Book 14: Chapter 38


    Her Majesty has not been back in a long time I remember she leftst time, because the Royal Princess gave birth. The child should have grown, so she should be back now, right?


    Didnt shee back oncest time? But then she left again after gathering the navy. Could she have fought with a foreign country across the ocean? Or could have something happened to His Majesty? Whatever happened, neither of them have appeared in a long time.


    Yeah, I know. Its been ages. If something happened to them Dont misconstrue that Im saying <em>if</em>. If something happened to both of them what is going to happen to the Rosvenor Empire? Theyre the only two remaining members of the Rosvenor Household, right? Who would seed the throne?


    We still have the Royal Princess child, dont we? Theres also the Royal Princess, too.


    Her child is only a toddler, while the Royal Princess is but just a pretty Valkyrie Dont get it wrong Im not disrespecting her. What I meant to say is that The Royal Princess is just a Valkyrie. She doesnt have any right to participate in politics. In that case would the nation not fall into Castells hands?


    Probably. Castell is Her Majestys most trusted personal vassal. Her Majesty doesnt have a husband, either. You think Castell and Her Majesty


    Are you two going to be able to handle the crime of ndering Her Majesty?


    The two of them froze stiff in ce. They were trembling so intensely that they literally didnt dare to turn around. Castell walked in between them from behind. He draped his arms over their shoulders. He was smiling as per usual, but his fiery anger and murderous intent were worn as his coat. The two of them were practically ready to get on their knees.


    He wasnt here yesterday. How did he abruptly appear today? How did he return so fast and happen to hear us talking about this stuff?! wondered the two.


    Mr. Castell! Sorry, sorry! I really did not say it on purpose! It was not on purpose!


    Castell looked at their sweaty faces with a smile. He then chuckled, You mean to say that you dont intend to deny it and were legitimately making absurd remarks about Her Majesty? It doesnt matter to me whether you meant it or not. You said it, which proves you disrespect Her Majesty in your mind. All of you will wag your tails with all youve got for that slice of bread and gold coin, yet youve begun to cause amotion after Her Majesty left for mere days. Its easy to swear oaths of loyalty, but its not easy to stay loyal in Her Majestys absence. The Valkyrie you belittled and whispered about still maintains her stance and devotes her efforts for Her Majesty. <em>That</em> is called loyalty.


    Castell then released them and called a Valkyrie over. He took her sword from her, and then threw it to the two of them: Do it yourself. Youre bold enough to nder Her Majesty, which means that youre prepared to face the consequences. Im not willing to do any more to you two. As long as you kill yourselves, your families shall be spared. Do it yourselves. You Valkyries get rid of their corpses when theyre done.


    Roger.


    The Valkyrie coldly looked at them. The two of them weakly went down on their knees. They quivered as they looked at the long swords in front of their eyes. They looked as though they were afraid the swords would jump up and bite them. They quivered as they looked at Castell. Their lips trembled. They softly pleaded, Sorry Sorry I was wrong. We were in the wrong. We honestly did not mean any ill will We really did not have any ill will We were just joking We were just joking


    Castell snickered You were just joking? So that means youre still absolutely loyal to Her Majesty? In that case, Her Majesty needs your lives now, so go die. Now is the time for you to prove your loyalty to Her Majesty. You can now die for Her Majesty. Get started.


    Those few sentences totally destroyed their final hope. The two of them sat on their bottoms on the ground and began to wail. The trembled as they crawled over, attempting to cling to Castells thigh. They adamantly refused to touch the long sword. Castell took in a deep breath, and then picked up the long sword and, with a single sh, sliced one of them in half.


    He raised the sword up high once again. He aimed it at the other male, who couldnt even make a sound when he was crying and decapitated him with one swing. The mans blood spurt as if he was a fountain of blood. The Valkyrie indifferently looked at the corpses on the ground. She called her teammates over to get rid of the corpses, and get rid of the blood that had yet to condense.


    Castell returned the Valkyrie her sword. The sight of the blood on his sleeves irritated him. He then turned around and said, Find their families and eradicate them. I already gave them a chance. I have no reason to forgive them when they didnt cherish the opportunity. The crime of ndering Her Majesty is far too severe. Dont allow their families to have painless deaths.


    Understood, responded a Valkyrie.


    The Valkyries were fine with carrying out such missions. They were masterful at those sorts of missions.


    Castell filled a void. He was feeling agitated, and their conversation naturally made him grumpier. He raised his head and peered toward the North. Since Her Majesty wasnt in Hilles City, she was definitely still in the North. She would never leave her son.


    Castell couldnt leave again. There were people who started to harbour ideas. If one did, others did, as well. Her Majesty was the brain of the entire empire of humanity. Said brain had been absent for too long, so he had to settle the situation.


    I really hope that Her Majesty cane back sooner, Castell prayed.


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    I ran downstairs to see Elizabeth running toward the Imperial Pce, too. The two of us nearly collided with each other.


    We hadnt seen each other in a long time. I didnt even know how long she had been running around for. Mommy Elizabeth had the smell of dirt on her. Her soft and smooth ck hair was messy. I had no idea how long it had been since shest groomed herself. She was also out of breath. Her dishevelled appearance surprised me. I was so emotionally overwhelmed I sprinted out when I heard she had returned. I had so much I wanted to say to her, but I couldnt say a word when I saw her.


    Mommy Elizabeths lips budged a little. She, too, had lots to say to me, but we ended up silencing each other. Our minds were nk and the words wouldnte out. We just looked at each others faces and thought out how much we missed each other.


    Mommy Elizabeth broke the silence with a soft chuckle: Im d youre back, Son. Mommy is so d to see you again, ah


    Mom made a soft exmation, as I went and hugged her tightly. She jolted then ced her hands on my chest to attempt to push me back. She worriedly said, Son! Son! What are you doing?!! Were in the presence of outsiders! If people see us like th-


    It doesnt matter! It doesnt matter! Mom, Mommy Vyvyan once said that the benefit of being a mother was that you could hug your child whenever you like. Youre my mom, and Im your son. Theres nothing wrong with you hugging me. Ill kill whoever has aint! Let me hug you, Mom. Im so d to see you again. So d Youre all right I feel that it was worth it to see you safe and sound


    Mom rxed a little, but she was still shy. She carefully wrapped her arms around me and sniffled very softly. She whispered next to my ear, Silly child. Silly child. Thats what Mommy should be saying. Mommy is so d to see youre okay. Mommy has been running around all this time to see you as you are now. Im so d youre all right Vyvyan has informed me about your situation. Its all right. Its all right, Son. Dont give up. Dont ever give up. Youre my son. We Rosvenors dont die that easily. Mommy will do everything in Mommys power to save you no matter what. Mommy doesnt care what itll take!


    Mom


    I released Mom and looked at her face solemnly. Her resolve of steel was still glimmering on her face. I think she wore the same look when she took on the enemies with a numbers advantage on her horse back then. That was the courage and rage to fight when backed against the wall. She was genuinely willing to give up everything to save me. Luckily, I didnt need her to give up much.


    I took in a deep breath: Mom, Id like to ask you to stay here. I want to live, but I want to go and search for a method on my own. Mom, Id like to ask you to take care of the North, my wives and children. Can you stay?


    There was a tinge of sorrow in Moms eyes. She grabbed onto me tightly and took in a deep breath: Son, Mommy can promise you that. Mommy can absolutely agree to your request, but you must promise me toe back alive!


    Ill try my best


    Not try your best!! Mom pped her hands onto my face and sped them with a serious look. She shouted, Not try your best! Absolutely not try your best! I want absolute certainty! I dont care where you go or what you do. For your childrens sake and my sake, you must live! You must!