The Second Life's

XCVII - Queen's Coup (II)

My conversation with Hendery is over, breakfast is over. Now, I was helped to wear official clothes by Matilda and also three servants who had become her subordinates. There was no conversation between us. I'm not talking.

Jasmine was preoccupied with palace work along with Maya. I tried to keep them busy so as not to slow me down.

The sky is very clear today. It's a good day to mess up Vanhoiren. Destroying the Empire down to its roots, and changing the one-sided power order that had existed long ago.

I definitely can.

“It's done, Queen,” Matilda said.

“Good.” I stood up and looked at my already polished face makeup reflected off the mirror. “I'll go to the Imperial Palace now.”

“If I may know, is there a problem there?” ask Matilda. Maybe if there's a problem, he wants to pass it all on to my father.

“That time I did not have time to speak with the Emperor, now may be the time,” I said with a happy smile. “You don't have to come, me and Knight Franklin will go.”

Matilda. “Are you sure, Queen?”

“Ya.” I walked out of the room and down the stairs to the bottom. “This is just a regular visit. You don't have to worry like that.”

“Alright, Queen. Is the Queen going to have dinner at the Imperial Palace?” ask Matilda again.

“No. I'll have dinner here.” Because the Imperial Palace will be made chaotic after this.

Hendery was waiting in front of the train. And when he smiled at me who was walking towards him. Matilda was still walking behind me. He was going to take me to the train.

“Be sure to take care of the Queen properly, Knight Franklin. I don't want to hear if the Queen gets hurt,” Matilda threatened Hendery.

“You just calm down. I will look after the Queen with all my soul,” said Hendery, sounding joking despite her face implying seriousness.

It's true that he likes to joke.

“I hope you hold your word like a true knight,” said Matilda, still doubtful of Hendery's words. Matilda was doubting Hendery, let alone me who was now her partner.

“Of course.” Hendery turned his eyes to me. “Come aboard, Queen. We leave now.”

“Good.” I grabbed Hendery's hand, and climbed into the carriage, before finally being overtaken by him myself. My coachman was forbidden by Hendery to help me get on the train.

“Goodbye, Queen. Have a nice day,” said Matilda while looking down.

“Thank you, Matilda.”

Our carriage finally left the Queen's Palace. I headed to the Imperial Palace with a thumping heart.

In my heart, I thought. Is this the right action? Is revenge the right course of action to make all this misery end? Goddess, am I doing the right thing?

Ah, I really can't judge anything well anymore for now.

Now, I just need to try to make Vanhoiren a prosperous region. Removing barriers is the first step toward reform. I need to be ready from this moment on.

Yes, please be my spirit. I can definitely!

“How about your family?” ask me to talk to Hendery.

I smiled bitterly. “Everything will be fine if your parents don't harass me, Knight Franklin. It's just a matter of spite.”

“I know, Queen. My mother is a person who likes to keep the image, and is very envious. My father also loved my mother very much, rightly or wrongly, my father will continue to support my mother at any time,” Hendery said.

Love blinds common sense.

“Ya, and it's a big mistake that could make you fall.” Just as I was blinded by Idris' love, not realizing the betrayal he was planning behind me. He had fun with other women, and left me alone in the pseudo love he gave me.

I cursed myself in the past. I who was too innocent in the face of someone was my weak side. Now, I'm different. At least I have someone I can share my grievances with.

I'm thrilled.

“True, Queen. I'm sad, but also can't do anything because it was my own parents' fault.” Hendery. “I don't have any grudges against the Queen. Perhaps with the Queen's actions on them, their evil side could change even if just a little.”

“And you also know that making your mother aware is difficult. It could be, now he still has a grudge against me,” I said slowly.

“Ya, we'd better not discuss this anymore.” Hendery began to flee.

“How about your Brother? Is he bothered by that?”

Hendery's face stiffened. Maybe this is a sensitive topic for him. “He is fine. It was just that he was disappointed that he could not become the successor of the family as a Marquess.”

“It doesn't matter. He can get the title of nobility if he serves the Empire,”. “Yeah, although it is quite difficult, considering the things we will do later.”

“Ya, Queen. But, your promise was that time—”

“I will definitely keep it. You just calm down. I've said this many times. So, you don't have to be afraid I'll betray you,” cut me fast.

Hendery smiled happily, then he nodded in understanding. This power-mad man is indeed very easy to persuade. If talking about titles or anything that dealt with power, he would instantly forget about anything including his own family.

I don't know if it's a good thing for me or something that could put me at risk one day. Let's see it later.

We finally arrived at the Imperial Palace. Welcomed by Jack, I got off in the horse-drawn carriage with Hendery. He stayed behind me in standby mode. I know he's very serious now. It was not usual for him to carry two swords at once on his waist.

“May Her Majesty the Queen be blessed Goddess of Virtue,” greet Jack. “Emperor is in his workspace. Let me inter.”

“Good.” I followed behind Jack with Hendery. I forbid the palace soldiers to take me. That's an exaggerated action.

As soon as Idris gets in front of the room, Jack knocks on the door. “Your Majesty, the Queen came to see you,” said Jack, who then opened the door for me without waiting for Idris' response.

“You can go, Jack.”

“Does the Queen want tea and snacks?” haggard Jack.

“No need. I won't be long,” I told him. “Knight Franklin, wait outside.”

“Good, Queen.”

The door closed, and I smiled at Idris sitting across from his desk. This is the end of your history, my husband.