Episode 8 Controversial Grave
I found myself seated in my personal car, the cityscape stretching out before me as it whisked me back to my residence. My building was a towering monolith that dominated the skyline of Proxima, the tallest and most prominent structure in the entire city.
It soared to heights that surpassed even the luxurious hotel restaurant where I had dined earlier. In this city of opulence and innovation, my residence was a symbol of authority and prominence, a reflection of my role as Queen.
The car navigated through the bustling streets, and I watched the city's vibrant lights flicker like stars against the darkening night sky.
Eyseck was seated next to me, and a thoughtful silence enveloped us both. The dinner with Sebastian had come to an end, but the lingering thoughts from our conversation continued to occupy my mind.
The car moved with a near-silent hum, powered by an advanced electric propulsion system that emitted zero emissions into the pristine city air. The futuristic car I rode in was an automatic, driver-less marvel of modern transportation. It moved with a level of precision and automation that allowed me to sit back and relax, free from the need to take control of the vehicle.
But it also made the silence deafening.
I don't know what history Eyseck and Sebastian had, but he didn't seem like he wanted to strike up a conversation with me first. When I had exited the hotel restaurant, Eyseck was already standing by the car, waiting for me.
"So," I began, "he made a proposal."
Eyseck looked at me with wide eyes. "What?" His voice was in shock. Yeah, me too, Eyseck. I was shocked when Sebastian told me his real motives.
"He proposed that I allow the former Queen to be buried in the Tomb of Legacy."
The Tomb of Legacy was a hallowed memorial site, a place where Proxima's heroes found their final resting place. It served as both a sacred sanctuary and a historical museum, where the stories and achievements of these legends were preserved and celebrated for generations to come.
The decision to include the former Queen among the honored residents of the Tomb of Legacy had always been a matter of significant debate. Sebastian's proposal had reignited that debate, raising questions about the nature of our history and the values we wished to uphold.
Great, even this was a familiar political debate in my old world.
Eyseck, ever loyal and forthright, didn't hesitate to express his vehement opposition to the idea of burying the former tyrant Queen in the Tomb of Legacy.
"The tyrant Queen Regina," he sighed. I was surprised; nobody has ever uttered her name since I became queen. It was like a taboo, or a bad omen. "I'd like you to know what I think, my Queen."
With a tone of conviction, he recounted the grim events he had observed: the ruthless elimination of her previous secretary, the grim spectacle of aspiring secretaries forced into a battle to the death for the position. These were the actions that defined her reign, leaving an indelible mark on his memory.
To Eyseck, honoring her with a place among Proxima's heroes and luminaries in the Tomb of Legacy was an affront to the values and principles he held dear. He believed that such a move would tarnish the sanctity of the memorial site and undermine the legacy of those who had truly contributed positively to our society.
"I see..." I said as I returned my gaze to the window. "I'll be sure to bear that in mind, Eyseck."
The car navigated through the bustling streets, and I watched the city's vibrant lights flicker against the darkening night sky. The presence of my building served as a constant reminder of the responsibilities and challenges that awaited me.
With each passing moment, the car drew closer to the familiar surroundings of my residence, a place that held both the weight of duty and the comfort of sanctuary.
The sleek building was like a dark tower.
I saw it as a symbol of power—a testament to the world I had entered as Queen Reina, where even the tallest structures in Proxima could not measure up to the height of my role.