"Rosa." The Commander's voice broke Rosa's thoughts. They stood for a long time while waiting for all the council to discuss. The traditional elders have even sat on their benches and discussed with the others.
Rosa glanced briefly at the Commander, and saw the look of disappointment on his face.
"I only serve the original Descendants of the Centaurus kingdom, if you don't become a Queen. Then I won't be Commander in Chief." His words made Rosa pause to think.
Was Madeleine's mother not a real descendant?
"My mother? You must help my mother and King Dracon, you are great at war strategy. You must help Them Commander." I said quietly, I didn't want to disturb the councils who were busy discussing endlessly.
I occasionally glanced at Drakon and Mother who were sitting quietly in their chairs.
"I mean the Descendant Chosen by the ancestors, I will serve only you. Not King Drakon or Princess Madeleine. I will teach you about this kingdom and the system of government, I will make sure you become a great Queen one day." The commander looked at me expectantly, I who saw that gaze could only nod in agreement. I've disappointed him for not being able to become a Queen this time.
So I don't want to disappoint him by not giving him a chance, so that he can accompany me to become a Queen. Maybe with this the Commander-in-Chief forgives me a little.
"Okay, I'll discuss this with Mother later.. Hopefully they will let you be with me." Rosa said in the end.
Then Rosa looked ahead again, not wanting to look at the Commander for a long time. Rosa was afraid to see another look of disappointment.
Before long the traditional elder walked slowly towards Rosa, then stood to the side and faced everyone. Rosa didn't understand why the Elders were still running well and as usual. Rosa thought he would look troubled and such.
"After discussing with all the Council and listening to the aspirations of their opinions. I will vote. Who agrees that the vacant seat is occupied by Princess Madeleine and her husband, King Drakon." The words of the traditional elders made Rosa and Panglima Sama equally surprised.
Rosa looked quickly at the commander-in-chief, Then at Drakon had the commander-in-chief really wanted to occupy the royal seat? That's why Drakon wanted Rosa to give the royal seat to Drakon alone?
Rosa does not know that the royal commander can hold an expert in the kingdom, Is it because he is King Rendra's right hand?
"It's not what you think." The commander said very quietly, But Rosa was still able to hear the words.
Rosa nodded in understanding, Rosa did think strange things before. He had been trying to stay calm and let the Elders and Council decide.
"Okay first, who agrees that the Royal Chair is occupied by Princess Madeleine and King Drakon?" Elders are loud.
Some people raise their hands up. There are 17 people who choose the first option. Rosa looked at the Drakon King again, his eyes still calm and his smile was so charming. Drakon always knew that when Rosa looked at him, at that moment Drakon would give a smile.
Rosa also looked at her mother, Same with Drakon. Madeleine's mother also gave a smile that looked sincere.
"17 votes for Princess Madeleine and King Drakon. Now, who will vote for Commander-in-Chief of the Centaurus kingdom?" Asked the Elder again, Several people raised their hands. Including traditional elders and when Rosa counts the number, the same number is 17 people.
Rosa was silent for a while, as the Elders and the council turned their heads towards Rosa.
rather everyone looked at Rosa, What's wrong? Rosa thought confused.
"Princess Rosa, The number in this election is the same. The final election is in your hands, Who do you choose to occupy the kingdom while you study later. We will wait well, Hopefully the decision you take today. Will not cause chaos." Said the elder.
Rosa was even more confused, because the Elders themselves chose the Commander. That means, the Commander has an important role and full trust.
Moreover, the Commander is a person who has been by her grandfather's side all this time.
If Rosa chooses the commander-in-chief, will everyone accept it? Seeing that the commander-in-chief has no blood ancestry with the previous King, besides that, Rosa's grandfather's death is not clear why.
The punishment has been handed down to the Empress, but Rosa certainly doesn't believe it. Besides, if Rosa chooses the commander in chief. Who will help Rosa study? The commander will definitely be very busy taking care of the kingdom.
And don't forget another important thing, if Rosa chooses the commander in chief. Then her mother will be furious and will not recognize Rosa as her child anymore. Rosa would also see the disappointment on Drakon's face.
The safest option would be to choose her own mother, a true descendant of the former King and would also keep Rosa on good terms. Rosa would be comfortable in this palace, enjoying the company of her mother as well as Drakon. Rosa can also study in peace.
Rosa sighed softly, looking into the eyes of the people who were looking at her at this time. One by one Rosa started, looking for a little luck and also hope.
But their eyes seemed to be lifeless, Rosa didn't understand. Do all the great people in the Kingdom really have gazes that can't be read with the naked eye?
"Well, it's time for me to decide the best thing, to choose who deserves to occupy the royal seat, while I study later. But before that, in front of the council, I want to ask for your advice. How long will the royal seat be given to the two candidates who are there at the moment? Is there a certain time period?" Rosa asked them.
"Princess Rosa, Introduce I am the local government council. I will tell you that in a temporary seat like this, the successor can only rule the kingdom in the period of 48 full moons. Not more than that, but if it's sooner, then it's better." one of the councilors gave his opinion. Rosa who heard that immediately nodded in understanding.
48 full moons, before the last full moon ends, then Rosa must become Queen of the Centaurus kingdom. Rosa doesn't know if she can study well during those 48 full moons.
"Okay, then.. I'll decide who's a temporary replacement for me." Rosa looked at the Commander in Chief, he looked uncomfortable when she looked at him. Then she looked at the Drakon King, his smile was still the same.
[In my heart I pray, may the Goddess of the moon bless what I choose now]
"King Drakon and my Mother Madeleine." She said with one breath and everything fell silent, even the sound of the wind could not be heard in her ears.
[What is it? I was confused]