Allies

"I also like your thoughts. You also think differently from everyone else," Stella beamed at Prince Conrad and he looked at her with hopeful eyes.

"The more I converse with you the more I think that you deserve to be the emperor. I like how you have a clear goal for the future of the empire. You even want your spouse to be a part of your plans," Stella imitated how he spoke with her. She was speaking truthfully though.

"But if you want to work with me that much, I think being your empress or second wife is not the only way. As long as you support my actions when you become the emperor, we can keep working together without having to be in a marriage."

Stella explained that she could help Conrad with his goals as long as he helped her with hers. They could be friends who support each other instead of becoming husband and wife.

"Does that mean that Lady Stella will support me in becoming emperor?" Conrad carefully asked her and Stella smirked.