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Capítulo 14: Chapter 13. Fragments of the past

The day when the funeral of the first Empress took place, the acting Empress remembered for the rest of her life. And it's not even that her sworn rival lost and left this world, but... her daughter.

The Bauer family, from which Valencia Gross le Bauer was born, could well be considered the official supplier of the empresses. The previous emperor chose her as a match for the Crown Prince, and the Empress taught her etiquette and the work of the imperial court from an early age.

All her life, Valencia has lived with the idea that one day she will inherit the glorious Ronan surname.

However, as it sometimes happens, life can play a cruel joke.

By chance, the emperor came hunting in the forest of Castinia and met a girl who lived there alone. He fell in love with her at first sight and took her with him to the Imperial Palace. This woman was so beautiful that she was even called "stunning."

Her name was Lysia.

Soon, a commoner who appeared out of nowhere became the most talked about woman in high society. This unprecedented event turned the empire upside down. The people only said that the emperor had fallen in love with a certain beautiful lady and even intended to make her his empress.

Of course, this could not pass by the ears of the once former bride of the royal family.

By the time Valencia Gross le Bauer took her first steps, she began to be disciplined as the future wife of the emperor.

Now, when she was to become empress, her place was taken by a rootless girl who came from nowhere.

It sounded ridiculous.

However, this is exactly how her fate turned out.

The emperor, who had always been indifferent to her, smiled at the mysterious woman, joyfully held her hand and they received crowns as emperor and empress.

Valencia, who was raised to become the future empress, received the title of concubine of the emperor and bowed to a commoner entering the Empress's palace, which she thought would one day become her home.

Could there be a greater humiliation?

Valencia Gross le Bauer thought she would never be able to come to terms with this.

Although she was destined to become the first lady of the imperial palace, the woman began her life as one of the emperor's concubines. However, unlike the commoner who was brought by the emperor, she possessed the power and might of her noble family. Her life couldn't be called that bad. Most of the officials and high-ranking nobles were on her side.

The new Empress, on the contrary, was in a strange position, being the subject of intense attention and envy, as well as criticism and contempt. Lysia's low status did not match the pride of the nobles at all. No one wanted to bow to the Empress, who was just a commoner yesterday.

All these people were just waiting for an opportunity to overthrow the "rootless" Empress.

And soon they had such a chance.

The following winter, the emperor had a daughter, who by right of birth received the title of Crown Princess. The emperor, who was looking forward to the appearance of his firstborn with great impatience, was happy. But the moment he saw the newborn baby, his eyes trembled.

In the Reuvens Empire, all members of the royal family had blond hair that looked like molten gold. There was no one who didn't inherit them. But the girl who was born had dark brown hair and facial features that bore little resemblance to the emperor. This gave rise to various rumors.

Of course, the first one to spread unflattering statements about the Empress and her child was the eldest concubine.

A rumor quickly spread among the inhabitants of the palace about how "a dirty commoner wrapped His Majesty around her little finger," but in fact she was pregnant by someone else. And although there was no reliable evidence of this, people very quickly picked up this gossip and began spreading it.

In order to resolve all misunderstandings, the best imperial physician was invited to the palace — who conducted a kinship test. And contrary to the expectations of the concubine and the ministers, who were eager to execute the mother and child for deceiving the imperial family, the doctor gave out something completely unexpected.

— The genes of His Majesty and the Crown Princess are the same. They really are related to each other.

Thus, the vile rumors that haunted the princess and her mother were finally dispelled. But the lull didn't last long.

Very soon, a new reason for heated discussions appeared in high society.

Detractors began to actively spread the version that the Empress, in fact, was a witch. Otherwise, how would a pathetic commoner have managed to enchant the emperor so quickly? In addition, the woman had dark hair. And this color, as you know, belongs to witches.

As the voices of the gossips grew louder, the emperor, for his part, could not ignore them and eventually began to distance himself from his wife and daughter.

Although the emperor initially favored his wife, it was difficult for him to have warm feelings for a child who was completely unlike him. Besides, there had been something frightening about his daughter since she was born. The Emperor felt it in his gut every time he approached her. Especially the look of her golden eyes, a rare color in the empire, as if they belonged to some otherworldly being rather than a human.

Thus, yielding to the influence of his advisers and the imperial court, the emperor sent the empress away from the central palace. She was moved to the western one, located on the corner of the Imperial City.

Lizzie's life turned out to be truly miserable.

Since she was a commoner and had no like-minded people in the palace, she became an easy target for harassment from people. Especially when her only support, the emperor, left her.

For a long time, the Empress lived a sad and pitiful life, she was mercilessly bullied to such an extent that even the laundresses ignored and ridiculed her.

— Kaena, my poor daughter... You have to survive. Be silent, be silent and live. You have to survive. Do you understand me?

She hugged her daughter. Tears were streaming down her cheeks.

Although the Empress was harassed, her daughter's life was no better.

Despite the fact that Kaena was the crown princess, the children of the nobles and even the servants mocked her, calling her a "princess from the slums", a "beggar creature", as well as a "witch's daughter". They despised the princess for her mother's low birth and tried in every possible way to rise above her. They pushed the girl into the lake when she was walking or threw fist-sized stones, one of which broke the back of her head until it bled.

Despite this, Kaena has never spoken out against them.

But not because she couldn't fight them back. Kaena didn't want to bother her mother and thus make their situation worse. After all, unlike the princess's abusers, who were supported by their noble families, they were completely alone here. And if anything, Kaena and her mother will be the first to suffer.

Kaena's only goal was to grow up and take her mother away from this cursed place.

But this wish was not destined to come true.

The first Empress died when Kaena was barely thirteen years old. According to the conclusion of the imperial physician, the cause was a long-standing illness that progressed over time and took her life.

Everyone assumed that the reason for this was the long life in the cold western palace. In a place like this, no one would be able to hold out for long. Therefore, the woman suffered the expected fate.

And only one person knew the truth.

In fact, for the past few years, Lysia de Ronan has been taking a small dose of poison every day. The servants, bribed by the emperor's senior concubine, served it to her along with medicines. The dose was so negligible that even an imperial physician would not be able to detect it.

And yet, with each passing day, the poison in the Empress's body increased. In the last year, the woman couldn't get out of bed at all, and no one could figure out what was wrong with her. And one day she just didn't open her eyes.

However, few people were really sad about this. Most were simply relieved or gloated that the witch who had deceived the emperor and received her title undeservedly would finally stop burdening the imperial court with her presence.

At the same time, the question arose about the deposition of Kaena from the post of crown Princess.

A couple of years ago, another daughter was born in the imperial family. Valencia Gross le Bauer, the emperor's first concubine, gave birth to Princess Jerica. Unlike the crown princess, the girl inherited the emperor's appearance and had beautiful golden hair. Besides, she was very friendly and sweet. With her charm, the princess easily conquered the imperial court and her father.

Against the background of her older sister, it was Jerica Lant de Ronan who looked like a real contender for the throne.

However, despite the efforts of government officials who wanted to see the second princess as the heir, they failed to achieve the removal of Kaena. The traditional line of succession has not been canceled. And even the emperor could not go against this law.

The emperor saw in his eldest daughter only an obstacle so that the youngest could take the throne. And so, almost immediately after his wife's death, he wanted to get rid of her too. The Emperor decided to send the Crown Princess to the Eastern Border. There she was to meet her doom and relieve the emperor of this burden.

Shortly before the Crown Princess was sent to the East, a private farewell ceremony was held with the Empress. She was going to be laid to rest in the imperial mausoleum, where previous members of the ruling family were buried. Although some officials were against this idea, considering it unworthy.

Mourning for the Empress was to last seven days in the palace and forty days throughout the empire.

Kneeling in front of the portrait of her dead mother, Kaena de Ronan did not say anything for a long time.

Her eyes were red. But in the end, the tears never came.

Suddenly, footsteps were heard near the front door.

In this place where everyone abandoned the Crown Princess, the only person besides her who came to express their condolences was this woman.

Valencia Gross le Bauer, formerly the emperor's first concubine, and now actively preparing to receive the title of Empress. The wedding was supposed to take place this month. After all, the ceremony will be held before the end of mourning for the late Empress.

There were no words to convey how happy she was.

In the end, the rootless girl who stole her title got what she deserved. And soon her daughter, an equally worthless person, will perish with her. Isn't that the best outcome?

But right now, Valencia was trying her best not to let on that she was over the moon. Her face was a mask of deep despair. Dressed in a black mourning dress, the woman came closer and wiped her eyes with a handkerchief.

"Poor child," the concubine sympathized, "I'm so sorry. May she rest in peace, your mother was a good woman.

"And it won't be long before you follow her..." — these were the words she didn't finish, but kept to herself.

The concubine lit a candle and expressed her respect to the portrait of the deceased.

In a couple of weeks, Valencia will officially assume the title of Empress. Her daughter will also become the Crown Princess. And the existence of this girl and her mother will remain a forgotten stain of shame in the history of the empire. It was just a mistake of the emperor's youth, who fell for a beautiful face, and subsequently paid for it.

If the girl didn't die at the border, which was unlikely, Valencia intended to finish her off with her own hands. No one will care about the fate of this insignificant child.

Therefore, there was nothing wrong with temporarily pretending to be nice in front of her. Let him consider treating her well as a favor before he dies.

Valencia said a few words of comfort to her and decided that was enough. She had already savored the death of someone she was even ashamed to call a rival. Valencia, the daughter of a noble family, and some street girl... It was even ridiculous to compare them.

During the entire time the concubine was here, Kaena did not make a sound. Maybe she hadn't heard her. Have you lost touch with reality from grief for your mother?

The woman thought so.

But suddenly Kaena got up from her knees.

Their eyes met.

The concubine had a strange feeling.

— Your Highness, thank you for your words. Thanks to them, I feel better now.

The Crown Princess smiled wryly at her stepmother.

— Ah... me...

She was surprised and at first did not know how to react.

The girl didn't look upset at all. Moreover, this was the first time that the princess herself spoke to someone and looked the other person straight in the eye.

Valencia knew the environment in which the princess grew up and how she was treated. She thought that the child grew up with a weak heart, quiet and humble. However...

"Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the ceremony," she continued, "but I hope that you will rule happily ever after for the rest of your days.

Unexpectedly for herself, this wish caused the woman to tremble. It was uttered in ordinary words, but at the same time, it seemed to contain a hidden threat.

— Oh, by the way...

The concubine shuddered.

— I wish you a good time at the ceremony, Your Highness. I'll have a lot of fun too.

The thirteen-year-old princess smiled at her calmly again.

"Have fun"? The concubine did not understand the meaning of this phrase. What kind of fun can there be on the eastern border, where lawlessness reigns and what is also called hell on earth?

«...»

Kaena gave her a fleeting glance. The eyes were golden in color, which seemed to be made of cold metal. Emotions prevailed over reason. The concubine trembled involuntarily. When the girl, without hesitation, turned around and walked away, Valencia stared after her in amazement.

It was then that the thought first crept into her head that perhaps she had been deeply mistaken all this time.

The child who was abandoned and bullied in the Imperial Palace was not worthless and weak.

Just a couple of years later, Kaena Gessen de Ronan will become a name that can no longer be ignored.

People said that she was possessed by a cruel demon because she was merciless and possessed superhuman strength. There was no end to the list of cruel deeds she had committed.

It was as if the heavens themselves were angry and had sent this devil to drown the Reuven Empire in blood.


Capítulo 15: Chapter 14. Fighting the Devil

"She's coming for me... She will definitely come for me!"

Late at night, after returning to her chambers after the banquet, the Empress could not find a place for herself. As if possessed, she kept muttering the same words to herself.

Despite the fact that the emperor had significantly increased the number of palace guards, the Empress still did not feel safe. Cold sweat ran down her back, and fear of the impending threat made it impossible to close her eyes.

The second princess, worried about her mother's condition at the banquet, came to check on her. The Empress's complexion brightened at the appearance of her precious daughter. And as soon as the door closed behind her, the Empress's fingers painfully dug into the girl's shoulders.

— My girl, quickly stop this crazy woman!

Despite her mother's pleas, the princess slowed down.

— Mother, what are you talking about?

— You have to kill her!

Jerica's pupils widened dramatically.

— For my sake! — The Empress exclaimed hoarsely, — You must end her for me!

Stunned, Jerica stared at the Empress. The woman seemed to be out of her mind.

"Mother, first of all, sit down," the princess wanted to sit her mother down so that she would recover a little, "You are too excited right now. I'll have the maids bring you a sedative...

The Empress burst into hysterical laughter.

— "A sedative?" I don't need him! — The first lady of the imperial court barked, — I just want you to end this scoundrel now!

— ...

While Jerica was silent, the Empress continued to mutter vaguely, as if she was talking to herself.

— This is the end for us. You do understand, don't you? — The Empress's voice shook.

— Mother...

— You saw it with your own eyes! — She insisted, — This is not a man, but a monster. We turned a blind eye to what was happening for too long, and this is what came of it. First there was the empire of Thursia, and now it's our turn...

— But... Didn't Father send Kaena himself to settle the conflict at the border? — The princess asked cautiously.

The Empress clenched her fists.

— She should have died! To die! — the Empress screamed, — But she returned alive! Do you understand what this means? Now she's going to want revenge on us!

Knowing her older sister's character well, Jerica was aware that her mother's fears might not be in vain. After the Crown Princess stabbed her cousin to death at a family dinner just for dropping a few unflattering words at her, the rest of the imperial family preferred to stay on their guard with her.

"If you don't poke a bear with a stick, it won't growl."

However, this time the emperor and Empress had clearly gone too far.

Sensing that things were really bad, Jerica tried to make an argument:

— Mother, even if Kaena holds a grudge against you, it is unlikely that she will actually commit a coup d'etat...

The Empress raised her voice, giving her daughter a piercing look.

— How can you give such guarantees when our lives are at stake? Tell me, how can you be sure of that?!

The second princess couldn't find anything to say and bit her lip.

"It is useless for a man to fight the devil," the Empress muttered, "If he acts against them, then only by their own methods.

— what?

Jerica was worried that her mother would aggravate the situation by rash actions.

"It must be done at night," the Empress said confidently, "tonight.

Unlike the rest of the imperial family, Kaena de Ronan did not live on the territory of the Imperial City, but in her own residence. The terrifying black castle was located far from the capital and human habitations. Not only did the Crown Princess live there, but the main base of the Dark Army was also located there.

In other words, this place was a real haven of evil.

The residence of the Crown Princess was perhaps even better guarded than the Imperial palace. At one time, the Empress tried to send several assassins there, but they could not even get to the main possessions. The next day, every single one of their heads were sent back to the Empress.

Since then, the Empress has made no further attempts to attack her domain.

Getting rid of this girl was, in principle, extremely problematic. In the eyes of the Empress, the crown princess was like a rat, which no matter how much you poison, she will still return and bring a brood with her. Previous futile attempts only confirmed this.

However, now, for the first time in a long time, they have a "chance".

Because Kaena hated the Imperial Palace, she hadn't slept there since she was a child. And this time was no exception. Despite the late hour, the Crown Princess went to her estate anyway.

Considering that she returned so suddenly, many soldiers from her army had not yet been notified of her return. Accordingly, during the trip, Kaena will be accompanied by a minimum number of subordinates.

If not now, then there may not be another opportunity.

The Empress still remembered the look of those golden eyes that she caught on herself that day from a thirteen-year-old girl. She remembered that look of madness for the rest of her life. And he hasn't changed since then.

The Empress knew that sooner or later Kaena would want to avenge her mother. She was just waiting for the right opportunity. When she ascended the throne, as payback for her childhood, she would kill the entire imperial family. There was no way Valencia Gross le Bauer could let that happen.

"Jerica, listen to me," the Empress's hands trembled on her shoulders, "Summon all the forces of the Imperial Army, but get rid of this scoundrel today!

"Are you asking me to take advantage of my position?" The second princess was indignant.

— What else did you become a captain for? Isn't it to protect me and my father? — the Empress cried. — I ask you to fulfill your duty as a daughter!

— Mother... you...

Despite the fact that Kaena had committed many atrocities, she was still a member of the imperial family, and besides, Jerica's own sister. No matter how cruel and merciless the girl was, the Second Princess couldn't just stab her in the back.

"As your daughter, I will do whatever you ask," the princess eventually declared, "everything except this."

— Jerica!

The Empress exclaimed desperately.

— How can a commander stoop to such a thing? — Jerica continued unperturbed, — You're asking me to attack a person surreptitiously! Is this the act of a noble knight?

— You...!

The woman exhaled indignantly.

— In this world, I have no one more precious than you and my father. I will do everything for your well-being. But... Don't ask me to kill you.

From the look of the second princess, it was clear that this was a decision that was not even being discussed.

Jerica de Ronan bowed slightly and left the room. The Empress watched her go with an angry look. Then she exhaled noisily and closed her eyes tightly.

Maybe because she was too pampered as a child, the girl grew up so soft? Why doesn't she look a bit like her mother? Is it really so difficult to put the interests of the family first?

Restraining herself, the Empress soon calmed down.

After all, knowing her daughter's character and the fact that she wouldn't touch even an ant unnecessarily, she could have expected such an answer. Based on this, she already had a backup plan ready.

— You can come out.

While the Empress was coldly staring at the doors from which the second princess had just left, a faint rustle was heard in the room. A man in black clothes with his face covered was on his knees in front of her.

— Your Majesty, I am listening to you.

Without looking at the assassin, the Empress handed him a vial of clear liquid. It looked like ordinary water, but in fact it was one of the most powerful poisons created on the continent.

The Poison of the Seven Herbs is a famous deadly potion containing seven of the continent's most poisonous herbs. It was impossible to buy it on the regular market, so the Empress had to try to find a potion maker. But it was worth it. One drop was enough to kill a herd of healthy horses. Not to mention one person.

— Do it quietly, — the Empress ordered.

— Yes, Your Majesty.

The killer disappeared as silently as he appeared. The Empress stared intently into the dark gloom outside the window.

The black sky, in which there were no stars, foreshadowed that this night would be long.


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