The Virident Empire is the most important and beautiful in the whole continent . Travelers come from all over just to see the royal palace from the outside . Besides the emperor of the empire there are five major Nobel families who control and manage the empire . The house of Batternberg is one of them who currently is the most powerful . The other families are Verdens , Somali , Rechardiea and Zaronark .
The Zaronark family is just the opposite of the Batternberg family . The Batternberg family support the emperor with their everything , even their own life! But the Zaronark family always oppose the emperor in any official meeting , no matter if its useful or not .
The Verdens family is the oldest out of the five though . They were always the emperor's companions throughout the empire's history .
But even with all the similarities within this loyal families of the empire , the Batternberg family is hated from within by some unknown reason . There seems to be a bit of a history between the Batternberg and Verdens family .
Well it doesn't concern me though .
My name is Seilin Dark , I was an orphan from birth . Well I never went through any abuse but it wasn't actually a happy life . The boy who was always with me in the orphanage went missing four years ago , so I also left the orphanage with determination . He was like a brother to me , I want to believe that he is still alive somewhere I can find. So now I live in this place .
No , I don't live in the capital of the empire . I am currently living in the village of Cutron near the border . The village is really quite and nice to live in peace . The people don't really mind any outsider too . I work as a singer in a local bar . The bar owner made this bar just for entertainment of culture so it's pretty nice here. There aren't many bad people around here and the people look out for each other . They were also kind to me too . The warmth they showed was really great .
The owner , Gordon , picked me up himself one day from the streets after I was kicked out of the orphanage . I didn't have any money so I was living in the street with the help of the locals . But it was still living in the streets .
I am really indebted to him .
I enjoy singing . I learned it myself somehow . It just comes out on it's own . Whenever I sing I feel like I can even touch the sky . It calms my mind and eases my heart . I try to touch the listener'' soul when I sing .
The locals really like our little establishment too . Many travelers also come here at the evening to enjoy a good day .
I feel satisfied when they feel happy by my singing . Even though the number is really few .
I was performing like any other day , but the new customer continues to stare at me . Its making me uncomfortable somehow.
He is very handsome and muscular , seems like a knight . But he is staring too much .
But somehow I can't look away from those beautiful red eyes . It feels like they are drawing me near , like a fairy !
It's dangerous.
' The new Duke of Batternberg is too young to control a duchy ' is what everyone said . But the duke single handedly killed a whole forest full of monsters at the competition between nobel families last year , which is held every year to decrease the number of monsters near the capital .This so called monsters are said be easy to defeat even for a newbie knight . But if you run into them in a group , you have to be a silver medal knight to return with your limbs attached . This monsters don't really have any kind of magic powers to be wary of , but their physical strength is enormous . When they are in a group they are very strong and dangerous .In the compitcompe held near the capital no one go without a knight squad accompanying them . But duke Harren Battenburg went to this hunt with only two footmen as his companions and returned victorious by defeating all the monsters in the forest with the shortest time in the empire's h
Harren came back to the bar the next day in the morning . His companions said that they don't remember much of the girl even though they were listening to her , but they only drank two glasses before that , so it's unlikely that they were drunk , but they still can't remember her singing clearly neither her face . Knights don't get drunk on two glasses of alcohol anyway .The bar owner was managing the counter when Harren arrived at the shop ealy in the morning , they were open at least."Excuse me" , Harren said with a little smile on his , which incidentally creeped out his knights companions ."Yes , how may I help you , sir?" Gordon was quite calm while replying ."Um. . can I ask about the girl that was singing here yesterday." With the hesitation in the question the knights really felt chill in their back . The duke never really hesitate in his speech even with the royal family . So this
"Ew , I didn't ask for a love from you Lord . I asked about the lady and if she is someone suspicious ." Mat shrugged ."Well I don't think you have to be concerned about her and her identity . " Harren was sad now that his friend don't really like his story . Although bit of it was fictional ."Really then how much do you know about her ?" Mat was excited now ." Well , she is an orphan . She came here almost three years ago . She is really good singer and kind to everyone ." Harren was happy to deliver the news to Mat ." But you still don't know if she...."" Oh..shu s up Mat , I will talk with her and then I will know how she is ." Harren left without saying anything more ."This guy! " Mat sat there thinking how he should start investigation .Harren asked some villagers about her and comes to know that her real name is Seilin
The place where they were talking was almost empty , so it was convenient to talk there ."That's not an answer to my question ."" I am not obligated to tell you everything now am I ? You didn't tell me everything about you too ." Harren smirked a little at his revenge from last time in the field ."Alright then tell me where you came from ." Seilin was a little irritated ." I came from the capital . ""Really? You are from the capital ! Did you see the emperor there ? ""I did ; why ?""WHAT ! You have ? Wow it's the emperor no one from around here saw a single royal member let alone the emperor .""I see . Well I can guarantee that he is not like the stories though . ""Whatever he still is the emperor of our land ."" I see ." Harren was quite sad by her interest th
"I'm sorry for lying to you ." Harren fell on his knees in front of Seilin . She was still crying while holding her face .After a while she calmed a little and then she finally spoke ."No I'm not sad because you didn't said the truth , but I'm sad thinking I talked to you all this time in that manner ,you must have neeb hurt sometimes . I'm sorry . ""No no I didn't really mind."" I talked about the people from capital even you without knowing . I'm so sorry .""Please don't say sorry anymore it's more sad for me ." Harren gave her a hug which stopped her tears suddenly . "I'm glad that you don't hate me Sei .""Of course not , I don't hate you . ""Do you not find me hard to talk with ." Harren was hesitant when he asked that ."Why should I ? I talked with for this many days why would I think of you as a different
The Virident Empire is currently controlled by Rohannas imperial family . The current emperor , Anastus de Rohannas , have two queen by his side . The second wife Delarin Rohannas is the current empress and the mother of the current prince of the country . While the first wife Tanishra Rohannas is just a concubine even though she was a princess , just because she is childless .The people's opinions weren't really favorable for the second queen , but her sharp overcame all the obstacles on her path to become the empress . And at some point all the upper society started buttering her up and she was officially the empress . The first thing she did when she came in power was to obliterate the first queen's forces . She destroyed all the nobels supporting the first queen , so that she never gets a chance again . And surprisingly the emperor didn't interfere in those matters in anyway .It was said that the empress Delarin offered great honor upo
The next morning Sei found herself in an unexpected situation though , there were total seven unknown Nobel men and women standing in front of her first thing in the morning . Benjamin told her to wait with them for the Lord , but she wasn't really comfortable to wait with them . Fortunately Harren didn't took long to come to her rescue ."It's nice to see that you are all here on time ." Seilin was taken aback by the sudden seriousness in his voice ."It's our pleasure to be able to serve you my lord .""Hm , well here she is my fiance . You all are in charge of her education . Make sure that she becomes the most befiting lady for house Battenburg . If there is any mistake you know what
Harren was supposed to be home early today but he didn't return even after the dinner time was over . Seilin was quite worried for him . She had to eat dinner without Harren because Benjamin wouldn't let her wait for him anymore than she already was . It wasn't the first time she have to eat dinner alone in that big table by herself . But it just shows how much busy Harren is to prepare for their wedding which was one and a half months away . Seilin wanted to help him with some work but he insisted that she should only work after she is finished with all her studies . It's not like he didn't recognize Seilin's knowledge , but he just doesn't want to let her work for the house Battenburg before their marriage ."When will he be back today?" Seilin was getting really worried now . She was still pacing back and forth in front of the stairs ."Don't worry my Lady , master will be back soon . It must have taken a lot more time in the imperi
Once again Seilin washed away all her worries and fatigue in the warm water of the bath prepared specially by Emily . She took a long bath as she didn't really have anything else to do with her time . After the bath Seilin sat in front of her desk staring at the blank page before writing a letter to Harren to let him know about today's meeting . It was the first time the queen approached her after arriving at the empire capital . She wouldn't have if it was not any thing important though . The pretty first impression of the queen to Seilin was completely ruined .The next morning Seilin woke up with a much fresh mind than last night . She ordered Emily to make a fresh set of tea for the morning curving . Emily carefully brewed a honey tea for her lady . It made Seilin's morning for the best , but it didn't last long enough ."My lady I have the reply from the Lord ." The knight in black armor said while gasping for air . He must have rus
As expected it took three hours for Seilin to get ready. Emily choose a white velvet dress with red embroidery and matching accessories to go with it . She was looking beautiful as always , no one would believe that she is already three months pregnant ."I wish you have a good time today my lady .""I will Emily. I will be back as soon as I can ."The carriage was waiting outside along with two knights with purple uniform of the Batternberg's."Was two needed ?" Seilin said as she took Benjamin's hand to ride the carriage ."Yes master it is needed for our image and your safety .""Alright then I will be back. ""Yes madam ."The carriage arrived at the palace an hour later. The queen's palace was far from the main palace so it took a bit much time . Upon arriving a maid was waiting for Seilin at the fron
"Do you want to say something maybe captain ?"The captain of the imperial knights guard was bowing his head in shame before the emperor ."Forgive me your majesty , I'm still unable to find the culprit of the murders .""Then I think it's time you get serious and try finding them before I cut you off . " Anastus de Rohannas , the current emperor of the Virident Empire sat in his throne with a magnificent glow ."I will do my best your majesty ." The knight captain knew his fate if he was unable to do what was told ."You should work harder captain , I wish I don't lose a capable subordinate like you like this, don't you agree ?""Yes your majesty , I understand .""Good you may leave now ."The captain left the room without lifting his head up . The shame was much greater this time . The emperor also left the room after that .
" It was a job well done ." The Duke Verdens smiled at the success ."We never fail . I told you but you just wouldn't agree ." Duke Zaronark was getting annoyed as time passed ."Where the hell is he ? We were supposed to meet an hour ago ." Duke Zaronark slammed his drink on the wooden table making all the stationed guards tensed ."Calm down maybe he got caught up in something ." Duke Verdens was relatively calm but not to the point of relax."I apologise for the late . I was caught by this beautiful lady on the way here....Oh ! you both have arrived ." The voice said from the door behind them ."Yes the time was an hour ago . We also have work to do and some lady is not important right now ." Duke Zaronark was more angry now after hearing the ridiculous reason for being late ."Now I get to decide what is important for me . And Duke Zaronark you have no right to say where I shou
It was Roy ! Seilin stood there like a statue , she thought maybe it was a dream . In front of her was brother or his corpse at least . Seilin dropped to the ground where she was standing . Roy's body was disfigured to the extent of being a non-human . His fingers were cut off as well as his tongue . His face was beaten but not to the point where no one would recognize him .Emily was trying to calm Seilin but she was already really calm like a doll , not moving at all or even crying . Suddenly she faced Emily like something suddenly struck in her head ."My lady...." Emily was getting worried .Finally she cried . She cried like crazy . The sound of her despair reached all the workers in the house . The maids watched as she completely broke at Emily's embrace . Benjamin can't see anymore . He wasn't able to do anything . The purple knights were already at the scene , but they couldn't understand what they were supposed
Emily quickly got up startling the doctor ."I have to tell everyone . My lady is pregnant ! I can't believe it ."She quickly ran out with another maid , laughing loudly which can be heard from the hallway."Is she always like that ?" Harren still hold her hand tightly."Sometimes... yes ." Seilin was finally calm and wiped her tears ."I still can't believe it , am I going to be a mother now ?""Shall I check again then my lady ?" The doctor was about to step forward ."No it's fine . You did great . Collect your reward before going home ." Harren was feeling generous today ." Thank you my Lord ." The doctor bowed and left .At that time Benjamin finally arrived at the door panting ."My gosh Benjamin! I totally forget , were you able to handle it ? " Seilin was about come down from the be
Seilin never thought she would do this kind of work ever . All the ladies listened to her like some enchanted teenage girls and their eyes lit up every time she said something related to the bed chemistry . Some of them even told her maid to bring some papers to write it down .Seilin didn't really know anything about giving advice to someone , especially about relationship . But she still told them how to improve in their marriage life and become happy again and surely they listened carefully . It was because of her special voice though , it can be useful in different situations .The ladies were extremely curious and kept asking questions to Seilin . It was almost evening when she finally was able to come back to the carriage and go home . When the carriage arrived Emily was waiting for her . Seilin was extremely exhausted today . She went to her room and took a long hot and relaxing bath . The water carried away all her burden and tension a
By the time it was time for Harren to go home with Seilin the gorgeous prince of the empire was already wasted . Xavier chanted non stop. The guards were holding him up practically and Delarin was so embarrassed that she left the party when she noticed Xavier was coming into anyone in his sight . The mocking was successful for the first day . Seilin was laughing loudly all the way to their home . Harren couldn't control himself too and bursted out laughing . The couch man was surprised to hear his Lord laugh so loudly."It's my first time seeing you laughing like this Harren. " Seilin still asked between the laughter ."Well maybe you will witness it more often from now on .""You really did it good back there .""So then are you happy Sei ?""Of course I'm more than happy ." Seilin laughed again."Thank God . I was able to please you this time then my lady .
Delarin Rohannas, is not of any Nobel birth . She captured the emperor by having a prince at an extremely favourable time . The people don't show respect to her in the private chats nor in front of streets . They also call her nicknames since she took the place of the empress by a cheap trick of the slums . But the Nobel society don't dare say anything even in the private because of the horror of the punishment that could befall them . She is one of the rarest beauty even at this age . She beckoned the Battenburg couple towards her . Harren came forward with Seilin in his hand and bowed to the throne ,"Long live your majesty and a very happy birthday to you your highness .""Took you long enough Duke ." Delarin's mouth curved into a cruel and mocking smile ."I was waiting for you to settle down your majesty , I am sorry for being rude your highness. ""Oh no don't mind it . By the way I seem to have missed the int