Interruption

Mary upon hearing the place where the queen would go and the princess paled as she turned her gaze to the queen who only admired the landscape through the window, without being able to comment on the destination they would go to due to the presence of Princess Stella, she decided to keep silence while he had finished writing the letter requested by the princess to young Tyson.

That afternoon the queen had limited her words to both the princess and others, visiting the kingdom of Khardia would bring prosperity to Stella's future, those words were the ones she wanted to engrave in her head, leaving aside her fears and doubts that invaded so much her. body as your mind.

That night the queen stayed by Stella's side as was customary, watching that her dreams were not interrupted or rather wishing that this did not happen that night as was customary.

The night was calm and silent, Mary who was on one side of the room spoke.

- The nightmares of the princess are not as followed as before my queen -

The Queen nodded to the words of Mary who looked a bit uneasy, Mary hesitantly asked.

-My queen, will she really travel to the kingdom of Khardia?

Mary looked very concerned as she watched the queen who stroked the hair of the little girl who was sleeping soundly, she slightly looked up from her to Mary.

-I know what your concern is Mary, but you must be calm, her majesty has requested that the royal guard accompany us all the way to the kingdom of Khardia-

- Even so, my lady, the kingdom of Khardia is one of the four kingdoms with which we do not have many connections, they have never been interested in us, why now? It is very strange, besides that they requested the presence of Princess Stella -

The queen understood Mary's concern, just as she also doubted that visit, both kingdoms were independent of each other, although the kingdom of Nakahud has always been the most independent of all for generations, they have never been involved in meetings of other kingdoms.

- They may just be curious, in our kingdom those who are royalty will always be born with powers, but this time there was an exception - his gaze fell on Stella while giving a small smile - even when we try to restrict all information about Stella for the kingdom, they may find a method.

- Then my lady I will accompany her on the trip - Mary said determinedly.

The queen denied as Mary rushed to her side, puzzled by the queen's response to her request, the queen placed her hand on Mary's shoulder as she stared at her.

- Mary, my allies in the palace are limited and you know it, in my absence I will be incommunicado with her majesty and the palace, that's why I need you here, you are the only person I can trust -

Mary tried to refuse his words, more than anything she wanted to accompany her mistress and the princess, but the words said by the queen were true, without her presence even when the power of the empress dowager was withdrawn they did not know how the nobility would act To this, those who were on the queen's side were still a tiny part.

-As my queen ordered - Mary replied, not agreeing completely with the queen's words.

- Mary, how many times have I told you that you should not put that look on your face and much less if Stella is present - said the queen in a soft voice - you know very well that I do not want Stella to worry -

Mary nodded to the words of the queen as she returned her gaze to the little girl, who began to move her body slightly, on her face it seemed that she was suffering, the queen gave a warm kiss on her forehead while reciting some words in a language that Mary did not understand, little by little the princess's face seemed more relaxed as she continued her long dream.

- I believe that tonight he will sleep peacefully - said the queen - you can retire Mary you must also rest -

- But… you reign…. - the queen interrupted Mary -

-It's an order, go away - her words were cold as she stared at her, Mary silently left the room.

The queen, when she was completely silent, carefully separated herself from the princess, taking a seat at the desk that was in the room, she gave a long sigh. As he took a feather from her her body slightly began to tremble.

- You can…. -

Taking a deep breath, the queen began to write, the lonely reflection of her in that cold window was the only thing that accompanied her, her sight did not leave that place that night.

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// Duchy of Tyson //

That morning Norma had followed her normal routine, being in the dukedom's library writing was one of her daily tasks, although this would be interrupted.

- A letter? - asked Norma.

- I'm sorry young master, the letter arrived very late yesterday, I didn't dare to interrupt it - said one of the house maids.

- Don't worry, who's the letter from? - asked Norma.

-Yes, the seal is from the palace young master - Norma stood up suddenly as she took the letter - ah, sorry young master, I ... -

- You can leave - Norma said without paying much attention to the maid who was leaving the room.

Norma, when she saw the seal belonged to royalty, opened it quickly, a smile was drawn on her face when she knew that that letter belonged to Stella, plus that smile as she read the letter began to disappear, Norma lightly squeezed the letter.

- What is this… -

Norma suddenly left the room as she spotted one of the dukedom's maids speaking.

- Prepare a carriage, now! -

The maid nodded to Norma's words as she prepared a carriage to take him to the palace as soon as possible.

- What is happening? Why is there so much fuss? -

The duke who was at home when he saw how that servant quickly left asked what had happened, another of the house servants spoke with the duke and they explained the situation to him.

- Norma? Did he ask for a carriage? - Asked the duke while the servant nodded to her words - where was he going at this time of the morning?

-As I understand it, the letter was from the duke's palace - replied the maid.

- Did Princess Stella call you? - The maid denied the duke's words, while he saw Norma through the window, who looked very upset as she got into the carriage and it immediately left - that child ... - The duke frowned slightly as he watched the carriage disappear from his view.

Stella in her letter had written that she would travel to Khardia, the kingdom of Khardia was located in the North of the Continent, the trip to that kingdom would take at least five days if no difficulties are found outside the kingdom of Nakahud, which intrigued her. Norma was the reason they were taking Stella, a princess who had been raised in the palace would now travel to another kingdom for the first time, the approval that their majesties had given for it annoyed Norma, countless times he had asked her majesty to leave. Stella leaving the palace, their majesties flatly refused, a trip to another kingdom was much more dangerous than an exit, Norma had it very clear then why they accepted that way.

- Duchy of Tyson? - The palace guards looked at Norma strangely at the palace gates.

They hesitated to let Norma pass, who did not take her gaze from both guards, after a few seconds of doubt they let Norma pass, as soon as she entered the palace she hastened her step in that huge corridor, the palace servants were surprised to see him, a few weeks ago That she hadn't gone after all, Norma, ignoring the looks of the others, passed by, when she reached Stella's room, she abruptly opened the door.

- Stella !! -

Stella who had been surprised by the knock of the door looked at Norma with surprise, who when she saw her from her quickly approached her.

- Finally you !! - Norma before being able to say another word she felt a strong blow to her head, she slowly raised her gaze, her body remained static when she saw the queen - ah ...

-What are those manners young Tyson… -said the queen a little annoyed while she looked at him.

Norma when seeing the queen returned to her composure while she formally greeted them, the queen did not take her eyes off her from Norma, who remained silent in the room, Stella slowly approached Norma.

-You said you would not come to the palace unless I know what my mistake is, I still don't know what mistake I made, but… -Stella took Norma's hands while she stared at him - I'm glad to see you Norma, I missed you! -

Stella smiled warmly at Norma who, upon seeing her by inertia of her, placed her hand on the child's head, surprising everyone present.

- Forget it, I also wanted to see you Stella -

Norma smiled as Stella looked happy to hear her response, the queen's gaze did not leave Norma on the other hand.

- Mary, go with Stella to prepare the necessary -

Mary nodded to the queen's words as she took Stella with her, Norma following at a slow pace.

-Wait Young Tyson, I need to talk to you a bit - said the queen.

Norma looked at the queen with strangers as she nodded to her request and returned to her side, Stella a little disappointed watched as Norma and her mother stayed in the room.

- Young Tyson, you are always meticulous, you hardly ever let your emotions show themselves, but today I saw a new side of you - the queen said with a smile as she looked at him - first I want to apologize for my behavior and having acted that way -

- No, it was my mistake - said Norma - I acted hastily, I'm sorry -

- Certainly the Duke has raised you very well, you are aware of everything that happens around you and at the same time perceptive -

- I am not worthy of those flattery queen - Norma replied.

- Come with me young Tyson -

The queen slowly left the room, Norma who was staring at the queen with doubt followed in her footsteps, that little trip had been in silence, no one had said a word, upon reaching a small garden the queen turned her gaze The norm.

- Young Tyson may I ask, why do you look so anxious when you arrive at the palace? - asked the queen.

Norma listened carefully to the queen's question, she stood in front of the queen without lowering or speaking.

-I, I wanted to ask the queen something - those green eyes stared at the queen, she nodded to her words for Norma to continue - So why? The queen must be very aware of the relationship between the two kingdoms, so why now ?! Stella has always been raised in the palace, her majesties have never allowed her to step outside the castle walls so why travel to the kingdom of Khardia ?! -

Norma's face looked very anguished when she said those words, the queen understood the boy's fear, with a warm smile she walked around him.

-The young Tyson seems to be very knowledgeable on this subject, even though he is barely a child, it is impressive -

-Please don't shy away from the question, tell me what he's thinking of taking Stella to the kingdom of Khardia - Norma said in a firm voice.

- Even if I told you it would not do any good, you are just a child - Norma upon hearing her words could not answer the queen who gave a smile as she placed her hand on Norma's shoulder - That is what her majesty would surely answer if you will ask her - the queen patted Norma's shoulder, separating herself from him - surely, you are aware of Stella's state, aren't you? -

The queen's gaze was fixed on Norma as she waited for her answer, Norma nodded slightly at her words, the queen's energy changed relatively becoming calm as she spoke.

- As you know Stella does not have powers, it may not be very important for other kingdoms if their heirs are not born with them, but in our kingdom it is very essential, purifying the earth is our duty - said the queen in a serious tone - Stella is still a girl so she is not aware of it, not yet, but when she reaches adulthood I will not be able to protect her, for that reason your majesty and I are looking for a solution -

- And that answer is in the kingdom of Khardia? - Norma asked the queen who nodded slightly.

-That is what I hope and long for, young Tyson - said the queen.

Norma understood the words of the queen, her protection towards the princess would not last forever, the more Stella grew the danger would be greater, the nobles and magicians were on the sidelines of her because her majesty could act before her time.

-But even so it is somewhat hasty, the queen now has more power than her before so she should not worry about it -

- The power of the empress dowager was suppressed, she should certainly be calmer - the queen looked carefully at the flowers in the garden - because I defeated the person she hated the most ... - Norma could not hear those words, the queen had said it in a voice very low - Still, I am not calm and I never will be, not until I am completely sure that Stella is out of danger -

The sad look of the queen, worried Norma, the fear that the queen felt was very difficult to decipher, Norma watched as the queen took one of the roses from the garden, she smelled its aroma with great care as if that rose at the slightest force was to dissapear.

-Queen, what is she afraid of? -

The queen upon hearing that question from Norma released that rose without hesitation, she seemed puzzled, her gaze turned to the child with a false smile, she had been careful when choosing her words in her conversation.

- Afraid? - The queen gave a light laugh as she approached Norma - how is it that young Tyson came to that conclusion - asked the queen.

-Well… -Norma looked away from her - I thought that's what the queen was referring to, I apologize if I was wrong - Norma lowered her head in apology, waiting for the queen's response.

- You really are a special case, Norma - Norma raised her gaze while the queen did not take her eyes off him, Norma had not understood what the queen was referring to with those words - Norma, I have to ask you a favor - said the queen calling the attention of the minor - you belong to one of the four most powerful duchies on the continent, may I ask you to support his majesty in our absence? -

Norma had been speechless when she saw how the queen lowered her head after having made her request.

-The power of the nobility is still divided, your father as the current duke by giving his support to his majesty would partially keep the nobles aside - her voice sounded pleading towards Norma.

- I ... no ... - Norma knew her father's position as duke, the queen's words made sense, but if she accepted it without consulting her father it could have consequences, that the queen made such a request meant that her majesty was in danger Or that's what the queen thought, Norma gave a slight sigh - I'll do what I can - Norma replied, the queen raised her head while thanking Norma - But can the queen promise me something in return? - Norma had her brow slightly furrowed.

- It would not be fair after all that you do me a favor without asking for anything in return, I will listen to your request and if it is in my hands I will fulfill it - said the queen.

- So, whatever happens in the kingdom of Khardia, never agree to compromise Princess Stella with the prince of Khardia! -

The queen had been speechless when listening to Norma, she believed that the child's request would be different, she thought that she would ask for something that would benefit both him and her dukedom, the queen could not contain her laughter .

Norma frowned at her when she saw the queen who noticed the look of the slightest deep breath from her as she stood in front of him.

- Are you sure? What is your request? - Norma she nodded firmly to the words of the queen who smiled as she looked at him - Why would young Tyson make such a request?

-I, although I do not know Stella completely, I have come to understand her, faithful to her beliefs, very aware of others and considerate, when she makes mistakes she tries to amend them as she gives way, also ... -

The queen was surprised at how Norma described Stella.

- From the beginning you wanted to ask that, right? That is the reason why you visited her ... - the queen placed her hand on Norma's head - Stella told me, that apparently you had been upset by a mistake she made, and until Stella did not know what that mistake was you would not return to visit her at the palace. Even when Stella received your letters she looked a bit sad,

I gave her the option to send a royal order for you to come to the palace, but she refused, said it would not be fair.

The queen observed how the minor looked embarrassed upon hearing his words.

-But, I must admit that the kingdom of Khardia is interested in Stella and that can be a great advantage - said the queen, while Norma frowned at her - young Tyson, why are you afraid? - The queen had used the same words towards the minor, who looked away from her, seeing him that way produced a bit of grace for the queen.

- Afraid? - Norma said - I don't have it, just ...

- Perhaps, is it because the one who sent the letter was the prince of Khardia? - Norma's face turned serious when hearing about the prince of Khardia - young Tyson, is he jealous? -

- No!! - Norma affirmed surprising the queen while raising her gaze - it's just that, it's similar - the queen looked at Norma without understanding her words - I mean, the way they would know each other, is similar to the way I knew to Stella -

- Does that worry you? That they are similar? - the queen tried to understand Norma -

- Yes, what would happen if the same thing that happened to me with him is repeated - Norma said.

- Don't you think that would be the best? - Norma, surprised by the words of the queen, looked up at her - to tell the truth, being a future monarch is not an easy thing, for this you must put aside many of your desires, your future is no longer just yours, rather an entire nation, I wish sometimes that that future had not given Stella - said the queen with a smile - that way I would not be worried about her all the time, she could go wherever she wants no matter the decisions she made that would not affect to anyone, but ... by choosing this path I also involved her - he said in a sad voice - if I could break this destiny, I would do it without hesitation, regardless of the people I hurt or the blood I spilled, as long as I pay for the life I have led. to disgrace -

Those words puzzled Norma, not being a monarch, it was the opposite of what Norma thought of Stella, the queen's words had been very serious so Norma understood that she was not saying it from the game, did she regret being the Queen? And that Stella was her heir.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, they both spotted a knight approaching them.

-Sorry for bothering her, but her majesty asks to see her queen - the queen nodded to the words of the knight -

-I understand, I'll go right away ... - answered the queen.

-I'm sorry queen, but her majesty asked me to escort her personally - the queen frowned slightly at her.

- I see, then we shouldn't keep his majesty waiting - he said sarcastically as he started his way, before leaving the garden he turned his gaze to Norma - Young Tyson, I don't think you should worry about that meeting, Stella choose her wisely. allies and to say that your case is special - he said with a smile while his silhouette was lost.

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// Main hall of the palace //

-I greet her majesty, as you have wished I have come - said the queen as she made a small bow.

- Mother! - The queen looked up from her with surprise when she heard Stella's voice, the little girl was in the lap of her majesty, from her throne those eyes of her both looked happy to see her.

-Stella… -the queen gave a small smile when she saw her as she approached the throne, her majesty gently lowered Stella from her lap.

-Thank you for coming Layla - her majesty said while the queen only nodded to her words and looked at Stella who was in front of her.

-My princess, because you are with her majesty - said the queen as she caressed her face - I remember telling you to stay by Mary's side -

-We met father on the way and Stella had not seen father for some time ... -the queen before she could speak she interrupted Stella.

- Stella, remember that you must treat her majesty with respect - Stella, a little confused, nodded at her mother's words while her majesty averted her gaze upon hearing the queen's words - now, I want to ask her majesty the reason for calling us -

- Yes ... - His Majesty gave a slight sigh while answering - I have personally chosen the guard to escort them to the kingdom of Khardia, I also chose those who will serve him during the trip -

-Her majesty of her I want to ask that Mary and Sir Archer are not among the people who will accompany us-her majesty and Stella when listening to the queen looked at her, her look was serious when making that request to her majesty .

-I can accept that Mary does not go, but Archer is one of the best gentlemen- replied her majesty.

-Yes I know, for that reason I think Sir Archer should keep her majesty, did he forget that he should also take care of his back ?! - Her majesty could not respond to her words, giving a long sigh she looked at the queen who did not give up her words.

-Layla, really…- She nodded slightly to the queen's words.

-Thank you the majesty of her - answered the queen.

- Regarding the magicians - Stella upon hearing the mention of them clung to her mother out of inertia, her majesty realized it and frowned - there will be none ... Sir Lion since the trial of the Empress Dowager has not wanted to come to the palace -

-I think her majesty will not be necessary, from the beginning we have never had the support of the magicians after all - the queen gave a smile to her little girl while she stroked her head - we do not need them.

The majesty of her when listening to her smiled, that character was something very common of the queen.

- Even if no magician goes, I will send someone else - his majesty got off the throne while standing in the middle of the room, the gazes of the queen and Stella fixed their eyes on his majesty, closing their eyes, his majesty called someone in whisper, a stream of cold wind enveloped the room, the place had become slightly dark from the shadows a silhouette of a man was present, that man knelt before his majesty without saying a word, his clothes were dark, his face was covered .

- What does this mean…. - The queen had taken Stella in her arms while she stared at the newcomer intently waiting for an answer from her majesty.

- Only I give his presence, my queen he is my shadow, since before I met you he has always been by my side - His majesty looked at the hooded man and spoke - introduce yourself ... it has been a long time since I had promised, right? -

Red eyes looked up from her to her majesty, indignant to hear it, the young man lightly took off the cloak that covered his face and bowed.

-It is an honor to meet you my queen, I introduce myself I am the shadow and right hand of his majesty, you can call me Angus -

The queen, when she saw his appearance, had been stunned, in the kingdom it was not common to see that appearance, hair white as snow and eyes red as crimson, his skin was very pale.

- Perhaps ... you are a decidit -