The gallops of the horse were so loud to her ears. Every step was like a stab in her chest. Every breath she takes was heavy as if her soul has been slowly plucked out of her body. Her mind screams one name. Her mouth says one phrase, “Please be safe.”But before she could even reach half of her unexpected journey, she heard the Imperial eagle flapping its wings and screaming. She slowed down as she whistled through her mouth. So then the eagle goes down to her. She immediately checked the content of the message, tied on its legs.“Rebellion”It was Sir Lavenorth’s penmanship. With just this one word, she knows that it was serious and that the Imperial palace is in a dire situation. Her hands trembled as she found herself in a dilemma.She was born to serve the Empire. She was born to rise up and help her people. She was born a woman to fight for the rights of her gender. She grew up and built an Empire worthy of praise, an Empire that is envied by Kingdoms and Empires. Her blood and
As Emperor Darya heard the thundering of the sky, her heart sank as it was strangely filled with remorse. She felt so sad that it was becoming hard to breathe and it felt like she was getting further and further away from her destination. She then prayed to Fergus that she would arrive at Nirov as soon as possible and as she opened her eyes, her horse was galloping in the entrance of the said town.The surroundings were a mess and blood was splashed everywhere. It was already quiet and all she could hear were the cries of the injured knights.“Y-Your Majesty!”A knight immediately recognized her and all of them lowered their gazes as they were surprised to see the Emperor, in her sleeping wear, as if she rushed to go to Nirov. “Where is General Theobarlt?” Darya immediately asked.As soon as they heard her asking about the whereabouts of the General, all their eyes showed an anguished sentiment, their mouths could not speak as if it was permanently sealed. This kind of reaction made
Dressed in modest white dress to commemorate her third consort’s death, Emperor Darya faced her people gathered outside the palace walls who were waiting for her announcement. It is obvious in her expression the remorse with what happened to the Largoth Empire. After the people found out that her third consort passed away during the barbarian battle, they all took any white flower and held it as they gathered outside the main gate. This is to show their sincere hearts are mourning the Empire’s General’s death. It is also to show their sincere gratitude to him as he put the people in good hands.Seeing white flowers below her, she clenched her fist, trying her best to not show a weak expression. The only people who saw her struggle behind the scenes were all of them with her. These include Duke Esteban who’s heart is broken seeing her suffering. Silla was also there still processing the fact that the Empire’s General had passed.“I express my gratitude to see the people of the Largoth
Ejila ran towards Alluka after spotting him from a distance. She immediately clung to his neck and cried out loud after seeing him looking well. Alluka, on the other hand, laughed and carried her in his arms. He then kissed her head.“Are you alright? How about our son?” He asked.“We are fine but you,” Ejila hit his chest.“What happened in the Imperial Palace? What about Her Majesty?”There, Alluka was silenced which made Ejila become more worried.“Let’s get inside first.” Alluka gently put Ejila down and insisted on them talking inside their house.There he saw Zale, sitting in the living room. So he sat opposite Zale as Ejila sat beside him. Alluka was silenced at first. When the atmosphere was getting deafening, he spoke.“Her Majesty is safe and sound but… General Theobarlt… passed.”Hearing this, Zale stood up and immediately ran to the door, thinking of coming back to the Imperial palace but Alluka grabbed his arm to stop him.“I don’t think it would be good if you go there,
Emperor Darya’s eyes were fixated on Crown Prince Reginald while his battalion of knights marched towards the borderline. This makes Crown Prince Reginald’s mouth curved wide and is going crazy that Emperor Darya’s attention was on him. He suddenly made a little chuckle that made his commanders confused.“Just like that, my Sage. It feels so good when you look at me like that.”The elegant composure of Emperor Darya, a woman, in the Corstan knights is dominant. Most of the Corstan knights never saw the Emperor and this is their first time seeing her.Looking great and mighty, beautiful and serious, their hearts could not believe that they were confronting such undeniable beauty. His straightened hair that dances with the strong wind is like a sign that they should not look down on a woman’s capability of commanding a war. Her eyes that pierce through them show great control and ruling. How can such beauty be regarded by their Crown Prince as an enemy? It is such a shame that she is th
The victory of the Largoth Empire in the war caused the whole world to shake. The people in the Empire had already made preparations after having a feeling that they would win the war after the disappearance of the fog. The people hoped and prayed for the victory of the Empire and their prayers were answered. As Emperor Darya and the imperial knights marched towards the Imperial palace, the people were all present to give them gifts and welcome them with a simple celebration although the capital city had lost properties. Nearby towns have also contributed and attended the celebration. All remaining nobles were waiting for their arrival. As soon as Duke Esteban saw the unscratched figure of Emperor Darya, tears were falling from his eyes as everything she had done came back to him like flashes of memories. Despite the fact that she can remember their past and his betrayal, she did not hesitate to trust him every time. She trusted him with the whole Largoth Empire while she was away.
The price of having everything costs too much, like losing more people you treasure. In just a day, Darya had lost hundreds which includes her three consorts, first to third. The next day, she had become known as an undefeatable conqueror but the outside world does not know that she is holding two funerals of two people she dears.Alone in her garden full of peonies, there are two coffins in the same color, arranged side by side. She was standing between them for a whole hour now. Her subjects were so worried about her.Ejia and Silla were crying on the side while watching the Emperor. Zale was also standing there, watching the god standing beside the General’s coffin. He was exchanging glances with the god as if he was recognized as the messenger. The god looked at him like he wanted to say something to him but could not move for a while because of the funeral. Along with his curiosity of communicating with a new god, he was deeply sorry to Darya. He was blaming himself that he could
Darya was given ten days to bid her goodbye to her current life. Her subjects were confused after witnessing her lifted spirit after telling them to bury her consorts to Desandra, the place she had discovered with General Theobalrt, located at the back of the Imperial walls, to where she was pushed by Lady Kathika before. The smile on her face was calm and sweet as if she had just discovered a new love. Zale was not confused at all. Having two gods around him would be the best day in his life that he would be willing to die with those god’s presence. He is envious of the fact that two of the upper gods were before his eyes but there is no chance he could have a conversation with the two.“Do you perhaps have a plan in the future?” Darya suddenly asked Zale during their tea time.Zale thought about the future. Soon, he will meet Mister Hamana and they will be travelling together. He wants to explore the world and discover more apostles and more gods.He chose to be honest. “I was planni