85.1 Gameplan

My eyes widened just as Alset reverted back to her usual self. That was just perfect. "Exactly as Alset said, Anna. I'm sure you and Mathilde can come up with the rest of the details easily."

A mischievous glint colored the emotive twin's eyes as she chuckled, "Sure thing. We'll probably also start weaning the idea of one of us being Empress in the future. That way, it'll be easier for the people to accept us."

"The people... want me," Mathilde hesitantly relayed, betraying a level of emotion that I didn't expect from her at this point. "If I express my desire to succeed the Emperor, the likelihood of a more peaceful resolution will increase to our favor."