บท 82: Rewind

"This is absurd! Are you sure?" said the old lady dressed elegantly with a crown over her head. Her hair was grey and few wrinkles were visible on her face. It was the Empress Dowager.

"Yes, Your Highness. We did the test a few times. It seems the prophecy is true," said the Pope.

Empress Dowager turned her head towards Empress Eliza, "You!" She walked towards her as Emperor Clavis stood before her, shielding her from his mother.

"It is all because of you!" She tried to go past Clavis but he stopped her, "If not for you, my grandson would have been a normal child who would lead the nation but because of you!"

"Stop, Mother!" Clavis gently pushed her back, startling her, "I would suggest you stop blaming her! I will not tolerate a word more about my wife who is also the Empress of this nation!" He said sternly.