her obedient servant. | remarried empress x f!reader

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"I, Heinley Alles Lazlo, Emperor of the Western Empire, do accept Empress Navier Ellie Troby as my wife." Heinley rephrases the sentence, ignoring the High Priest who frowns at the Emperor who steals his lines. 

"Does Navier Ellie Troby, Empress of the Western Empire, Agree to marry Emperor Heinley Alles Lazlo?"

"I do agree." The small smile on Navier's makes you happy, the dimples on her cheeks deeper than they'd usually be, her eyes crinkling in genuine adoration of her husband. This time, things would turn out right, this time, she wouldn't have to suffer in the dark. Now she can start a new, heal from the hurt and betreyal she felt, and forgive both herself and Sovieshu. 

The Priest took out the same marriage certificate that was already signed in the Eastern Empire during the divorce and crossed out the words 'King' and 'Queen', replacing it with Emperor and Empress.

"Please sign again on the side."

After the two signed the paper with delight, the High Priest crossed the Sacred book and officially proclaimed the union.

Cheers broke out, louder than before, as the newly married couple smile and waved at the crowd. 

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Time passed and it was time for the reception.

Heinley and Navier were the first to dance together, and they looked so dazzling in the ballroom, it almost blinded you. There was something so heart warming about the way they gazed at each, the genuineness of the light in their eyes, that tug on their lips that warmed your heart.

"It feels like yesterday, we were just kids running around." Koshar sighs beside you, two drinks in hand.

"You said that in Sovieshu and Navier's wedding too." You tease, gracefully accepting the glass of liquor he offers to you.

"Let's not mention dark times."

You laugh, nodding in agreement before you're reminded of Kaufman, who you're sure is still in the Empire. 

You haven't seen him in quite a while, too busy with Delise's situation, so you'd take this chance to search for him. Scanning over the crowd, you try your best to spot his tall structure, tanned skin, and crystal white hair.

But to no avail, he wasnt anywhere in the crowd.

You're sure he was invited, but where could he have gone?

"Are you looking for Kaufman?" Koshar pulls your attention back on him, sipping on the glass of champagne he had.

This time, he didn't seem upset that you were looking for the Grand Duke.

Well, I can't be upset after that guy and I made an agreement. The blond hums in his thoughts, "I saw him earlier. Perhaps he left already."

"Eh? He should at least say something to me before leaving. Is he mad at me or something?"

Then you recall the fact that he was still affected by the love potion. Right, the wedding of Navier would make him suffer, so it would probably best for him to leave as soon as possible. 

I completely forgot.

You sigh, shoulders slouching.