The Neglected Princess

27. Report

Next day. Victor went directly to the Emperor with the Crown Prince to report. Hearing the story of the two people before him, made the Emperor furious that he had been deceived. He then asked his aide to immediately send a warning letter and cancel sea lanes cooperation. The people of the western kingdom were no longer allowed to pass through the ports belonging to the empire.

"Thank you, Duke. You can go home and rest" said the Emperor staring at Victor.

The look on His Majesty's face was so disappointed to hear the bad news.

"He looked disappointed. This is indeed unfortunate. The empire and the western kingdom have long cooperated. However, the king of the western kingdom is now led by a greedy and unbehaved figure. Naturally, if the nobles there also do things out of bounds and deviate, "inner Victor.

"Your Majesty. I will not guarantee anything, but I will help as much as possible to protect the empire. Therefore, allow me to find a harness craftsman. Just because of the hereditary agreement, we always put in the armor of the neighboring country? what about the imperial craftsmen themselves? Shouldn't they be given a chance, too? I'm just giving an opinion. I'm sorry, if you're offended by what I'm saying, Your Majesty" Victor said.

His Majesty frowned, "Right as well. Why am I only now aware? Am I really as weak as a leader?" his inner.

The Crown Prince approached His Majesty, "Baginda, you can think first of what Duke Hubbert said, if you feel the difficulty of giving a decision at this time. What is clear is that I have already followed up on the royal envoys and held them accountable for half the wages they requested first" the Crown Prince said.

His Majesty nodded his head, "Alright. You can do what you say, Duke. I'm handing that business to you. The Crown Prince will help you as well" His Majesty said.

Victor lowered his head slowly, "Okay, Your Majesty. Thank you for your kindness," replied Victor.

"I received an order from His Majesty," replied the Crown Prince.

For reasons of His Majesty's health, the Crown Prince and Victor left the office of His Majesty.

***

Victor and Arron walked together to leave the office of His Majesty. On the way, they cross paths with the second Empress, the second wife of the Emperor. Ten years after his wife's death, and for the sake of the empire's welfare, His Majesty remarried to one of the dukes' daughters from outside the imperial territory.

"Greetings to the imperial Moon" said Victor bowing his head and bowing his head slightly.

"Yes, Duke. How are you doing? We haven't seen each other for a long time" said Permiasuri with a beautiful smile.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I was busy doing monster extermination" Victor replied.

"You've worked hard, Duke." Empress.

The Empress looked at Arron. Arron lowered his head to greet his stepmother.

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress." said Arron.

"You must be busy, Your Highness the Crown Prince. Take care of your health" the Queen said.

"All right, Your Majesty. Thank you for watching me" replied Arron.

"Please continue your work together. Excuse me" said the Queen. He smiled again and went to walk towards the office of His Majesty.

Victor walked back. Arron was silent for a moment staring at the departure of the Empress. He did not know how to deal with his second mother because they were not close. More precisely, Arron chose to continue to avoid and be indifferent to the existence of his second mother. Arron awakens from his daydream and catches up with Victor. He escorts the departure of Victor who will return to the Duke's castle.

***

"Daddy remembers my sword that was made by Issac. He said it would fit me. And I think Issac can definitely help Dad" Olivia said.

"Yes, I'll try to talk to Anthony and Issac" Victor replied.

"Dad, is it true that His Majesty cut off the cooperation relationship that has been going on?" ask Octavius.

"That's right. By the nature of His Majesty who is not happy with the traitor, then the cooperative relationship will end," replied Victor.

Victor looked at Olivia, "What's your situation? I heard from your lady-in-waiting, you keep busy studying and practicing. Are you all right?" ask Victor to worry.

"I'm fine, Dad. I just practiced lightly. The rest is routine. You don't have to worry about my situation" Olivia said.

"Dad asked because he wanted to make sure straight away. How's school?" ask Victor again.

"school? there's no problem? selu is going well. In a few months there will be a writing exam, followed by a practice exam." Answer Olivia.

"Olivia, starting tomorrow, let's train with me. I'll teach you magic" Owen said.

Olivia's surprised, "Yes? w-what did Brother say?" ask Olivia confused.

"You don't want to learn magic? Where you are abundant, being a witch is one of the dreams of many people" Owen said.

"I don't want to be a witch. I want to become a swordmaster like Father and Brother. However, I will try to study magic more deeply with Brother," Olivia replied smiling.

Owen who had been moody broke the smile. He knew his brother would not disappoint him. Victor is shocked to hear Olivia's words to become a swordmaster. Because the swordmaster is someone who has to whistle into a shield in the front row.

"Are you sure you want to be a swordmaster, my daughter?" ask Victor.

Olivia looked at Victor, "Yes, Dad. I'm very sure. That's why I've been working hard to practice all this time. I know that my abilities are nothing compared to Father or Brother. However, I had a dream, one day I could stand by the side of Father and Sister while wearing a harness and holding a sword. Isn't that cool?" olivia answered with her mind and heart.

Octavius smilingly rubbed Olivia's head, "You must be the best swordmaster beyond me, Olivia. Keep practicing and don't give up" Octavius said.

"W-how can my daughter talk like this? it turns out he had such a wish. But why do I feel sad and want to cry like this?" inner Victor.

Seeing the sad Victor, Olivia asked what her father was thinking. Victor awakens from daydreaming and says that Olivia can definitely become a swordmaster and stand by him coolly.

"You can do it, for sure" added Victor smiling.

Olivia was shocked, it was the first time in her life to see her smile since they became familiar. Previously, in Olivia's eyes, Victor was like a cold ice sculpture. But now his father looks different. Not only was she attentive and caring, but she also smiled warmly at him.

"Thank you, Dad. I'll try hard" said Olivia returning her father's smile.