"You hurt me more than what I deserve because I loved you more than what you deserve" -Anon
The whole room went silent, everyone is afraid to move, it's as if their breathing can even cause a disturbance to the scene that is unfolding. Even the guards seem relentless at that moment, torn between protecting the empress and following the emperor's command. But of course, the latter has been chosen.
'Now, this is what I call a drama' a famous director present in the event thought as his eyes watch carefully, this might become a blockbuster if it will become a movie.
Astrid's face tilted sidewards due to the impact, from how fragile Celestia looks, she really can hit someone hard enough.
But does Celestia even think that what she's doing will change the harsh reality? If anything, it made her look more miserable.
'Miserable...it matches the mistress well' she thought.