Book 17: Chapter 33


    I couldnt return at night. I feel that, while Mom held back her moans and refused to take the initiative every time, she was probably totally fine with physically manifesting our love underneath the sheets. After all, she hadnt experienced it in over ten years. She mightve been the Empress of the empire, but Mommy Vyvyan probably influenced her.


    I was curious if Mommy Vyvyan went down on Mommy Elizabeth on full-moon nights during their stay together. I never dared to ask that before. I doubt theyd answer me even if I did ask. That said, ording to the legend, the two used to be very, very close. In fact, I seemed to be the third party in their rtionship. However, there was a pro to doing it with Mommy Elizabeth. She only wanted one round. After one round, shed stop out of consideration for my well-being unlike Nier


    I think Nier forgot what the dragons did to me a month ago. It was always pedal to the metal as she did in the past. After we were done, Mom gently held me in her arms. Her soft mountains enveloped me in their warmth. I always managed to sleep soundly in Mommy Vyvyan and Mommy Elizabeths arms. It was almost as nice as passing out. If I wasnt married, I wouldnt mind spending my entire life in their arms.


    That thought seems to be a little scary I realised.


    Mom was gone by the time I woke up the next day, so Mom mustve left for work already. Ized around in bed a bit before got up and opened the curtain. The bright sunlight told me it was alreadyte. It was probably noon. There probably werent many people at the inner court. The people left behind were probably just workers and a few Valkyries.


    I did give Nier a heads up before I visited Mommy Elizabeth, though. Nier wouldnt object; it was Momsmand, after all. In saying that, I noticed the Valkyries cleaning up an empty room during the day yesterday. There were many empty rooms in the inner court that werent inhabited or used for anything. Mom had a habit of switching rooms every night.


    Shes never been afraid of assassins, so why is she cleaning them now? I pondered.


    Oh, Your Majesty. You sure slept tillte. Her Majesty had me wait for you to wake up. Did you want breakfast now? asked Castell.


    I didnt expect to see Castell at the main hall. He didnt apany Mom to the conference hall. He bowed then looked up with a smile: Of course, I suggest passing on breakfast. How about having some tea and having some refreshments then waiting until lunch to have lunch? Her Majesty will be back for lunch. Further, we have invited Royal Princess Nier and Archduchess Daisy to join you.


    Really?


    I froze for a tick. I genuinely never imagined that Mom would suddenly invite us to lunch at the inner court. Mom rarely returned to the inner court for lunch. Normally, dinner was her only meal in a formal setting. I had no idea what she invited us to lunch for a change.


    Did Her Majesty not inform you? You and Royal Princess Nier are going to move into the inner court. I would assume Her Majesty made the decision out of consideration for your safety. Therefore, you will be living in the inner court henceforward. Oh, and one more thing: Her Majesty hopes you can apany her during work in the pce. Hence, my job will be to take care of Princess Nier and Archduchess Daisy. Castell looked at me with a weird smile. He then made an invitational hand gesture. He apanied his chuckle with a bow then raised his head: Wee to the inner court, Prince Troy.


    The sudden news made me shudder. It wasnt bad news per se since there was no problem with living with Mom I was sure that Mommy Elizabeth made the decision to rein me in She was putting me under supervision; she was preventing me from sneaking off to Troy City.


    Mom knew me too well. She knew that I wouldnt stay at Hilles just because she told me not to go. That would exin why she brought me to her side. I couldnt leave the inner court under her watch, not to mention that I had to apany her during the day. Sneaking off was beyond impossible. Furthermore, if Mom didnt investigate it, I basically had no chance of investigating the new church.


    By the way, King Troy, the Royal Pce will be ced under martialw at night from now; thus, it is best for you not to take strollste at night. If the Valkyries see you, you might be sent straight back.


    I realised what the suddenmotions aim was. Mom wanted topletely control me. Needless to say, I had no counter I couldnt defy her and scream, I dont want to be with Mommy, could I? As a grown man, I had to be realistic


    It was true that I didnt need to get involved with the incident at Hilles City, as it was Mommy Elizabeths city and her business. I just needed to watch from the sidelines. It wasnt wise for me to show that I insisted on interfering with the matter, either. Since Mom didnt want me to go, it was best I didnt interfere. Even if Hilles City was plunged into chaos, it didnt necessarily mean that the fire would spread to the Royal Pce. Nier and Daisy shouldve been out of harms way.


    I shall go and prepare refreshments for you now. Where do you intend to eat, in the flower garden or in the hall? Or, did you want to go to your new room? Your new room is Her Majestys previous room. She once lived in it, and it is now yours and Princess Niers.


    Hmm? I remember that Mom once lived in the outer court, didnt she?


    Ah, not when she was young. I was still not in her employ at the time. That room was formerly for Empress Elizabeth. However, she felt it was excessively resplendent, which was why she moved into her current room.


    Oh Why do I feel that her current room is just as resplendent?


    Perhaps her current room was just a tad smaller. I thought the items inside are all valuable.


    Considering the wealth and power of the nation at the time, it would be a little bit too resplendent. Based off of the nations current wealth and power, the room is quite ordinary. You need not worry, though. We made sure to cover all bases with the preparation of the room. The items in the room are the exact same as Her Majestys. You, therefore, can rest assured. To add, we have ensured that Princess Nier and Archduchess Daisy will be safe, and that things will be convenient for them. Princess Nier will definitely be happy to have the Valkyries.


    Mm Perhaps mm