CHAPTER 4

This kingdom was named Gausberto Empire and the kingdom from which Cecilia came from was Neordin. The Gausberto Empire is the most developed country among other countries. In the field of economy and education, the Gausberto Empire is in first place. Therefore this country is the main concern of everyone.

"Greetings, Empress Cecilia. I am Aidan to be your personal knight from today. Please help to come forward, Empress Cecilia."

Private knight? Heolstor must have sent it.

"I don't need a personal knight."

"But, Your Majesty has warned me to protect you from harm."

Cecilia sighed.

"I do not need and I will make one thing clear. I am not yet Empress."

Cecilia left Aidan and walked down the palace hallway. Cecilia felt that Aidan was following her. Cecilia turned and advised him.

"I told you, didn't I? I don't need a personal knight."

"I'm sorry, but I cannot refute Your Majesty's orders. I will not disturb you. I can guard you from a distance."

Keeping me from a distance will make me uncomfortable. After all, why did Heolstor send him?

"Okay, I give up. But you must not interfere with my time."

"Thank you."

Finally Aidan became Cecilia's personal Knight.

"Mr. Aidan, I want to tour the palace. Can you show me the way?."

"Of course, Empress Cecilia."

Aidan shows the whole palace like a tour guide. The palace is divided into several buildings. The Main Palace coincides with the main gate of the Palace. The main palace is required for meetings, banquets, etc. The palace where Cecilia lived was the palace of the Emperor and Empress. Other palace buildings surround the palaces of the Emperor and Empress. namely, special palaces of Princess, Prince, and Concubine. They have 7 training ground and 30 flower gardens or parks.

"I have explained everything. What do you think about this palace, Empress Cecilia?."

"Empress Cecilia?."

Cecilia's face looked pale and exhausted because touring the palace as well as hearing Aidan's explanation.

"Are you okay?."

"Yes, Mr. Aidan."

"What if you get some rest."

"Yes, thank you Mr. Aidan."

....

Cecilia's room.

It was tiring, this palace was so big it was even too big. My leg is numb.

Cecilia got her legs up on the sofa to make it better.

Everyone has called me Empress. Can I be the Empress they want?.

A thousand questions remained on Cecilia's mind. Cecilia had just arrived in this kingdom. She had indeed decided to become the light of this Empire. But in his heart there is a doubt.

The sound of the door opening.

"Cecilia."

"Your Majesty?."

"What's with your leg?."

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty."

Cecilia lowered her leg. Heolstor only saw Cecilia's behavior then sat on the sofa and looked at her feet.

"What are you doing?."

"Your leg is swollen, what did you do all day?."

"I toured the palace."

"We'll treat your feet first."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Heolstor calls a servant and asks him to bring medicine for his leg. Heolstor treats Cecilia's leg. She just kept quiet and watched. Cecilia assumed that she was surprised by Heolstor's behavior lately.

...

evening.

As usual Cecilia and Heolstor slept in the same room. If following royal tradition, the King and Empress can only sleep in the same room twice a month. With the exception of Cecilia and Heolstor who had to sleep together because of the contract they made.

"Cecilia, in a few days there will be your coronation as Empress. You must prepare yourself."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

In the Gausberto Empire they also had a tradition of coronation of an Empress. Once married to the Emperor, they would not consider her as Empress if they didn't do the coronation. Surprisingly, everyone already thought of Cecilia as the Empress.

"Your Majesty?."

"What is it?."

"Are we going to be like this until we die?."

Heolstor closed his book.

"I don't know either, but for sure we can get through all this."

Cecilia looked at Heolstor's body and touched it.

"Looks like the contract marks on your body have started appearing."

"Yes, are your signs also starting to appear?."

Cecilia nodded her head.

It was explained that every contract maker would have a mark on their body. The shape of the contract sign varies. Cecilia's and Heolstor's are shaped like a line that extends to the shoulders. The mark on their body is proof that their tenants are still bound by a contract. The contract mark will disappear and the contract maker will die. The contract will continue as time goes by.

...

Heolstor has a lot of work because he has been out for too long. As a Emperor, he still took the time to meet Cecilia. Due to Heolstor's behavior, many rumors were circulating that His Majesty was very fond of the Empress.

Everyone began to prepare a banquet to officially introduce Cecilia as the Emperor wife. she asked Heolstor to cancel the Party, for some reason Cecilia preferred to become Empress first and had a banquet. Heolstor complied with her request on the condition that Cecilia stay with him overnight.

"What are we doing now, Your Majesty?."

"We're getting on the boat."

"I know, but why are nights like this? We can take a boat during the day, Your Majesty."

Heolstor sighed.

"During the day I do not have free time. This is also the condition I give for fulfilling your request."

It is true, one of the conditions is to accompany Heolstor all night. But, this is not the way.

"Your Majesty, have you really entrusted the position of Empress to me?."

"Of course."

"What is the reason?."

"Not because of the contract and wife of a king, but I did entrust the position of Empress to you Cecilia."

The empress has great responsibility for the Empire. This position is not something easy. Become the mother of the kingdom. Support and be on the side of the Emperor.

"I will endeavor, to be the Empress Cecilia has been waiting for."

Heolstor looked at Cecilia and saluted her hand. "We will wait, Empress Cecilia."

....

Back in time, the war had been going on for two years. There have been so many lives that have flown. Many people lost their families and everything they owned. Endless war. A war that makes everyone suffer.

"Your Majesty, Neordin's royal troops have arrived."

"OK."

At that time the war was still going on. The Neordin Kingdom began to attack the Gausberto Empire. Heolstor as the leader of the troops began to order his troops to fight. Neordin started attacking Gausberto. Gausberto and Neordin attacked each other.

"Emperor Gausberto."

"King Neordin."

Heolstor and King Neordin met in the middle of a battle. They decide to attack each other. King Neordin and Heolstor have great fighting abilities. They fend off each other's attacks.

King Neordin is the king who started this war. The reason was that he did not accept the Gausberto Empire treatment of the Neordin kingdom. I heard he has a daughter who is the only heir to the throne. Princess Cecilia Neordin, a princess known for her beautiful and graceful face.

Finally, King Neordin was defeated by Heolstor. Heolstor overheard King Neordin's last words. He named hee daughter.

"Ce..ci..lia."

...

Emperor working room.

Why do I remember that incident ?. It's been one month Cecilia has been in this Empire. Soon was her coronation as Empress. Position that one day will endanger her. When she's in danger, I'll protect her.

"Regarding this matter, the person's law is based on the applicable regulations."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

I have to see Cecilia.

...

Palace garden.

In a week, Cecilia will be crowned Empress. Everyone is very excited about this coronation preparation. All preparations are made early, this is so that the coronation will run smoothly.

"Cecilia."

"Your Majesty?."

"Can I join?."

"Of course, Your Majesty."

Heolstor told Cecilia to rest in the palace garden. Cecilia was always in the room lately. Heolstor was very worried about Cecilia's condition. Therefore, Cecilia was in the palace garden for a breath of fresh air.

"How are you?."

"I'm fine, Your Majesty."

"Is it really okay?."

"Your Majesty is too worried, you should be more concerned about your condition than myself."

"How could I be like that, I'm more worried about you, Cecilia."

Heolstor's words took Cecilia by surprise. From the rumors circulating, Heolstor was a merciless ruthless Emperor. But in front of Cecilia she seemed even more human. If people heard this, surely everyone would be even more shocked.

"This garden is truly beautiful, Your Majesty. It is not in vain that I rest here."

"Cecilia, from now on call me Heolstor."

"I have no right to call you that."

"No right?, You are my wife."

Cecilia blushed.

"Heol..Heol. Heolstor."

I call him by his first name. His handsome face and voice made my heart beat really fast. Heolstor Erebus Gausberto, what is the real you like?.

.....

Emperor and Empress Chamber.

"Heolstor, in a week I will be Empress. May I ask something?."

"Of course, Cecilia."

Cecilia looked down at her toes and thought of something. Heolstor who was at the bedroom window headed over to the bed and sat beside Cecilia. Heolstor was waiting for what she wanted to ask. Meanwhile, Cecilia remained silent and her face looked worried.

"Will .... when i become Empress ..... we will immediately have ..... children?."

Cecilia spoke in faltering ways. Heolstor who heard Cecilia's words tried to digest the sentence. The room was quiet for a moment.

"You want children?."

"Ah, I mean ... when .... becoming Empress ..... shouldn't a Emperor immediately .... have descendants to become ..... heir?."

"Looks like it's not what you think, Cecilia."

"Is that so?."

Cecilia's worried face turned happy after hearing Heolstor's words. Cecilia picked up her blanket and went to sleep.

"Good night, Heolstor."

"It's not what you think. But if you want, I can do it now."

"What do you mean?."

"Not what you think?."

Cecilia wake up from her sleep.

"Not that."

"Then which one?."

"The part I can do now."

"You want to do it?."

Cecilia didn't answer Heolstor's question. She blushed and covered herself with a blanket. Heolstor just saw his behavior and gave a warm smile behind it.

End Chapter 4.