Being Cruel Empress
31. Winter Plan

Every night for three days, Winter accompanies Ellena. Ellena doesn't realize that, because every time Ellena wakes up, Winter is gone. Winter asks Erick, and Janette does not tell Ellena that Winter is the one who is guarding and accompanying Ellena.

Ellena who had improved began to get Erick's guidance to use mana, Ellena trained all day to learn. The next day, Erick immediately trained in basic magic and had Ellena follow him. Erick wants to know, how great Ellena's ability is. As expected, the pure mana Ellena possessed was extraordinary. It's just that Ellena still needs a lot to learn so that her magic can develop.

Ellena was happy, she who used to think she could not do anything, it turned out that she could use magic. He promised himself that he would continue to practice so that he could be as strong as his father and his late mother. Ellena thanked her father, who was willing to guide her and teach her to control mana using magic.

"Thank you, Dad" Ellena said with a beautiful smile.

"You're that happy? good," answered Erick.

"Of course I'm happy. When my magic skills are more developed, and I'm stronger, that's when I'm going to protect Dad. Therefore, until that time comes, you must stay healthy. Understood?" said Ellena.

Erick rubbed Ellena's head, "Dad will never leave you before Dad makes sure you're really happy, my daughter. I only have you as my only precious treasure. Your happiness is father's happiness too." said Erick.

Ellena's eyes glazed over. He was amazed to hear his father's words. He hugged and cried in his father's arms.

Erick tightened his embrace and rubbed Ellena's back gently. He is proud of Ellena who continues to persistently practice catch-up. There was guilt in Erick's mind. However, he never regretted already sealing Ellena mana. Thanks to the mana sealed, his daughter was still alive.

***

The palace's. Catharina is acting again. He scolded the servant who had hurt him. The maid brushed Catharina's hair, but because of Catahrina's tangled hair, the maid had trouble combing so she accidentally pulled Catharina's hair.

It just so happened that Winter came to visit the palace where Catharina lived. Winter intends to extract information from Catharina about the plans of Catharina's father, Baron Rosaro.

"What's this?" tanya Winter looked around. Catharina's room looked chaotic. All the broken stuff and scattered.

"Yes-Your Majesty. You coming? I-I'm sorry to show you this mess" Catharina said.

Winter approached Catharina, "Explain slowly, what happened? why are you angry?" tanya Winter rubbed Catharina's hair.

Catharina tells Winter what happened to her. Hearing Catharina's story, Winter was happy and almost laughed. However, Winter instantly changed her facial expression and pretended to be angry. He looked at Bertha, and asked Bertha to replace all the servants of the Dandelion palace. Bertha lowered her head, recited Winter's words and directly took care of all the servants who were there.

"Good, I don't need to do anything to be able to replace the waiter here. All the servants who entered were the ones who would later help me. They're my eyes and ears." Inner Winter.

"What is the need for Your Majesty to come see me?" ask Catharina.

"Indeed to meet my beloved there must be a need first? I just found out. Hm .. I'll think about the reason. Just a moment .." said Winter in thought.

"Guests? is that Sebastian?" inner Winter.

"Oh, yeah. It must have been a very important guest until the Baron called you home. I can do what if the Baron heats up needs you. It's okay, just do your exercise," Winter said.

"Yes, he is our important guest. I myself do not know for sure who he is.  His name is Mr. Sebastian. He was a friend of Father from another region who happened to be visiting this region and stopped by our residence." explains Catharina.

"Hm, so. I-i understand. Oh ... I've come to give you something. The head of the kitchen made me a fresh drink. So, I want you to taste it too. I want you to be the first to taste after me" Winter said.

Winter looked at the waiter. The waiter approached and served Winter's intended drink on the table. Winter took the glass and gave it to Catharina. Winter smiled widely, making Catharina unwillingly accept Winter's gift and drink it.

Catharina was surprised, "Umhh .. This is delicious. Whatisthis? It's fresh, sweet and there's a little sour." Catharina said.

"How's it?" ask Winter.

Catharina nodded her head, "It's very tasty, Your Majesty. I love it." said Catharina.

"alright. I'll have the kitchen waiter send this drink every day here. Not only drinks, it looks like I should also send the food the master kitchen cook made here, huh" Winter said.

Catharina smiled. He's happy to get more attention Winter. He thought, he should get rid of Ellena as planned. In order for Erwan to seize the throne of Winter and she becomes the Imperial Empress.

Winter was happy, Catharina was not at all wary of him and thought he had been tamed. Though the drink that Catharina had just drunk was a drink made from forbidden ingredients. Winter gets it at a great price, because someone who drinks it will lose his mind and not even recognize himself. Winter is forced to make Catharina so, in order to secretly exile Catharina. He planned to counterattack Baron Rosaro without raising the war flag.

Not only was Catharina given the forbidden drink, but Erwan as well. Erwan actually drank it earlier than Catharina, and the effect is already visible. Erwan is usually always competent. For the first time make a mistake and repeat the mistake several times. Even Erwan was acting strangely, but Winter just let it go. Karen He knew what Erwan would be like after drinking a drink made from forbidden materials.

***

Her night. Ellena stood in the balcony of her room staring at the rose garden in the moonlight. The wind blew against his face and made his unraveling hair fall apart. He stared at the moonlight, and suddenly thought of Winter.

"What is he doing, huh? is he okay? how long have I not seen her .. "inner Ellena.

Ellena is unaware of Winter's presence watching her below, from behind a tree. Nightly. It was Winter coming to confirm Ellena's condition, and it turned out that Ellena was fine. Winter was happy, seeing Ellena smiling beautifully and not groaning in pain like the night before.

"I'd better go. He looks fine, fine and certainly doesn't bleach me" Inner Winter. Who turned around and left.

Ellena frowned seeing someone resembling Winter go away from the tree near the rose garden. The curious Ellena immediately went from the balcony to the rose garden. He wanted to make sure he really saw Winter, or just his hallucinations.