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Part 40's. Identity of the author of the letter
...Part 40's. The identity of the author...
... ⁇ OODIE...
The train arrived when it was still dark. About dawn. Duke Nestra greeted in front of the gate "When did Emperor Welsey come?" Ask Javier.
"At night before His Majesty. He wants to meet you, wants to talk about an alliance."
Hanaya was shocked, as was Javier who quickly controlled her expression.
"Then prepare a morning banquet to welcome the Emperor" Javier said.
"I've ordered the butler to prepare everything. Your clothes are also prepared."
"Make sure all things are appropriate to host Emperor Welsey"
"Okay, Your Majesty"
Because this arrival was so sudden without Javier's notice must have been a confusion, thank God Duke Nestra spry.
Hanaya decided to do a self-submission "Then let me take care of this banquet Your Majesty"
Javier's steps stopped. The man ordered Duke Nestra to pass first they had something to talk about.
"Rest, you must be tired. And again Duke Nestra has taken care of all things. Don't you worry about it"
"But Your Majesty, it has become my duty and again I must accompany you in this banquet. Emperor Welsey would be offended
"Rest Viviana, I won't be happy if you're sick. This time please listen to me." That gentle kiss and pleading tone melted Hanaya.
"But if I'm not there for breakfast isn't that so disrespectful?"
"You just restore your strength. You can help take care of the others if we've agreed."
"But-but
"Yes or nothing" the sentence clearly ended the discussion with a single answer 'Yes'
***
The sun had risen, although it counted only two snowy days, the air was so cold as if entering the middle of the month. Meanwhile the butler greeted Emperor Welsey, at the dinner table.
"Good morning, Your Majesty, how are you feeling?"
"Very good. Utopia service is very satisfying. The mask especially." kekehnya friendly.
The butler smiled happily hearing that "Then let me escort you to the banquet hall"
"Breakfast, huh? Alright."
Emperor Welsey followed the steps of the butler towards the dining room.
"Welcome to Emperor Welsey."
"Thank you for the Emperor's welcome. I didn't think breakfast was this fancy morning." he said. Compared to his intimidating stature, Emperor Welsey was extremely friendly.
Even so, his smile was fake.
"No, it was supposed to be for us. The emperor had come here himself to bring peace, of course, this dish was not worth it"
A strange glint appeared in the man's eyes "Ah, I heard a few days ago you got married, where is the queen?"
"Please forgive this impoliteness, the queen is resting, the journey we have traveled is very far, please understand."
Emperor Welsey laughed
"That's actually my fault. It came up suddenly and created all these problems. Sorry to interrupt your personal time, I heard it's your honeymoon?"
What can you get by showing all this? Javier felt Emperor Welsey had other intentions. His words did sound supposed, but the way he led the conversation was very suspicious.
If he was here for the alliance, this conversation was too long-winded to reveal.
"No problem" Javier broke up ignoring the man's question.
The man sat down, but his face was made moody "Darling, but I wanted to see the queen who was said to be very beautiful. I heard a lot of people say that she was the god's chosen woman. I might as well be blessed if I meet. Unfortunately that meeting might happen next time."
"Excuse me, I'm sorry I'm late" a soft, polite voice that made the two turn their heads.
Viviana was seen at the door in a plain red dress wrapped in gold rose embroidery, the same embroidery that wrapped her slender waist. Her hair was in a side bun, adorned with simple red jeweled flops.
"Sorry for this irreverence of the honored guest of the kingdom, Emperor Welsey"
"Ah, I think you're resting" in a big step towards Viviana.
"I'm sorry, it's because the Emperor is afraid I'm exhausted"
"The emperor apparently loved his queen very much" Hanaya froze hearing that, reflexively glancing at Javier.
Just a moment the gaze of the two intertwined, saying Emperor Welsey cut off the eye contact of the two "Include me, I am Frederick the emperor Welsey. Nice to meet you, Her Majesty the queen" the man kissed her hand as a greeting.
Hanaya researched his figure.
Long straight black hair, white skin as well as amber eyes that resembled gold glinted seductively with a charming smile. Can be said the type of beautiful man, if only the jaw line and nose are not firm.
Attracting a clumsy smile Hanaya replied to her greeting "It's nice to meet you too, if you're allowed let us entertain you this morning"
"Happy" he replied lightly, leading Viviana to take her place in the morning banquet "The emperor is not jealous of my behavior is not it? I hope you understand, every man would want to treat beautiful women gently" he said.
The provoking words.
Hanaya had no idea what his goal was, but this amber-eyed man seemed to want to ignite a fire.
Fake smile. Hanaya could guess that easily. While his eyes glittered and the manner of pronunciation and gestures of his body aimed seductively. His actions really reminded Hanaya of the gigolo in his previous life.
It felt so unexpected to know that Emperor Welsey was this kind of typhoon.
Breakfast continued in a state of silence, Hanaya thought only to get there but apparently there were other things.
"If the Emperor pleases can the queen tour the palace for me? I also want to enjoy the beauty of Utopia"
His words were right and should have been done, but Hanaya felt that this man was about to find some personal time with her.
What exactly does he want ? Hanaya couldn't guess that.
"certain. The queen will be doing a royal tour for you"
Hanaya looked at Javier, for some reason he had a bad feeling of being near this amber-eyed man.
Unfortunately, etiquette forbids him to run.
"Then can the tour be carried out now the queen?" Hanaya looked at Javier for a moment then confirmed the request.
Frederick again kissed his hand "Thank you for considering my words. Our emperor's excuse me"
The two passed through the hallway, while Hanaya showed every part of the palace, showing it to Frederick. Although he was new to the palace, he gradually took the opportunity in between time while taking care of the wedding party to know the parts of the palace and the butler obviously helped him a lot.
"All the parts are the same as Welsey, it's just that in Welsey it's much more beautiful" for the twenty-third time Hanaya heard the same sentence.
"It looks like you've been in Utopia long enough" Hanaya said. Frederick's stunned reaction momentarily confirmed his words.
"How could the queen be so prejudiced?"
"The distance from Utopia to Welsey is two weeks if by horse riding. It took a whole month on foot. It's impossible if you just got here. At first I thought it was very possible, but the yellow silk you tied around your left arm made me believe, Emperor Welsey has been here a long time. The sutra was the Emperor's wedding invitation wrapper. As if you were deliberately pointing that out" Hanaya sharply.
"It's not by chance that an Emperor came unsecured and unknown, it means you have a secret reason. If I'm right, you're definitely intending to scout Utopia"
It would be strange if the Emperor was here without security or sending people. The yellow silk was deliberately used to strengthen Viviana's opinion about Frederick's intentions. The man intends to expose himself to her.
The kiss in his hand made Hanaya frown "Not only are you meticulous, you are also very clever"
"The queen was right, my initial goal of sneaking into Utopia was to scout, and wait for an opportunity to attack. I was planning to attack on the night of your wedding because of the opportunity the Queen gave me. Unfortunately when I saw the queen on the balcony, I changed my mind. It's ironic to have to be the enemy of a beautiful woman" her expression really sucks for Hanaya!
It's unexpected that the reconnaissance was designed that far. This meant that Welsey's forces were all around Utopia, blending in and disguising themselves. If that night, the attack is carried out, Utopia will collapse.
Sloppy! Hanaya is too careless!
All the people were invited, and as the party went on the military formation stretched because of the celebration.
How stupid is Hanaya !
"Either what was possessed until I submitted an alliance agreement" Frederick's voice sounded again.
Utopia survived a stroke of luck. That was all Hanaya could think of.
"No! I feel there's another reason for that." Hanaya said. Sure there's another reason. Too cliche cancels war for a woman! If Frederick wanted to invade and win and drag him by force!- That reason is very unconvincing.
Frederick grinned seductively
"You're very sensitive. The other reason is an unrequited letter. Speedo didn't manage to find my mail-reply friend"
Hanaya froze, her heart that had been pounding so fast now felt almost exploded.
"That's when the balcony showed my replying friend the letter, lady Viviana, Wife of the Emperor"
A gentle kiss landed in the hand, followed by a gentle greeting laden with the threat of "Thank you for the Queen's tour, the next meeting in the royal meeting hall. We'd better prepare a reasonable answer and, I have to pick up my emissary"
Threats ? He just got threatened ?
Then how did Frederick know he was the one who answered the message? Is Hanaya in the intai? Was the bird followed by him?
That means Frederick has been here a long time! Who then hid his whereabouts?
How could he be invited to the wedding? Is it not only legal citizens whose names are recorded in the ledgers of the Utopians who are invited?
All of these things made his head feel spinning.
Hanaya made a big mistake! What if Frederick used this to attack him? Then why among the many citizens of Welsey should Frederick whom he replied to his message?
Right now, Hanaya really needs Brianna and her magical advice.
... ⁇ OODIE...
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