Toxic Empress

Gylda's Detention

Then two knights approached them with a second-hand cup that was worn a few days ago while drinking tea at Gylda's palace. As soon as Gylda's expression panicked, he fretted because he was afraid that the cup was the one used by Xena. As is known, Gylda put poison in the tea cup served to Xena. Gylda completely forgot to get rid of all the cups he used to drink tea.

“Did you guys find anything?” ask Baron Elmo.

“We found signs of poison in this cup,” said one of the knights.

Both of Gylda's eyes widened in shock, he did not expect that they could find any poison in the cup that had obviously been washed clean by the servant. Gylda was about to forcibly seize the cup, but it was already preceded by Marquess Cerano. Then Marquess Cerano tried to sniff the cup, there was a sharp foreign aroma in the cup. He also called a doctor who he deliberately brought to the Gylda residence, the doctor rushed to check the poison in question.

The doctor seemed jolted after examining his cup, he repeated his check to ascertain what he had encountered there. The doctor glared at Gylda, as if he was scolding Gylda.

“In this cup there is the same poison that spreads in the body of your wives, Mr.”, said the doctor.

Their eyes widened in disbelief, then one by one the gaze turned to Gylda. At that time, Gylda did not budge, he never poisoned the wives of the three influential nobles in the empire. From the start the target was Xena, but this matter turned to him instead. Gylda did not take the charges for granted, intending to fight those who insisted that he deliberately killed people who were not his targets.

“It's slander! I never put poison in your wife's drink! Why don't you trust me? I'm sure someone set me up!” Gylda stressed the defense against him, he did not want to admit wrongdoing on the charges.

“What else is it, Your Honor? Obviously this cup is proof, you can't avoid this big mistake!” baron Elmo Banging.

At the same time, Derryl came to enter the palace of Gylda's residence, he immediately approached them. Derryl's arrival lessened Gylda's bit of unrest, but there was something different about the expression Derryl showed to Mother.

“Derryl, you finally came, Ibu—”

“Is it true Mom has killed them?” derryl asked filled with anger. Gylda's relief subsided as Derryl raised his tone to him. Only the first time he witnessed his son staring in anger, he was rendered speechless.

“No! I really didn't kill anyone, please trust your mother,” Gylda pleaded.

Derryl brushed off Gylda's hand, wanting to refuse to believe, but the evidence was plastered before him. Derryl could do no further to save the mother from the charges. Derryl looked down deeply, it was really stifling to find evidence of the murder committed by Gylda. During this time Derryl treated his mother like a Queen and followed all her wishes, but now he can only stay in place without doing anything defensive.

“Sorry, Mom, I can't do anything about it, with this evidence it's clear that Mom killed them. Please don't seek any more defense, I'm indeed an Emperor but if Mother kills nobles, I know for myself the risk, don't you?”

Gylda's legs were squeezed instantly, his body just fell to the floor, he could not believe that the only son he raised wholeheartedly turned to blame himself. Not a single speck of trust was placed on him, he felt a great despair.

“Bring the Queen Mother to the dungeon and brackets until the trial is held,” Decree Derryl passed away leaving Gylda.

“Good, Your Highness.” Two knights immediately dragged Gylda to go to the dungeon.

Derryl ignored the shout, he got further away without seeing his mother's angry face again. The three nobles seemed satisfied with Derryl's decision, they also went along with Gylda who was pulled forcibly into the dungeon.

...***...

News of Gylda's detention became a hot topic in Charise, the news spread right after Gylda was placed in a dungeon. All the people were excited, no one thought that the Queen Mother whom they had been proud of had committed a cruel act of murder against the wife of a prominent noble. The news spread even more widely until it reached the ears of other empires. At this time the name Charise was smeared due to the actions of Gylda, killing three noble wives without a clear motive to invite various questions.

Xena was now enjoying a glass of hot chocolate in her room, the rumors about Gylda had been conveyed completely to Xena's ears. How satisfied Xena was to witness Gylda's suffering that began today. Xena continued to sip her chocolate while imagining what Gylda's expression was like currently in prison.

“I did well, there's nothing I need to worry about anymore,” muttered Xena.

His mood was very good today, no angry voice from him since this morning. Gia could breathe a sigh of relief this day without having to hear Xena's endless ravings.

“Are you very happy to see the Queen Mother suffer?” Xander suddenly appears and enters Xena's room through the window.

Xena's bright face turned grim again, her dislike for Xander could not be hidden. Xena put down her brown glass, got up and walked up to Xander, but she had hoped not to meet Xander, but ended up meeting him in her room. Meanwhile, Xander looked at Xena full of smiles, he did not feel bothered by Xena's pouting face.

“Why are you here? Get the fuck out of here! I'm tired of seeing your face every day, please give me a quiet day without seeing your face,” Xena said as she folded her arms around her chest.

In the presence of the mighty and burly Xander, Xena looks more like a child. Xander was very fond of Xena, in his eyes Xena looked cute even though her work every day was just indignantly angry.

“But, I can't bear to not see your pretty and cute face, my chest is tight because it keeps missing you,” said Xander accompanied by a seductive tone.

“Cih, you speak so sweet, my body gets goosebumps hearing it. I don't need that longing, get out of here!” expel Xena.

However, Xander ignored Xena's words, he just wanted to stay close to the girl. Then Xander's burly hand reached for Xena's waist, and she held Xena in her arms.

“Then this is better to look at you, now can I kiss you?”

“Huh? YOU CRAZY HUH?! UNTIE ME! I DON'T LIKE BEING TOUCHED BY YOU!”

When Xander and Xena are busy pulling each other away, suddenly the door to Xena's room opens because it is broken by some people who are familiar to Xena.

“NONA! WE COME!”