Toxic Empress

News of Death

The next day, word circulated in Charise that Count Berend, Baron Elmo, and Marquess Cerano were found lifeless in their respective homes. The three of them allegedly died from gulping poison so that the death of the three caused a huge question mark on everyone's head. However, most strangely, before they died, they retracted their report to the Queen Mother. They say that their wives didn't die because of the Queen Mother. It also said the three chose suicide due to feelings of deep guilt towards the Queen Mother.

“What the hell is all this? This news is obviously full of discord! Why was there no one who was suspicious of the deaths of the three of them? Damnit damnit! I think someone intentionally killed them.”

Xena discovered various irregularities during this news release, only she realized that the three of them had indeed been killed. However, Xena did not want to interfere too far, today she has plans to go to meet Xander and discuss the matter of Alina's killer. For him, this was the most important thing right now, no other matter should bother him.

“Nona, you will wear that dress how?” gia asked, her voice breaking Xena's heartbreak.

“Select the most simple dress and do not interfere with my movement,” replied Xena.

Gia chose a light blue dress, a dress that was designed specifically with simple motifs and models. Xena prepares to leave, but Gia does not let her go alone, so Gia has to go with her. They were escorted by a palace carriage, along the way many people told of the deaths of three influential nobles in Charise.

Then, Xena heard an interesting story that in the diamond mine owned by her family there are people who see ghosts there. Then there were new rumors about a haunted diamond mine and now the mine has been sold back to the manager of imperial assets. Xena did not know how to laugh or how, because it was definitely part of Liam's plan.

‘Looks like Liam did well, I'll give him a compliment later. He should be happy with a compliment from me, ‘kan?’ inner Xena.

They were welcomed warmly upon arriving at Xander's residence, especially Xander who was overjoyed when he found out Xena was visiting him.

“Xander! Stop hopping! Aren't you still sick?!”

Xander jumps for joy in front of Xena, eventually Xena must step in to calm Xander who is too happy. Xena presses Xander's body to sit on the sofa opposite her.

“I'm here to talk about Alina's killer with you.”

Xena made sure in advance that the room where they are now is safe from the hearing range of others. They were just two there accompanied by tea and Xena's favorite snack.

“Did you find anything about the killer?” ask Xander.

Then Xena took out a letter written by Alina and gave it to Xander. Xander immediately read the contents of the letter, Xander's expression was exactly the same as Xena.

“What do you think? The shadow that Alina spoke of was the same as the shadow that was facing me at that time, right? I think the shadow was sent by Alina's killer. In another sense, Alina's killer was outside the palace. For some time I noticed, there was nothing strange about the movements of the palace dwellers. This confused me a bit, but now I know the truth.”

Xander nodded, he agreed with what Xena had said, exactly as he had previously thought that Alina was killed by an outsider of the palace.

‘Black views? I think the guy's acting up again, did he kill Alina to lure Xena out of the base? The reason I can pull right now is just that, he did deliberately pull Xena out faster from the headquarters,’ Xander thought.

“I'm of the same mind as you, Alina was killed by an outsider, but we still don't know the motive behind the murders they committed. For the time being, let me help you find out about this matter. You better focus on the problems at the palace, the Queen Mother is free, and that means you have to figure out how to handle the Queen Mother,”, Xander said.

“Do I need to ask my subordinates for help? I think the more people who help, the faster will find out who the mastermind is,” said Xena.

“No, do not involve anyone, I will move alone because this investigation is a little dangerous. Don't sacrifice the safety of your subordinates and please trust me with everything. You got it?”

Xenamengyakan Xander's words, at this time he had to rely on Xander, however in Xena's eyes reflected that Xander knew many things that he did not know.

“How about if you work with me just to be a hunter... ahh wait a minute, there's something strange here. I just noticed something quite awkward,” said Xena.

“What?”

“Either why, you seem suspicious, you know everything about me. Do you perhaps also know that I am the leader of the most wanted group? You also seem to know my subordinates well. Did we ever meet? Are you not stalking me?” point at Xena carelessly.

Xander hurriedly turned his gaze away from Xena, he was unwilling to add Xena's suspicions to her anymore. He was careless so far had made Xena put some suspicion on him.

“That's just your feeling, you just said group leader? What does that mean?” Xander pretended to ask and did not know in front of Xena.

“Ahh yes, thinking about it makes me dizzy. Now that I'm home first, I'm tired of seeing you for a long time.”

Xena switched from her seat and planned to exit the living room, but Xander again attacked her lips. Once again Xander kissed Xena's lips and carried Xena's body into her arms. The sweet aroma coming from Xena's body was the thing she liked the most. The scent of Xena's body gave off a calming sensation effect, anyone who hugged her would know that.

“Please let me know if there is anything else you want to do,” Xander said.

Xena did not respond because she was blushing in shame, even though she had kissed Xander several times, she was still not used to it completely. In other words, Xena and Xander begin to show more closeness, so soon it is certain that Xena will really fall into Xander's arms.

Xena also invited Gia to return to the palace, Xena had started to calm down after talking to Xander. However, his calm was disturbed again by the arrival of a noble girl to the palace, namely Luisa – daughter of Marquess Andros.

“Your Majesty, I have been waiting for you since,” Luisa said.

“What do you want to see me?”

“I want to talk about something important with you.”