Chapter 86 - You want war? Isll give you one (1/2)
"Since the emperor and the empress are here, let us continue the ball!" The music started playing across the spacious and grand place of Zoticus. Lovers began to dance swiftly it is really good that the emperor is back although there is no proper reason given as to why he is late. People like them have no right to question His Majesty, no matter how famous or rich they are.
"Be patient with it, Your Majesty, the people needed the time to relax before disclosing it" Astrid whispered to the dashing man beside her. Her hands-on top of his.
Since the cure entered his system, he began to demand formalities, he's now more uptight than before. Resembling like a god of war, Logan is now indestructible, his walls were built higher than before, so high no one can fathom if it even has an ending.
A little price to pay for her victory.
At least now, Logan will have no reason to leave her.
The man did not respond, but surely, listening to this kind of music did not please him. It looks pathetic how people get so drunk in love.
Let them enjoy for now for just in a few minutes, everything will change in his empire. A great change is coming. The cure will be out publicly.
His eyes look down on the dance floor, sitting on his gold coordinated with red throne chair, he looks spectacular, regal and well…too far away from Celestia.
Celestia felt uneasiness crept into her system, with one hand clutching her chest as if suffocating, she wants to be answered.
How come Logan didn't search for her?
Why? Why did he change drastically in just a day apart? It's just yesterday when he met their children…yet why does he acts as if she's nothing?
'Why are you always slipping away from me?'
Logan is too hard to pursue, his presence is too vague, one moment he loves her, the other one he forgets her. One moment she's his world the next day it feels as if she's a stranger.
Tears started brimming her crystal-like eyes, she looked up, trying to surpass it. But what a mistake it was because she saw Logan's eyes looking at her, indifferently. That little moment when their eyes interlocked, Celestia knew, he's not the same anymore. Logan is the one to break free from the gaze, he never intended to find Celestia, now that the twins are in his hands, he has no care for her.
After a couple of songs, the man, the master of ceremonies, grabbed the silver mic, catching the attention of many.
"The emperor and empress will be leaving soon, but the ball will still go on, His Majesty needed to announce an important thing, so if we may request everyone to sit down for a moment. Madam and Sirs, ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome, His Majesty, Logan Daxon Fergus"
The crowd started clapping loudly and also moving at the same time, glittering gowns and murmurs started to fill in the hall, what will His Majesty say?
The media who are supposed to be only outside are permitted to go in and cover this in live.
Walking down majestically, his coat trails of the stairs as he went down to stand on the podium. This place is elevated too, but his throne is still far higher.
"Good evening guests and citizens of Theavarin Empire," his deep-toned voice rendered the whole place quiet, even the people from their houses stopped what they are doing to focused on the news.
"As you have known, the cure had a long debate as to whether it will be sold in the public. However, after a long time of decision making, I hereby confirm that the cure will be available starting tomorrow night."
The people gasped, no, no, no. This will be their nightmare!
Many wanted to object but the words they were about to speak were eaten before even going out from their mouths. This news will be the talk of one's household for years. This day, Logan Daxon Fergus marked the history by being the first emperor to successfully overcome the love disease, Amor Gevaar.
Some started crying, but many smiled particularly the scientists, doctors and CEO's. They have been waiting for this, many people never knew what love can cause, and based on their research removing it in the system of the people of Theavarian will lead to a great transition. From darkness to lightness, from pain to numbness.
"That's all, have a pleasant night," the emperor said, once cutting off the noises from the people and the media.
"Your Majesty, what changed your mind?"
"Why are you being hasty Your Highness?"
"How much will be the cure?"
"Your highness! What happened to the woman you went to within the Alutia Empire?"
The guards started to shove off the reporters and made them go out once again.
Logan did not bother to answer any questions anyway, he waited for Astrid to went down.