The Solitude of an Emperor [TO BE UNPUBLISHED]

51 : The Same Goal

Emperor Darya and General Theobarlt arrived at the feast in the Imperial garden. As soon as she came to their sight, all the waiting consorts stood up. So then, General Theobarlt guided her to her seat before going to the seat next to Reginald. The arrangement of the seats is according to the order of their marriage. In the first opposite seats next to the Emperor were for the first and second consort. While the second opposite seats next to the first opposite seats were for the third and fourth consort. This is making Duke Esteban sit across Reginald and General Theobarlt across Lorenzo.

Emperor Darya looks at the direction of Duke Esteban to which Lorenzo is sitting by his side. No matter how she looked at it, it was just like the sight during her second life. She can see the resemblance of the two. Others might not have noticed their little resemblance but she spent her life in her first life loving Esteban. She knows every little of his appearance and every little detail of his habits. Their eyes resemble too much but people will never doubt them being blood related because Lorenzo took much of his appearance from Kathika.

Reginald noticed the Emperor looking towards the direction of her first and fourth consort. His brows furrowed, thinking that she might have been feeling novel of the situation where she will be having another consort after her lover. What could be the reason why she took another one after General Theobarlt? Is it perhaps... she fell out of love with her favorite? But that was impossible. She was with General Theobarlt just a while ago. And they look casual just like before.

Seeing the Emperor after three years, she had grown so much more sophisticated. Her skin became paler and soft. The bridge of her nose is too tempting to look at whenever she looks away. And her lips are so kissable in his eyes, he wants to eat them at this instant. His eyes went all the way down to her breast as he gulped with its bounties to him. If only he could touch them blatantly but he is more worried about his reputation. Her breast grew bigger than the last time- His thoughts were interrupted when Darya turned to look at him.

He immediately curved his lips, showing a sweet side of him. "My Sage, you have finally looked at me." Her eyes are really mesmerizing. No matter how he looked at it, it felt like it was his first time to see such beautiful eyes. He took her hand to hold it. "I still could not believe that I can be with you after three years."

Three years have passed and he worked very hard for his body. He searched for the best instructor who could guide him for body-building just so he could surpass what the Emperor desires. Now that he has achieved such body, although it is not as good as what General Theobarlt had, he will satisfy the Emperor tonight.

Darya smiled and responded with formality. "How have you been doing these past years?"

"Oh, I have been managing the Kingdom to wellness, my Sage. As the Crown Prince of the Corstan people, I had to do a lot of things as the next in line to the throne. My subjects are also asking if I could have a child."

That was alarming to her consorts. Reginald specifically mentioned that to trigger all his rivals. But he is actually not into having a child because it feels like it will bring more work. However, if it is for the stability of his position in both Corstan Kingdom and Largoth Empire, he will consider it.

Darya's eyes gloomed for about a second after a 'child' was mentioned and only Duke Esteban and General Theobarlt noticed that. Both of them know that she does not like what Reginald said. And with just the fake smile on her lips, they know that she is not happy.

"A 'heir', you say." Darya is smiling but her voice is clearly firm.

Reginald responded, not noticing anything. "Yes. Would it not be better if my Sage had such an adorable child that resembles your eternal beauty and graciousness? I am also sure that the child will be as excellent as you, my Sage."