The next day, everyone in the empire is shocked to know the truth about the real identity of General Commander Valentine. Many of them are surprised to know that she is the same daughter of Count White who went missing for fourteen years. But most of them are filled with a wild imagination and fill the missing gap of the story on their own. Some say maybe her kidnapping incident is just a smokescreen so that everyone will not know the truth that Charlotte White is a genius swordmaster. They even made their own story that says Charlotte White must be threatened because of her young age that's why she needed to hide the truth from everyone. In just a few hours, different versions of this story spread in their empire and become the hottest topic for everyone.While everyone is still in shock because of this revelation, the only one who is not affected by it is the main character of everyone's gossip.When Charlotte woke up early, she ate her breakfast in peace. The chef made her usual b
Dealing with the General Commander is not for those people who have weak hearts. She can do things that ordinary people like them cannot easily do in their lives. No wonder people are dying to be close to her because once you get the General Commander's favor, different blessings will surely come their way. Baron Fordebart did not know what he did to receive such a blessing from the Duchess. But because of her help, the Fordebart family will remain in their society and they will have a chance to restore their reputation. His children do not need to suffer from contempt around them and they can properly pay the people and workers under them. The Baron's hold on the documents suddenly tightened. He swears not to let the young Duchess be disappointed in him for giving them such a good opportunity. Once he received their new social status, Baron Fordebart will do his best to show Duchess Valentine that he is not someone who will just waste an opportunity given to him. He will live on hi
After listening to Annie's report, Charlotte is planning to stay in her office until midnight to make an official report about the things that happened last night. She also has to research on her own about the demonic creatures that they fought. Although it is mostly Commander General Castella's responsibility, Charlotte still wants to see if she can discover even the slightest clue about their weakness.She is about to ask Annie to bring her a plume and a bottle of ink when the butler of her mansion knocks on the door. After greeting her, Charlotte heard from the butler that someone is now visiting her and asking if he can have an audience with her. When she asked who it was, the butler said it was Count White.Charlotte somewhat expected that she will want to see her again. It is natural for the Count to be confused since she told him lies about her past when they first met after fourteen years. With a sigh, the female General ordered the butler to bring Count Byron into the receivi
Count Byron feels hopeless right now. He did not expect that his beloved daughter had experienced such things. It is already bad enough that Charlotte got separated from them when she was still a small child. But for her to experience such things at a very young age is heartbreaking for the Count.If only he doubled their security at that time, Charlotte would not get separated from them. His daughter did not deserve such things. Instead of hardship, she should have become a child pampered by her parents and spoiled with good things. By simply putting himself in Charlotte's shoes at that time, Count Byron feels like his heart is being ripped into two."Sorry. I'm sorry. Charlotte, forgive me. I'm really sorry..."Charlotte cannot say anything to her father. She can only pat his back as he cries so much in her arms. Right now, the female General is glad that she did not reveal everything to her father. He is already like this after hearing half of the truth about what really happened t
After their dinner, Charlotte told her father to sleep in the room they prepared for him inside the mansion. She will see him again tomorrow morning after visiting the Royal Palace tonight. Although his worries are useless, the Count still asked if she will do something dangerous. Charlotte appreciated her father's concern and simply told him that she just need to see Prince Marius and give her reports. After reassuring her father, she left the mansion in secret and goes straight to the Royal Palace. There is another reason why the female General asked her father to stay in their mansion tonight. Before they eat their dinner, Charlotte received a report from Sir Lance that a few suspicious people are monitoring the Count's movement since last night. They still haven't discovered who are those people but Charlotte can guess they probably came from the opposite faction. Maybe those people are thinking they can use Count Byron against Charlotte now that they know their connection.Charl
In the vast land of the Southern region of their empire, a huge flying eagle spreads its wing and made a circular motion in the skies. There was a silver tube tied on it that sparkles every time the sun hit its surface. After flying for another round above the skies, the eagle saw the mansion painted blue and it made a quick turn to go down. The eagle landed on a huge window where the owner of the mansion is waiting for his arrival. It is Duke Valencia, Emperor Halil's blood cousin.Approaching the eagle, the Duke untied the silver tube from the eagle's talon before giving it a glass of clean water to drink. The Duke sat on his chair again and opened the tube. There was a thick rolled paper inside of it. He opened the silver tube and read the words written inside the letter. After reading the letter, a small smile showed on his face. Then slowly, a sinister laugh escaped from his lips before he crumple the paper in his hand."This is impossible." The Duke said to himself. "Those two
Did Sir Gabriel send other documents for me to see?" "Yes, my lady. I already put it on your desk. The Vice General also wants me to convey a message to you." "What is it?" "Sir Gabriel said Duke Valencia sent another letter to his secretary." "That's already expected. So what did his trusted secretary put in his letter?" "He followed your instruction and put the details about your identity in it." "That's good. Then send his secretary the reward we promised to him the other day." "I understand, my lady." After Annie puts the other documents in her arms on Charlotte's desk, the maid leaves her office to do her other task. As for the female General, she leans on her chair and checks the reports about Duke Valencia that were sent to her mansion this morning. They already know that Duke Valencia is starting to build his own army to attack the Royal Palace and commit treason. They are also informed of his every movement and who are the people involved in his plans. And Charlotte w
They are all watching Lady Kretin making havoc in front of them. The lady keeps on saying that she will become the future Empress of this empire and no one can defy her anymore. Scratch that. Lady Kretin already assumed that she is now the Crown Princess who married Prince Marius and will become an Empress soon."Prince Marius will love me. And I will become the Crown Princess that he truly deserves. Sooner or later, I will become pregnant with his son. That child will become the successor of his richest. And you! You will be thrown out because my husband will no longer need your service! I will become his wife and we will have a son to become his successor!"Charlotte did not say anything. She stares at Lady Kretin for a moment before standing up and walking towards her. The lady does not seem like she noticed her movements. Lady Kretin just keeps on mumbling her plans repeatedly to herself."Lady Kretin." Charlotte called her."What-"A loud sound of a slap is suddenly heard inside
When someone finally removes the blindfold that is covering her eyes, Roselyn blinks several times until she can finally adjust her sight. She tries to scream but the cover on her lips is stopping her from doing it. All Roselyn can do is look around her surroundings while fear is surging in her heart.This should not be happening to her! Roselyn is supposed to visit Lady Silica's mansion today and have some fun when a group of masked men suddenly appear in front of her. She tried to avoid them but their movements were so quick that Roselyn found herself being thrown inside a wagon in just a blink of an eye. She saw her mother trying to help her but the kidnappers left as soon as possible.Roselyn tried to scream for help but it was all in vain. That's because someone covered her eyes before she felt pain in her nape. The next thing she knew, Roselyn is now in this dark and damp room.Although the room is dark, Roselyn can still recognize a few things inside. There were old chairs and t
When Charlotte returns to the Royal Palace, no one dares to talk to her. Everyone who can see the female General can tell that something is off about her today. But it is understandable since they just lost an important person in the worst possible way. If they feel bad about it, then General Commander Valentine must be feeling worse. The moment she enters her office, Charlotte frowns upon seeing a person waiting for her inside. It was General Commander Castella. But the first female General purses her lips and tries to ignore him. But her uninvited guest suddenly touches her arm and triggers the boiling anger that she is trying to hide.Without any hesitation, Charlotte put a hand on General Aster's neck and pushed him onto the wall. Her uninvited guest seems like he did not expect it to happen and he fails to react on time. When General Aster realized what happened, the female General started to squeeze his neck."Who told you to go to my office without any permission?" Charlotte a
"General Rovira, everything is now ready. We are just all waiting for your command.""I see."Kyle, one of the new knights of the Nocturnus Knights, can't help but lift his head and look at the female General who is now standing in front of a window. She is probably looking at the pleasant weather today. But no matter how nice the weather is, everyone can feel the dull and gloomy atmosphere that is covering the Royal Palace.Today, they are now holding the funeral of Sir Gabriel Nortus. Until now, they are still surprised that the brave Vice General of the Nocturnus Knights and the trusted subordinate of General Commander Rovira were found dead inside the royal library. The two deep wounds that pierced his heart were the cause of his death. Whoever killed Sir Gabriel is definitely not an ordinary person.Everyone thought they would hold a huge celebration to congratulate the knights who fought in battle. It was a clear victory for them. As for the Nocturnus Knights, they finished the
Three days had already passed since Charlotte and the Nocturnus Knights marched toward the war zone. The Royal Palace hasn't received letters or any messages from the female General yet. When Count Byron asked about it, Annie told him that it is sometimes happening. They must be busy setting up their camp or planning their strategy after seeing the place where they will face the enemies.While waiting for Charlotte's news, the royal twins are also doing their best to contribute to this war. The Crown Prince is doing well in his job as a temporary leader of their empire since Emperor Halil needs to rest more because of his now weak body. Everyone in the palace can see that Prince Marius is now ready to become the next person who will lead their empire once His Majesty steps down as their leader.Prince Marius is managing the political affairs inside the Royal Palace. With the help of their royal council and the cooperation of Saint Ingrid, the Crown Prince's work is getting smooth every
"Excuse me for being rude. But can Lady Rosalyn get straight to the point?" Charlotte asked as she put her teacup back on its saucer.Madam Rosalyn can't help but look at her biological daughter. She's been thinking for the past weeks, especially during the days she's been sick. The person in front of her seems like an unfamiliar person again. Lady Rosalyn is asking herself—Where did it go wrong?And she quickly found the answer to her question. It all started after she lost Charlotte fourteen years ago. Because of her carelessness, she lost her daughter and failed to find her for the past fourteen years. The former Countess even reached the point where she lose hope in finding her daughter again.For their distant and sour relationship, Lady Rosalyn can only blame herself. It was her fault all along. If only she tried her best to mend her relationship with Charlotte, maybe she will not treat her like a stranger now. She finally realized the importance of her former husband's words re
"General Commander, I received a report that the Solaris Knights successfully annihilate the demonic creatures' nest. General Commander Castella and his knights are now on their way to kill the babies so it will not cause any problems for us later.""Oh? Look at that. At least he still has another talent aside from irritating me all day.""General Rovira..."Charlotte ignores the troubled look on Sir Gabriel's face. Instead, she reads the report documents in her hands and checks the whole details about General Aster's work these past few days. In addition to what Sir Gabriel has said to her, the Solaris Knights also confirm that the demonic creatures in the illegal auction indeed come from the Ferzel Kingdom. It is said that General Aster found several receipts with dates written on them and they can use them as solid evidence to prove their crime later.It is also stated in the report that General Aster will return together with the Solaris Knights after they exterminate the hatchlin
Two days after the princess woke up from her coma, the Royal Palace triple its security. They also made sure that the maids and staffs that will serve the princess directly are all trustworthy. The food that is being served to Princess Andrea is now being watched by Butler Dennie. The wizards also made a device that can detect if something unusual is mixed with her foods and drinks. Princess Andrea is now doing fine. Saint Ingrid was almost finished with his task of stabilizing her mana and extracting the remaining poison from her body. His job becomes easier because the princess is now conscious. Her rosy complexion is also back and she does not look like a lifeless doll laying on her bed anymore. They all advised the princess to continue her rest and that she will have a full recovery soon.Although there were a few times when Princess Andrea made everyone worried about her because she would sleep longer than usual. It's because the princess's body cannot handle the fatigue she fel
It's been two days since Princess Andrea was poisoned. The poison was discovered inside the sugar cubes that were placed in the sugar bowl while she was drinking her tea. Every servant in the Royal Palace knows that only their princess is the one who puts sugar in her tea. The person who puts the poison means their target is Princess Andrea from the very start.The poison in her body was already extracted with the help of Saint Ingrid. He also studied the poison used on their princess. It was made from Letir, a plant that can be found in the Northern Empire. After drying it under the sun, they will remove the Letir seeds and pulverize them.Letir powder is odorless and tasteless. This is usually used to cure open wounds and stop their bleeding. But this medicine is also a poison for people who have small mana in their bodies. Although Princess Andrea is not a magician, there is still a small amount of mana in her body since she's a member of the Royal Family.Although they already rem
"One, two, three, four! One, two, three, four! And now spin!"With the lady's signal, Princess Andrea steps her right foot forward and follows the lead of her dance partner for today, Sir Gabriel. Their coordination this time is better compared to their previous lessons earlier. When the princess spins her body, the skirt of her dress which is made of expensive silk is gently following the direction of her body. After that, Princess Andrea makes two steps forward before she smoothly spins three consecutive times before ending their dance."Good job, Princess Andrea. You can now finally dance it without making a mistake." Lady Selina, the young lady who becomes the princess's friend, said. "You just need to practice a little to fix the few rough movements of your arms and hips."Today, Princess Andrea is practicing how to dance with Sir Gabriel as her partner. Unfortunately, the princess's instructor got sick and she cannot attend their lesson today. Luckily, Lady Selina is currently p