The Rising Swan

Chapter 10: A Day in the Future

"We once knew her as this celebrity who dances and sings in front of people, appear on TV reality shows, who often meets fans and is known for her cutesy 'aegyos' as Damjans call it." A Geishen news reporter said on a talk show.

"But now, after the truth was revealed that she was adopted by the founder of one the largest companies in Damjeon, and later, comes as a shock to us, that she will be the successor for the Kingdom, what do you think will be the mood of the country on her ascendance to the throne, and to be precise, her major role in Geishen politics?" The man questioned his co-hosts within the studio.

"One thing I can say is that her revelation as the country's queen is still a big shock as a whole." The female co-host answered. Both of her co-host listened attentively.

"As you've said, we only knew her as a star, known for doing what is vaguely called as 'fan-service' to their followers, but now, the tides have changed; to amuse fans is one thing, but to rule a nation of 100 million constituents? Calling it a hard task is an understatement." The reporter explained strongly.

Both of her co-hosts agreed as they nodded to her statement.

"If I may add." The other reporter wanted to speak on behalf of his opinion.

The others turned their heads onto him.

"She will be inheriting a country in a crisis. Unemployment is at its all-time high, the economy has dipped very low, and there are rumors running that the coalition government is going to collapse in any moment due to Prime Minister Oda's inaction to this national decline."

"As what she told earlier, calling it a hard task is underestimating the problem. Being this young and-with all due respect-inexperienced leader will surely leave a mark on her status as the Sovereign." The speaking host added.

The reporters made a strong revelation to the country's state in present time.

A few moments ago, the Kingdom had its greatest question answered.

But it wasn't the response that they were looking for.

Now, people are starting to question whether this is what they wanted as a result.

After her announcement to the world, Mina returned to the secluded areas of the Castle to rest and deplete the tension cycling around the establishment.

As she sits and rests on one of the Castle's main living rooms, she tunes in to the television to see the reaction of her fellow countrymen.

The talk show she is watching has just added more strain on her after dealing with the announcement.

In Mina's mind, the people are starting to doubt her even though she hasn't even placed herself yet formally on the throne.

There can only two outcomes from this: To be a solution, or to be a burden.

While watching the discussion, a knock was heard from the main door of the room.

"Come in." Mina ordered. Chaeyoung came in and bowed before Mina.

"How are you, Your Majesty?" Chaeyoung asked Mina.

Mina signalled her to sit on the chair in front of her, which Chaeyoung graciously followed.

Before she could even begin discussing matters that are needed to be dealt with, Chaeyoung already saw the look on the face of her employer.

Fear and doubt.

She quickly noticed the meaning of Mina's look and glance.

She then distinguished what is causing her employer's uneasiness.