“General!!!”
“Sigh. What is it?”
The man placed his palm on his forehead. Just by the tone of the soldier, he could tell it was another problem.
There was no doubt it should be some issue. He was sure even if a soldier called him in an unhurried tone. East Coast city was a mess. He didn’t know how he should manage this any longer.
Almost two-thirds of the commoners of the city were sent to the East Coast, and the city was less crowded for a while. However, things got out of hand about a week ago. After the death of the Dragon Emperor, the number of people coming to the city doubled. Many merchants and nobles were trying to find a ship to escape the Black Dragon Empire.
‘Out of all the
“Sister. Aren’t you….” “No!” “Sigh. Alright.” Jane didn’t argue with Elena anymore. After all, this wasn’t a place for arguments. It was Elena’s birthday banquet. Also, the most colourful one in recent years; except for the girl with her birthday. Elena was gloomy while everything inside the palace looked colourful. ‘And too many people.’ She looked at Diana, who seemed to be having a headache with the number of people within the palace hall. Many nobles were in the palace because it was a day they could freely enter here. ‘But how many of you are here to wish well for Elena?’ Jane was sure many were here looking for information. There were nobles from the Holy Light Empire, several northern Kingdoms, and surprisingly, a few princes from the most wealthy families of the Southern Trade Unions. A group that never appeared here before. She admitted they had enough reasons to be here. The most appealing one would be the Valley of Wonders. Everyone who saw the place wanted t
“Sister.” “What?” “Are you alright?” “Of course. What do you think is wrong with me? I am fine. Why?” “Nothing.” Jane hid her smile, looking at Elena’s brightened face. Her sister again looked like the carefree girl who had nothing to worry about in this world. ‘Your face is like a blossoming flower right now.’ She could see the eyes on Elena. Even if Elena maintained her cold expression, it was difficult to hide her sparkling eyes. ‘You have what you want.’ Jane knew what Elena wanted the most. It was not the crown, nor was it the land conquered by Adam. She just wanted him to return on his own, and it finally happened. When he had the power to do anything he wanted, and when the entire world would kneel before him, he returned to Elena. The look Elena had when she saw him told everything they needed to know. She didn’t look like the Empress for a second. It was more like a love-struck teenage girl. ‘And look at these clowns.’ Suddenly, the atmosphere changed in the
“Brother Adam, do you think there are more sets of clothes like that?” Alex followed brother Adam, trying to figure out if it was these clothes. “I don’t know. But why am I in trouble?” “Trouble?” Alex looked around to find what could trouble a person like brother Adam. He suddenly felt cold, and he felt the sharp eyes on them. ‘Her Majesty? Why is she angry?’ He wanted to turn back and run to a safe place, looking at the cold eyes on them. ‘I am not the one in trouble, right? Wait… She didn’t summon me.’ He suddenly thought of sneaking away to somewhere safe. Her Majesty had a cold glimmer in her eyes. “Where do you think you are going?” “Huh? Ah… Nowhere, brother Adam.” Alex felt dejected by his good brother. He was too sharp. ‘Can't you just ignore me? Why drag me into trouble as well?’ He dragged his feet behind brother Adam, trying to find a way to escape. ‘Can’t you people look away? There is nothing to see.’ Everyone was looking at them. Only a few who were fami
‘Did I do the right thing?’Elena eyed Adam again.He still looked a bit confused. She knew she was hasty, but she just acted out of instinct. Elena didn’t like all those women coming closer to Adam, and she was just looking for a reason to get him away from them. When he showed her the necklace, for once in her life she wanted it. There were countless who wished to have her hand, but there was only one whom she wanted to give it to. The moment he showed it, she didn’t hesitate to take it. ‘Is he upset? Or angry? Doesn’t look like that… But….’Elena tried to read Adam’s mood. Amy wasn’t leaving them, and her servants and sister were there. The guards and the others were closer to them, too. She wanted to talk to him, but it wasn’t the time‘If I knew it… I might still do the same.’She felt a bit guilty about her own thoughts. Elena had no idea Adam still didn’t know what he was doing. However, she realised she would do the same if she knew that. Because this was what she wanted
“Are they not leaving?”“They are not leaving, father. Most of them are asking for an audience with you.”“With me? I am not the emperor anymore.”“I think they are not sure who they should speak with anymore.”“Greedy bastards. Did Adam leave?”“Yes, father.”Jane also stared at the nobles that were still hesitant to leave the palace grounds. “He should move in here, right? I forgot to ask him that.”“He said he has to bring what he wants.”Jane answered without looking.‘I am not sure he has many things though.’She saw the dress he left after changing. It was something Elena brought for him earlier, and it looked overused. Adam was a man who didn’t look into many material things, he still didn’t have a proper house. “How is Elena?”“She is in her chamber.”“Oh….”‘She looks like a love-struck teenager.’Jane added that bit from her heart.She saw how nervous Elena looked after she accepted the necklace from Adam. ‘I was worried too.’Alex told her about joking about this matter
“Your Majesty.”Jane joined the others in greeting as Elena sat on the throne.“Sit.”Jane clearly saw the difference in the atmosphere today. The number of people in the court increased drastically compared to other days. There were almost all the important figures of the empire present. This included their father, the former Emperor and all the imperial officials. Other than that, there were Generals, important and unimportant noble figures, and some envoys from different kingdoms. ‘She had to keep this as an open day?Today the court was supposed to discuss Adam, and it should have been a day for imperial officials only. Still, Elena ordered to keep it open.“What are the matters for today?”Jane raised her brow when she heard Elena’s question. It was obvious her sister was going to be biased on this matter. There were no movements of sounds after that question. It looked as if everyone even stopped breathing. One wrong word and it would offend someone they couldn’t afford to.
“Since that matter is concluded, what else do we have to consider?”Jane realised it was the end to that matter for the time being. Adam looked so happy to have his couple of gold coins back. “Your Majesty, we have two important matters regarding the Dwarven City and the Elven City.”‘Why are you all bringing out the most important matters right now? This matter can wait a bit.’She already knew these problems, but none of them would reach a critical point. ‘I guess the court today will bring out too many surprises.’Many of the strangers in the court looked surprised and confused. Since they opened the Valley of Wonders for the first time, the existence of the Dwarves and the Elves were not a secret. However, none of them must have heard about the two cities before. “What are the matters regarding these cities? As far as I know, both Lords are more than capable of handling anything coming their way.”‘Elena, don’t speak like that.’As the Empress, Elena rarely praised anyone, espe
The new eastern border of the Crimson Empire was actually the Holy Light Empire. There was no other force that could be compared to the current strength of the Crimson Empire. In fact, the Crimson Empire was the true power of this world, at least in the known world. “Lord Adam?” “Your Majesty.” Adam stood up, knowing it was time he brought the matters of the former Black Dragon Empire into the light. ‘I almost lost the only income I got.’ He never thought the Empress would take that away as a punishment. As for accepting land as a Lord, he didn’t want to do that. First, it would hinder his movements. However, the most important reason was the things he saw in the Valley of Wonders. A council was perfect to manage a city. Usually, the people accepted these council members and they were not going to gain profit from their work. As long as the city was developed the council would receive benefits equal to the other people. It was more than enough for the Imperial court to manage