CHAPTER 7 "Ancient Paper"

All day Cecilia had been sleeping in her bed. Everyone forbids her to do activities. Even though she was awake, her body felt heavy to walk.

All this must be Heolstor's orders. How about my job?. Will everything be under control?. I must have bothered Briana.

"How are you?"

Heolstor opened the door and headed towards me. While sitting next to me, he checked my temperature.

"I am fine."

"Cecilia.....No, it's nothing."

Heolstor looked away from me. He seemed to think something very deeply. What is he thinking?. Is it because of yesterday's?.

"Heolstor, how about my job?"

"Don't worry about it. Now get some rest today."

After saying so, Heolstor immediately left the room. Is it because he's busy?. It must be very difficult for him to be king. I hope he's okay.

Yesterday incident always occurred to me. He must be very surprised what I said yesterday. What did he feel at that moment?. Heolstor, you are indeed a man who is difficult to understand.

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It's been three days since Cecilia had rested because of her illness. When she was sick, there were lots of gifts from the nobles for her. The nobles gave gifts and prayers for Cecilia to recover quickly. Today she will move as usual. Of course, the usual portion of work will be reduced from before.

"Good morning, Briana."

"Good morning, Empress Cecilia."

I continued my work as usual. When opening a file about my area of responsibility. I saw a strange paper. I took it and saw the writing. The writing was so small, I even had to bring it close to my face.

"What is it?, Empress Cecilia."

"Briana can you read this paper?"

Briana took the paper from her hand and began to read it carefully.

"This is the ancient writing of the Gausberto family."

"Hm? ... what's in it?"

"I can't read it."

"Why?."

"Because of that language, it is only taught by members of the Gausberto family. So not many people can read their language and their writing."

I looked back at the writing that was on the paper. The writing contains only two sentences. Why is this paper here?. Then, what is the meaning of this paper?.

Cecilia kept the paper in her drawer and continued with her work. While working, she always thought about what the writing actually meant. Until finally she plans to ask Heolstor.

My job is done. I took the paper and left the room. I walked towards the Heolstor work room. When i reach the door with the coat of arms of the Emperor. I sighed and knocked on the door.

"Aw .."

"Sorry, I did not mean it."

When i want to knock on the door. The door opened by itself. When I saw who opened the door. I saw a man. He has brown hair with green eyes. He is very handsome.

"What is this?. Cecilia?, What are you doing here?"

"Cecilia?, Ah ... I'm sorry Empress Cecilia."

He saluted and apologized to Cecilia.

"Forgive me for my disrespectful treatment. Please punish me as severely as possible."

"Ah ... you did it by accident. Please raise your head."

"But.."

He lifted his head. His face is very handsome. Who is he?, I never saw him.

"What's your name?"

"I am Count Arthur of the Harrison family, assistant to Emperor Heolstor."

"Assistant?, Heolstor never talked about you."

While talking to Arthur. They felt a chill. Heolstor glared at them. After that they stopped talking and Arthur saluted Cecilia.

"I shall leave, Empress Cecilia."

"Yes."

Arthur saluted Heolstor and left us. When I saw him, he seemed to be irritated. Is he jealous?. It can't be right?.

"Do you have any business to come to my office?."

"Ah ... yes, I want to ask you something".

"Come in first, it's rude to speak at the door."

I entered the Heolstor room. When I looked, the room was very big. In fact, it is very large compared to my work space.

"So what do you want to ask?"

"While checking the files. I found this paper. But Briana and I couldn't read it. Said it was written in the language of the Gausberto family."

Cecilia gave the paper to Heolstor. Heolstor read the writing and paid attention to the writing. Everything seemed calm, until Heolstor tore off the paper and threw it away.

"Why did you tear it?"

"You don't need to know what's in it."

"What?!, Why?"

"You have nothing to do with this."

Heolstor rise up from his chair and headed for the door. Cecilia chased after him and kept asking Heolstor the contents of the paper. Heolstor stopped in his tracks and faced her.

"You have nothing to do with this. I don't want you to get involved."

"Is it so secret?, that I can not find out?"

Heolstor just kept quiet and walked out of the room. Cecilia got annoyed and followed suit. The hallway is big and quiet. Only Cecilia's voice continued to ask.

"Heolstor I ask you!"

What is this?. A few days ago, I noticed his unusual attitude. Now you are keeping something from me. What is he keeping secret?. Why doesn't he want to tell me?.

All in vain. Heolstor didn't answer a single question and left Cecilia in the hallway. When leaving and avoiding Cecilia. Heolstor walked over and kept thinking about what he had done.

I don't want to involve you in this. I want you to live without these personal problems. I'm sorry, Cecilia. I don't have a choice. I will continue to protect you. Whatever happens, I will always be by your side and take care of you.

"Cecilia..I don't want something bad happen to you."

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The Emperor and The Empress Room.

In vain I asked him. What is your problem?. I just want to know what's on that paper. What are you really keeping secret? Until I can't get involved. I want to help you whenever possible. Why are you like this, Heolstor?.

Cecilia stood at the door and shed tears. A thousand questions kept on his mind. He thought about all the events that had been experienced with Heolstor.

"Can I do it?"

Cecilia and Heolstor were lost in each other's thoughts. Their faces were in confusion. What should they do next?. When they looked at the window. It's snowing for the first time. Heolstor and Cecilia looked at the large window and said.

Cecilia, I will protect you.

Heolstor, I want to know more about you.

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The next day.

Heolstor and Cecilia had not spoken to each other since yesterday's incident. When eating together, they just stayed silent and enjoyed each other's food.

"Cecilia."

"Yes?"

"Don't work too much. Get enough rest."

I didn't answer Heolstor. Heolstor stopped eating and left the dining table. What am I doing too much?.

"Empress, how was the food today?"

"The food is very good. Please convey my thanks to the chef."

"Sure."

Looks like I have to find out myself about this matter. What are you doing behind my back? You won't tell me right?. Then I have to find out for myself.

End Chapter 7