In the evening, Inside of her room where Rose usually spent her times locked inside, she was thinking about what to do from now on.
The room that was being designed with various blooming flowers, and a calming atmosphere couldn't made her anxious heart to calm at all.
The weight of the future's uncertainty and the upcoming threat of war had caused Rose's mind to venture to some dark places.
Can I just die? Or should I ended this life? After all, I have nobody that I want to protect ~
Come to think of it, I should just died back then, together with my father and mother.
Human mind was indeed weak, rose who already losing everything she hold dear couldnt really fathom why she still breathing till this day.
Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer burden of responsibility, Rose who never think about herself was trying to find an easy way. But, no matter how hard she try she couldn't find the solution.
Of course... Who am I? I'm just a stupid woman who weak and miserable, what kinda thing I could do on my own?
Rose trying to see the bigger picture, what if she could mobilize an army and trying to negotiate?
To mobilize troops I needed people who loyal to me, but for the past few years, I'm just a doll who never exist in any way.
What if I ask for some help with the dukes?
That's a possibility, but I'm not sure they will lend their troops to me. They said, this war would be different than the past, so they should be extra careful.
Not to mention, it would take 3 days for the troops to arrive, so they can't spare their soldier at all when comes into defensive wars.
I'm indeed, useless~
Where are you? Where is your promise my husband?
Rose felt a complexion about her feelings, she couldn't help but acknowledge the fact that her husband, Arthazia, had always been someone she could rely on.
She realized that even though he had abused her for years, kept secrets and lied to her, he still held an important place in her life.
The tears that fell from her eyes were an obvious facts to the complex emotions she held towards him, as she grappled with the pain of his deceits and the lingering love she still harbored for him.
"Excuse me your majesty this is igor... "
Just as Rose was lost in her thoughts, a sudden knock on the door jolted her back to reality. She quickly composed herself, wiping away her tears and taking a deep breath before responding in a calm vibrant tone. "Enter," she called out, her voice steady despite the emotional turmoil that still clung to her heart.
"Your majesty... I'm sorry but I have to infrom you that Sir Arthzia, still can't be found"
Upon hearing the news that her wicked husband, Arthazia, could not be found, Rose's heart sank further.
She felt a sense of despair wash over her as she attempted to maintain her composure. "Thank you for informing me," she replied softly, her voice tinged with a hint of resignation.
"Ma'am.. What about the peace idea your talking about? Do you perhaps still want to take an action about it? "
Despite the sorrow she felt over her husband's disappearance, Rose understood the gravity of the situation they faced. Taking a deep breath, she gathered her composure and replied to the inquiry about the peace idea. "Yes," she answered firmly, as if her voice filled with determination. "Im still going to take action to prevent the war from escalating further. I'm still going for the peace idea even without my husband's return"
"Then perhaps... Sir Albert and a few peoples who in possession of Alcatraz Token would be a help for your majesty"
"Sir Albert? Are you talking about Viscount Albert the follower of Princess Emily? "
"Yes... For a long time he was againts the war and always wanted the peace to happening despite losing his loved ones, I'm believe he still wish for it until now"
"I see... So there's is people who wouldn't succumb to the word of revenge just like me. "
"Yes that is right your majesty.."
"Then can you arrange my meeting with sir Albert? "
"Of course your majesty..."
"What about the possessor of Alcatraz token? Do you have any idea who they were? "
"I'm sorry your majesty... The Alcatraz token possessors was being kept secret even from me, only the Royal Family could known where they are"
"How do I could find them? I didn't even know what they look like, what about the dukes? Are they not the possessor of Alcatraz tokens? "
"That wasn't possible, the dukes indeed are loyal to our kingdom, but they weren't the one who possessed the Alcatraz token. "
"Then how do I find them? "
"I'm sorry your majesty... That is something I can't help you with"
"Alright.. Please just help me to inform Sir Albert that I want to meet him"
"Yes your majesty.. Then please excuse me"
As Igor prepared to leave the room, Rose couldn't help but stop him for a moment, a burning question lingering in her mind. "Igor, wait," she called out, her voice filled with curiosity. "You've always been so loyal to my husband, yet here you are helping me now. Why is that? Your loyalty should be solely to him, so why are you aiding me?" Her eyes searched Igor's face, seeking answers to the enigma that now stood before her.
"That is something Sir Arthazia wishes too, and I'm always give my loyalty to the Royal Family.."
Upon hearing Igor's response, Rose felt a wave of emotion wash over her. It was touching to know that her husband who likes to abused her still take care of her and thinking about her.
Rose nodded her head, a mix of gratitude and sorrow could be seen in her eyes. "Thank you, Igor," she said softly. "Your loyalty and support have been invaluable. Please, take care." As she gave her farewells, she couldn't help but feel a mix of determination and sadness, her heart a storm of emotions as she began to plan her next actions to prevent the war.
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