Book 11: Chapter 19


    Your Majesty


    I looked at Tanya and Shusia, who in front of me, with a smile. I said, Mm I thought you two knew what Id do when I said I was going to Ling Yues ce.


    Ling Yue followed behind me. She looked at the two of them, still feeling a bit scared. It appeared that the two of them had imprinted a sense of fear in her heart. Shusia looked at Ling Yue and then me. She sighed, Are we truly treating Miss Ling Yue the same way as the Princess this time? Your Majesty, honestly, Miss Lucia and Miss Nier are the most tolerant people ever, and the two that love you the most. Although an Emperor can have a mistress, it is very rare to see someone have all sorts of mistresses, and show them off so openly and honestly no less.


    Ive never gone looking for mistresses, okay?! Nier and Lucia are both my wives. Havent I said that many times already?! They are my Princesses.


    Shusia looked at Ling Yue behind me. Hopeless, she stated, In that case, I am very curious as to how you are going to convince Miss Nier and Miss Lucia to ept Miss Ling Yue. However, I am not willing to critique your personal life. Since you love Miss Ling Yue, as your subordinate, I must respect your love. Further, we will soon be able to conquer the entire North now, so Philes should feel consoled, right?


    He will, because my vengeance doesnt stop once I conquer the North. To the contrary, conquering the North is only the first step in my revenge.


    I looked at Shusia and then Tanya. Tanya had also killed many anthropoids during the campaign. Surely she was satisfied by now. Tanyas hatred could never be erased. Tanya had already be an anthropoid killing machine. Her hatred for them had long be a part of her body. Tanya and Ling Yue didnt have any lingering connections, but Ling Yue was bound to be disliked by Tanya, for shes an anthropoid. As a matter of fact, she may be hated.


    <em>Whatever, though, Im fairly sure Tanya will still obey me. </em>


    Tanya looked up at me and Ling Yue, who was behind me. In a soft voice, she said, Your Majesty Do you like the anthropoid, Ling Yue, even in spite of her being an anthropoid?


    I stroked Tanyas head. With a smile I exined, Tanya, there are good and bad people among humanity. That applies to anthropoids, too. Not all anthropoids are violent. Ling Yue stayed with us for a long time. Do you feel that she is any different to us? There are no differences between us and Ling Yue except that shes an anthropoid. Tanya, dont hate someone because shes an anthropoid. Hate her because shemits evil. Ling Yue hasnt done anything bad or killed indiscriminately, so she shouldnt be resented. You must remember, Tanya, dont hate someone or respect them for their identity. Instead, decide what your attitude toward them is based on their behaviour.


    But Your Majesty, will that mean that everything I experienced in the past was for nothing? I


    No, it wasnt for nothing.


    I looked at Tanya, who was on the verge of crying. I sped her face and crouched down. Voice sincere, I told her, You didnt waste your past. Your parents died at the hands of plundering anthropoids, but you have conquered the entire North at my side. There will be no more plundering anthropoids and nobody dying to anthropoids henceforth. There wont. Your parents tragedy will not happen again. Youve killed enough anthropoids, as well. The anthropoids of the North killed your family. Now, you are standing on their heads; therefore, Tanya, you did very well. You honestly did very well. If you need a family, follow me from now on. Ill be your family. Ill be your brother. Ill always stay by your side.


    Your Majesty


    <em>Things should be fine with Tanya now, right? </em>


    I gently patted Tanya who was in my arms. Ling Yue rolled her eyes at me as I thought she would, but those were my honest thoughts. If Tanya needed a family, Id be fine with being her brother. I already had Freya as a sister, so I could ept another.


    <em>Mm I believe that Freya wont get jealous. She definitely wont Freya is an understanding girl, after all. Uhm. Uhm. She definitely wont</em>


    I started to randomly be flustered


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    Current time at the pce of the Queen of the North.


    My Queen, there has been no activity from humanitys army. They have just camped outside the city.


    Uhm, responded the Queen, with a nod. She waved her hand then looked at the elder behind her. She snickered, Do you have any suggestions now? Do you not want to perform a night raid with your army, since the enemy is sitting still? Marvelsst victory was obtained through a night raid.


    The elder shook his head. He exined, That is not a rational strategy, My Queen. There is not much point in performing a raid, for Marvel already did it once. Further, do not forget our goal. Our goal is not to defeat the enemy. We only need bargaining chips. As such, we have no reason to aggravate humanity. If we enrage them, we cannot enter peace talks with them.


    The Queen nodded before standing up. She replied, I dont want to deal with anything anymore, either. I dont understand military business nor do I have any authority to discuss it. I shall leave it to you. Im tired. Im heading back to rest. I hope that I can still open my eyes tomorrow when I wake.


    She walked straight to her room without bothering with the elder behind her. She sighed and shut the door. She sat down on her bed then looked outside and spaced out.


    My Queen.


    A familiar voice came from behind. The Queen paused, and then almost screamed, but the person behind her swiftly covered her mouth with her hand and pulled her down onto the bed. The Queen quickly rolled over and pressed her hands down on the shoulders of the person behind her. Her golden eyes were filled with excitement and tears. She looked at the person below and trembled as she spoke, Leah Leah Youre back Youre back Im so d youre all right. Im so d youre still alive My Leah My Leah Youre still alive Youre still by my side Im so d Im so d!!!


    The Queen kissed her without any hesitation and Leah reciprocated it. The two of them hugged each other tightly and passionately kissed, forgetting everything else. Their tears ran down together. They caressed each others faces as they kissed passionately.


    Words lose their meaning in such moments. Only the two individuals kisses and caresses could express their love and feelings to the other.


    My Queen My Queen I am so d to be able to still see you!


    Leah released the Queen. The two of themy on the bed exhausted. Leah held the Queens hand. She then looked at the side of the Queens face and softly said, I have contacted humanity. You must now hide in the dungeon. Bring sufficient food and warm clothes. Hide underground. Hide underground.


    What about you, then, Leah? What about you?


    Leah stroked the Queens face gently. She giggled in a soft voice, You do not need to worry, My Queen. We will be together in the future. We definitely will. Humanitys grandmander has promised to let you return home. We can definitely live there together. We definitely will! We definitely will!