Chapter 109
That was a question that even Evelia couldn’t answer for sure. Vaguely, she thought, “Maybe Ruth will stay with Adelhard, though?” but she wasn’t sure.
Evelia imagined Ruth choosing the kingdom of Cesia. It was a painful thought, not being able to see Ruth’s sunny smile.
But…
“If that is Ruth’s will, then we must respect it.”
If Ruth chose Lionel and the Kingdom of Cesia, there was no way or reason for her to stop it.
Cassis’s breath became shaky at her firm answer. Evelia thought for a moment and then added.
“But if it comes to that, I’ll spend my days with you, talking about Ruth.”
It’s great to have someone to share memories with. Even if Ruth leaves, it would be nice to stay with Cassis and talk about Ruth.
Cassis slowly raised his head. He looked slightly suprise, as if he had heard something unexpected.
Evelia was curious about that, so she tilted her head and asked.
“Why are you so surprised?”
“Will you continue to stay by my side?”
Evelia smiled.
“Then shall I leave too? Is that what you want?”
Cassis shook his head quickly.
“No, just…”
He mumbled quietly.
“I did it because I was happy.”
Evelia was surprised by Cassis’ honest expression of his feelings. At the same time, I was happy.
With that in mind, I kissed his face sideways. On the straight forehead, on the bridge of the nose, and on the smooth lips.
Cassis’s breathing became slightly shaky. The moment Evelia took her mouth off him, he cupped her cheek and kissed her again.
It was such a thirsty kiss that it seemed as if it would take all of Evelia’s breath away.
“Ah.”
Evelia hugged Cassis’ neck and returned the kiss. Cassis’ lips moved lower and lower.
When his moist lips touched her sensitive neck, Evelia tilted her head back slightly and flinched.
Cassis gently rubbed her waist. Then he whispered in a breathy voice.
“When I return to the Empire.”
This time I felt his breath near my collarbone.
“I want to spend the night with my wife.”
Evelia was not tactless enough to say, ‘We still sleep together at night.’ Cassis wanted a deeper relationship. As a couple.
I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared. But Evelia also wanted more from Cassis.
“Okay.”
Evelia answered with a trembling voice.
“I want you too.”
I also felt the same way as you, I replied.
Cassis raised his head and kissed her again. It was a deeper kiss than before.
It was a night where we longed for each other even more because we were anxious.
*****
The Queen of Cesia, Clarisse, threw the teacup she was holding. The teacup broke and splattered shards grazed the cheek of the man kneeling.
Blood flowed from the man’s cheek, but Clarisse didn’t even blink.
“You couldn’t handle it?”
“I’m sorry, Your Majesty.”
“And now what? Heir?”
“……”
Clarisse touched her head with a flushed face.
At first, I simply planned to exploit Lionel’s weaknesses. I tried to use that kid to get Lionel to give up the throne.
But even that little boy is a successor. Things went completely wrong. Moreover, it was said that Duke Adelhard was coming to the royal palace with the little boy.
He must have realized that I was behind the assassination. If Duke Adelhard followed Lionel, she, a mere queen, had no chance of winning.
That was originally the case.
“Bring him to me.”
“But….”
“Are you ignoring my words now?”
“No.”
The man quickly got up and ran outside as if running away. After a while, a person wearing a black hood came inside.
“Did you call me?”
“How is the research going? Have you finished it?”
“Unfortunately, it is not completed yet.”
He read the queen’s thoughts and added:
“But it can be used.”
“I see, good. Use it on the damn king right now.”
“Yes.”
“Oh, by the way.”
Clarisse tapped the tea table with her long fingernails.
“There’s someone else you need to take care of.”
“Who is that?”
“Duke Cassis Adelhard.”
Clarisse looked out the window and smiled bitterly.
“Let’s give him a gift too.”
*****
While heading to the Royal Palace of Cesia, Ruth and Lionel became quite friendly. Lionel tried to do everything for Ruth, and the child followed him like an uncle.
“Uncle, but why is your hair white?”
“Uncle’s hair turned white because something sad happened.”
“Why were you sad?”
“Well.”
Ruth sometimes inadvertently asked questions about Julia, and each time Lionel smiled bitterly and patted the child’s head.
And three days later, they arrived in the capital. As soon as they entered the capital, a large crowd greeted them.
“Wow.”
Ruth looked out of the carriage and cheered. Lionel was startled and hugged the child.
“Be careful, you will fall.”
“Yes, hehe.”
The carriage ran and ran again, escorted by the guard knights from the castle, and entered the castle. The four people were able to have an audience with the king and queen right away.
The king smiled kindly upon seeing them.
“Welcome. Wasn’t it difficult to come such a long way?”
Cassis answered briefly.
“It was okay.”
Evelia hastily added.
“We were able to come thanks to Prince Lionel personally coming to meet us.”
“Hehe, I see. It looks like Lionel has been waiting for you for a long time.”
A red bird was sitting on the king’s shoulder as he answered that question. It was Katrina, the guardian of fire.
“By the way, don’t stay like that and raise your head.”
Only then was Evelia able to lift her bent back and look forward. Next to the king stood a gorgeous-looking woman with red hair.
‘Is that woman Clarisse, the queen of Cesia?’
The woman who tried to kill Ruth. My gaze automatically focused on Clarisse. Evelia belatedly realized her rudeness and managed her facial expression.
Clarisse smiled brightly and took a step forward.
“Welcome. I hope you make many good memories in our Kingdom of Cesia. We have prepared a banquet to welcome you tomorrow, so I hope you can enjoy it.”
“Thank you, queen.”
“Oh, by the way, pardon me. I can’t hold on to tired people for long. The maids will guide you to your room.”
“Thank you for your kindness.”
The three of them and Lionel headed to the room with the guidance of the maid. The guest room was so extravagant that it couldn’t be compared to any noble mansion.
“Wow.”
As soon as they entered the room, Ruth let out a cheer. The child looked back at Lionel and asked.
“Is this uncle’s house?”
“Yes.”
“Where is uncle’s room? I want to go play.”
“Ruth.”
Cassis scolded him, but Lionel answered.
“Would you like to come with me a little later?”
It was while we were talking like that. Katrina flew in through the open window.
[Celsion, it’s been a while!]
[Oh, Katrina.]
Katrina spun around on Celsion, and Celsion jumped up and down. Trika sat on the carpet and yawned, as if she had no interest at all.
Katrina continued speaking in a lively voice.
[No one knew you would appear in the Empire.]
[Yeah, I didn’t know either.]
[By the way, is he your successor?]
Katrina landed on Ruth’s shoulder. Ruth bowed stiffly.
“H-Hello?”
Katrina smiled.
[There is no need to be so stiff. I’m not harming you.]
“Yes.”
[I’ve seen your face, so I’ll see you at the banquet tomorrow].
Katrina said, and then flew off again.
[Still the same.]
As Celsion muttered, Trika responded casually.
[Still the same.]
Cês tão muito safados ein… Adorei,continuem😌