Being Cruel Empress
12. Executing Plan
Janette kept watching from the outside. Although he was still affected by disguise magic, still he did not dare to enter for fear that the influence of his magic was suddenly lost and discovered. Janette doesn't want to be a source of trouble for Ellena. Long enough he waited outside the restaurant until finally Catharina and Erwan came out together from inside the restaurant and parted ways.
Janette immediately went to the tavern where she had previously met her friend. There he saw Carlos waiting for him. Janette sat down next to Carlos, then ordered a drink. After her drink came, Janette immediately gulped down the drink in one gulp.
"What's wrong? why do you drink like that?" ask Carlos.
"You can guess who Lady Rosaro met? I drank like this because I was shocked and upset" Janette replied.
"Who? why are you upset?" ask Carlos doesn't understand.
"Mr Erwan, the palace secretary. I was upset that I couldn't get in and eavesdropped on their conversation. They must be talking about something important. And .. "all of a sudden Janette stopped her words.
Janette recalls Catharina's words when meeting a stranger on a narrow street before meeting Erwan. Obviously someone said, if the herb given to Catharina consumed, it will cause side effects that brainwashing. That means there are people whose brains want to be washed Catharina so that the person obeys Catharina's words.
"Sir, we must return to the Grand Duke's castle. I must immediately convey something important to His Majesty. This is about the potion Lady Rosaro had obtained. Didn't you hear it? People who consume it will be brainwashed. Who do you think is likely the man Lady Rosaro will take advantage of?" janette.
Carlos widened his eyes, "There's no way His Majesty is the Emperor, right?" answer Carlos.
"How's this? Should you go back and warn His Majesty the Emperor? I will return myself to the Grand Duke's castle and tell His Majesty the Empress about this" Janette said.
"All right then. Please convey my apology to Her Majesty the Empress. I'm also apologizing to you, for having to leave without escorting you to the Grand Duke's castle. I'm sorry," said Carlos feeling guilty.
"No problem, Sir. Hurry away, before Lady Rosaro and Mr. Erwan arrive until your palace must arrive first. Give up your skills this time. Please immediately warn His Majesty the Emperor and ask His Majesty the Emperor to be careful not to carelessly drink the drink that the two people gave. Because we don't know if Lady Rosaro kept the potion himself or gave it to Mr. Erwan" Janette explained.
"Good, Miss. Then I'm sorry. Please Miss be careful on the way back to the castle. See you at the palace" said Carlos who immediately ran away leaving Janette at the tavern.
Janette paid for the drink and left immediately. He also exerted full strength in order to get to the Grand Duke castle soon. He must immediately tell Ellena about Catharina and the mysterious potion, and Erwan and Catharina meet secretly in the restaurant.
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Meanwhile Ellena and Mieta went to visit the market. Nothing has changed. Everyone's view on his father who is the ruler of the region remains good. Grand Duke Laros never made trouble for the population and often helped secretly. Hearing her father's name fragrant, Ellena felt proud.
"Yes ... ah, I mean Madam, where are we going after this?" ask Mieta.
Ellena looked at Mieta, "You bought a dress for you and the maid at the Grand Duke's castle. Therefore, help me choose for them, yes" said Ellena.
Ellena's footsteps came to a halt at a pretty fancy boutique. He immediately opened the door and entered. The boutique owner was immediately welcomed and surprised to see someone he knew coming to his boutique.
"Yes-Her Majesty the Empress," called the boutique owner, Selena Izrel.
Ellena smiled, "Hallo, Countess Izrel. Is my arrival disturbing? I want to find a new dress for the Grand Duke's castle servants" Ellena said.
Selena was confused and panicked. She had no idea Ellena would come to the store. The shop is not a famous boutique. Selena apologizes because she felt unworthy to serve Ellena. He admitted to many shortcomings. Ellena replied, she has no problem with that. He came to see Selena because there was other business than buying a dress.
Ellena asks Mieta to look through the dress first, while she will talk to Selena. Mieta recites the word Ellena. Selena took Ellena to her study to talk more comfortably. Selena asks her workers to help Mieta choose a dress and serve Mieta well.
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In Selena's office. Selena sat down after serving tea to Ellena. Selena apologized again, because it only serves tea and snacks that are not much. He felt ashamed to entertain the Imperial Empress only in her perfunctory manner. Ellena smiled, saying Selena was good enough to see him. And Ellena thanked me.
"Because I don't have much time either. Can I just get to the point?" elena looked at Selena.
"Please, Your Majesty." replied Selena.
"Will you be my dress designer? I mean, you just have to serve me. Not serving any other nobility" Ellena said.
Selena surprised. His eyes immediately glazed over. What Ellena asked for was her dream. From the moment Ellena was appointed Imperial Empress. Selena was speechless in surprise. Seeing Selena's happy reaction, Ellena was delighted. That means he can protect Selena from the tragic death of Catharina.
In her previous life, Selena was the designer of Catharina dresses. And by mistake, Selena was immediately punished. It was as if Catharina deliberately wanted to make Ellena mentally shaken, knowing Selena was a person close to Ellena. In this life, Ellena first sought out Selena and made Selena her dress designer, before she was summoned to the palace and then appointed Catharina as her dress designer.
"I'm very happy to be of service to you, Your Majesty. To be honest it was my dream, to be able to design and sew your dress with my two hands. Thank you," Selena said.
"I'm also glad you're willing to accept my offer, Countess Izrel. From now on you are my man. No one would dare to offend or disturb you. And if there's anything you need, just tell me directly without hesitation" Ellena said.
Selena lowered her head, "Okay, Your Majesty" he replied.
"I hope that this will change your destiny, Selena. I want people close to me to be okay. Even though I was worried about my life. Will I still be drawn by my husband's sword, despite trying to change things. Whatever happens, I hope things don't go like that dark future." - Ellena.