"Please, sister, marry the Emperor of Dormia."
Why do I have to marry that tyrant? Am I that unlucky person who has to end up with a cold-hearted tyrant? I did everything to prevent myself from that kind of thing. But I think my prayers didn't reach out to the ear of God. Even my hard work for getting out of here is now all in vain. How sarcastic.
"I'm begging you, my sister.. please, show a bit of kindness to this foolish sister of yours. I don't want my precious life to be destroyed like that."
Synthia Pythasus. The apple of eyes of the Marquis of Pythasus and also the servant of his mansion. An adorable lady who is loved by every person in the empire. Totally opposite of me. Her shining blue hair has taken away every man's heart. Golden eyes that match her hair look marvelous. That's why everyone calls her 'the perfect creation.'
"I don't know, Synthia, what are you talking about? Father set up that marriage with you, so why me? Why are you suddenly bursting out in front of me?"
At first, I was clueless about her intention. Though I had a hunch about what was discussed in the meeting, I wasn't sure if it really discussed in the meeting.
"Huh?! You don't know? Dad has changed his decision to send me off to that crazy tyrant. Now it's you who have to go there and marry the Emperor of Dormia."
My mind fell off when I heard that. I knew something would happen like that, but I wasn't mentally prepared for that. That cowardly father of mine didn't have the courage to send his precious daughter. Now he is planning to send me off for his own benefit.
"Synthia."
"Yes??"
"Have you been presented in the meeting hall?"
"Yes, I was sister. Father was very worried about his little Synthy. Actually, nobody expected me to attend the meeting. Even father too. Everyone was surprised when I appeared there out of blue."
"So, it was you who suggested that, right?"
"Yes."
I knew it. I know her better than any other in this mansion. She is a fox who has two faces. One that she shows everyone. Another one only her targets have seen. Whoever saw her second face didn't last long. I can see her hidden face through her kindness. Right now, I can sense her schemes from that annoying bright smile of hers. I really want to rip that fucking face of her.
"Synthia, I want to see my father. Could you please tell me about my father's whereabouts?"
"Right now, father is really busy... But if you want to know, I should tell you."
"It would be an honour if you tell me so."
"He is at the garden of pearls. I think he is now spending his free time with my mother."
She beamed lightly to make me feel bad. Showing off that father likes her mother. Not any other women like my mother. But I hold myself together. My skin has gotten hard from these showoffs and insults.
I genuinely smiled off and walked before her. She looked at me, but I didn't notice that. Right now, my life matters to me. These small arguments can be solved with time. I was rushing quickly to the garden of pearls.
Whatever it takes, I have to meet Father. Everything will be dependent on his will. So, I have to change his intention.
I rushed so crazily that I was not able to take breath well. It became harder when I appeared in the garden. I hate this place more than any other places in the mansion. Though I gripped myself together and entered the garden.
That garden shines like a bunch of stars lives here. It's flowers also shine as much as the stars. With such a dazzling appearance, it annoys me more. In the present, I can't stand it now because my father is also here. As expected, Synthia's mother is not here. So foolish of her to think that.
" Father."
"So, you're here."
As if Father knew I would search out for him. Patiently enjoying the beauty of the garden alone. It irritates me most. His ignorance for me was never low. Who cares? Even if anyone, I don't. I interrupted his enjoyment by politely asking him questions.
"Are you sending me to Dormia instead of Synthia?" "....."
His silence was the proof that he is. The way he was smelling the rose in his hand was telling me that he has made me his new pawn. With disappointment in myself, I lowered my eyes and smiled softly. But my silence was annoying to my father. He looked at me and opened his mouth to say,
"Why? You don't want to marry the Emperor of Dormia?"
I said nothing. My answers never mattered to him. Not even for once. So, even if I say I don't want to, He would make sure that marriage happens more quickly.
"You should be glad that you're going to marry an emperor. Not any other but the Emperor of Dormia. He has fame, power, wealth, everything. About himself? He has a beautiful face that every woman desires. Perfect physique that will nearly make anyone faint. Not too excessive, not too low. Medium but attractive body. What else do you need? So, quietly get married with the Emperor."
So Father knew that I would object to that marriage. Such clever of him. I didn't even ask about that tyrant, but he said everything about him to convince me. Again, I said nothing but chuckled.
"I wanted your sister to get married with that bastard. But she is useless in that kind of work."
Poor Synthia. Always live her life in delusion like her mother. She doesn't even know that her father doesn't love her. Not just her but all his children. He doesn't love any of them. Only appreciate them when he finds them useful. Now father has turned off his face from Synthia without her realization. Or he has found another way to use her. Unless Synthia couldn't be that happy.
"So, now you're going to use me for your plan."
"Tiana, my delicate daughter."
Again. Again, he has put on a show to convince me. No one has to do anything to prove that Synthia is that man's daughter. Both of them have the same talent. My elegant father smiled brightly and called me sweetly like that. I was just standing still and had a small smile on my face to stay strong.
"Our empire is right now in a difficult position. His majesty The Emperor is sick and worried. The crown prince has become more busy to prevent the people of Symestiaph from the disaster. Those Dormia bastards always give us the threat to destroy our empire."
Father greeted his teeth. That gritting sound was piercing through my ear silently. That rose he had in his hand smashed it brutally. My eyes got caught on that flower. I found myself similar with that flower. Whatever, father continued with his babbling.
"That bastard's soldiers are now campaign around the boarder of Symestiaph. In a moment, he can start a war against us."
Everyone can think that my father can't sleep with these tension. In reality, he is just a person who has his two legs on two boat. If any empire attack to the Symestiaph, he will join his hand woth that empire.
"So, His majesty has ordered me to send one of my daughter to that Emperor of Dormia to marry."
Such a rotten bastard. Both, my father and the royal family.
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