Chapter 148 (1/2)
Chapter 148
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It took a while for Artizea to calm down again.
Hayley’s worries continued to grow as she waited, saying that it would be better to get scolded right away.
Finally, there was a call just before Hayley exploded, she wanted to ask if she was intentionally promoting fear to create a head start.
“You did a great job while I was away, you two.”
Artizea said so in a cracked voice.
They heard that she cried the whole time. But they couldn’t expect that her face and eyes were swollen and lips cracked, making it difficult to speak.
In fact, Hayley wasn’t quite convinced that Artizea had taken her pregnancy so shockingly.
Even if she was shocked, she thought it would be a lie to say that she cried so hard.
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‘Well, it’s like, during pregnancy, emotions fluctuate.’
Even that blunt older sister, Mel, cried, laughed, and fussed.
Artizea clenched her throat a few times, but there was hardly any sound, so she spoke in a whisper-like voice.
“It’s hard for me to talk, so I won’t pry into everything. I’m just trying to understand the situation, so just report briefly.”
“All right. A detailed report was also prepared.”
Alice took the report from both hands.
Hayley explained the situation in sequence from the time Artizea collapsed.
From the firing of the flare to the appearance of Cedric, the turning of the tables on treason, and the leaking of information to newspapers to escalate the situation honestly.
It took only three or four days, but it was so much that she couldn’t explain it all by herself.
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In the middle, Freil added a story about the military situation.
No one has yet publicly expressed support for Cedric. However, Cedric was originally acquainted with military personnel both high and low.
In particular, among those who did not have any particular interest in politics or factions, there were many who showed their favor to Cedric.
From the beginning, people feel closer to those who have many similarities with themselves.
As Cedric solidified his identity as an imperial family, he had many wanting to stand by his side.
In the midst of this, Amalie and Gayan came out to assist Cedric.
Many officers of the Central Army and Guards actively cooperated with the two.
No one has made an official statement, yet. However, rumors circulated that the two had some kind of relationship with Cedric beforehand.
So, those who really want to know whether this is really for revenge or a pavement for the future, and how far Cedric is aiming if he jumps into the struggle for power, have been in contact with him under the water.
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‘There’s no way you didn’t know.’
Since the words couldn’t come out properly, Artizea sighed only in her heart.
There is no way that Cedric was unaware of the repercussions of his actions.
Artizea felt the edge of her chest tighten.
There’s no way Artizea wouldn’t know what Cedric had given up when he was determined to kneel before the Emperor.
He gave up pride for her. He also broke his beliefs. He also decided to forget Evron’s redemption.
What he said to the Emperor was not a lie, but neither was it completely sincere. It is intentionally deceptive. He was determined to set his feet in the dirty mud of political strife.
Because of her and the child in her womb.
That’s not what she was hoping for.
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It was Artizea herself who had told Cedric to give up the fight. Her belief is that he can only expand after becoming Emperor.
But when he made up his mind to do so, her heart ached.
If Cedric were to make such a decision, it should either be for the Empire or for Evron. Or it had to be for the suffering people at the bottom.
It shouldn’t be for Artizea herself.
Artizea bit her lower lip. To prevent her tears from flowing, she forcibly turned her thoughts away.
She told Hayley.
“You did well.”
Hayley visibly shook her body.
Artizea tilted her head.
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Freil patted Hayley on the shoulder. Then, Hayley let out a long, puffy breath, and then she cried.
Artizea had a sore throat, but she couldn’t help but ask.
“Why? Are you surprised that I said you did well?”
“Because I did the opposite of what you ordered.”
“It was something I could never have imagined myself; that Lord Cedric would come to the capital.”
Artizea didn’t speak much as her throat hurt, so she took a few sips of warm water.
“The situation has completely changed, and the scope of what you can do has narrowed down. In that situation, you understood the true meaning of my orders and the importance of the work so that the aftermath of Lord Cedric’s actions had the maximum effect. This is a feat worthy of praise.”
“However, there is no difference when breaking the order.”
“It was certainly true that the flare was fired, but in the end, wasn’t your judgment right? If you had gone out as mildly as I told you, there is a possibility that we would have been kidnapped.”
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“Is it, though?”
Alice gave a glare to tell Artizea to stop talking. But Hayley waited patiently for an answer.
“I didn’t bring you here because I need a puppet who can only do what I’m told.”
“Your Grace.”
“If you had acted as ordered in that situation without even trying to judge for yourself, you would have been a disappointment.”
Hayley used to try not to feel her personal feelings toward Artizea if possible.
Artizea was Grand Duchess Evron, and she was the daughter of the Jordyn family, so that if she did her best in public service, she thought it was enough.
Because everything but negative feelings felt like betrayal to Aubrey.
Aubrey, who died, actually knew nothing. The offender was Aubrey. Hayley had no resentment, and she never thought of revenge.
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She didn’t miss Aubrey much. It was only bittersweet to think that her parents and sister had been hurt.
But still, there is something like loyalty as a sister.
She used to think that way, but now, something is about to spring up in her mind.
And even before she could really feel it, Freil tackled it.