Chapter 19: Destiny's Gambit (Part 1)

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"Left... Right... Left... Right..."

Mina carefully calculates her every step as she cruises slowly through the alleyway of the Ceremonial Palace just behind the Autumn Castle.

A piece of cardboard sits on top of her head, a guide for her balance as she treads her way towards the throne.

The sweltering heat of the sun makes it difficult for Mina to focus on her steps even with her comfortable clothing, but it will be harder once she puts on the Royal Jūnihitoe, the clothing for the ceremony.

"You're doing good ma'am." Her guide complimented; she follows Her Majesty by her side.

Yet with her graceful movement, mistakes are still inevitable. The cardboard fell just as when she was close to the throne.

Mina almost dropped to the floor out of disappointment, letting out a deep sigh for it is the third time that the cardboard fell from her head.

"It's alright Your Majesty, we can take a break since the sun is blooming quite strongly." The guide advised, helping Mina get back on her feet.

"Thank you, I'll be with my staff if you need me." Mina informed her guide; she then made her way towards Chaeyoung and others.

She noticed the girls are all focused in Chaeyoung's tablet, seemingly interested with what Her Majesty's secretary is looking up.

"Oh, Your Majesty." Sana noticed Mina's arrival and quickly greeted her with a vow, the others were shaken up and followed suit with Sana's bow.

"What's happening?" Mina was curious as to why they are grouping up near her secretary.

"The results are already 98% done ma'am." Chaeyoung then show Mina what was on her sight.

"Based on the chart ma'am, Minister Mizuno leads by a substantial margin, beating Mr

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"Based on the chart ma'am, Minister Mizuno leads by a substantial margin, beating Mr. Oda by at least 4 million votes more." Chaeyoung explained how the chart is interpreted.

"Too add insult to injury ma'am, with the Minister's pre-election coalition, seems that he won't be having a problem with Oda's still substantial party, which is now the opposition."

"That means our predictions were right... right?" Mina asked Chaeyoung for her affirmation.

"Yes ma'am.

Akira Mizuno is now your Prime Minister."

With the answer uttered by her confidant, it sent goosebumps all throughout her body.

Mina's heart skipped a beat after hearing such wonderful news.

She closed her eyes and turned her head up facing the sky.

"Thank the heavens." Her heart shouted.

For Mina, having an ally to lead the Kingdom is all that she could ask for.

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