After the Royal Guards took the investigations into their hands, they found some solid proof regarding the late Emperor's death.
The Dowager Empress was sentenced to death, but her execution was held three days later, just as Alexander reminded us.
His majesty called me in his office to fire me... Well, he said it was better I focused on my family. And that my daughter was very cute.
He hopes his children will be like that.
He didn't say anything about firing me, actually, but it was rather clear.
I was paid for my services during the selection. The title of Dame wasn't withdrawn, but I've never used it, so it's no big deal for either of us. Somehow, I prefer being the Archduchess for the moment. When I reach Kyre, I'll use this title for my purposes.
For my main purpose, but for now...
«I still need to repay your efforts, Archduchess,» the Emperor declared. «Is there anything you might need?»
Finally, we got rid of the main villain of the story. A bit disappointing that he was taken care of in a single chapter while the Empress took so many, right?
Well, I think this is fitting for him. Also, Theodora couldn't tell him that he was going to die because he would have caused trouble around, he would have warned Asteria, and so on. Like this, he will know it too late.
He won't spend a week knowing he will die, but it's for the greater good. With this, I've finished the words for the Ambassador.
There's another little matter to settle, though. Or two.