[ ONE MONTH LATER ]
Nectar lazily sat in her hammock enjoying the fall breeze on her face. It'd been a month since her rebirth and everything was peaceful.
She'd gone back to the bar more often and found out the name was " DRUNKARD'S PALACE ". She'd even become friends with the barman and found out his name was Wheat. Somehow, she felt happy whenever she went there and the people seemed happy to have her despite her mysterious red eyes.
Wheat and the others joyfully gave her information so she was always in the loop and avoided Eros' wrath whenever he was upset. Nectar scrunched her nose as Liam tickled her nose with a leaf " My empress is so distracted ".
Nectar giggled, looking up at Liam who was lying on a branch " Don't you have anything better to do "? Liam pouted, shaking his head " Nothing to do but bother my empress's thoughts ".
Nectar smiled and got out of her hammock, she stretched lazily as her hair flew behind her shoulders. It had grown a bit and now was at her clavicle. She looked like she came out of a painting , not at all like an empress.
In her second life, Nectar loved trousers especially since it allowed her to move more freely. She wore skirts only when necessary and dresses depending on her mood.
The royal dressmakers had refused to make her clothes so Nectar found and bought a dress shop Wheat recommended. She'd put in clothes and styles common in the modern world and now they were catching on.
She wore a simple pink palazzo style trousers and a loose black top and a striped cape. It was like a long sleeved coat that complemented her curves perfectly but not in a revealing way. She also had a black tiara on with blue jewels on it.
" Then let's go out ". Liam raised his head, lost his footing and landed in the now empty hammock. Nectar laughed as he tried to get his bearing. He wore a white suit with a pink waistcoat " What do you mean go out "?
Nectar waved her hand out " Simply, Let's go out ". Liam stood behind her " You have no official business out there empress ". It was already an hour or two before sunset too. Nectar stomped her foot, walking towards her gates " I'm not a prisoner in my own house. Are you coming or not "?
Liam followed beside Nectar as they walked towards the stables. Everyone stopped in awe and bowed to their empress as she gracefully passed by.
They dared not refuse her as she was too mesmerizing, plus she was the empress and helped prepare a simple carriage. It was still flamboyant and had the nation's crest - a black dragon - on its side , much like Nectar's tiara.
It was pulled by two white horses and soon they left the castle. Nectar stopped on the way buying sweets and buns. Playfully forcing Liam to eat some. Nectar had decided to go to the orphanage.
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She'd heard some people talk about a certain one and decided to visit. She'd done this regularly in her second life, plus being around children made her happy [ Good for my health ].
The journey didn't take too long but Nectar frowned when she entered the building. She felt uneasy as she stepped out of her carriage. She couldn't hear any voices which was odd for an orphanage when she heard a loud scream.
Liam unsheathed his sword, standing protectively in front of Nectar " We should go back. Its not safe here ". Nectar put his hand down and stepped forward " Something's not right Liam ".
Before he could say anything, Nectar was already heading deeper into the building. Nectar covered her mouth when she saw what was happening. There were about five kids kneeling on the floor.
There were two people holding them down as an elderly woman whipped the youngest " How dare you steal from me, You useless trash ". The child screamed while the others tried to help their friend.
Nectar was stunned when she saw the woman keel over holding her throat . She looked behind her and saw Liam closing his hand into a fist. Nectar held out her hand which instantly cooled down the hot hair around him.
Liam calmed down, unclenching his fists and they walked towards the bunch. The children picked their friend and huddled together protectively. Nectar looked around, trying to calm down and the old woman got up.
She pointed at Nectar " Who do you think you are bitch ? I can have you arrested ". Nectar's movements were so swift they saw the woman land hard on the floor . Nectar had given the woman a clean uppercut that broke her lower jaw .
Liam had already stopped the assistants from leaving and Nectar turned to the children. She snapped her fingers and they floated. They struggled but Nectar turned to Liam " Deal with this ". Liam nodded, cracking his knuckles " Understood ".