Book 13: Chapter 17


    What are you nning to do, Empress Elizabeth?


    Elizabeth wore on her cape. She looked at Freya, who was by the door and, in a cold tone, replied, I am going to Castor now. The empires navy is gathered there. I shall lead the entire navy out to where my son went missing. Put the matters in the North aside for now. Whats there to be formting when the ruler of the North has been in an ident? Freya, I leave Daisy to you.


    I Me?


    Freya, stunned, trembled as she spoke: Your Majesty, it is fine to leave the North to me, but taking care of Daisy I have no idea how to take care of her


    In serious tone, Elizabeth stated, You dont need to worry too much. You just need to be a guardian. The nanny and maids will take care of Daisy. You just need to be by Daisys side when shes crying and causing a ruckus. Shes Niers child and my son, her father, is currently missing. I must go and find my son. I cant be slower than Vyvyan this time. I must reach my son before anybody else can! Freya, Im not discussing this with you, Im giving you amand. Its just that youre not my vassal but my sons.


    All right


    Elizabeth wore a normal expression, but Freya could see her gripping the buttons on her cape. The way she looked told Freya she was extremely anxious. If Freya continued prattling with her drivel, Elizabeth would most likely behead her on the spot. Elizabeth was right. She wasnt discussing it with Freya; she was merely informing her of what she was going to do after leaving. Freya didnt have a habit of refusing or making suggestions. Thus, she could only ept the oue.


    However, Your Majesty, I have a request, just one.


    Irritated, Elizabeth asked, What?


    Voice sincere, Freya said, Please call Mr. Castell over. Mr. Castell is a verypetent man. I believe we would be reassured with him in the North. I believe Onii-sama would not want toe back to see the North stagnant. This is my only request, Your Majesty.


    Elizabeth grinned: Castell should be arriving soon as you wish. I just sent him a letter. He will rush here as fast as he can upon receiving the letter. I leave the North and Daisy with you. You are my sons trusted sister. You wont disappoint him.


    Yes. I will not disappoint Onii-sama, replied Freya, nodding then making way.


    Elizabeth walked out of the Imperial Pce with big strides and rushed out of the pce on horseback, disappearing into the night. Freya sighed, and then called for a few guards. Freya walked along the corridor to the office. She gave them their orders in session Go to the port first. Have our people form another fleet, and head to the location of where the ship sunk to conduct a search. Go through the night. One of you head to Ling Yues estate. Make sure to block the news from reaching her; do not let her hear of any rumours floating around. You, go find Mr. Alex, and have him prepare to reside in the Imperial Pce for a short time.


    Yes, Your Highness! The guards nodded, and then quickly headed out.


    Feeling burdened, Freya rubbed her forehead. Gerald said, Miss Freya, you do not need to worry. His Majesty will definitely be all right


    Can you not try to console me with those sorts of pointless statements? Freya responded with frustration: How do you know His Majesty will be all right for sure? Arent you consoling me just for the sake of it? I dont need any constion; its pointless. What I want is Onii-sama alive in front of me. Thats the only way I can be happy.


    Gerald hesitated for a moment. He then scratched his head with a helpless smile: Sorry, Miss Freya.


    Freya shook her head: Its fine. Im not reproaching you. Its nice that youre consoling me, but I dont need it. You didnt make a mistake, so you dont need to apologise.


    No, I meant that I could not cheer you up this time


    Freya smiled helplessly and stopped in her tracks. Gerald dawdled for a moment before realising what exactly happened. Freya stopped in front of Troy Gdriel Rosvenors room.


    Im going in for a bit. Gerald, wait at the door. You are not to peep inside no matter what happens.


    Freya pressed her hand on the door. The door was locked. After a moment of hesitation, she crouched down and scanned the lock. Just as she went to grab the handle, Gerald booted the door open from behind.


    What are you doing?! Freya screamed. Gaze on the the doors he booted open, she shouted, This is Onii-samas room!! Do you have a death wish?!


    You want to go in, dont you? Go in if you want to. If somebody must be med, I was the one who booted the door open.


    Freya shut the door behind her after she entered. She looked at the pitch-ck room and slowly walked in further. The room was very simple. There was a desk and a chair. On the side of the window were a small table and two armchairs. Behind the secret door at the end was the bedroom. Freya went inside. The bedroom wasnt locked. There was a bed inside, a cupboard and a small table.


    Freya took in a deep breath. She was ovee with sorrow when she realised the room smelt the same as the outside. It was her brothers room, yet it didnt contain a remnant of his scent. It was as though he never existed. She walked over and touched the clothes hung up to the side. A hint of her brothers smell remained on the clothes. Freya took his clothes down and hugged it in her embrace. She took in a deep breath then fell onto the bed. Heartbroken, she curled up and quivered: Onii-sama


    She held his clothes up against her chest. Her tears coursed down her cheeks, dripping on to his bed and clothes. She bit his clothes to stop herself crying aloud. Nevertheless, she trembled violently. She vigorously smeared her tears on his clothes and bed sheets. She sniffed vigorously in an attempt to smell the barely remaining scent her brother left behind..


    Empress Elizabeth has left to find Onii-sama while Queen Vyvyan seemed to be doing something with magic. Everybody is running around for Onii-sama, and put everything in my hands. Im worried about Onii-sama, too. I want to join the fleet in the search for my brother. I wanted to throw myself into Onii-samas arms and cry, too. However, I can only stay here. Im stuck here, silently cried Freya.


    Onii-sama Please I beg you dont let anything happen to you Pleasee backe back Dont leave me Please dont leave me Freya murmured whilst sobbing. Her tears blurred her vision, as they sat on her long eyshes