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Stella's pov

“My parents have always been kind since I can remember, even when time was limited, they both tried to spend time with me, the fights between them were not frequent, but that had changed, even when I was a child, I realized that my mother tried to avoid my father at all costs and when they both coincided in the place, things did not go so well "

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None of the glances of their majesties had yielded between them, the queen was determined that this time it would not be she who would give in, her majesty realized it, without any other remedy, she yielded to his wife, the queen without saying a word to her. Majesty walked over to where Stella was.

- Layla, we should talk -

- I don't think we have anything else to talk about, your majesty - replied the queen - the princess must rest so we will both retire -

His Majesty looked annoyed at the Queen upon hearing her answer, the Queen's attitude had not changed in those days that they had not seen each other, His Majesty wanted to talk seriously with her about the visit of young Tyson among other matters that involved her, Layla I would not listen to his majesty he was sure of it.

- Every time that child comes, I must be informed - he said seriously, drawing the attention of the queen.

- If that is what you want, I will follow the orders of her majesty - said the queen in a low voice as she took Stella's hand-then ... may her majesty rest ... -

- Layla! - She shouted the majesty of her - The princess is also my daughter and she as heir she will be under my protection- In silence the queen nodded to the words of her majesty from the door as she left.

His majesty gave a long sigh with annoyance when he saw the queen leave the room with Stella, he was worried about the situation of both at that time, the nobles not seeing them together as usual would ask about the situation, his majesty had not yet been able give an explanation to the queen about her decision back then, even though her answer was ambiguous, she wanted to say so.

-Asher ... -he said in a low voice to the gentleman who came to his call waiting for his orders - listen, every time someone from the Duchy of Tyson comes to the palace you should not separate from Stella, do you understand? -

Asher silently nodded to the words of his majesty, he would be attentive to the visit of the dukedom of Tyson even more so when he knew why his majesty looked so uncomfortable from that meeting.

- What did the ministers reply? - Asked her majesty.

-The letters were sent and the attendance of the majority verified majesty - Asher replied, looking up slightly from him - also ... an audience is requested ... urgently -

- Audience? - I look strangely at his majesty at Asher who nodded to his words - who is it? -

-Responding to his majesty, it is the Marquis Greimon - his majesty upon hearing that name frowned at him with annoyance.

-Reject it, tell the marquis to stop his insistence with it, if he dares to come to the palace again I will lock him up - each of his words was cold and serious.

-I understand the majesty of him -

Asher quietly withdrew, his majesty clenching her hands in anger at the knowledge that Marquis Greimon was requesting an audience, his suspicions had come true sooner than she thought.

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- Mommy, why don't you want to be with dad anymore? -

-Princess, remember that he should not refer in this way to her majesties - Mary questioned.

- It's okay Mary, if Stella feels more comfortable like that, you have to leave her - answered the queen.

Stella was very observant, the queen had realized it, asking about her way of acting towards her majesty was the proof, how could the queen explain it, Stella was still very small, the queen only smiled towards Stella, caressing his face as he laid her down, readying her so she could rest.

- You shouldn't worry Stella -

Those words were said by the queen to calm Stella, Mary who accompanied the princess and queen silently observed how the queen tried to stop Stella from asking more about that matter, a sweet song was heard in the room, that voice was sweet hearing her, Stella slowly fell into a deep sleep while the queen stroked her hair and finished that beautiful melody.

- The princess was apparently very tired - said Mary.

The queen nodded to Mary's words as she tucked and accommodated Stella, silently she continued stroking those dark colored hair of her daughter while she smiled at seeing her sleep so peacefully.

The words His Majesty said, what do you think of it Mary? - Asked the queen in a low voice.

-Her majesty of her looked very concerned when my queen arrived, that young Tyson was with the princess may have been the reason for her visit -

- Yes, I also realized it - said the queen while looking at Stella - but, even so that child swore allegiance to Stella, although his words could be taken as a lie, his gaze said that he was not lying -

Mary attentively looked at the queen who did not separate from Stella.

-Should she look into it? Asked Mary.

-No, it would be dangerous, her majesty sure of she already has someone to take care of it, for now we will also be attentive Mary - said the queen.

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// Duchy of Tyson //

- Welcome young master

One of the house maids welcomed Norma, the appointed one quietly entered her home.

- Standard -

Norma looked up from her to her mother who was on the stairs, with a smile from her, her mother came down from her to meet her, she met her, Norma smiled when she saw her as she approached her.

- Mother, I have to tell you something important I ... -

- Norma !! -

That cry had puzzled them both, their gazes fell on the firm figure of the Duke who approached both of them at a rapid pace, Norma stopped her meeting with her mother when she saw the Duke, Norma gave a formal greeting to her father as always. He did, slightly raised his head, a loud blow was heard in the room, everyone present had been astonished to see the one who the duke had beaten his son, Norma looked confused when receiving that blow from his father, the Duchess Surprised by that act of her husband, she ran to help Norma who was lying on the ground.

- You! What the hell did you do! - the duke shouted euphoric.

Norma stood up with the help of her mother who kept checking her face, Norma's gaze was fixed on her father who was looking at him with anger.

- Duke, what does this mean ?! Why did you hit Norma ?! - claimed the Duchess.

-Silence - the duke said firmly to his wife, his gaze was fixed on Norma - listen! How many times have I told you which faction we are loyal to !! - euphoric scream -

The duchess looked at her son with concern, when she heard the reason why the duke was upset, she separated from Norma, waiting for him to respond, Norma without looking down from her silently listened to each of the words of her father. she.

- We have been loyal to the Empress Dowager !! Now by your actions the other houses that are with the empress, will destroy us !! Being an ally of the princess ?! You've gone mad?!! Don't make our family fall out of favor for your whims !! Of all the families that you could give your loyalty to, you chose the worst, you want to kill us !!! If you are going to do it then go and die by yourself !! -

The duchess upon hearing the cold words of the duke towards Norma could not hold her tears, the duke was a strict person and always kept his word, Norma knew that those were the consequences of his word to his majesty and the princess, without answering I hope to For his father to calm down, he did not believe that his decision was the wrong one, unlike Stella, his life had been decided since he was born, when he was just a child his father taught him lessons in etiquette, manners and dance each of those topics They were learned perfectly by Norma when she was Stella's age, she always silently accepted what her parents said, attending dances, meetings and socializing with other nobles, even if she did not like that at all, nobles her age were Hypocrites, due to his last name they would approach and in any way try to establish a relationship with him, Norma was tired of it, when she met Stella she acted selfishly, which could be expected from a princess, back then he assumed she was the same as everyone else, I never expected that she would be very different from what he thought, someone who does not divide people by status and assets, although she is ignorant of her position and fearful of their decisions, he can take courage to defend his ideals, the queen had raised Stella in a very different way than he had been raised, empathy, it could be said that this was what Norma felt with Stella on her visit, at the same time uneasiness about the path that he had she would create once she grew up.

- She, She will be the next monarch! - Norma yelled, surprising her father who raised her hand against the child.

- Duke! - shouted the duchess.

The duke backed away annoyed by his wife's intervention, while pointing at Norma.

- Monarch ?! No one accepts that girl, without anyone on her side, it is not even known if she will survive, the empress dowager will take action against her and those who are on her side, having given your word to her majesty was a error! -

- What does all this ruin mean? -

An older man at a slow pace entered the room, everyone remained silent showing respect for the recent arrival, the older man's gaze fell on Norma and then on the Duke, frowning, he repressed the duke for the uproar given in the In the living room, Norma's father approached the major with annoyance as he delivered the letter that had come from the palace minutes before Norma arrived at the duchy, in which he thanked Norma's visit to the palace, as thanks they sent a gift to the duchy Norma looked attentively at her grandfather who was reading the letter carefully. When he finished reading the letter, he gave a slight sigh as he put the letter aside. Her gaze was fixed on Norma as she approached him, Norma closed her eyes and lowered her gaze expecting a reprimand from her grandfather or a blow just like her father had done, but, when she felt a pat on her shoulders, she raised his look puzzled and confused by the situation.

- Grandpa ... - said Norma

- Norma, what did you think of the princess? - I ask

The duchess and the duke did not understand the reason for that question from the oldest to Norma.

-She is someone particular, different, she is unaware of many things in the kingdom and is carefree, but the thought of her is very pleasant, I can be myself with her, without pretending - Norma said.

The former duke gave a slight smile and nodded at Norma's words, as he walked slowly around her and looked him from head to toe.

- Norma, you know the consequences of giving our support as a dukedom, right? - Norma nodded to the question for the eldest - so, are you willing to sacrifice everything for the princess? -

Both of Norma's parents were staring at him waiting for his answer to the former duke's question, Norma squeezed his hands as she raised her determined gaze.

- If I say that I am sure my father will object, I am still a child so he does not believe that my decision will be the correct one, but, I must say that it is my future that we are talking about, I want to have the right to choose who to follow as father did it, father chose to serve the empress dowager and me, I choose the princess !! -

A laugh was heard in the room calling the attention of all those present in the oldest of all, Norma without understanding why her grandfather was laughing, she looked at her father who sighed with annoyance turning around.

- You are not yet fit to make decisions for yourself, but you gave your word to her majesty, so for now we will be on her side, even so, do not think that I will protect that princess tooth and nail, if she does not earn her place Among the nobles I will not let him condemn us - the duke said seriously to Norma who nodded to his words - and Norma ... let your mother heal that wound -

Norma nodded silently as she watched her father leave the room.

- Grandpa ... thank you ...

- Norma, you have never empathized with any noble since you entered society, that day I introduced you to the princess, I did not think you would give her your loyalty - the older man put his hand on Norma's head - what did you see in that girl? What drew your attention so much to the point of going against your father? -

Norma was silent when she heard that question from her grandfather, for him it was also strange, in a certain way from the beginning he wanted to stay away from Stella and the plans of the empress and her grandfather had for both of them.

- I don't know ... - Norma replied.

His grandfather only smiled at his answer, since ancient times the dukes were faithful to his majesty, over time that had changed, the dukes that inhabited the kingdom of Nakahud traveled to different kingdoms of the continent establishing their duchies there, The duchy of Tyson was the only one who had remained in the kingdom.

In the old reign, they gave their loyalty to who was the empress, rather than, to his majesty, because the old king Cedric's father was not suitable, the alliance with the empress dowager those years had been rewarding both for the dukedom as for the kingdom itself.

When his majesty was crowned the duchy of Tyson did not give him their loyalty, they followed on the part of the empress dowager for a reason and that was why his majesty had chosen to marry, Layla the current queen and mother of the princess was not suitable for that position all the nobles and aristocrats agreed with it, his majesty on the other hand chose love before power, the duchy of Tyson remained on the sidelines after that, a few years after being married they had Princess Stella, the The old duke believed that with this they could give their support to his majesty, it seemed more that fate was against him, Princess Stella was very different from her parents, rumors of a possible adultery on the part of the queen was the talk of the whole kingdom, that was the reason why the duchy of Tyson was on the side of the empress dowager, but now whoever followed in the line of succession of the duchy gave their loyalty to those who considered it useless.

- Norma, I'll only ask you one thing - the eldest's voice turned serious towards Norma - never, never lust for the crown -

His gaze was fixed on Norma who nodded to the words of her grandfather as he left, those words were still in her mind, because her grandfather would give him that warning.

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// The next day - imperial palace //

- All the majesty ministers have arrived

His majesty nodded to Asher's words as he entered that place, the gazes of the ministers alighting on her majesty as they gave their greetings.

-His majesty of him, sorry for being direct, but, because he has called us all the ministers -

Her Majesty took a seat as she gave her approval for Asher to come into the room, Asher placed on the table some documents that the ministers looked at with curiosity.

-Go ahead Asher ... report your report - said her majesty.

- Yes, your majesty - Asher took the report in his hands and spoke - under the orders of his majesty the third squad of the royal guard investigated the assassination attempt against Princess Stella, as a result it was discovered that the empress dowager did not act alone and -

-Her majesty of her !! What does this mean?!!! -

The ministers had interrupted Asher's report upon hearing about the connections the Empress Dowager had, some of them looking scared to let Asher get on with his business.

-How can her majesty distrust us !! -

A thud was heard, everyone was silent, her majesty was staring at the ministers.

-Ministers, you are part of my cabinet with your help I can guide the people, as they think I would harm them - Her Majesty said with a smile.

The ministers were silent without being able to question his majesty, Asher continued with his report while the ministers paled at each of his words, at the end of his report the room was completely silent, no one dared to look up or even say Some word, a sigh was heard from His Majesty who looked annoyed.

-Asher you can retreat - said his majesty as Asher left the place.

-Her… majesty of him… -

-The ministers will only see for the people - she let out a light laugh as he stood up -Do you think I'm stupid? !! - Shout annoyed her majesty - they think she did not know about the business that each of their families carries out !! And his allegiance to the Empress Dowager! -

The ministers looked pale at her majesty's words against him.

-Apparently his majesty now knows how to attack -

His majesty cast his gaze on the newcomer, Sir Lion who was on the edge of the door entered the room calmly while greeting his majesty.

-Why does her majesty now take measures against the nobles that she didn't care about before? - said Sir Lion

Her Majesty scowled at her at Sir Lion's words.

-I have already said, I have missed most of the acts of the ministers of the kingdom to avoid internal conflicts, but if it is about the princess I cannot ignore it - Her Majesty replied.

- The life of the princess? Her majesty I remind you that speaking in such a way without proof will be detrimental to the image of her majesty - said Sir Lion.

Her Majesty looked annoyed to see how Sir Lion was so calm about the accusations towards him and the ministers.

-Leaving that issue aside, her majesty asked if the promise made by the queen has been made or perhaps the magicians should take action - Sir Lion asked.

The ministers did not understand what Sir Lion was referring to with that question, his majesty was silent, that they asked him that question was what concerned him in question, the queen after recovering had not shared a bed with his majesty, this no one from the palace I knew why His Majesty did not allow the information to be released.

-Sir Lion, I must remind you that I am the monarch of the kingdom and I should not be accountable to you or anyone - I speak firmly of his majesty.

Sir Lion looked annoyed at the response of his majesty, both he and the other magicians believed that his majesty would be submissive if Stella's life was involved, his majesty on the other hand acted without any restriction, the magicians who accompanied Sir Lion they were a bit nervous at his majesty's question.

-Of course I would never dare to go against the wishes of the majesty of him - said Sir Lion.

Sir Lion's gaze fell on those documents that were on the table, he frowned at him when he realized why his majesty had so much confidence in himself, his gaze fell on Asher who was waiting at the door .

- "Those stupid old men didn't say they had everything well guarded" - he snapped his teeth as he knelt in front of his majesty.

The status of the magicians was one of the most powerful in the kingdom as well as that of his majesty, that Sir Lion knelt towards his majesty meant that he tried to make his majesty merciful.

-As long as the magicians are silent I will not do anything against them for now - said his majesty seriously.

-I appreciate his majesty - Sir Lion replied

- Those who were involved with the Empress Dowager will be tried, no one will be allowed to get away with it!

Some of the ministers upon hearing him fell to their knees, begging for mercy towards his majesty who passed by them and left the room.

-That's all ... Asher get them out of the palace, don't leave any of them in the palace - Asher nodded at the words of his majesty.

-His majesty, may I have a word with you? -

His majesty stared at the man in front of him.

- Duke ... will he ask for mercy like the ministers? -

-No, unlike the ministers, my duchy has nothing to hide - Norma's father said firmly to his words - and his majesty must know if I investigate our family.

His majesty nodded slightly, the duke's words were true even when Asher investigated thoroughly there was nothing that stained the surname of the dukedom of Tyson, they were clean which surprised his majesty by being allies of the empress dowager.

-First I came to thank his majesty for the present he gave us and to confirm my son's words -

-Young Tyson is someone particular in giving his loyalty without asking for anything in return - said his majesty - I thought the duke would come to withdraw his proposal -

-Even he is a child so he makes hasty decisions, even so we do not withdraw our word - he made a small bow - for now our loyalty will be with the princess -

His majesty nodded to the duke's words as he withdrew, that alliance was not equitable yet it was acceptable to both sides for now.

-Alliance ... Between The Duchy of Tyson and his majesty ha ... how convenient -

Sir Lion had overheard the conversation and smiled at the news as he sent one of his wizards to inform the Empress Dowager of the news.

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- Queen here is your tea - Mary said while the queen drank a little.

The queen's gaze fell on her little daughter who was smiling calmly, that night had been hard for both the queen and Stella, Mary had reported the sudden nightmares that the princess had had in recent days, the queen stayed with her. side that night to find out about it and confirm those nightmares that disturbed her daughter's sleep, Stella woke up with screams and tears, desperate for those dreams, seeing her daughter in that way worried the queen who had used a spell to protect her dreams

-I still don't know the reason for Stella's dreams, as a member of the royal family she shouldn't have those nightmares… -said the queen.

-Maybe we should inform her majesty of it, even when the queen used her magic, the princess continued with that nightmare - said Mary.

The queen knew that Mary's words were true, at this rate Stella's dream would be shorter and shorter, harming her own health, but the queen still couldn't see her majesty or rather she didn't know how to fix things with him. Most of the times they had both fought, he always apologized first so that the fight did not drag on, that was different today.

-Your highness of him! I came to report on her majesty's side! -

Asher spoke from the door of the room, the queen gave her consent for Asher to enter.

- Speak - said the queen

-Yes, after the investigation given to the empress dowager, her majesty has decided that she will be judged on a full moon, like her the nobles who were on her side will not be forgiven for the lack of the princess - Asher said as he looked up from her.

The queen looked puzzled, she did not believe that her majesty would retaliate against her mother, that doubt and fear that she harbored inside her towards her majesty disappeared.

-Where is her majesty ?! - asked the queen.

-Ah ... her majesty ... must be in her office - Asher replied.

The queen barely heard Asher's response she left the room quickly, Mary and Asher looked at each other and smiled knowing that the queen would go to meet her.

- So what did you want to ask me? - Norma said to Stella.

- Then… -

Stella watched from afar how her mother seemed hurried, she smiled when she saw how her mother looked happy with her as she lost sight of her.

-No, it's nothing Norma - she said with a smile as she looked at him.

Norma gave her head a slight nod as she looked at her.

The queen had run through the corridors the servants of the palace when they saw her to one side of her so as not to interrupt her passage, they also looked curiously at the queen who was going to the office of her majesty.

- Take these documents to the Duchy of Tyson and, in addition -

The sound of the slam of the door alerted her majesty, who upon seeing the figure of the queen stood up by inertia, the queen's breath was agitated after the long path that she traveled.

- Layla! Are you OK?! - Asked the majesty of her worried about her seeing her like this - Did something happen with Stella?

The queen silently denied as her majesty offered him her hand so that she could rest, the queen lunged at her majesty puzzling him a bit.

- Cedric ... I'm sorry ... sorry for having doubted ... -

Her majesty clung to the queen's body upon hearing her words, that stubbornness that the queen gave to her majesty was justifiable, it was her way of protecting Stella.

-The queen was right ... as a father I have failed the queen, but I will not do it anymore I promise - said his majesty.

The queen gave a warm smile to the words of her majesty while her eyes were crystal clear for her happiness, her majesty caressed her face of her majesty kissing her.

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- Alliance? How dare you abandon me? !!! -

The dowager empress shouted euphoric upon hearing the magician sent by Sir Lion.

- This can not go on like this…. -