The Queen Of The Demon World
106. Life as a Holy Lady

“You've worked hard, this. We prepare a snack for you, please enjoy on the sidelines of work.”

Several servants walked in and placed various kinds of cakes on the table, the atmosphere of Kathelyne's workroom was now really crowded. Not only because of people, but also because of the pedestal of the document that faithfully accompanies everyone. Even under their eyes they turned black from not sleeping every night to do all the paperwork.

“Thank you very much, Miss. We will definitely eat it later.”

Ethelyne smiled sweetly, she frowned but could not find the person she was looking for. “Kathel where? Tumben once not here.”

“He is going to the human world.”

“Eh?? Wh-wh-what for? Why not take me?”

“I don't know, but it looks like Her Majesty the Queen wants to meet a human named Anastasia.”

“Ah, so yes. In that case, I will leave, rest after you guys finish that document yes.” Ethelyne turned around and walked away along with bowing everyone in the study. ‘Anastasia? Why did Kathel meet the girl? Why would he go to the human world alone, after all. Didn't he say he didn't want to meet humans, but now he himself meets them. Goddamnit! It sucks! I want to hit Anastasia's head, Anastasia's!’

Meli and Loreen who had been following her sighed.

“Actually why did Lady look so upset when she knew Her Majesty the Queen met a human named Anastasia?”

“Entahlah. Maybe because their souls once united,” muttered Meli.

Ethelyne suddenly stopped and made the two come to a stop, the girl turned towards the two with a faint smile. “You return, I will go to my room alone.”

“But, Lady-”

“Nothing will happen to me, anyway. We are in the demon palace right, no one would dare to treat me disrespectfully. So come back, I'll call you if you need anything.”

Loreen and Meli glanced at each other, both bowing respectfully. “Then, we excuse.”

Ethelyne waved her hand with a sweet smile until Meli and Loreen disappeared from her sight, she sighed and turned around. Back to his room. ‘It was exhausting, but I didn't do anything. But my magic energy was drained a lot in just half a day, not to mention I have to go to the human world later that afternoon. Hah, really drain a lot of energy.’

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“So this is the meaning of the letter you sent me?” kathelyne asked as she glanced at the teacup on the table and the assortment of delicious-looking cakes.

“I don't mean to, I invite you here to ask that you be present at my coronation ceremony a month from now. What's more, you are the one who has an important role and helped me become Empress.”

“Not interested.”

“I beg.” Anastasia held her hands together in front of her chest with the puppy eye she relied on.

“Fixed no.” Kathelyne picked up the cup on the table and drank the tea gracefully, she again put down the cup and realized the sad look that was clearly visible on Anastasia's face. “Hah, okay. I'll be to come, if I have time.”

“Really??” ask Anastasia spirit. “You have to promise yes, I will wait for your arrival!”

Kathelyne only cleared her throat in response. ‘I'll send Ethel, anyway. We have the same level, so there's no way anyone can tell us apart. Except the color of the hair and eyes, but it's not a big deal. Besides, Ethel might like a party like that.’

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“L-lady Ethelyne!! Nice to meet you, you want to take what?? I can give it all to you,” said the pancake seller.

‘Taking? Sounds weird.’ Ethelyne smiled awkwardly, wanting her to listen to him so many times. He remained unfamiliar with the hospitality of the people in the Iceworld kingdom, moreover they were even willing to give away everything they sold for free. “B-how much is that pancake price?”

“Please take as many as you want, you can take it for free.”

“Didn't that sound bad?”

“It's okay, Lady Ethelyne. We give everything we have, even more. You are the girl who has protected our kingdom from dangerous plague that could kill humans.”

‘Who told them anyway?? Besides, I'm not the one who got rid of the plague. I also just asked Kathel.’ for help

“Please, just take what you want. Others are happy if you take what you want without paying for it, right?”

“True!”

“Lady Ethelyne has helped us, so we will repay our debt with all this.”

“We can give you anything you are for free.”

“We are happy if you accept it, Lady.”

Ethelyne smiled at the loud cheers of the people. “Although so, I still have to pay it. I hope in the future. You're not treating me this special, anyway. I'm just lucky to get the blessings of the Goddess and the Dragon Lord, so please treat me as usual.”

“Can't be so! Lady Ethelyne has helped us all from the plague, if we act disrespectfully to you. Then we will sin on the Gods and Goddesses who bless your life.”

“But even so, you will suffer great losses if you run out of things without profits. Please accept my money and treatment as usual. Gods and Goddesses will not punish you just for not being respectful towards me, after all. I am neither a noble nor a royal family, I am a commoner like all of you.”

The people who heard this looked at each other and whispered.

“Alright, we will comply with Lady's request. But we can't possibly be disrespectful to you, because if we did. We will not forgive ourselves.”

“Good.” Ethelyne smiled with both hands fused in front of her chest. “Then, please give me the sweet pancakes that are given fruit.”

“You want any fruit, Lady?”

“Eum, give bananas only.”

“Good, please wait a minute.”

Ethelyne looked around looking as crowded as the last time she visited, she smiled sweetly. ‘It feels so long, even though in the world of illusion at that time. All the people here are the same, but somehow. I felt a different feeling being with them in the illusion world and in the real world, I was happy but also sad. About, how were the two Lyne sisters in the illusionary world? Although I'm sure they're not real, but somehow. My heart still hurts to remember the days with the Lyne family, the peaceful world I always dreamed of. A happy life, and without magic as I wish .. Is it true there would be such a world?”