to worry. I’ll go in together with you and tell him.”

 

“…”

 

[When did I get married…?]

 

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

 

“…”

 

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

 

“I thought you were in the temple… you weren’t.”

 

“Why are you here?”

 

The emperor tried to smile at Lelia’s hard tone.

 

“… I’m here to persuade Duke Superion so that you can’t be a saint, but I can’t believe I’m meeting you. It’s good luck.”

 

“…”

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say it’s good luck.

 

“Is it up to you whether it’ll be successful?”

 

“Do I have to answer?”

 

“I’m asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.”

 

… Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, “You don’t deserve to ask whether I’m prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?”

 

“Yes, it’s hard.”

 

“I’m not curious about your Majesty’s situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again…”

 

“Do you feel the same way?”

 

Lelia paused. The emperor’s expression was distorted.

 

“…”

 

“Do you get hurt like me?” 

 

“Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?”

 

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasn’t annoyed. They don’t have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus’ back was stiff.

 

“…”

 

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didn’t say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly…

 

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

 

“…”

 

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

***

Thank you for reading! If you enjoyed what you have read, do consider tipping us a little through: https://ko-fi.com/rainofsnow . Once we receive 7$, an advance chapter will be posted as a thank you. Don’t forget to mention the series that you’re supporting!

 

Chapter 2 - Part 1

Thank you Veronica Collazo for the kofi! (1/2)

***

“What did you just say?”

 

“What? I called you honey.” 

 

“Why?” Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

 

“It’s the first husband’s privilege. Do you have any complaints?”

 

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldn’t hear anything.  She couldn’t think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry too much.” Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently.  Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

 

***

 

Superion Castle was full of tension.

 

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

 

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

 

Main Hall…

 

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

 

‘How long has it been since we reunited…?’

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus’ returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldn’t protect his daughter.

 

“You don’t look well.”

 

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

 

“…”

 

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

 

“Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenon’s mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Duke.”

 

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

 

“I’m glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. I’m glad the duchess is healthy, too.”

 

“… Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?”

 

When he brought up the question, the emperor’s expression darkened.

 

“Lelia…”

 

“…”

 

“I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“It doesn’t make sense. What do they mean she’s a saint? She’s…”

 

“…”

 

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the child’s name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

 

“I don’t want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is…”

 

Perseus muttered without energy. He didn’t want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldn’t believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldn’t do that to her.

 

“We can’t let the temple persuade the child.”

 

“…”

 

“Did she want this?” Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. “Lelia is also worried about that. I’m going to follow all of her decisions.”

 

“But the priests…”

 

“No one has the right to stop the child’s decision.”

 

“…”

 

“Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.”

 

Perseus shut his mouth at the duke’s cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldn’t think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

 

“Lelia hasn’t decided yet either, so let’s not worry.”

 

“…”

 

At the Duke’s recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didn’t want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night. 

 

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperor’s madness every night.

 

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldn’t. Even if his wife is dead, he can’t wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

 

“Why aren’t you staying in the castle?” Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperor’s words that he would not stay in the castle.

 

“… There’s a situation. I’ve got accommodation outside the castle, so you don’t have to worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperor’s attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. That’s why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle…

 

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

 

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didn’t know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

 

***

 

“Lelia!”

 

“Uncle.” Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncle’s hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius’ hands were as cold as ice. “Mother… What about her?”

 

“She is outside with Atias.”

 

“That’s a relief. What about the emperor?”

 

“In the drawing room… By the way, are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

 

Karius swept Lelia’s hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

 

“I think my uncle’s condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?”

 

“… There’s nothing I wouldn’t be okay with.”

 

But her uncle’s complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

 

“I’ll go to the drawing room.”

 

“Are you going to be okay?”

 

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldn’t help it.  She was going to speak firmly. Don’t come to this place again. Don’t care whether she is fine or not.

 

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry. The emperor will stop you from going.” Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was…

 

“Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you don’t have to worry. I’ll go in together with you and tell him.”

 

“…”

 

[When did I get married…?]

 

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

 

“…”

 

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

 

“I thought you were in the temple… you weren’t.”

 

“Why are you here?”

 

The emperor tried to smile at Lelia’s hard tone.

 

“… I’m here to persuade Duke Superion so that you can’t be a saint, but I can’t believe I’m meeting you. It’s good luck.”

 

“…”

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say it’s good luck.

 

“Is it up to you whether it’ll be successful?”

 

“Do I have to answer?”

 

“I’m asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.”

 

… Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, “You don’t deserve to ask whether I’m prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?”

 

“Yes, it’s hard.”

 

“I’m not curious about your Majesty’s situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again…”

 

“Do you feel the same way?”

 

Lelia paused. The emperor’s expression was distorted.

 

“…”

 

“Do you get hurt like me?” 

 

“Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?”

 

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasn’t annoyed. They don’t have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus’ back was stiff.

 

“…”

 

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didn’t say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly…

 

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

 

“…”

 

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

***

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Chapter 2 - Part 2

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***

“What did you just say?”

 

“What? I called you honey.” 

 

“Why?” Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

 

“It’s the first husband’s privilege. Do you have any complaints?”

 

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldn’t hear anything.  She couldn’t think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry too much.” Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently.  Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

 

***

 

Superion Castle was full of tension.

 

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

 

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

 

Main Hall…

 

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

 

‘How long has it been since we reunited…?’

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus’ returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldn’t protect his daughter.

 

“You don’t look well.”

 

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

 

“…”

 

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

 

“Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenon’s mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Duke.”

 

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

 

“I’m glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. I’m glad the duchess is healthy, too.”

 

“… Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?”

 

When he brought up the question, the emperor’s expression darkened.

 

“Lelia…”

 

“…”

 

“I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“It doesn’t make sense. What do they mean she’s a saint? She’s…”

 

“…”

 

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the child’s name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

 

“I don’t want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is…”

 

Perseus muttered without energy. He didn’t want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldn’t believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldn’t do that to her.

 

“We can’t let the temple persuade the child.”

 

“…”

 

“Did she want this?” Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. “Lelia is also worried about that. I’m going to follow all of her decisions.”

 

“But the priests…”

 

“No one has the right to stop the child’s decision.”

 

“…”

 

“Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.”

 

Perseus shut his mouth at the duke’s cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldn’t think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

 

“Lelia hasn’t decided yet either, so let’s not worry.”

 

“…”

 

At the Duke’s recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didn’t want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night. 

 

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperor’s madness every night.

 

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldn’t. Even if his wife is dead, he can’t wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

 

“Why aren’t you staying in the castle?” Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperor’s words that he would not stay in the castle.

 

“… There’s a situation. I’ve got accommodation outside the castle, so you don’t have to worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperor’s attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. That’s why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle…

 

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

 

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didn’t know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

 

***

 

“Lelia!”

 

“Uncle.” Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncle’s hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius’ hands were as cold as ice. “Mother… What about her?”

 

“She is outside with Atias.”

 

“That’s a relief. What about the emperor?”

 

“In the drawing room… By the way, are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

 

Karius swept Lelia’s hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

 

“I think my uncle’s condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?”

 

“… There’s nothing I wouldn’t be okay with.”

 

But her uncle’s complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

 

“I’ll go to the drawing room.”

 

“Are you going to be okay?”

 

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldn’t help it.  She was going to speak firmly. Don’t come to this place again. Don’t care whether she is fine or not.

 

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry. The emperor will stop you from going.” Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was…

 

“Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you don’t have to worry. I’ll go in together with you and tell him.”

 

“…”

 

[When did I get married…?]

 

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

 

“…”

 

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

 

“I thought you were in the temple… you weren’t.”

 

“Why are you here?”

 

The emperor tried to smile at Lelia’s hard tone.

 

“… I’m here to persuade Duke Superion so that you can’t be a saint, but I can’t believe I’m meeting you. It’s good luck.”

 

“…”

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say it’s good luck.

 

“Is it up to you whether it’ll be successful?”

 

“Do I have to answer?”

 

“I’m asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.”

 

… Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, “You don’t deserve to ask whether I’m prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?”

 

“Yes, it’s hard.”

 

“I’m not curious about your Majesty’s situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again…”

 

“Do you feel the same way?”

 

Lelia paused. The emperor’s expression was distorted.

 

“…”

 

“Do you get hurt like me?” 

 

“Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?”

 

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasn’t annoyed. They don’t have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus’ back was stiff.

 

“…”

 

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didn’t say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly…

 

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

 

“…”

 

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

***

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Chapter 3

Thank you Veronica Collazo for the kofi! (1/2)

***

“What did you just say?”

 

“What? I called you honey.” 

 

“Why?” Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

 

“It’s the first husband’s privilege. Do you have any complaints?”

 

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldn’t hear anything.  She couldn’t think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry too much.” Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently.  Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

 

***

 

Superion Castle was full of tension.

 

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

 

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

 

Main Hall…

 

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

 

‘How long has it been since we reunited…?’

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus’ returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldn’t protect his daughter.

 

“You don’t look well.”

 

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

 

“…”

 

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

 

“Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenon’s mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Duke.”

 

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

 

“I’m glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. I’m glad the duchess is healthy, too.”

 

“… Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?”

 

When he brought up the question, the emperor’s expression darkened.

 

“Lelia…”

 

“…”

 

“I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“It doesn’t make sense. What do they mean she’s a saint? She’s…”

 

“…”

 

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the child’s name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

 

“I don’t want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is…”

 

Perseus muttered without energy. He didn’t want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldn’t believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldn’t do that to her.

 

“We can’t let the temple persuade the child.”

 

“…”

 

“Did she want this?” Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. “Lelia is also worried about that. I’m going to follow all of her decisions.”

 

“But the priests…”

 

“No one has the right to stop the child’s decision.”

 

“…”

 

“Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.”

 

Perseus shut his mouth at the duke’s cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldn’t think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

 

“Lelia hasn’t decided yet either, so let’s not worry.”

 

“…”

 

At the Duke’s recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didn’t want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night. 

 

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperor’s madness every night.

 

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldn’t. Even if his wife is dead, he can’t wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

 

“Why aren’t you staying in the castle?” Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperor’s words that he would not stay in the castle.

 

“… There’s a situation. I’ve got accommodation outside the castle, so you don’t have to worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperor’s attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. That’s why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle…

 

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

 

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didn’t know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

 

***

 

“Lelia!”

 

“Uncle.” Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncle’s hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius’ hands were as cold as ice. “Mother… What about her?”

 

“She is outside with Atias.”

 

“That’s a relief. What about the emperor?”

 

“In the drawing room… By the way, are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

 

Karius swept Lelia’s hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

 

“I think my uncle’s condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?”

 

“… There’s nothing I wouldn’t be okay with.”

 

But her uncle’s complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

 

“I’ll go to the drawing room.”

 

“Are you going to be okay?”

 

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldn’t help it.  She was going to speak firmly. Don’t come to this place again. Don’t care whether she is fine or not.

 

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry. The emperor will stop you from going.” Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was…

 

“Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you don’t have to worry. I’ll go in together with you and tell him.”

 

“…”

 

[When did I get married…?]

 

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

 

“…”

 

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

 

“I thought you were in the temple… you weren’t.”

 

“Why are you here?”

 

The emperor tried to smile at Lelia’s hard tone.

 

“… I’m here to persuade Duke Superion so that you can’t be a saint, but I can’t believe I’m meeting you. It’s good luck.”

 

“…”

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say it’s good luck.

 

“Is it up to you whether it’ll be successful?”

 

“Do I have to answer?”

 

“I’m asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.”

 

… Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, “You don’t deserve to ask whether I’m prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?”

 

“Yes, it’s hard.”

 

“I’m not curious about your Majesty’s situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again…”

 

“Do you feel the same way?”

 

Lelia paused. The emperor’s expression was distorted.

 

“…”

 

“Do you get hurt like me?” 

 

“Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?”

 

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasn’t annoyed. They don’t have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus’ back was stiff.

 

“…”

 

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didn’t say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly…

 

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

 

“…”

 

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

***

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Chapter 4

Thank you Veronica Collazo for the kofi! (1/2)

***

“What did you just say?”

 

“What? I called you honey.” 

 

“Why?” Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

 

“It’s the first husband’s privilege. Do you have any complaints?”

 

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldn’t hear anything.  She couldn’t think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry too much.” Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently.  Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

 

***

 

Superion Castle was full of tension.

 

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

 

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

 

Main Hall…

 

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

 

‘How long has it been since we reunited…?’

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus’ returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldn’t protect his daughter.

 

“You don’t look well.”

 

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

 

“…”

 

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

 

“Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenon’s mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Duke.”

 

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

 

“I’m glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. I’m glad the duchess is healthy, too.”

 

“… Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?”

 

When he brought up the question, the emperor’s expression darkened.

 

“Lelia…”

 

“…”

 

“I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“It doesn’t make sense. What do they mean she’s a saint? She’s…”

 

“…”

 

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the child’s name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

 

“I don’t want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is…”

 

Perseus muttered without energy. He didn’t want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldn’t believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldn’t do that to her.

 

“We can’t let the temple persuade the child.”

 

“…”

 

“Did she want this?” Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. “Lelia is also worried about that. I’m going to follow all of her decisions.”

 

“But the priests…”

 

“No one has the right to stop the child’s decision.”

 

“…”

 

“Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.”

 

Perseus shut his mouth at the duke’s cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldn’t think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

 

“Lelia hasn’t decided yet either, so let’s not worry.”

 

“…”

 

At the Duke’s recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didn’t want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night. 

 

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperor’s madness every night.

 

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldn’t. Even if his wife is dead, he can’t wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

 

“Why aren’t you staying in the castle?” Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperor’s words that he would not stay in the castle.

 

“… There’s a situation. I’ve got accommodation outside the castle, so you don’t have to worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperor’s attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. That’s why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle…

 

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

 

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didn’t know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

 

***

 

“Lelia!”

 

“Uncle.” Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncle’s hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius’ hands were as cold as ice. “Mother… What about her?”

 

“She is outside with Atias.”

 

“That’s a relief. What about the emperor?”

 

“In the drawing room… By the way, are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

 

Karius swept Lelia’s hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

 

“I think my uncle’s condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?”

 

“… There’s nothing I wouldn’t be okay with.”

 

But her uncle’s complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

 

“I’ll go to the drawing room.”

 

“Are you going to be okay?”

 

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldn’t help it.  She was going to speak firmly. Don’t come to this place again. Don’t care whether she is fine or not.

 

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry. The emperor will stop you from going.” Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was…

 

“Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you don’t have to worry. I’ll go in together with you and tell him.”

 

“…”

 

[When did I get married…?]

 

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

 

“…”

 

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

 

“I thought you were in the temple… you weren’t.”

 

“Why are you here?”

 

The emperor tried to smile at Lelia’s hard tone.

 

“… I’m here to persuade Duke Superion so that you can’t be a saint, but I can’t believe I’m meeting you. It’s good luck.”

 

“…”

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say it’s good luck.

 

“Is it up to you whether it’ll be successful?”

 

“Do I have to answer?”

 

“I’m asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.”

 

… Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, “You don’t deserve to ask whether I’m prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?”

 

“Yes, it’s hard.”

 

“I’m not curious about your Majesty’s situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again…”

 

“Do you feel the same way?”

 

Lelia paused. The emperor’s expression was distorted.

 

“…”

 

“Do you get hurt like me?” 

 

“Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?”

 

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasn’t annoyed. They don’t have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus’ back was stiff.

 

“…”

 

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didn’t say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly…

 

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

 

“…”

 

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

***

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Chapter 5

Thank you Veronica Collazo for the kofi! (1/2)

***

“What did you just say?”

 

“What? I called you honey.” 

 

“Why?” Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

 

“It’s the first husband’s privilege. Do you have any complaints?”

 

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldn’t hear anything.  She couldn’t think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry too much.” Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently.  Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

 

***

 

Superion Castle was full of tension.

 

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

 

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

 

Main Hall…

 

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

 

‘How long has it been since we reunited…?’

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus’ returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldn’t protect his daughter.

 

“You don’t look well.”

 

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

 

“…”

 

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

 

“Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenon’s mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Duke.”

 

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

 

“I’m glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. I’m glad the duchess is healthy, too.”

 

“… Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?”

 

When he brought up the question, the emperor’s expression darkened.

 

“Lelia…”

 

“…”

 

“I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“It doesn’t make sense. What do they mean she’s a saint? She’s…”

 

“…”

 

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the child’s name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

 

“I don’t want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is…”

 

Perseus muttered without energy. He didn’t want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldn’t believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldn’t do that to her.

 

“We can’t let the temple persuade the child.”

 

“…”

 

“Did she want this?” Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. “Lelia is also worried about that. I’m going to follow all of her decisions.”

 

“But the priests…”

 

“No one has the right to stop the child’s decision.”

 

“…”

 

“Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.”

 

Perseus shut his mouth at the duke’s cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldn’t think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

 

“Lelia hasn’t decided yet either, so let’s not worry.”

 

“…”

 

At the Duke’s recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didn’t want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night. 

 

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperor’s madness every night.

 

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldn’t. Even if his wife is dead, he can’t wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

 

“Why aren’t you staying in the castle?” Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperor’s words that he would not stay in the castle.

 

“… There’s a situation. I’ve got accommodation outside the castle, so you don’t have to worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperor’s attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. That’s why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle…

 

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

 

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didn’t know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

 

***

 

“Lelia!”

 

“Uncle.” Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncle’s hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius’ hands were as cold as ice. “Mother… What about her?”

 

“She is outside with Atias.”

 

“That’s a relief. What about the emperor?”

 

“In the drawing room… By the way, are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

 

Karius swept Lelia’s hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

 

“I think my uncle’s condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?”

 

“… There’s nothing I wouldn’t be okay with.”

 

But her uncle’s complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

 

“I’ll go to the drawing room.”

 

“Are you going to be okay?”

 

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldn’t help it.  She was going to speak firmly. Don’t come to this place again. Don’t care whether she is fine or not.

 

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry. The emperor will stop you from going.” Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was…

 

“Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you don’t have to worry. I’ll go in together with you and tell him.”

 

“…”

 

[When did I get married…?]

 

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

 

“…”

 

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

 

“I thought you were in the temple… you weren’t.”

 

“Why are you here?”

 

The emperor tried to smile at Lelia’s hard tone.

 

“… I’m here to persuade Duke Superion so that you can’t be a saint, but I can’t believe I’m meeting you. It’s good luck.”

 

“…”

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say it’s good luck.

 

“Is it up to you whether it’ll be successful?”

 

“Do I have to answer?”

 

“I’m asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.”

 

… Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, “You don’t deserve to ask whether I’m prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?”

 

“Yes, it’s hard.”

 

“I’m not curious about your Majesty’s situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again…”

 

“Do you feel the same way?”

 

Lelia paused. The emperor’s expression was distorted.

 

“…”

 

“Do you get hurt like me?” 

 

“Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?”

 

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasn’t annoyed. They don’t have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus’ back was stiff.

 

“…”

 

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didn’t say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly…

 

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

 

“…”

 

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

***

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Chapter 6

Thank you Veronica Collazo for the kofi! (1/2)

***

“What did you just say?”

 

“What? I called you honey.” 

 

“Why?” Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

 

“It’s the first husband’s privilege. Do you have any complaints?”

 

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldn’t hear anything.  She couldn’t think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry too much.” Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently.  Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

 

***

 

Superion Castle was full of tension.

 

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

 

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

 

Main Hall…

 

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

 

‘How long has it been since we reunited…?’

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus’ returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldn’t protect his daughter.

 

“You don’t look well.”

 

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

 

“…”

 

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

 

“Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenon’s mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Duke.”

 

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

 

“I’m glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. I’m glad the duchess is healthy, too.”

 

“… Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?”

 

When he brought up the question, the emperor’s expression darkened.

 

“Lelia…”

 

“…”

 

“I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“It doesn’t make sense. What do they mean she’s a saint? She’s…”

 

“…”

 

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the child’s name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

 

“I don’t want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is…”

 

Perseus muttered without energy. He didn’t want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldn’t believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldn’t do that to her.

 

“We can’t let the temple persuade the child.”

 

“…”

 

“Did she want this?” Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. “Lelia is also worried about that. I’m going to follow all of her decisions.”

 

“But the priests…”

 

“No one has the right to stop the child’s decision.”

 

“…”

 

“Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.”

 

Perseus shut his mouth at the duke’s cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldn’t think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

 

“Lelia hasn’t decided yet either, so let’s not worry.”

 

“…”

 

At the Duke’s recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didn’t want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night. 

 

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperor’s madness every night.

 

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldn’t. Even if his wife is dead, he can’t wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

 

“Why aren’t you staying in the castle?” Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperor’s words that he would not stay in the castle.

 

“… There’s a situation. I’ve got accommodation outside the castle, so you don’t have to worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperor’s attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. That’s why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle…

 

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

 

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didn’t know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

 

***

 

“Lelia!”

 

“Uncle.” Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncle’s hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius’ hands were as cold as ice. “Mother… What about her?”

 

“She is outside with Atias.”

 

“That’s a relief. What about the emperor?”

 

“In the drawing room… By the way, are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

 

Karius swept Lelia’s hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

 

“I think my uncle’s condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?”

 

“… There’s nothing I wouldn’t be okay with.”

 

But her uncle’s complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

 

“I’ll go to the drawing room.”

 

“Are you going to be okay?”

 

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldn’t help it.  She was going to speak firmly. Don’t come to this place again. Don’t care whether she is fine or not.

 

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry. The emperor will stop you from going.” Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was…

 

“Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you don’t have to worry. I’ll go in together with you and tell him.”

 

“…”

 

[When did I get married…?]

 

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

 

“…”

 

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

 

“I thought you were in the temple… you weren’t.”

 

“Why are you here?”

 

The emperor tried to smile at Lelia’s hard tone.

 

“… I’m here to persuade Duke Superion so that you can’t be a saint, but I can’t believe I’m meeting you. It’s good luck.”

 

“…”

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say it’s good luck.

 

“Is it up to you whether it’ll be successful?”

 

“Do I have to answer?”

 

“I’m asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.”

 

… Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, “You don’t deserve to ask whether I’m prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?”

 

“Yes, it’s hard.”

 

“I’m not curious about your Majesty’s situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again…”

 

“Do you feel the same way?”

 

Lelia paused. The emperor’s expression was distorted.

 

“…”

 

“Do you get hurt like me?” 

 

“Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?”

 

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasn’t annoyed. They don’t have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus’ back was stiff.

 

“…”

 

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didn’t say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly…

 

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

 

“…”

 

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

***

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Chapter 7

Thank you Veronica Collazo for the kofi! (1/2)

***

“What did you just say?”

 

“What? I called you honey.” 

 

“Why?” Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

 

“It’s the first husband’s privilege. Do you have any complaints?”

 

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldn’t hear anything.  She couldn’t think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry too much.” Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently.  Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

 

***

 

Superion Castle was full of tension.

 

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

 

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

 

Main Hall…

 

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

 

‘How long has it been since we reunited…?’

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus’ returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldn’t protect his daughter.

 

“You don’t look well.”

 

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

 

“…”

 

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

 

“Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenon’s mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Duke.”

 

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

 

“I’m glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. I’m glad the duchess is healthy, too.”

 

“… Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?”

 

When he brought up the question, the emperor’s expression darkened.

 

“Lelia…”

 

“…”

 

“I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“It doesn’t make sense. What do they mean she’s a saint? She’s…”

 

“…”

 

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the child’s name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

 

“I don’t want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is…”

 

Perseus muttered without energy. He didn’t want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldn’t believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldn’t do that to her.

 

“We can’t let the temple persuade the child.”

 

“…”

 

“Did she want this?” Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. “Lelia is also worried about that. I’m going to follow all of her decisions.”

 

“But the priests…”

 

“No one has the right to stop the child’s decision.”

 

“…”

 

“Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.”

 

Perseus shut his mouth at the duke’s cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldn’t think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

 

“Lelia hasn’t decided yet either, so let’s not worry.”

 

“…”

 

At the Duke’s recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didn’t want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night. 

 

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperor’s madness every night.

 

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldn’t. Even if his wife is dead, he can’t wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

 

“Why aren’t you staying in the castle?” Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperor’s words that he would not stay in the castle.

 

“… There’s a situation. I’ve got accommodation outside the castle, so you don’t have to worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperor’s attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. That’s why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle…

 

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

 

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didn’t know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

 

***

 

“Lelia!”

 

“Uncle.” Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncle’s hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius’ hands were as cold as ice. “Mother… What about her?”

 

“She is outside with Atias.”

 

“That’s a relief. What about the emperor?”

 

“In the drawing room… By the way, are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

 

Karius swept Lelia’s hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

 

“I think my uncle’s condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?”

 

“… There’s nothing I wouldn’t be okay with.”

 

But her uncle’s complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

 

“I’ll go to the drawing room.”

 

“Are you going to be okay?”

 

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldn’t help it.  She was going to speak firmly. Don’t come to this place again. Don’t care whether she is fine or not.

 

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry. The emperor will stop you from going.” Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was…

 

“Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you don’t have to worry. I’ll go in together with you and tell him.”

 

“…”

 

[When did I get married…?]

 

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

 

“…”

 

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

 

“I thought you were in the temple… you weren’t.”

 

“Why are you here?”

 

The emperor tried to smile at Lelia’s hard tone.

 

“… I’m here to persuade Duke Superion so that you can’t be a saint, but I can’t believe I’m meeting you. It’s good luck.”

 

“…”

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say it’s good luck.

 

“Is it up to you whether it’ll be successful?”

 

“Do I have to answer?”

 

“I’m asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.”

 

… Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, “You don’t deserve to ask whether I’m prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?”

 

“Yes, it’s hard.”

 

“I’m not curious about your Majesty’s situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again…”

 

“Do you feel the same way?”

 

Lelia paused. The emperor’s expression was distorted.

 

“…”

 

“Do you get hurt like me?” 

 

“Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?”

 

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasn’t annoyed. They don’t have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus’ back was stiff.

 

“…”

 

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didn’t say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly…

 

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

 

“…”

 

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

***

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Chapter 8

Thank you Veronica Collazo for the kofi! (1/2)

***

“What did you just say?”

 

“What? I called you honey.” 

 

“Why?” Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

 

“It’s the first husband’s privilege. Do you have any complaints?”

 

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldn’t hear anything.  She couldn’t think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry too much.” Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently.  Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

 

***

 

Superion Castle was full of tension.

 

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

 

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

 

Main Hall…

 

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

 

‘How long has it been since we reunited…?’

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus’ returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldn’t protect his daughter.

 

“You don’t look well.”

 

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

 

“…”

 

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

 

“Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenon’s mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Duke.”

 

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

 

“I’m glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. I’m glad the duchess is healthy, too.”

 

“… Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?”

 

When he brought up the question, the emperor’s expression darkened.

 

“Lelia…”

 

“…”

 

“I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“It doesn’t make sense. What do they mean she’s a saint? She’s…”

 

“…”

 

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the child’s name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

 

“I don’t want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is…”

 

Perseus muttered without energy. He didn’t want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldn’t believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldn’t do that to her.

 

“We can’t let the temple persuade the child.”

 

“…”

 

“Did she want this?” Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. “Lelia is also worried about that. I’m going to follow all of her decisions.”

 

“But the priests…”

 

“No one has the right to stop the child’s decision.”

 

“…”

 

“Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.”

 

Perseus shut his mouth at the duke’s cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldn’t think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

 

“Lelia hasn’t decided yet either, so let’s not worry.”

 

“…”

 

At the Duke’s recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didn’t want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night. 

 

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperor’s madness every night.

 

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldn’t. Even if his wife is dead, he can’t wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

 

“Why aren’t you staying in the castle?” Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperor’s words that he would not stay in the castle.

 

“… There’s a situation. I’ve got accommodation outside the castle, so you don’t have to worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperor’s attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. That’s why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle…

 

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

 

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didn’t know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

 

***

 

“Lelia!”

 

“Uncle.” Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncle’s hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius’ hands were as cold as ice. “Mother… What about her?”

 

“She is outside with Atias.”

 

“That’s a relief. What about the emperor?”

 

“In the drawing room… By the way, are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

 

Karius swept Lelia’s hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

 

“I think my uncle’s condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?”

 

“… There’s nothing I wouldn’t be okay with.”

 

But her uncle’s complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

 

“I’ll go to the drawing room.”

 

“Are you going to be okay?”

 

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldn’t help it.  She was going to speak firmly. Don’t come to this place again. Don’t care whether she is fine or not.

 

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry. The emperor will stop you from going.” Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was…

 

“Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you don’t have to worry. I’ll go in together with you and tell him.”

 

“…”

 

[When did I get married…?]

 

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

 

“…”

 

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

 

“I thought you were in the temple… you weren’t.”

 

“Why are you here?”

 

The emperor tried to smile at Lelia’s hard tone.

 

“… I’m here to persuade Duke Superion so that you can’t be a saint, but I can’t believe I’m meeting you. It’s good luck.”

 

“…”

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say it’s good luck.

 

“Is it up to you whether it’ll be successful?”

 

“Do I have to answer?”

 

“I’m asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.”

 

… Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, “You don’t deserve to ask whether I’m prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?”

 

“Yes, it’s hard.”

 

“I’m not curious about your Majesty’s situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again…”

 

“Do you feel the same way?”

 

Lelia paused. The emperor’s expression was distorted.

 

“…”

 

“Do you get hurt like me?” 

 

“Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?”

 

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasn’t annoyed. They don’t have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus’ back was stiff.

 

“…”

 

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didn’t say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly…

 

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

 

“…”

 

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

***

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Chapter 9

Thank you Veronica Collazo for the kofi! (1/2)

***

“What did you just say?”

 

“What? I called you honey.” 

 

“Why?” Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

 

“It’s the first husband’s privilege. Do you have any complaints?”

 

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldn’t hear anything.  She couldn’t think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry too much.” Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently.  Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

 

***

 

Superion Castle was full of tension.

 

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

 

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

 

Main Hall…

 

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

 

‘How long has it been since we reunited…?’

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus’ returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldn’t protect his daughter.

 

“You don’t look well.”

 

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

 

“…”

 

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

 

“Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenon’s mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Duke.”

 

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

 

“I’m glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. I’m glad the duchess is healthy, too.”

 

“… Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?”

 

When he brought up the question, the emperor’s expression darkened.

 

“Lelia…”

 

“…”

 

“I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“It doesn’t make sense. What do they mean she’s a saint? She’s…”

 

“…”

 

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the child’s name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

 

“I don’t want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is…”

 

Perseus muttered without energy. He didn’t want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldn’t believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldn’t do that to her.

 

“We can’t let the temple persuade the child.”

 

“…”

 

“Did she want this?” Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. “Lelia is also worried about that. I’m going to follow all of her decisions.”

 

“But the priests…”

 

“No one has the right to stop the child’s decision.”

 

“…”

 

“Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.”

 

Perseus shut his mouth at the duke’s cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldn’t think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

 

“Lelia hasn’t decided yet either, so let’s not worry.”

 

“…”

 

At the Duke’s recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didn’t want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night. 

 

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperor’s madness every night.

 

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldn’t. Even if his wife is dead, he can’t wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

 

“Why aren’t you staying in the castle?” Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperor’s words that he would not stay in the castle.

 

“… There’s a situation. I’ve got accommodation outside the castle, so you don’t have to worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperor’s attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. That’s why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle…

 

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

 

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didn’t know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

 

***

 

“Lelia!”

 

“Uncle.” Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncle’s hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius’ hands were as cold as ice. “Mother… What about her?”

 

“She is outside with Atias.”

 

“That’s a relief. What about the emperor?”

 

“In the drawing room… By the way, are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

 

Karius swept Lelia’s hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

 

“I think my uncle’s condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?”

 

“… There’s nothing I wouldn’t be okay with.”

 

But her uncle’s complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

 

“I’ll go to the drawing room.”

 

“Are you going to be okay?”

 

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldn’t help it.  She was going to speak firmly. Don’t come to this place again. Don’t care whether she is fine or not.

 

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry. The emperor will stop you from going.” Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was…

 

“Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you don’t have to worry. I’ll go in together with you and tell him.”

 

“…”

 

[When did I get married…?]

 

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

 

“…”

 

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

 

“I thought you were in the temple… you weren’t.”

 

“Why are you here?”

 

The emperor tried to smile at Lelia’s hard tone.

 

“… I’m here to persuade Duke Superion so that you can’t be a saint, but I can’t believe I’m meeting you. It’s good luck.”

 

“…”

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say it’s good luck.

 

“Is it up to you whether it’ll be successful?”

 

“Do I have to answer?”

 

“I’m asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.”

 

… Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, “You don’t deserve to ask whether I’m prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?”

 

“Yes, it’s hard.”

 

“I’m not curious about your Majesty’s situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again…”

 

“Do you feel the same way?”

 

Lelia paused. The emperor’s expression was distorted.

 

“…”

 

“Do you get hurt like me?” 

 

“Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?”

 

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasn’t annoyed. They don’t have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus’ back was stiff.

 

“…”

 

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didn’t say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly…

 

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

 

“…”

 

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

***

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Chapter 10

Thank you Veronica Collazo for the kofi! (1/2)

***

“What did you just say?”

 

“What? I called you honey.” 

 

“Why?” Griffith asked, and Kalix shrugged and replied.

 

“It’s the first husband’s privilege. Do you have any complaints?”

 

Romeo sighed openly as he saw the two arguing. He thought it would be better to just leave it. In the meantime, Lelia looked nervous as if she couldn’t hear anything.  She couldn’t think of anything else because she was afraid that Emperor Perseus and her mother would run into each other.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry too much.” Romeo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and patted her gently.  Lelia bit her lips and nodded.

 

***

 

Superion Castle was full of tension.

 

The emperor and his knights rushed in out of nowhere, and there was a strange atmosphere. Duke Superion did not want to allow him into the castle, but there was nothing he could do. No matter if he was a lord of the land, Perseus was an emperor. He had no right to refuse.

 

In addition, he was in more of a predicament since he was asked to treat their injured knights. Some of the injured indicated their condition was not serious, but their wounds were urgent. He asked if there was a battle on the way, but the knights did not answer.

 

Main Hall…

 

The expressions of both Emperor Perseus and the Duke of Superion were dark.

 

‘How long has it been since we reunited…?’

The duke was disheartened. Officially, it was the first time since Emperor Perseus’ returned. To be honest, Duke Superion hated him. He thought Perseus was an incompetent man who couldn’t protect his daughter.

 

“You don’t look well.”

 

However, seeing his always handsome face appear shaded and haggard, his compassion rose without realizing it. However, it did not mean that he wanted to send his daughter back who had returned alive. That can never happen.

 

“…”

 

Duke Superion hid the tension by covering his face. Emperor Perseus did not yet know that Elizabeth had returned alive. Fortunately, Elizabeth was currently out with Atias. After hearing the news of Emperor Perseus coming, the Duke sent her straight away.

 

“Tell Atias not to return to the castle for a few days, but to go to Zenon’s mansion and stay. It must be conveyed. Do you understand?”

 

“Yes, Duke.”

 

It was just in case. The Duke hid his anxiety and looked at the haggard emperor.

 

“I’m glad your face looks good, Duke Superion. I’m glad the duchess is healthy, too.”

 

“… Yes, Your Majesty. But what brings you here?”

 

When he brought up the question, the emperor’s expression darkened.

 

“Lelia…”

 

“…”

 

“I heard that the temple is trying to make the child successful. Did you hear that?”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

“It doesn’t make sense. What do they mean she’s a saint? She’s…”

 

“…”

 

Perseus could not easily connect his words. His eyes were blurred with guilt. Just mentioning the child’s name in front of the duke felt like he was committing a great sin.

 

“I don’t want to force her to stay in the Imperial Castle, but the neutral zone is…”

 

Perseus muttered without energy. He didn’t want to send her back to the neutral zone. He couldn’t believe they sent Lelia to the place where the dead Lydios forced her to go. Lelia said that her happiest memory was when she lived here. He couldn’t do that to her.

 

“We can’t let the temple persuade the child.”

 

“…”

 

“Did she want this?” Emperor Perseus raised his head and asked. Duke Superion looked bitter. He replied slowly. “Lelia is also worried about that. I’m going to follow all of her decisions.”

 

“But the priests…”

 

“No one has the right to stop the child’s decision.”

 

“…”

 

“Your Majesty, me included. The same goes for anyone.”

 

Perseus shut his mouth at the duke’s cold words. His eyes shook. In fact, since the moment he stepped into the Superion Castle, he couldn’t think of anything. It was the place where Elizabeth was born and raised. It was the first place he met her and fell in love at first sight.

 

“Lelia hasn’t decided yet either, so let’s not worry.”

 

“…”

 

At the Duke’s recommendation, Emperor Perseus eventually nodded. But he didn’t want to spend the night in this castle. Recently, his madness comes every night. 

 

After meeting a doctor, the frequency decreased a little and the duration as well, but it did not completely disappear. No one should know that his knights struggle with the emperor’s madness every night.

 

If he could, he would like to stay here for a few days and retrace his memories with Elizabeth, but he couldn’t. Even if his wife is dead, he can’t wave a knife in front of her father. Emperor Perseus said he would come back tomorrow.

 

“Why aren’t you staying in the castle?” Duke Superion was visibly surprised and embarrassed by the emperor’s words that he would not stay in the castle.

 

“… There’s a situation. I’ve got accommodation outside the castle, so you don’t have to worry.”

 

“But…”

 

Duke Superion soon nodded at the firm emperor’s attitude. Then, he hurriedly found an aide and gave an order. It was to find out where Atias and Elizabeth were right now. Of course, he expected the emperor to stay in the castle. That’s why he stopped Elizabeth from staying in the castle…

 

Duke Superion detained the emperor just in case, asking him to eat. In the end, the emperor could not refuse. He decided to drink tea until dinner was ready and waited in the drawing room. Perseus wandered around looking inside the palace.

 

Lelia, who escaped from the Imperial Castle, would have grown up here. He was curious about what Lelia was like in those days since he didn’t know. Of course, it would have been better if she grew up next to him. Yet, there was nothing that could be reversed even if he regretted it.

 

***

 

“Lelia!”

 

“Uncle.” Returning to the territory, Lelia held her uncle’s hand. How nervous he was. Uncle Karius’ hands were as cold as ice. “Mother… What about her?”

 

“She is outside with Atias.”

 

“That’s a relief. What about the emperor?”

 

“In the drawing room… By the way, are you okay? You don’t look so good.”

 

Karius swept Lelia’s hair as if worried. Lelia smiled awkwardly.

 

“I think my uncle’s condition is worse than mine. Are you okay?”

 

“… There’s nothing I wouldn’t be okay with.”

 

But her uncle’s complexion seemed as if he could collapse at any moment.

 

“I’ll go to the drawing room.”

 

“Are you going to be okay?”

 

Lelia nodded to reassure her uncle. She had a determined attitude. She had no intention of seeing Emperor Perseus again, but now that this has happened, she couldn’t help it.  She was going to speak firmly. Don’t come to this place again. Don’t care whether she is fine or not.

 

Three people followed Lelia, who was hurrying to the drawing room. Suddenly, Lelia turned her head. Three big men were looking at her. When she saw the three following her, she suddenly felt funny and reassured.

 

“Lelia, don’t worry. The emperor will stop you from going.” Romeo, who thought she was anxious, firmly said. Griffith still looked very mixed up as if his feelings had not subsided. And Kalix was…

 

“Hey, you are married now, so your husband is your guardian. The emperor is not your guardian, so you don’t have to worry. I’ll go in together with you and tell him.”

 

“…”

 

[When did I get married…?]

 

Lelia had no strength to refute, so she just turned around. After telling her friends to wait at the door, she knocked and went into the drawing room.

 

“…”

 

Emperor Perseus stood by the window and looked at the sky as darkness approached. Lelia walked slowly, and Emperor Perseus belatedly discovered her. His body stiffened as if time had stopped.

 

“I thought you were in the temple… you weren’t.”

 

“Why are you here?”

 

The emperor tried to smile at Lelia’s hard tone.

 

“… I’m here to persuade Duke Superion so that you can’t be a saint, but I can’t believe I’m meeting you. It’s good luck.”

 

“…”

Lelia was sick of it. The last conversation they had was still clear. The same would be true of the emperor, but he can shamelessly say it’s good luck.

 

“Is it up to you whether it’ll be successful?”

 

“Do I have to answer?”

 

“I’m asking as an emperor. At least, you are not a part of the neutral zone yet, but a member of my empire.”

 

… Ha. Lelia sighed while laughing and said, “You don’t deserve to ask whether I’m prosperous or a slave to another country. Are you still having a hard time accepting that?”

 

“Yes, it’s hard.”

 

“I’m not curious about your Majesty’s situation. Even if we face each other like this, we only hurt each other. So, again…”

 

“Do you feel the same way?”

 

Lelia paused. The emperor’s expression was distorted.

 

“…”

 

“Do you get hurt like me?” 

 

“Does it hurt so much that you feel like your heart is tearing?”

 

Perseus looked thrilled at first glance. He wasn’t annoyed. They don’t have any misunderstanding. Emperor Perseus turned his head to say something.

He seemed to wipe away tears as he turned to the window. Lelia sighed. It was time for her to speak clearly again, but at that moment, the air in the room froze. It was noticeable that Emperor Perseus’ back was stiff.

 

“…”

 

What made him suddenly stop? Lelia looked at him with a frown. He didn’t say anything, but the atmosphere abruptly…

 

It was then. The emperor, who had been standing firm a moment ago, swept right past her and opened the door to the drawing room. Like someone who had discovered something.

 

“…”

 

Lelia immediately ran to the window at the thought of the moment. From afar, she saw her mother approaching the building with her aunt.

***

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