She still remembered her husband asking that young man to plow the field. At that time, Caitel said, âThis is the first time in my life that Iâve ever asked for such a requestâ He seemed to think that working was absolutely ridiculous.
Yes, it was an outrageous demand for him. The two men and women were forced to do so without thinking about anything. Serra showed a subtle smile for the moment. It was a happy time even if I thought about it now.
âEveryone said he was a cruel, merciless emperor, butâ¦â
But two this couple, he was a savior.
They were about to starve when the capital took their land from them, but when Caitel returned as the Emperor, he granted her husband the title of a count and offered him a job in the royal palace. Seriraâs heart still ached when she thought of her husband who fell in the battle. However, she never once hated the Emperor over that. She just thought that it was her husbandâs fate.
He achieved his throne through rebellion and cruelty. People called him a tyrant, but Caitel was an Emperor who brought prosperity to Agrigent by building stability through war. Some nobles still criticized him, but that was because Caitel could persecute them any time. Except for his bloodline and childhood, he was worthy enough to be called a perfect Emperor.
âHow can you be so pretty?â
She patted the sleeping little princess on the cheek and smiled little. Suddenly, she remembered the day when she entered the palace as a nanny and met the princess for the first time. She couldnât open her eyes and couldnât imagine her speaking, but Serira was fascinated by that red, wiggly creature. It wasnât just because she saw her mother once before.
âShe was a beautiful lady.â
There was no trace of the mother in the child, but she was still a beautiful woman. The Lady Jereina, who was so impressive that she could hardly forget her, though she only encountered her once, was truly a sight to behold.
Recalling that she had to tell princess about her motherâs story one day, Serira wiped the princessâ hair with a firm expression.
âMamaâ¦â
It was cute how the princess talked a bit while she slept. Serira smiled without realizing it. She would grow up and become even more beautiful. Drawing on a future that had not come yet, Serira slowly breathed out her breath, not knowing what to do with her overwhelming heart.