
A year later.
A woman is busy with files in her hands. Every now and then he nodded to see all the satisfactory results of the financial statements of none other than the beautiful Sun Empire, Empress Anastasya.
During those three months she searched for her husband's figure throughout the Emerald Empire who was assisted by the Emerald Emperor himself and of course she also searched all corners of the Sun Empire. In fact, many times the Emerald Emperor came to the Sun Empire just for the sake of running an economic business and in the field of weaponry. And during that one year the Sun Empire and the Emerald Empire made peace. Of course, about peace, there is a debate from the nobles who accept for economic progress and some refuse.
And Anastasya also channeled his opinion on progress in the field of economy, food and clothing. With that explanation, making the nobles agree to it while entrusting it to Anastasya. They were grateful, the Empress of the Sun Empire directly intervened on her own, even they had seen Anastasya directly to the plant-making location.
Not only that, the Sun Empire has designed a dress that fits in the hearts of Nobles. Until the dress was much in the interest of the nobles of the Emerald Empire.
After a long time bending knees in front of the file. He finally finished the file. Anastasya stretched both of his arm muscles. Sometimes he patted his shoulder that hurt.
Sometimes he cried when he remembered the sacrifice of Emperor Alex. But that doesn't make him have to dissolve in sadness. He was convinced that Emperor Alex was still alive and returned to his palace.
"Sincerely servant, Empress." said Hector bowed respectfully.
"Outside is Duke Erland His Majesty."
"If you come here, just bring him in and how are Enzo and Enzi's schools going?" ask Anastasya. During this time he had Hector check the situation of his two children directly.
"The two Princes are very great, Your Majesty. Even this year the two Princes will graduate." explained Hector.
During the change, Enzo and Enzi were appointed as Princes two months ago. Honestly, Anastasya has not approved the appointment of the Prince because Emperor Alex has not been found. But all the urging of the nobles who had heard of Enzo and Enzi's intelligence forced Anastasya to immediately make him Prince and they hoped that with the presence of the two Princes, the prosperity of the Sun Empire increased.
"Well, when they come home, I'll have their welcome party" Anastasya said, shaking her hand, indicating that Hector could leave her.
A minute later, Hector invited Duke Erland to meet Anastasya.
"Sincerely servant, Empress."
"Hem, Dad doesn't need to be like that" said Anastasya who looked upset. Because it was always the case that every time Duke Erland met him had to pay his respects.
"Although you're my daughter but now you're this First Lady. So I should've given you some respect."
"Dad," Anastasya remained annoyed for the same reason.
Duke Erland chuckled, "Alright, alright. I'm not gonna flirt with my daughter."
"Emm, what about the palace business? is something difficult?"
"Good Father's Daughter" said Duke Erland, again he teased Anastasya. Since the disappearance of Emperor Alex Duke Erland very often to the palace accompanied Anastasya. He hoped that Anastasya would not be too late in grief. Although his heart knows, if his daughter only smiles from the outside but not from his heart.
It's not that easy to forget someone who has ever stopped in our hearts. Even if the guy scratches the wound.
"How's Elisha doing? do you intend to continue punishing Elisha?" ask Duke Erland.
Anastasya sighed, "I don't know Dad. All this time I've been watching over Arnoz and Mr. Kendrix who often go to the dark palace. I saw inside Arnoz his face was already cheerful Dad." he explained.
"Is he perhaps changed?" ask Duke Erland.
"Tomorrow I'll visit him to make sure it's Dad. At least I'll give him a chance. God alone gives opportunities to many sins. Then we who are only his servants, deserve we do not give a chance. At least he's got to turn into a better man, Dad."
Anastasya's words moved Duke Erland and reminded his long-dead wife. Aanastasya's forgiving nature was never far from her mother's. They continued to talk occasionally Anastasya and Duke Erland laughed loosely.
While elsewhere..
A man stood looking out his window and wearing a mask. After that incident, his body was covered with burns except for half of his face that healed slowly, as well as his strength had to slowly recover and his two souls had become one. Now the arrogant, cruel and gentle nature has united. Before becoming one both have promised to keep Anastasya from near or far. But the sense of it coming out, he could not possibly meet Anastasya with such a terrible state. He was afraid that Anastasya would be disgusted to see him. He was also moved to hear Anastasya who never stopped looking for him. Though he was under one roof, only he had another secret room known only to himself and the Chief beside him who had helped him.
The chairman had been entrusted with the trust by the previous Elder to guard the palace Family. But what he never expected had to happen. He was convinced that Emperor Alex would solve the problem. He did not intervene on his own, only intended to resuscitate Emperor Alex who had ignored the Empress.
"Your Majesty, the Empress will have a party welcoming the two Princes" he said.
"Well, apparently I was still inferior to the two snot boys" he said, displaying a look of top-level jealousy.
"Then what about the Emerald Emperor?" ask again.
"The Emerald Empire often visited the Empress, but only discussed the matter.."
"That's just the reason, I know she harbors a taste for the Empress." cut her down with a furious heart.
"His Majesty don't want to see the Empress?" timpal the chairman.
"I will quietly come to the palace" he said with a smile. His heart could not wait to see Anastasya's face straight away. Even if it has to be a few meters away.
#sorry so many chapters, even though the author is not up to 60 chapters on🤧 sorry if the story is long-winded