章 291: The funeral (1)

I thought I didn't have a heart anymore. I thought I was getting used to losing people.

Yet, when the late Empress Grandmother is brought out of her building for the funerals, a tear escapes from my eye.

I didn't have time to get too attached to her yet... I wipe the tear away before anyone else can see it.

I'm a lady. I'm allowed to cry and faint. But it wouldn't be a pretty sight, especially because I'm not supposed to know her majesty.

Alexander is also sad, but I can't guess if it's genuine or just a facade. He didn't seem to care too much about the old lady while she was alive. Now it's late to despair.

Just like everyone else. They abandoned her: what are they looking for, now? What are those fake tears and desperate expressions?

The Empress is loaded on a ceremonial carriage, and we follow her towards the royal family's chapel. She will be buried there after the blessing from the High Priestess.