Being Cruel Empress
30. The Pain that Tortures

The Palace. In the Emperor's office. Winter received a letter from her Father-in-law. The letter was given to Carlos directly at Winter while facing. All Carlos wants to convey something important that is confidential.

"So, what did the messenger say?" ask Winter.

"Grand Duke said, Your Majesty the Empress still wants to stay for about a week in the castle. You can visit if you are not busy. Of course you have to visit secretly so that the people of the palace are not known." Said Carlos.

"Hm, I get it. What about the thing I asked you to investigate a few days ago?" ask Winter.

"That's the thing I want to report to you now. Please look at this list of names, Your Honor" Carlos said in a paper message to Winter. "My father told me that Baron Rosaro most likely worked under this man. Dad says you need to find out about the people on the list" Carlos added.

Winter opened the folded sheet of paper and read. Winter's eyes widened to see Sebastian's familiar name. Winter picks up his late father's diary in a drawer and quickly opens a page about Sebastian. And Winter finally found him. After rereading Dad's diary, Winter understood. How awful Sebastian is. To the extent that in the notebook, the father warned him to be wary of someone named 'Sebastian'.

"If Dad warns me so hard to write down in his diary, it means that person is very dangerous." Winter said.

"Let's find out someone named sebastian, Carlos. Ask the special staff to watch him if necessary. This guy could be the brain of Baron Rosaro" Winter said.

"Okay, Your Majesty." replied Carlos.

Winter never read the diary details of his late father. The name sebastian was seen by accident. However, that day he wanted to know more about sebastian, so he would not want to read his father's notebook. And Winter discovers a shocking fact, in which Sebastian turns out to be his Uncle. A sister from a different mother than her father. His grandfather deliberately hid Sebastian because he did not want the Empress to be angry and divorce him, but when Grandpa Winter was sick, Sebastian and his supporters even staged a rebellion. Lucky Father Winter who was then serving as Crown Prince, arrived in time, shortly before Sebastian ascended the throne and wore the crown of the Emperor.

"Damn it! this man ... " murmured Winter.

"What's up, Your Majesty?" ask Carlos.

"It's crazy, Carl. That person named Sebastian turned out to be my uncle. He's Grandpa's son with another woman" Winter said.

Carlos was shocked, "What? that someone named Sebastian was a child outside the marriage of the late first Emperor?" Said Carlos.

"Yes, in my father's diary it was written like that. He had a rebellion when Dad was crown prince" Winter said.

Carlos frowned, "Hm .. if that time, that must be me and you were not born into this world. Someone who knows the details of the story of the rebellion should be .. ah, yes. It's definitely him." said Carlos.

"Who?" ask Winter.

"Who else, of course your Father-in-Law. He was a top-tier Magician in the empire. He was also briefly appointed as the Head of the magic academy, but because his health was not good, he handed the position to his brother-in-law. My father might know, but Ands knows for himself, he doesn't like to get involved in politics." Carlos explained.

Winter nods his head. He said he had to see his father-in-law to make things clear. However, he must know what happened so that he can face Sebastian the rebel.

***

Her night. Like Erick said before. Ellena had convulsions and excruciating pain. Not even the Doctor could do anything and could only see what had happened to Ellena. Seeing his daughter groan in pain, Erick was dragged into the pain. His heart felt torn.

"This is what I'm afraid of. Seeing you like this is just like you received a thousand swords. I know you're holding yourself back at the moment, my daughter." - Inner Erick.

"Is this the effect of unsealing what you said, sir?" ask Doctor.

"Yes, Sir. I will go and return tomorrow morning to check on Her Majesty the Empress. Help you to take care of your health as well. You can't stay up all night" the doctor said.

Erick nodded his head. Erick asks Janette to take the doctor to the front of the house. Erick turned his eyes back to Ellena. He approached and held his daughter's hand.

"His body is so cold as ice" Erick said.

"Hold, Daughter. It won't be long. In the early hours of the morning, everything will be fine. You can hear what Dad said, right?" Erick.

Ellena nodded her head, "Yes, Dad. Uhh .. mmm .. " answered Ellena clenched her hand. Ellena cried withstanding the pain that tormented her.

Erick felt guilty, but he was also helpless. He looked down and waited for Ellena. Winter immediately asks what happened to Ellena. Winter's arrival surprises Erick.

"Grand Duke .. no, I mean Father-in-law. What the hell's going on? why Ellena .. "ask Winter.

"Oh, Your Majesty" said Erick.

Erick stood up and walked over to Winter, "I'll explain outside. Come with me, Your Majesty." Erick.

"But .." said Winter staring at Ellena.

"After we talk, you can accompany Ellena" Erick said.

Winter will follow Erick and leave Ellena's room. Although his heart was heavy. Looking at Ellena who he thought was in a state of not okay.

***

Winter went into Ellena's room. He met Janette. Seeing Winter has come, Janette also resigned. Winter scratches and rubs Ellena's face. Ellena who closed her eyes and groaned about the pain opened her eyes slightly. Vaguely Ellena saw Winter.

"Wi-Winter .. mmm ..." Ellena muttered.

"Yes, it's me. This must be really painful, right? Give me your pain, Ellena. Give .. "the word Winter doesn't have the heart to see Ellena's situation.

Winter, who has been given an explanation, finally understands what happened to Ellena. Erick has also said, if Ellena's condition will improve by itself when entering the early hours. Still, even though it would improve, to her Ellena looked so miserable and tormented that it made her angry that she could do nothing as a husband.

Ellena held Winter's hand, and said Winter's hand was warm. Hearing Ellena's words, Winter became even more desperate.

"How can his body be this cold? though he's already wearing three thick blankets." Inner Winter.

"Warm .. mmm .. warm .. "the murmur of Ellena is getting tighter in Winter's hand. Ellena looks comfortable when Winter's hand hits her face.

Winter had thought of something. Although she can't take some of Ellena's pain, she can be Ellena's warmer. Winter gets into bed and hugs Ellena. Winter was really-baner shocked as she hugged Ellena's body. He hugged a lump of frozen snow.