One month passed by in an instant. In the meantime, I completed various preparations based on my memories of my previous life.
First of all, Velia was satisfied with the fact that she was able to prepare in advance for the gold mine negotiations and the opening of Shane tang Avenue, which played the most important role in the collapse of the Ronica Kingdom.
In particular, Shane tang Avenue played the most decisive role in the Ingot Empire’s invasion of the Ronica Kingdom.
Raul declared that he would attack the Kingdom of Yakima using the highways of the Kingdom of Ronica and led his troops to the capital of the Kingdom of Ronica.
‘Damn you son of a bitch… … .’
Betrayed by the empire he believed to be his most ally, his royal castle burned down and his family lost their lives.
Klose, who was running away through a secret passage, was caught by Raul… … .
Velia shook off her thoughts, trying not to even think about the past.
‘… … ‘You son of a bitch.’
Klose, who was lovely, jumped out of his window with her last words being that she did not want to live in such shame.
Of course, the kingdom would not have collapsed just because the main road was opened. However, the opening of Shane tang Avenue would have greatly contributed to the empire’s decision to divert the army heading towards the Kingdom of Yakima to Ronica. Velia let out a deep breath of her own.
“You son of a bitch!”
I couldn’t get out of my anger, so I deliberately swore out loud one more time.
‘I will definitely end his life with my own hands.’
He would stab Raul’s neck without hesitation, not with anyone else but with his own hands. Because Velia was living for that day.
Fortunately, thanks to Khalid’s help, her work went quite smoothly.
Rather than that.
“… … “It’s a mercenary guild.”
Are you saying that you secretly hid it and didn’t even show it in front of yourself?
‘It’s really shameful that he hid this until the moment he told me to become emperor.’
Velia puffed out her cheeks as she remembered the report Derek gave her not long ago. How surprised he was when he found out that Khalid was running a mercenary guild in the Duchy of Tessa.
Even in the past, he must have been preparing for the future with bated breath.
‘The attitude is, ‘Let’s find out.’ ‘I’m shocked.’
Velia clicked her tongue.
Taming a hunting dog is such a burden.
‘Besides what? Running a top one? under!’
I remembered Khalid’s tone of voice saying it was no big deal, and I became even more disgusted.
Derek said it would take a lot of time to dig deeper into it. So, the mercenary guild that we just found out about and the business that he runs through his agents are probably just the tip of the iceberg.
“… … “It’s outrageous.”
Velia smiled mysteriously and her eyes lit up.
She was understandably upset that he was hiding so much from her, but strangely enough, she found it enjoyable. He keeps getting excited even at this moment as I’m digging into him.
‘I want to know more about him.’
okay. That was exactly how I felt.
He couldn’t help but wonder about Khalid.
“All this time, I just got caught up in it.”
As Khalid suddenly approached her with sincerity, Velia could not hide her agitated heart and continued to be swayed by him.
During her brief time away from him, Velia finished preparing her mind. Now is the time to strike back. To begin with, he was a hunting dog, and he was the owner. We must not forget that fact.
Now he has just begun the hunt. There is still a long way to go. So, you had to take the initiative until you achieved your desired goal.
‘It’s a shame.’
I have no intention of denying my feelings for him anymore. Because you won’t be able to stop the shaking emotions. But that doesn’t mean I’m in love with him.
Khalid is trying all sorts of tricks to sway Velia. He knows that clearly, but he can’t just ignore it.
‘… … ‘Would Khalid have succeeded back then?’
Suddenly, I wonder about Khalid in his previous life.
I really hope he succeeds. That way, he can bring some comfort to himself who was killed so miserably.
Velia stood on the terrace and took in what might possibly be her last view. If I leave now, when will I be able to see Ronica’s warm spirit again?
“sister. “Have you prepared everything?”
Klose asked, appearing with his eyes swollen and swollen.
I chatted with Klose in my room all morning.
‘But it looks a little better now…’ … .’
She cried all day yesterday, telling me not to go, then got angry and told me to leave quickly, then cried again and tried to tell me not to get married, and then calmly went on a rant, telling me to leave the Herald to her own devices.
As Klose’s emotions changed countless times, Velia seriously looked back and wondered if she had been like this before.
‘I think I sent it off without any hesitation at the time.’
Velia smiled awkwardly and welcomed Klose.
“You don’t take much, do you?”
“huh. “I think I’ll have to buy everything new when I go to the Empire anyway.”
“… … “Then take that ugly statue with you!”
Klose pointed to a small statue placed in the corner of the terrace. It was a statue made for me by Herald and Klose as a birthday present when I was very young.
“It’s so heavy I can’t carry it.”
“sii!”
Will it ring again?
As Velia looked at her worriedly, Klose bit her lip and held back her emotions.
“Sniff. Come out quickly. “It’s all ready to go outside.”
Then he quickly leaves the room.
Velia, who was watching the scene, chuckled, burst out laughing, and walked after Klose.
She slowly took in all the scenery in her eyes, and as she went out, many people came out to see her Velia off.
“Velia.”
The Herald grinned and offered her hand to Velia. Velia smiled and held her hand.
As the Herald’s escort approached the front of her carriage, the king and queen looked at her Velia with slightly red eyes.
“Go carefully.”
“Be healthy.”
“yes. mama. “Oh my.”
Velia answered bravely.
This won’t be the last, so there won’t be a tearful farewell for her.
“I will always miss you. “My baby.”
The queen stretched out her arms and hugged her Velia tightly.
“I feel bad because I feel like I’m sending you away in a hurry. But I believe that I will do well wherever and whenever I do.”
If I leave Ronica Kingdom now, I don’t know when I will be able to return. However, it will not meet the same tragic ending as before.
The future is changing. Things were changing little by little, starting with the choice of Khalid over Raul.
‘… … ‘Because I’ve changed too.’
Thinking back to her past, Velia has also changed a lot. Velia, who foolishly cried even after everything was taken from her, is no longer there. Although the road to her empire was filled with only painful memories, Velia’s heart was strangely light.
No, she rather wanted to get to the empire as soon as possible.
‘I miss him.’
I missed Khalid. He looked at himself as if he were the most precious thing in the world. No matter what stories Velia brought up or how much she pushed him away, she did not change.
In fact, he may be no different from Raoul. But even if it was foolish, this was Velia’s second choice.
‘I won’t fail this time.’
She has no intention of going down the path of failure she once experienced. Velia greeted her family with her brightest face.
“Everyone stay healthy.”
Velia’s expression was very refreshing as she climbed into her carriage.
She seemed rather excited about the coming future.
* * *
“… … “Isn’t it time to come?”
Asid almost frowned at this question without realizing it. This was already the fourth time the same question was asked.
‘I’m sure you’ll come back safely on your own.’
However, it was obvious that she would be treated harshly if she revealed her true feelings, so she managed to put on a gentle smile and give the same answer for the fourth time.
“You will arrive soon.”
Khalid did not like Asid’s answer at all.
Why does time pass so slowly today?
“ah. “There you are.”
When he hurriedly raised his head and looked ahead, he saw a white carriage slowly approaching in the distance.
Khalid lifted his body from where he was sitting casually on the stairs and prepared to greet Velia. Eventually, the carriage slowly stopped in front of him.
“Velia.”
Khalid smiled brightly, opened the carriage door, and held out his hand. Then a small white hand struck Khalid’s hand. Khalid raised the corners of his mouth in amusement, grabbed the door, and looked inside.
“huh? “Velia, don’t play around.”
Khalid said fussily.
“This is not it, Khalid.”
Velia spoke coldly without even turning her head. Khalid chuckled and slipped his upper body into her carriage and grabbed Velia’s hand.
“It’s been a while since we last saw each other, is this what happened? huh? “It doesn’t even show her face properly.”
“Let’s go. And close the door.”
“Velia.”
“And welcome back.”
It was a cold and cold tone.
Khalid, who quickly realized why Velia was like this, burst into laughter and carefully closed the door.
Behind me, I could feel the people in the Second Prince’s Palace, including Asid, looking puzzled.
But Khalid couldn’t hold back his laughter. Khalid, who had been laughing for a while with his forehead resting on his arm leaning against his carriage, exhaled loudly and stood upright. Then she opened the door again and shouted exaggeratedly.
“My lovely Velia!”
Everyone looked at him in bewilderment at the sudden action of the second prince. Why are you acting like that all of a sudden?
But Khalid did not stop there. As soon as Velia placed her hand on Khalid’s outstretched hand, she immediately gave her strength and pulled her Velia.
The recoil caused her Velia’s posture to collapse, exposing her body as if she was thrown out of her carriage.
“oh?”
And Khalid, who hugged Velia tightly, whispered in her ear in a low voice.
“Smile. “People see it.”
Then he shouted louder.
“Velia! “While I couldn’t see you, I thought about you every day!”
What does this stiff and awkward way of speaking mean? If you’re going to act, do it well.
Velia laughed unconsciously at Khalid’s shameless attitude.
He said he would welcome me like I would greet the person I love most in the world. what’s this.
“You know I’m not satisfied at all right now, right?”
Velia buried her face in Khalid’s neck and hummed quietly. Then Khalid laughed and said.
“I’ll give you a warm welcome later, so just smile for now.”
At those words, Velia immediately changed her expression and smiled brightly as if she was the happiest in the world. Khalid lowered Velia to her floor.
“I’m disappointed, really.”
“I feel like I want to kiss you, but I don’t think I can bear it.”
Velia burst into laughter at his words.
“You can’t do it here.”
But at Khalid’s last words, Velia slapped his arm.
If you say something like that, how can you handle it?
Khalid smiled as he gently rubbed his arm, even though it didn’t hurt at all.
“haha. So, look at it like this.”
“Khalid, you lost. “You admit it, right?”
Velia boldly kissed him when welcoming him. She reminded him of how she had bragged that she would be given a great welcome when she arrived in her empire, and she had been looking forward to this moment very much.
“okay. “I lost.”
“Then hug me again.”
Khalid covered his face with one hand. Then he took a deep breath and exhaled.
“… … “Are you really doing this because you want to see me go crazy?”
“Come on.”
But she didn’t care. Velia smiled lightly and stretched out her arms.
Khalid, seeing that, bit his lip as if he was holding something back. Then she took a step towards Velia and growled and whispered lowly.
“… … You’ll regret it.”
