The Second Life's

CXI - Becomes Emperor

After the soldiers took Jack to the palace prison, I finally went to my office along with Matilda. Inside my room, I rested for a while while being entertained with cookies and jasmine tea by Matilda.

I thought about Dad's response if I knew Jack was trying to kill me. I knew that Cain would tell Dad everything. I had a desire to make Cain my ally, but I also knew that it was impossible.

Looks like Cain's been serving my father for a long time. It's hard for me who just got to know Cain not until a day, to give an attractive offer for him. I'm not even sure what Cain really wants.

It would be a shame if Cain confessed to me that he only swore allegiance to you.

“If I may know, what will the Queen do to Jack?” ask Matilda.

“What will I do to him?” I smile. “Before going to stab me with a knife, he swore that he would never divulge my secret to anyone.”

“Consecration?” Matilda scrunched her forehead. I don't know where our conversation is going.

I'm nodding. “In fact, all those vows are just nonsense. He's making me mad. So, I can't tolerate his actions anymore.”

“True, Queen. Traitors are traitors.” Matilda's gaze was directed out the window. I know the sky is cloudy. “Winter is coming soon. We recommend that the Queen immediately prepare a supply of food and warm clothing.”

The air is getting colder. Hunting must also be carried out on a large scale immediately. The barn must be filled. And underground storage must also be fulfilled by various foodstuffs.

Three months is neither long nor short. I also have to prepare some groceries for the people of Vanhoiren. Ugh, I have a lot of work.

“How about the vacant position of Emperor, Queen?” ask Matilda. “The queen must know if the position should not be empty for a long time. Moreover, King Bevram already knew the news about the death of the Emperor.”

“You're right. I've been thinking about it a long time.” Even before the Emperor died. Rebellion is the most common thing that can happen when the leadership chair is empty.

Anyone can declare war. But I'm not afraid if it actually happens. There's Avnevous behind me. Including Ava in it. The war in winter is not bad. While Vanhoiren is busy collecting supplies of raw materials to shelter from the annual blizzard, the rebels could start launching impromptu attacks.

If that was the case, I could only prevent him from properly succeeding the throne as the first Emperorina for Vanhoiren.

***

Jayden met me in my office during the day. I let him sit on the long sofa by my desk. Chloe had already prepared a cake and a cup of warm tea for him.

“I heard the supply was delayed from the place of booking,” I said to Jayden.

“True, Queen.” Jayden. “If about that, the Queen need not worry anymore. I took care of it yesterday. Repair of his palace will be completed before winter arrives.”

Turns out Jayden was always one step ahead of what I asked him to be.

“I thank you for that, Jayden. In that case, I will raise your rewards for working hard,” I said gladly. “I have never been disappointed in all your performance so far.”

“It doesn't need to be like that, Queen. I did it solely because I wanted to help the Queen alone,” Jayden refused. “Just give me my reward just like the other workers. I'll be very happy with it.”

“Good, Jayden. I won't force anymore,” I said later. “Then, I have an information for you.”

“What is it, Queen?”

“I will do my coronation as Kaisarina,” I said loudly. “And I want you to spread the announcement leaflets all over Vanhoiren.”

Jayden was surprised to hear what I said. He was silent for a while until he realized that he was still in front of me. Hurriedly he lowered his head and exhaled in frustration.

“What's up, Jayden?” I pretended to be ordinary.

I smile. “Tak what. That's an understandable expression. I haven't talked to my father about this. And this I've been thinking about.”

“So, yes. I hope the Queen can talk about it with Lord Viscount about this. From what I observed, the Queen's relationship with Mr. Viscount was rather strained,” Jayden said. “I can only advise the Queen to establish good communication with him.”

“Yes, you're right. I'll talk about this to my dad too. You can carry out the task I gave you earlier.”

“Good, Queen.”

Finally, we kept talking a little about the process of building the Imperial Palace, the condition of the Winston residence, and many others.

While conversing with Jayden, my mind floated in all directions. Looks like I have to prepare for everything that happens in the future.

In the afternoon, Jayden finally said goodbye to me to return to the Winston residence. Before returning home, Jayden told me that he would start spreading the news of my coronation to Emperorina tomorrow.

Good though.

*

That night, I went out to the dungeon. As usual, I was not accompanied by anyone due to my own wishes.

With slow steps, I walked back down the street decorated by iron prison cells on his left and right. I was shocked by the sound of footsteps behind me. When I looked back, I knew Ava was there.

“Why didn't you take me?” ask Ava. “I also want to beat up criminals.”

“Ah, you can't miss moments like this, huh?” I asked who was not surprised at Ava's habits. “I thought you were busy.”

“I just feel if you want to make that man a deterrent today,” Ava said.

“No, coke. I just want to take his memory so as not to divulge our secrets,” I said casually.

Ava pouting. “Blood! Where are the exclamations, anyway? How can you let someone like that loser not get beat up?”

More or less, I know what Ava's trying to want and tell me.

“You can beat Jack as you like,” I said finally.

“Really? Can it?” Ava is interested.

“True. As long as you disguise his wounds after finishing beating him,” my message.

“OK!” exclaim Ava happy.

Ava then opened the cell containing Jack in it, I went in first to retrieve Jack's memories of the events he saw in the Imperial Palace.

After that, Ava who took turns went into the cell, as soon as I came out. I say goodbye to Ava to return to my palace, let Ava enjoy her hobby alone. I've also advised not to check Jack's cell in the next few hours on the soldier in charge of guarding the dungeon.

Again, great.

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