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Norma with the permission of their majesties attended the palace twice a week, as time passed she could learn more about Princess Stella and the queen herself, as was customary on every visit she attended, the queen was always present . Norma began to get along not only with the princess, but the conversations that occurred during her visits were intervened by the queen who gave her opinion, talking about different events in the kingdom and magic were her daily conversations, Norma realized that her suspicions about the queen were well-founded, on certain occasions when the topic to be discussed was the nobility or matters that referred to the crown, the queen tried to avoid them at all costs, her look of concern did not go unnoticed by Norma, her full attention was always on the Princess Stella, that worried Norma, the queen even though she did not pretend she was afraid, the reason in question was what Norma wanted to know at all costs.

-His majesty of her? - asked the queen.

Mary nodded to the question, her majesty calling to the queen who doubted if she would leave alone the two children who were quietly talking next to her.

- I understand, let's go ...

The queen stood up as she slowly withdrew from the room, outside the room Asher stood guard.

- I order them

Asher nodded firmly to the queen's words as she withdrew along with Mary.

- You should drink it slowly, without making noise, okay? - Norma said.

During her visits, Norma taught Stella basic etiquette, who paid full attention to her words, Stella, after Norma's arrival at the palace, learned many things that she did not know about, the words that Norma had said the first day they met now. She understood, being a princess, Stella did not know the most basic of the Nakahud kingdom, even when she had asked her parents about it, they preferred to keep silence on the subject, Norma on the other hand answered all their questions, even when she did not know completely his answers he always came back to answer his questions.

- Norma, do I still have to keep practicing? - Stella looked somewhat restless and bored.

Norma understood that for Stella it would be hard to continue practicing, her body still did not fully get used to it, unlike Norma who was instilled since she was little, giving a smile Norma withdrew the cup of tea that Stella was holding.

- So, are we going for a walk? - asked Norma

Stella's eyes upon hearing him shone with excitement as she nodded to her words, Norma smiled as she explained the situation to Asher who was watching them from the bedroom door.

Asher nodded to his words as he escorted them to the palace garden, during the course Stella asked Norma lively about life outside the palace, Norma calmly answered her questions, although some things were good others were not, just as people existed good there was also the opposite, Norma was always sincere in her words, seeing the reality of the world was what he wanted Stella to know.

Stella was aware of Norma's words, knowing that there is beyond the walls of the palace caught her attention, perhaps being the crown her duty as a princess called her, perhaps it was that or simply that she herself knew that the life that carried within those walls was false.

- Stella, I wanted to ask you something important - Norma said seriously.

Stella was a bit surprised by the fixed gaze of Norma who had stopped her step to face her, silently waiting for Norma to talk about her.

- You ... can you be honest with me? Magic wasn't inherited from your parents, right?

Stella felt how a cold wind ran through her body at the question, Norma from the beginning had suspected it after the questions that Stella had asked her since the first time she met him, even so, she had not confirmed it herself. Norma watched as Stella seemed scared to answer her question, Norma placed her hands on Stella's shoulders as she smiled trying to calm her down.

- Stella, I will not abandon you, whatever happens I will always be by your side - Norma said.

Stella's eyes crystallized when she heard him, Norma hugged her silently understanding that that was her answer, all the pieces were together now, the reason why the magicians oppose her majesty and support the empress dowager, among them the reason. why her father had bothered to know that Norma would be on the side of the princess, the fear of the queen was very clear now and why it was said that the princess would not live long, their majesties went against all of them alone, to know that made Norma a little sad, he still remembered how their majesties looked happy in Stella's presentation, even when that memory was blurred he knew that they both loved the princess, he blamed himself for having called Stella's parents weak, that word was one that should never have said, they were the only ones who didn't give up.

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- Cedric ... what did you say? -

The queen had been speechless when listening to her majesty, she tried to find the right words to answer, but she could not find a solution, her majesty had summoned the queen to talk about a sensitive topic.

Mary couldn't believe the words her majesty had spoken to the queen.

-I didn't want to hide it from you anymore, sorry Layla - she answered her majesty.

- Because right now? Why?! - the queen shouted annoyed.

Her majesty was silent while the queen looked at him with contempt, her relationship had improved little by little those days, her majesty had promised not to keep any more secrets from her wife for that reason she had decided to tell him the truth.

- Layla, I… -

- Your majesty please do not speak ... -

The queen's voice was breathy she could barely utter her words, the queen tried to calm herself and regain her composure, her deep breath as she raised her gaze to her majesty.

- I thank you, Your Majesty, for being honest with me -

Her majesty hesitated to respond to his wife's words, silently she nodded slightly as the queen bowed slightly.

-Layla… -her majesty was interrupted by the queen who continued.

-His Majesty, I would like to talk about another topic, about the trial of the Empress Dowager, what measures were taken -

A stabbing pain was felt inside her majesty as she saw how the queen tried to remain in composure after the topic spoken seconds before.

- On this, there are still those who oppose it, they say that the clues are not enough to bring the trial -

- Your Majesty, you know we can't let any more time go by, right? Asher has investigated rigorously !! We can not!! - demanded the desperate queen.

-I will not go back to my word, even if they oppose it, the trial will be tomorrow - she said firm her majesty.

The queen had intervened believing that her majesty wanted to desist from the trial, but when she heard that she would not do it, she felt relief in her heart, the look of her majesty was determined when she said those words.

-Thank you the majesty of her -

After saying those words the queen decided to leave the room to return to her rooms, before leaving the room completely, she turned her gaze to her majesty who paid full attention to her.

-Please do not tell Stella, if possible I would like me to act as if you had never told me, her majesty, please -

His majesty, surprised by the words of the queen, stood up, making his way towards her, stopped his step when he saw Layla's gaze, sadly he agreed to her words and watched her leave, the emptiness of the room produced a great despair and anguish.

- Layla ... -

Mary silently accompanied the queen back to her palace, unable to remove from her mind what her majesty had said, she stopped her step surprising the queen who looked at her.

-She is not fair my queen, she is not !! -

The queen observed that after saying those words Mary began to shed tears, the queen gave a slight smile as she placed her hand on her shoulder.

Mary, seeing her, did not understand how she could be calm before the words of her majesty.

-From the beginning she ... she knew it, just never pay attention to her, don't cry Mary -

- But!! - said Mary.

-I appreciate it, for worrying about me - said the queen.

Mary nodded at her words as she wiped her tears away, still questioning the queen's demeanor.

After arriving at the palace Asher approached the queen, the queen observed how both children were in the garden, Stella when she saw her mother ran towards her while she received her, the queen smiled at the act of the minor while stroking her head, the Queen noticed how Stella's eyes were a little reddish, which caught her attention.

- Stella, did you cry? - asked the queen.

Norma froze upon hearing the queen's question as she looked away, thinking if it was a good idea to talk about what happened, the queen's gaze fell on Norma who stiffened, Stella upon noticing her mother's gaze towards Norma I get your attention.

-I didn't, I just… I just rubbed my eyes is all,- Stella said.

The queen gave a slight smile when she heard her words, she ordered Mary to take Stella inside her and make her rest a little.

Mary nodded to the queen's words as she took Stella who did not take her eyes off her from Norma was with her mother and they did not follow.

-Young Norma, I already found out right - her gaze was fixed on him - that Stella does not have magic -

Norma fell silent as she heard the queen talk about Stella's condition in front of him, she nodded slightly.

- I understand, so if you know - he took a few small steps around Norma, while looking up - you are still a child of that I am very aware and I am also aware of the limitations you have, even so, I feel that you can help her, In his future.

Norma watched as those words were said with a face full of sadness, she did not understand it, because the queen spoke that way with him, the queen had got allies, her worries should have diminished, but that is not what looked like.

- Support her, do you think you can do it? - asked the queen.

- Why does the queen ask me that? - Norma replied.

The queen approached Norma with a sad smile framed on her face, kneeling in front of her whisper, Norma upon hearing her looked at her surprised while she nodded her head, she did not like what the queen said.

-When the time comes you will understand, that's why I want to know if Stella has at least someone on her side, young Norma -

Norma's gaze was fixed on the queen who only looked at him with a smile, in silence Norma got on her knees in front of the queen who upon seeing the act of the minor she lightly placed her hand on her head.

- Thanks -

Norma did not respond to the queen's words.

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-Why mother does she not come? - Stella asked.

Mary smiled as she tried to keep Princess Stella quiet in the room.

-Princess, I told you that she shouldn't be impatient, right? -

Stella upon hearing Mary's words sat up straight while she waited for her mother to return, Stella's attitude was changing little by little, she had realized not only the queen, but Mary as well.

-Princess, how are her dreams going? Asked Mary.

Stella slightly lowered her gaze, the nightmares, although they were not as continuous as the first times they kept appearing, the queen had used her powers on Stella so that it did not arise so often, although Stella did not fully remember those dreams, they were still a mystery .

- I do not know… -

Mary, upon hearing her answer, stopped asking, on that subject, the sound of the door attracted the attention of Mary and Stella, when she saw the queen and Norma enter the room, Stella approached Norma while asking if they had given her a punishment for what happened, Norma's surprised face at Stella's question jumped into view, her cheeks were a slight reddish tone as she avoided his gaze from Stella.

- Norma? - Stella asked.

The sounds of small laughter were heard in the room, Stella without understanding the reason kept looking at Norma.

-Princess, you're making young Tyson uncomfortable - Mary said

- Am I bothering him? - Stella said.

Mary and the queen nodded, while Stella pulled away from Norma.

-Stella remembers that the young Tyson in a future duke, that a princess worries about him is not something acceptable, rather you would hurt his honor because… -Norma took the floor.

-I am the one who should see for the princess, even so, I appreciate that the princess is worried about me - she said with a smile.

Those words were the last that crossed that day, Norma returned to the Duchy of Tyson, that night Norma began to take notes of everything that happened in the palace, as well as the attitude of the princess, her behavior, dislikes, among other things, he wrote in detail in that little book, he tried to keep all his notes just for himself, nobody could read them apart from him, that's the mentality he had taken, after starting to write it.

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The following morning the whole kingdom was attentive to the news that would be given after the court that would be given against the empress dowager.

His majesty and the queen were in front of the court while it began, escorted by some guards the empress dowager entered the room, her complexion looked the same as always, her gaze was fixed on the queen who did not take her gaze from her either, being everyone present the session started.

The charges that were brought against the Empress Dowager began, one after another they were read, for each position those present looked at the Empress Dowager in surprise, some, on the other hand, looked worried, high budgets charged by the Empress Dowager, compensation to the magicians for no reason some, donations to different noble houses without reasons, the empress even hearing the accusations against her did not flinch or even looked worried about it.

- Does Empress Dowager have something to say? - Asked her majesty at the end of the charges.

- Cedric, should I remind you why you are on the throne? - Said the Empress Dowager -

The majesty of her when listening to her frowned annoyed at her while they let them continue with the trial, after not hearing any defense from the empress dowager, it was decided to take a verdict towards the empress dowager and those who had had to do with her .

The queen looked uncomfortable when she witnessed the trial of the empress dowager, everything was going according to her plans, too good for her, for what reason she was afraid of the empress dowager during all those years, if she could have destroyed her since the beginning. The queen even had a backup plan if her plans were foiled.

A few minutes later the judge looked at those present.

-The verdict against the dowager empress has been finalized, the power that the dowager empress had will pass to the queen, along with all the charges that she had under her power -

The queen looked surprised by the verdict taken, taking away the full power of the empress dowager is something she never imagined she would have, she agreed to the words said by the judge while he continued, the lands that the empress dowager had in her name among others Goods would be evaluated and quoted to deliver to His Majesty and that he decided what to do with it, the servants of the palace of the Empress Dowager would be thoroughly inspected and those who had acted under his orders would be sentenced, after giving the verdict the trial ended while the empress dowager stood up and was escorted by the guards as she approached the queen.

- I would like to have a few words with the queen -

Her majesty and her queen looked at each other as they gave her consent, the empress dowager gave a smile, bowing to both of them, she looked up from her as she spoke.

-The queen, apparently she is a strong and determined person, she congratulations she has won -

After saying those words, the empress withdrew, still smiling and looking away from the queen.

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- Still not finished? - Stella asked Norma who was reading a book quietly.

-Stella, trials take hours, depending on the case that she is judging - Norma replied while she sighed Stella.

- Then, let's see it! - Stella said excitedly, Norma closed her book while she looked at her with a slight frown on her.

- Children can not enter those places, also we would not understand what they are talking about, forget it Stella better study -

- I could use my position as princess, what do you say? - Stella said.

Norma frowned at her hearing Stella who was surprised to see him so serious towards her.

- Norma? - Stella approached Norma who stood up without saying a word - ah wait Norma !! - Stella shouted as she followed him, Norma followed her step without answering Stella - Norma !! - She shouted loudly as Norma stopped - Because you ...

- Princess Stella, do you know where you were wrong? - asked Norma.

Stella upon hearing her question was silent, Those green eyes that Norma possessed were staring at her, Stella could not bear that gaze.

- I said something bad? - Stella asked.

That I want the princess to tell me - Norma replied.

Stella did not know what to answer, Norma seeing that she did not understand Stella the reason for her behavior gave a slight sigh as she looked at her.

-Listen to me Princess Stella, certainly I will always answer all her questions and support her, but I cannot make decisions for you, knowing when you are wrong is something that you must realize for yourself, no one can always be telling you -

"Yes, I understand…" Stella answered.

-For that reason, until the princess knows where she was wrong, I will not return to the palace -

Stella was surprised to hear Norma's words as he continued.

- Of course, I will not stop teaching the princess, we will be in contact through letters princess -

- But that's not the same! - said Stella

-If she wants me to visit the palace, the princess must understand her position, the good and bad of it, as well as why you want to be the future empress of the kingdom -

Norma caressed Stella's head as she nodded to Norma's words, although it seemed somewhat hasty on Norma's part to put that test on Stella, he somehow believed that it was the moment, even though Stella was a young age, to have an ideal it would be perfect to be able to what kind of future she wanted for herself and for the kingdom.

After that day Norma kept her word, some thought that Norma had abandoned the princess's side, many rumors like those were around the palace, Stella received a letter from Norma every day, to remind her of her duty and answer her doubts.

The queen on the other hand, together with her majesty, took positions in meetings and other assemblies, although it was not an easy job for both, the magicians who knew how to hurry their majesties now kept silent, the issue about the princess or a second heir stopped talking in the meetings that were held in the palace, after removing the power from the empress dowager she had remained in her palace.

The time that the queen spent with Stella had also been shortened due to her positions, unlike before this time Stella no longer felt so alone, Norma in her letters taught her the importance of her mother's work in the kingdom and why As for why she wouldn't be by her side, Stella understood Norma's words.

Every night without fail the Queen visited Stella's room to accompany her, Stella also visited both her majesty and the queen in their offices, seeing her walk through the palace was already common, looking for their majesties to eat a sandwich or drink tea had become a habit.

The servants who were once surprised to see Stella had now become accustomed to seeing Stella's small figure run through the corridors of the palace while Mary and Asher accompanied her.

Weeks later a letter reached her majesty.

- The kingdom of Khardia sent an invitation? -

Her majesty looked surprised to receive a letter from that kingdom, the messenger sent nodded as he took with him the invitation that had been entrusted to him and delivered it to her majesty, the queen who was next to her read the letter together to her majesty.

-As the letter says, my king requests his attendance at the banquet in honor of Prince Alanis - spoke the messenger.

- Answer your majesty that we will not be able to attend of course we will send a gift from us for the young prince - replied the queen.

The messenger looked a bit uncomfortable at the queen's reply as he raised his head slightly from her.

- I beg your majesties to reconsider, my king said it was of the utmost importance that you attend -

The queen and her majesty looked surprised at the insistence of that messenger, her majesty took the floor.

-We will consider it, you may withdraw - the messenger nodded to her majesty's words as he withdrew.

-His majesty of him what is he thinking? - This is the queen - she knows very well that he cannot leave the kingdom except now that we have a lot of work -

Her majesty nodded to the queen's words as she looked at him.

- Queen, you will visit the kingdom of Khardia in my place -

The queen looked stunned at the words of her majesty without being able to believe the words of her majesty.

-His majesty of him knows that this would not be correct, in addition to the kingdom of Khardia and Nakahud -

His majesty understood the queen's concern, certainly both kingdoms did not have many connections so it was very strange that they had taken them into account, even so, it was an opportunity, the kingdom of Khardia has blessings as part of them, because They are warriors by birth and their power is reflected in their weapons as their talent since they are born, they could have a solution or know why Stella did not possess magic like her parents.

- You must go my queen! And take Stella with you - she said firmly.

- Take Stella? - The queen flatly denied.

- They could know the reason why Stella has not manifested magic since she was born - Her Majesty said - the blessing of the sword was granted to them by a deity unlike us who possess it by the millennial magician, although they are of different forms the basis of magic and blessings remain the same, they will surely know something, queen you must go -

The queen upon hearing the reason was silent for a moment, if they found a solution for Stella, those who were after her life would stop, besides that Stella could grow without any concern, certainly that idea was tempting, then why did she doubt ?, His majesty's gaze was sincere towards the queen who was slightly nodding to the idea of her majesty.

-I'll see to it that the guard is ready to escort you both - said her majesty.

The queen nodded as she watched her majesty leave the throne room, her face was cheerful, he fervently believed that they would find a solution in the kingdom of Khardia for Stella, the queen for her part went to the princess's quarters, Stella was quietly listening to the letter Norma had sent her that day.

- Another letter from young Tyson? -

The queen asked as she entered the room, Mary stopped reading the letter as she greeted the queen who approached Stella.

- Mother, have you finished your homework? -

The queen nodded as she stroked Stella's face.

- My little Stella, will you accompany mother on a trip? - Asked the queen in a low voice.

- A trip? But, mother Stella has never left the palace, is that okay?

- Yes, it's okay, my little Stella -

Stella smiled upon hearing her mother's words as she approached Mary and asked her to write a letter for her to send to Norma immediately, Mary gladly accepted Princess Stella's request, her gaze changed when she saw that the queen did not look so happy having given the news to Stella.

-Princess shouldn't tell young Tyson where to go? Asked Mary.

- It's true, Mom, where are we going? -

The queen hesitated to speak for a second, to say.

- To the kingdom of Khardia -