Chapter 230 (1/2)

Chapter 230: Chapter 230

“Marquis Monique? Got it. Give him a pass.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

I suddenly stiffened. In fact, I was wondering why I didn’t hear anybody moving around in this wide hallway. The royal knights were blocking anybody from coming into this area.

‘I hope he has not seen us.’

But it wasn’t that important.

Daddy is coming this way? I’m in trouble. He would certainly scold me if he saw me with the emperor here.

He giggled, looking at me embarrassed, and said, “Stay here. He won’t be able to see you behind this pillar.”

“… Yes, Your Majesty. ”

“So, don’t ever think about swearing before me, got it? Your father wouldn’t want it, either. ”

“But…”

“If you swear one more time, I will kiss you like I did a little while ago.”

What?

I suddenly blushed.

After smiling at me who was too embarrassed to respond, He turned around. Staring blankly at the hem of his fluttering blue cloak, I touched my lips unconsciously. I was stunned at the voice of my father coming from behind the pillar where I was hiding.

“I’m honored to see the Sun of the Empire.”

“Marquis, it’s nice to see you here because I have something to tell you.”

“Please go ahead.”

“I’m sorry for what happened today. I think I pressured your daughter.”

“…No, you didn’t, Your Majesty. I’m rather grateful for you stopping her from acting impatiently.”

“Let’s not pretend we don’t know it. As you have other means, you might have tried to stop her from swearing it anyway. ”

As if somebody might overhear their conversation, they were whispering. But I could clearly hear them because I was right behind the pillar where they were talking.

tilted my head.

Other means? Is there any way for my father to overcome this situation other than the oath of blood?

I couldn’t believe it. My middle name given by God’s prophecy, and my right to the throne of the empress were not something to give up easily. That’s why I wanted to learn swordsmanship and swords so much. By swearing absolute allegiance I wanted to escape the fate of being bound to the imperial family through the chain of succession.

“Can I just ask you a favor, marquis?”

“Yes, go ahead, please.”

“Based on my interaction with you for a long time, I know your daughter’s happiness is your top priority. So, you might have wondered if this was the best option, but you concluded that you had to see me because you were surprised that she was determined enough to make the oath of blood. Am I right?”

“Yes, you’re right. Your Majesty.”

“I think the repercussions will be enormous because of the failed agenda last time and her actions today, but I will do my best to protect her. So please give some time until this matter is solved.”

My father kept silent for a moment and said, “As many of them witnessed what happened today, I expect they will convene a meeting within a few days. What are you going to do? ”

“To be honest with you…”

I tried to strain my ears, but I could hardly hear because he lowered his voice suddenly.

What is he going to try to say? How can he overcome the current difficulty when everything is back to square one?

“… Well, I’m going to follow my daughter’s intentions.”

“That’s enough. Thank you. ”

Huh? What did the emperor say when my father reacted like that?

I was very curious, but I couldn’t figure out what it was.

I heard the emperor walking away after he was done talking to my father. As if the royal knights were following him, I heard their footsteps fading away. At the same time, I heard him sighing.

I hesitated for a moment. What should I do? Obviously, he would be looking for me here and there. I felt awkward to come out and see him now, but I couldn’t keep hiding.

“Come out, Tia.”