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The scenery is pleasant. The grass and leaves are rustling, dancing with the wind under the bright sun. A horizon as far as the eye can see, as the waves move swiftly. The sand is dry and trodden, but it is so soft and brushes her feet. She was not wearing any footwear because she wanted to feel the sandy beach. Arcana decided to take a walk and visit her father in his office near the shore.
"My Lady, wait up!" Opil said because she had rushed and fast. She had requested her servant to create custom-made slip wear and very thin clothes which is against what for the lady to wear. It is a two-piece suit inside a robe. Arcana ignored her and continue to walk.
Who would enjoy summer wearing those thick clothes?!
Referring to what Opil wanted her to wear. Besides, the dresses they had in this times are so heavy and limits her actions. That's why he asked her to have thin clothes, which will enable her to move freely.
"You're so slow, Opil! I told you to wear the clothes I gave you!" and she pouted. That is because Opil insisted on wearing the clothes she had tailored when she goes by. The Arkwright family is not that strict to their staffs, but Opil thinks the custom-made clothes created by her lady is odd...
...very different from this world. She sighed at how energetic she was. Remembering how she was weeks ago, when she received a letter from the crown prince to withdraw the engagement broke her heart and made her suicidal. She wonders what happened to her lady in that short amount of time.
"My Lady!" she shouted, only to see Arcana laying on the fine white sand and enjoying herself. The sky was so bright, and it was a nice day to explore her territory.
"Beaches are so nice!" she said and moved her arms and legs, forming an X in the sand. Opil was horrified at her stance, but it was normal for the Arkwright family to be like that. Except that, she is a woman and a crown prince's fiancee. That is why her manners are often looked and observed. Opil could not help but worry and slump on the floor.
"My Lady, please get up now!" Opil said, almost crying, and Arcana grinned.
"You are so boring, Opil! Come on, we are going to swim!" she dragged her down and started taking off her clothes.
"W- what are you doing, my lady?" she asked and stopped her.
"Opil, calm down!" she said and smiled, getting off the robe, "Let's swim!" and goes to the water.
"My Lady!!!"
And Arcana wearing her custom made bikini went on her way while she runs on the beach. Opil had fainted from shock.
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Inside the palace, a beautiful arboretum filled with different plants exists. The sunlight passes through the glass wall, giving a very different vibe. This is the highest part of the tower, and the favorite place of the Queen. She smiled at the crown prince who had just entered the door and flicked her fingers.
"Oh my, Crown Prince, you are here," and a devilish smile flashed across her beautiful face. He looked so serious just a while ago, but he easily turned into a soft one after seeing his mother. But she did not like it. She does not like seeing him happy.
After all, having him is a mistake in the first place.
But because he is a great pawn in executing her revenge, she will do what it takes to make him the Emperor. She smiled sweetly, making sure that this pawn of hers would be used to it's full potential.
"Greetings, Her Majesty the Queen," he bowed down to show some respect to his mother. He looked stunning as always.
"Come on, have a seat." she guided him to one of the tables where they could have tea, "Peril, go and get us some snacks." That also meant leaving us alone for a moment. Her maid nodded and left silently.
The silence between them is like testing each other. But in the end the Queen chuckled and looked at him with serious eyes.
"I heard that the engagement between you and Lady Arkwright has been annulled," she said and flicked her finger, "How could you let that happen?" she asked and looked so fierce right now that he did not know what to answer at that moment.
Of course, news reached her this fast.
"I'm sorry, Mother," when he said that, she immediately grabbed a vase somewhere and threw it to him. His head was hit and blood started to flow from his forehead and then he stayed still and put the vase pieces out of him. He stayed still, calm and composed as always. If he say something to defend himself right now, she would be more mad.
"You brat! I told you that she is an important piece in supporting your power!" she started her tantrums again, "SO what if she is not a noble?! We can turn her into one. How could you be so ignorant?! She is an important asset!" he remained silent and has been listening to her like that. "Remember that you had to do everything to become the King!"
She stand up and put her hands on her forehead while biting her lips and thinking of a way.
"Go and pursue her! Woo her, go to that territory of theirs! You must get this engagement back at all cost!" she said. He remained silent thinking this for a while. As if he will do something against her wishes.
Prince Ezekiel does not have any reasons to live, and his mother gave her one. To become the Emperor at all cost, and be useful to her until she is satisfied.
When he was a young boy, all he wanted was his mother's love. But all this time, he had never received real love and affection from her. But he always hurt him whenever he disappoints her. His cunning mind started to wander. Of course, he will get her back.
She is indeed a pain in the ass. I did not even expect her to go to His Majesty herself. I underestimated her. He thought in his mind and calmed himself down, trying to assess the situation,
"Of course, mother," he tried his best to smile and look happy after her. But it seemed not enough as her gaze turned fiercer in the moment and that was about to throw a vase when the door opened. Her face immediately turned so soft and refrained from throwing another vase.
"Oh my gosh, crown prince! What happened to you?!" says one of his majesty's servant, Marquis Dracos and looked so worried and realized that the Queen was in front of him. "I apologize for being rude. Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen," he says and bowed at her. The servants after him immediately go to the crown prince and tend to him. He stood still and did not move.
"What brings you here, Marquis Dracos?" the Queen asked and smiled. He remained standing and put out a scroll. She flinched, that is because things in that official document must happen no matter what, as it is an imperial order.
"I am here because of the imperial order issued by His Majesty," he said and smiled at her, as if mocking her. He did not like her in the first place, but he is not a bad person.
"An Imperial Order that you rushed here first thing in the morning?" Prince Daniel asked him.
"Yes," and smiled and open the scroll.
"Well, I suppose it is a good news." the Queen said and took a sip in one of the tea cup that the maid prepared while they are so engulfed in their conversation earlier. The Marquis took a deep breath and let it go.
"Imperial Order of King Harold, Year 731
That Lady Aristella Razon will be named as the first concubine..." he was not able to read further when Her Majesty suddenly flipped the table and stand up. Her eyes looked furious, as if ready to kill someone.
"WHAT DID YOU SAY?" she asked and looked at him, "NAME WHO AS A FIRST CONCUBINE?!"
"MOTHER---" he stand up to support her.
"SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" rage is an evident in her face as she stormed and threw a fit, pushed the table and throw everything away.
"Your Majesty!" suddenly one of her maid spies entered the arboretum. But she was too late. And the commotions happened inside the room.
"Lady Aristella is pregnant with His Majesty's baby!" when the crown prince heard of it, he grinned. His eyes looked calm, but he really is itching to do something right now. He can feel the excitement rushing in his bone and how the turned of events in the palace is happening.
"ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!" and the Queen fainted. This is definitely not a good news for them.
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