"Does he really trust that woman? She is the Queen's family.""Black magic, I'm sure of it. Just look at that girl's appearance like a witch."From the many statements made by the guests, one came up with a less popular opinion."Is the Black Prince in love?"Queen Zaina immediately glared at the owner of the comment. Then, finally, the noble lady realized she had said the wrong thing, and she quickly shut up while smacking her lips."Hmm, delicious. I've never tasted this drink before. It's like a mixture of honey, wine and lemon grass but with a lighter flavour," commented Illarion. The noble guests also participated in trying the drink from their respective glasses. Some nodded in agreement, "This is delicious." The rest had no comment but added drinks to their cups.Amanda smiled. 'Fortunately, the results of learning how to make tea with Nesa in the past can be applied now.'"Thanks for the tea Amanda, as per my suggestion. I'm glad you followed my advice to create something new,
Amanda took a souvenir too and took out its contents. She bit her lip nervously as she presented it. Again she pulled one of the segments of the flat object.A comb and the glass are formed from the flat object. "Folding comb…," she squeaked as she handed the item to the Black Prince. 'Silly idea Amanda,' cursed the silver-haired girl inwardly, seeing her husband's stiff expression.Illarion flipped through the 'folding comb'. "Aha... hahaha! Folding comb, my goodness Amanda. It's a comb."Crisp laugh immediately hypnotized all the women in the room. Will the sun rise from the west? It seemed like this was the first time they had seen their lord laugh so cheerfully, utterly different from the Black Prince, who was unfriendly with his gloomy air. As soon as he laughed next to the odd-looking girl, Illarion Black seemed friendly.Illarion was still chuckling as he joked, "Even in the middle of a battlefield, his hair will look neat when facing an enemy. What an unexpected item."The Nob
'According to them.' The party's atmosphere continued to talk about the difference in degrees between the Black Prince and his legal wife."She is a baron class, the Black Prince is more worthy of the Queen!"The queen of the kingdom of Eden smiled, awakening the noble lady who had just said that. "Thank you, we are just waiting for permission from His Majesty the King."Eyes gleamed curiously when it came out of Queen Zaina's thin lips."I guess soon, right? I heard you also treated His Majesty the King."The woman with irises as bright as the afternoon sky squinted her eyes, making an expression that could make anyone say the word 'beautiful' to her."I hope all ladies and madam can also support me to immediately legalize this marriage," said Queen Zaina. 'Force your husbands to talk to the King to immediately marry me to that mighty man!' she thought.Amanda, who was standing not far away, heard this very clearly. A smile appeared on her face looking at Queen Zaina, who high-cl
The tea banquet ended with a lot of talks that appeared among the Anarka community. About the new wife of the Black Prince, who is extravagant, even though he comes from a low-class aristocrat, to the appearance of Amanda, who tries to match Queen Zaina, but ends up being terrible.About the ruler of Eden, who seems compatible with the Black Prince and is just waiting for the King's approval. Rumours that the ruler of Anarka also strongly agree with their relationship.Meanwhile, there was no news regarding the intimacy shown by Illarion Black and Amanda White, which was supposed to be the main topic of the banquet. Many parties have suppressed the report of the couple's harmony in the political turmoil.But a positive thing also happened among the many adverse reports directed at Amanda after the little party. Mrs White's 'folding comb' became a new innovative item that experienced such a high increase in demand as many nobles, and several neighbouring kingdoms ordered it. It also in
"Ever …?" Andreas wondered. 'Ever betrayed him? Have you ever divulged secrets to your opponent? ever what?' "Ever wanted a woman so badly? Whereas you only spent one night with her?"Andreas couldn't help but laugh. "Gosh, hahaha! Did you mean it, Master. HA HA HA!""Go out." said the Black Prince coldly.Andreas immediately realized his mistake. "Ha-I'm really sorry Master, I just-" The Black Prince's expression grew darker. A question arose in the Black Prince's loyal guard's mind, 'is this about the lady of the Queen Minerva family ?'"Okay, I'll answer," Andreas continued after clearing his throat. "Never, Master. Maybe it's because you've only spent the night with one woman."Illarion shook his head, but he said nothing. 'I once spent the night with a prostitute. But I still think about her.''I won't let Master end up with that strange girl,' thought Andreas. "How about you try with other women. I will find one that suits your taste," the famous playboy war general offered
'Sleep friend.' That was all that went through the amethyst-sliced girl's head. 'They are also so beautiful. Of course he would not run out of women in this capital city. Not like in a small town a while ago.''He doesn't need me . . .' Amanda immediately turned around."Madam, you're not going to see the Master?" Aimee asked."Next time," Amanda answered weakly and walked away with her head down."You don't want to know why those women are here?" Aime asked curiously. 'Even I who is a bodyguard can be annoyed at the sight. Why is this little madam silent, I thought she liked Master from the look on her, but apparently she didn't care.'"I have no right to ask Aime. It will only annoy Master." Amanda stepped faster to leave her original destination.The female bodyguard shook her head. "You have the right to ask Madam. Aren't you the Prince's legal wife." Aime looked at Amanda, who was now shedding a few tears."I shouldn't care, I have no rights at all. Even I knew it would end like
A sign was indicating how wild the night Illarion had been yesterday. And Amanda knew where it was coming from because she had the same scars not too long ago after spending the night with the man in front of her.'It came from the women last night? Was it because they were gone that he asked me to replace them.' Amanda immediately looked away as she stepped back.Illarion flinched at the sudden movement. 'She turned me down?'Still looking down, Amanda said, "I will ask Adam to hand over the details of the debt to Master.""Bitch." The words echoed in Amanda's mind again. 'Sorry Mater. Only this time I'm not in the mood to replace them. I'm really sorry ...,' she thought while holding back the tears that were starting to be unstoppable.Illarion looked annoyed by the refusal, and immediately grabbed her chin. He was turning that innocent face into an angry face. "Who are you to refuse me?" he hissed.The heat in the grey beaded man's heart piled up. 'Because of that economics profes
"General Andreas' choice was not a joke.""Are you going to-"Before she finished the last maid conversation she heard, Amanda forced herself to close her bedroom window. "Again, he called another woman ...," muttered the girl while lightly smacking her chest, which was starting to hurt with jealousy.***"Thank you for the invitation, Dutchess Lala," Queen Zaina said.The Eden ruler's interlocutor looked worried. "As your request, Queen Zaina. I canceled inviting the Black Prince's wife, but won't Master be angry with me?""Why should the Black Prince be angry with you?" asked Queen Zaina with her head raised, looking haughty. "They are only bound by a marriage contract, not feelings.""Queen Zaina is right. The baron's caste never even served the Black Prince well," snapped Dutchess Fito.Hearing the unexpected information from the gossipy woman, Queen Zaina's sharp eyebrows rose."What do you mean?" asked the other women, representing Queen Zaina's curiosity."Every night the Black
Illarion stopped in his tracks, not wanting Amanda to distance herself further from him. While gazing into Amanda's amethyst irises, the man with obsidian hair asked, "What if it's all true?" Amanda leaned against the cold stone wall in the underground chamber, not wanting to fall in front of Illarion Black, who had just revealed something Amanda had never suspected in her entire life. Her beloved friend Aime, who had been replaced by Illarion, had died because of the actions of the man she loved the most. 'I was even willing to die for this man with black hair,' Amanda thought. "I guess we're not destined to be together, Emperor," Amanda replied. The sorrowful expression that Illarion displayed upon hearing Amanda's words made Karak's laughter resonate once again in the underground chamber. "Karma! Hear that! It's your Karma, Illarion!" the old man interjected amidst his terrifying laughter. "Don't leave me again, Amanda," Illarion pleaded weakly as he followed the girl's steps t
"I am Karak."Amanda's purple eyes widened upon hearing that name. Karak was the man who poisoned Illarion during the dance party at King Abraham's birthday. It was then that they met Galela and Balton, who saved Illarion and provided the antidote for the poison.'Is it because of that incident that Illarion is torturing this man? Because he once poisoned him?' Amanda wonders why this old man gets punishment like this by Illarion Black."It seems like you recognize me," Karak guessed, narrowing his eyes. The chains on his back rattled. "Ah, my abilities are truly extraordinary."'I shouldn't get involved in this. I should leave,' Amanda thought."Hey, don't you hold a grudge against that man?" Karak asked.Amanda, who was about to turn back, halted her steps. "Why would I?""For sacrificing you.""What do you mean?" Amanda asked.Karak chuckled softly before answering Amanda's question. "Who do you think poisoned the King? The previous King.""Huh?" Amanda murmured, looking confused.
Princess Hera's face immediately turned pale. "Of course, the spring colour is the most suitable, like the colour of falling leaves," Amanda said with a smile, patting her sister-in-law's arm. "Oh, yes, of course," Princess Hera replied with a forced smile. "We were discussing the perfect dress colour for spring, my Lord," Amanda explained. "Oh," murmured Illarion, then he got into the carriage. "My sister will stop at the Main Palace. She will stay there for a while to prepare for our wedding celebration," Illarion explained to Amanda. "Ah! Thank you, Princess Hera. I hope I'm not causing you any trouble," Amanda expressed. "Oh, certainly not. I'm happy to finally do this after waiting for the emperor's wedding for ten years," Princess Hera replied, appearing to laugh. But that only furrowed Amanda's brow. 'Why does Princess Hera look so uncomfortable next to her brother?' Finally, Amanda White and Illarion Black arrive at the black palace after escorting Princess Hera to the
"What are you doing?" Princess Hera asked, investigating while pulling Illarion's arm as soon as the dance party ended.The Black Emperor immediately brushed the woman with dark ash hair hand. "What do you mean?""High Priest, what are you doing to him?"Illarion shook his head and scoffed. "Tsk! Do you suspect me, Sis? Isn't that going too far? I am also deeply saddened.""You're not good at acting, Illarion!" Princess Hera stated firmly.The handsome man with a scar on his right eyebrow laughed cynically."You've gone too far! You're just like our late father, the previous King."Illarion immediately stared sharply at his sister. "Don't compare me to that old man who sold you for power.""What's the difference? You also kill to justify your goals! The High Priest is a holy person, a representative of God, Illarion!" Prince Hera shouted. "I never expected you to become this bad.""I was the one who saved you!" Illarion retorted, clenching his jaw and tightening his elbow."We'll see
"I should have sent someone to fetch her," thought Illarion as he searched for Amanda among the hundreds of guests.Illarion face lit up with a wide smile when he saw a figure with snow-white skin passing through the hall's main entrance where the dance party was being held.All eyes once again followed the steps of Illarion Black, amazed by the physical perfection of the leader of the deadliest army in the entire Black Continent. Their breaths were caught as the Black Emperor knelt before a woman."Who is she?" "I heard she's the daughter of Duke Gree, but wasn't she sickly and had a child out of wedlock?" Question after question rolled in hushed tones, too afraid to voice out loud who the woman now offering her hand to the Black Emperor was. One wrong answer, and their heads might roll before they get a chance to find out.After Illarion gently kissed the back of Amanda's hand, he stood tall and led the girl with pink tresses onto the dance floor, accompanied by beautiful music. The
"Max!"Amanda called nervously, startled and looking embarrassed, when she almost got caught kissing Illarion by a young boy and Virginiana."You're too young, ten years old, to hurt me, little boy," Illarion said, slightly annoyed because he could taste Amanda's cherry lips. "What is he doing? Stealing Mom's breath again?"Amanda's face turned crimson while Illarion laughed heartily upon hearing Max's question.The dark-haired man tilted his head, observing the little girl clinging behind Max. Virginiana appeared to steal glances fearfully, observing Illarion Black's figure. "Is it her?" Illarion asked Amanda. "Both of you look so alike.""Oh, yes, she's Virginiana!" Amanda exclaimed, shifting her attention to Max, still feeling embarrassed.Virginiana's face immediately turned pale as Illarion looked at her again, now knowing her name. The little girl bit her lip, trying to hold back her tears. Illarion knelt in front of Max and Virginiana."Allow me to introduce myself as the fath
"What?" exclaimed all the attending guests. They didn't expect the ruler of Anarka to attend this small tea party. Although Duke and Thomas Gree, noblemen and trusted aides of the Black Emperor, were present, it was unusual for someone other than the host's spouse to attend such a small tea gathering unless they had an intimate relationship with the host."Black Emperor is here, are any of these noble ladies capturing the ruler's heart?" Countess Synera asked, full of curiosity.Romantic relationships among the nobility were always intriguing to gossip about, especially when they involved higher-ranking nobles. And now, the Black Emperor, dressed in a dark maroon suit, walked along the path to the party venue, causing the hearts of the noble ladies to beat faster."Forgive my intrusion. I was passing by and decided to visit Duke Gree's residence briefly," Illarion said, trying to come up with an excuse, but the noble guests didn't care. The presence of the handsome man dominated their
Mathilda and Thomas seemed drawn to attention when they saw Kaliya, who couldn't stop smiling while holding hands with Amanda in Duke Gree's garden residence."She has sun-kissed skin spots just like Vivian," Mathilda murmured finally, and Duke Gree nodded with a sad look beside his wife."Are they just noticing this now?" thought Amanda. She felt Kaliya's hand tremble slightly in her grasp.Suddenly, Kaliya screamed loudly, pulling flowers and throwing them toward the Gree couple."Kaliya...," Thomas softly called out, no longer shouting, which caused the brown-eyed child to widen her eyes in confusion."Did I do something w-wrong?" she asked with a trembling voice. Subconsciously, Kaliya knew that if she were called by her name, she would be punished, as that had been happening to her all this time.Amanda immediately crouched down next to the little girl so their eyes were level. "You did nothing wrong, my dear, but it's better if you don't throw anything at other people because it
"Who?""Duke Alantoin Son, Ignatius Alantoin. Fortunately, that playboy was also sentenced to death by the Black Emperor along with his father, who was a loyal supporter of Queen Minerva," Mathilda replied angrily. "He is the flesh and blood of a man who opposes the Black Emperor."Amanda stared sharply at Mathilda. "Did you forget? My father is also a distant relative of Queen Minerva."Mathilda immediately choked. She, who had wanted to make Amanda understand why she treated Kaliya that way, felt attacked instead. Amanda immediately refuted Duchess Gree's statement."She is still a child. She is innocent, especially since she is your daughter's child, Duchess. She is your granddaughter-.""She is the reason my weak daughter died while giving birth! Her father deceived my daughter so that she would give up her virginity. My daughter, who never met anyone outside of wedlock, was left alone by that damn man! Even though my daughter insisted on giving birth to her child, even though her