Behind The Castle's
**LOYALTY**
Victoria was waiting for King George to take her medicine. His feelings returned a little bit pinched to see the situation of King George who was getting weaker and weaker. How long will he last? How long will he stay alive? That question was what made Victoria feel a little uncomfortable. But, all the things that pinched Victoria's heart, directly in the press with a sentence.
He killed your mother and father Victoria.
And that's enough to restore all of Victoria's faith. He won't falter one bit. Whenever.
"Are you tired of waiting for me Princess?"
King George's feeble voice made Victoria stop her daydream and stare at King George's increasingly gaunt face.
"No Your Majesty. How are you doing?"
"As you can see Princess" King George smiled warmly. "It's been two weeks that Fredrick returned to the Western Conference. How's it going in there?"
Victoria stared intently and meaningfully at the face of King George. King George was worried about his son. There was a longing that Victoria could see inside the two gray eyeballs that were the same color as her husband.
"He's fine Your Majesty, last night I just sent him a reply"
King George's head nodded in understanding
"How is the Western Region built? And how's the rebel there?"
"Development continues Your Majesty, everything goes well again. When His Highness got there, they were on the move but, the brains of the rebel movement had not been found in their entirety and they still had to keep a close eye on it"
King George nodded in understanding.
"Actually my reason for calling you here, because I want you to take care of the festivities and also the new year's event, Princess. As you can see, I can't do anything anymore"
Victoria smiled thinly
"May I voice an opinion about the celebration on your Your Majesty?"
"Of course, Princess, just say it"
The look on King George's face was as enthusiastic as when Victoria began to discuss the results of the meeting or invite King George to discuss
"Like the meeting we discussed two weeks ago. We are in need of a lot of funds for the construction of Your Majesty's Western Region. I think, it is better for this year we cancel events for the celebration of holidays and the new year, events that always spend a lot of money. That's just my thought Your Majesty"
"Hmm so... If it's for the new year, it can be accepted. But it's Princess's feast, we can't ignore it"
Victoria's hands started twirling her cup and thought. Then I looked back at King George
"Actually I have a plan not to carry out the tradition of increasing taxes that always go up every year, except for the nobles and the people with the status up, this also applies to the businessmen, Your Majesty. I fervently used that as news for the feast day celebration gifts for the lower middle class people. I also have plans to make the celebration of the holiday in a different way. That's if you allow it"
Both eyebrows of King George raised high with a look of interest.
"In a different way?"
Victoria nodded confidently
"True Your Majesty, rather than making a festive party that will cost a lot of money, I want to make a simple family event. Simple things like, making a prayer together at midnight together in the middle of the capital. We make a stage that will be led by priests. With the obligation of the people to wear the same white dress code, carrying a candle that will be turned on at the right time at midnight. After that, wish each other a happy day to the people present. I would also like it if when we create an event, everything is equal. Seats for nobles, the rich and commoners were next to each other. Although...." Victoria grimaces. "I'm not sure the ton is ready"
"That sounds beautiful Princess. Very simple but meaningful"
Both of King George's eyes sparkled brightly, staring at Victoria happily and proudly. Those two eyes were like they could already see if the H-day was going to take place tomorrow, but,
"What about the ice and snow of the Princess?"
Ah... Victoria already knew that, surely this question will come up. And Victoria actually doesn't have a solution for this either. Victoria took a deep breath
"Actually I am also worried about this Your Majesty, because indeed this event will be made in the square, in the middle of the capital"
"Hmmm..." King George's head nodded in understanding, his hands raised to rub his chin. "I don't think it's going to be too much of a princess problem. We can install a thick tent and simply clean the lines. Events like this are our first time making, and people will definitely be enthusiastic..." King George looked at Victoria with a meaningful smile. "But still, we must first trigger their happiness, so that the people with happy hearts welcome the feast, the happier"
"Meanwhile, we're going to announce the absence of a tax increase by the time we announce the timing of the event, Your Majesty?"
King George's subtle rarity is heard, then chimed in Victorian utterances
"Make her proposal Princess, I'll correct"
"Good Your Majesty"
Long enough they re-dissolve into a discussion that actually looks more like a familiar chat. It's like their heads are connected. Until King George discusses the anniversary of Victoria which will last one more week. But Victoria still voiced her desire to refuse the party, even if it was just a small party.
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Victoria stared at the paper in her hand. Paper containing the names thirteen. Thirteen important people of the palace who always had a share for every small movement or big movement in the kingdom. Victoria was fond of, if the thirteen names on the paper, the thirteen names that now remain with the eleven surviving names were cleared. What's gonna happen? it seems that the chaos for the rotation of movements within the kingdom is a small part of the impact that will be obtained if the palace loses those people.
Victoria thought long enough that Carl's voice and Lucas's swearing made her stop diving too deep in her mind.
"Luc"
Lucas who was gambling with the dice with Carl immediately stopped all their games.
"Yes your Highness"
With a direction of view that kept staring at the paper Victoria said her orders
"I want to talk to Carl. Both"
Although confused, Lucas followed obediently and went straight outside their secret room. Carl, whose confusion is not much different from Lucas, remains indoors
"Sit down, Carl"
Carl dutifully landed his ass on Victoria's front sofa. Carl glances at the paper in Victoria's hand, knowing that it contains thirteen names involved in the murder of Victoria's parents. Two people who have been executed
"There are still eleven Carl's left. And they really are the core part of the brain's movement for the royal cycle. Spelling as far as we know is clean" Carl nodded, agreeing with Victoria's words. Victoria took a deep breath. "I want to share my thoughts Carl. Can I trust you?"
With confidence Carl nodded
"Of course, Your Highness. Please ask and say whatever is bothering you"
"If I told you that this is a secret, can I trust Carl?"
Although quite confused, Carl still nodded confidently.
"You can trust me Your Highness"
Victoria gave a short nod while looking at Carl intently
"I say, if this is Carl's secret. Secret. Can you also afford to keep this a secret, also on..... His Highness?"
Carl stiffened at his seat. She does have a desire to be Victoria's bodyguard, even she who volunteered when Fredrick selected who would take care of Victoria as long as she left but, Carl belongs to the King and will belong to the next King who is chosen by the King now. Can he betray Fredrick? Because he knew, even though these two couples supported and cared for each other, one day for whatever reason, they could kill each other for all the good
Victoria calmly watched and waited for Carl who was at war with her thoughts. He patiently waited for Carl's reply. Which may be disappointing or in accordance with his wishes, until
"I will protect you, help you even sacrifice my life indefinitely for you, Your Highness. But, until death picks me up, I am the 'dog' King and will be the next 'dog' King. I need to emphasize, it is impossible if I will stab my 'lord' no matter what and for 'anyone' it will also never happen. It is also my duty to protect and serve you. Although we are also your subject. But I, preferring hell in comparison should betray my master"
And Carl's reply, made Victoria smile with satisfaction.
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Hayukk traces of yukk...
Greetings dear all
