Arc 1.5

Nicolás lets Prince Lance hide behind him. He couldn't believe Luciana would say such unintelligent words. To hint about a revolt and the nobles betraying the Emperor over such a minor thing. Even if he planned for weeks he wouldn't be able to cause as much damage as she did to herself.

"We nobles had never had these thoughts" screams the advisor in shock. Luciana only looks around clueless. The Emperor fuming throws the closets thing at Luciana. The vase hits Luciana right on her left shoulder. She screams as the vase shattered and some of the glass embedded itself in her skin.

"Emperor don't worry if the nobles ever dare I will cut them down. I, however, doubt it since the Emperor is just and fair. The nobility relay on the Emperor for their power they would never think like that" Nicolás tries to calm him down. Emperor Evan looks at Nicolás and calms down.

"You're right Nicolás I have nothing to fear. I only need your support and that's all" Emperor Evan states. It's very true in all history the prince who gains the Montes family support became the Emperor. However, only four princes had gained their favor. One of them being Emperor Evan who befriended Nicolás father.

"Emperor the Montes family will never betray you. I will always uphold my duty to protect the Emperor. Just like my father and mother did so long ago. My father did not just think of you as the Emperor but also a brother" Nicolás softly declares. When Emperor Evan heard those words it hurt. He felt like crying again thinking about his fallen brother.

"I also thought of him as a brother so from now on call me, Uncle Evan," the Emperor gently orders Nicolás.

"Of course Uncle Evan" Nicolás answers. He lets a gentle smile form. Prince Lance could only stare entranced at the gentle smile. He had only seen it on one other occasion. That's when he saw him smiling at a picture of his parents.

"Luciana you will never be able to marry into the royal family. Luciana, you are also barred from any important position" Emperor Evan coldly declares. Nicolás looks at Luciana who is crying. Blood trickling down her body to the floor. He couldn't help but think of this as easy because she did all the work for him.

"Emperor this humble one's family has been working for the royal family for many years! Why does the Emperor still favor the Montes so much! They are only thieves who stole the position from my family the Carreira!" Luciana cries miserably trying to get sympathy from the people around.

"The Carreira lost to the Montes in a fair duel" Prince Lance states. Luciana glares at Prince Lance.

"Fair? My family was injured already!" Luciana screams as she stands up. She looks at Nicolás and points at him.

"Your family stole my family position! You stole the General honor from us!" Luciana screams as she gets closer to Nicolás.

"Your family wasn't talented enough to control all the armies! They couldn't even protect the crown prince! In the watch of the Montes, no crown prince has ever died. However, the Carreira lost three crowned princes in their service! My family is much more responsible than yours" Nicolás lays down the facts. Luciana frowns her fist clenched hard to the point of bleeding. Emperor Evan looked done with Luciana complaining.

"Kick her out of the palace! Her family isn't allowed to rank up anymore!" The Emperor orders angrily. He hated people like Luciana who complain but never try to change it by working for it. Nicolás held all his joy inside that felt like bursting. To Prince Lance, it looked like he was about to burst into tears. As he knows Nicolás loves his family more than anything.

"Nicolás don't be upset your family is very strong and great! No need to listen to such lies from her!" Prince Lance tries to comfort Nicolás. Emperor Evan nods in agreement and he waved his arm. Six servants came in with plates full of valuables.

"I will award you all of these for your troubles" the Emperor tries to comfort. Nicolás eyes widen did he look sad? He wasn't even trying to look like that!