𝒯𝒽ℯ 𝒮𝓉ℴ𝓇𝓎 𝒴ℯ𝓉 𝒯ℴ ℬℯ 𝒯ℴ𝓁𝒹

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That was the night where she cried all night long making fake scenarios of Lucas dying and hurting herself. Her eyes were red and swollen the next day, clearly, her state and mood weren't in the best place either. Her face was downcast which worried Felix and Lily.

But who cares about the ruler's health when it comes to the country's affairs? That's right no one does because they just want what's best for themselves. Many rulers will come and go so why care about such frivolous things?

The day started with her having a meeting with a noble of high ranking.

"Your majesty, the emperor of Euraka has captured five of our people. We can't just sit back and watch!!"

"Yes your majesty we'll have to pass an order as soon as possible"

A serious silence filled the court, "sir robanne, increase the security around the borders too and stop the exports and imports related to euraka empire." Athy said breaking the silence. "If they go any more further we'll got no other choice but to declare a war against emperor philip"

Her call caused an uproar in the court.

"But your majesty, Euraka is more powerful than us. He has influence over the many kingdoms who resent us. No matter the efforts, this is an unwinnable war." One of her acquaintances stated.

"What if they have the strongest allies and amries we have the strongest mages. And people of our land have many talented people to help us in this war."

"But your majest-"

"Enough for today, just follow my orders. Or do i have to remind you that I am your sovereign ruler.

The court was dismissed as soon as the queen ordered. Athy wanted nothing to do with the country affair at the moment. She was having a really bad headache because of the previous night.

She changed into her sleepwear and get into her office to work once again. Her table was unruly filled with piles of documents which can fall any momemt.

She just sighed and get into work with no rest in between. She glanced at her and Lucas' painting and smiled at it for once. She took a deep breath and began to check the documents.

She without having a hint fell asleep while working.

The little empress's eyes fluttered open, her eyes adjusting to the light. When it all cleared, her surroundings were unfamiliar to her, she looked around but found not a single soul. "Athy" a familiar voice called from behind the woman, it was Lucas' voice. As soon as she turned back she ran towards him and leaped, giving him a bone-crushing hug.

"Can't... breathe" he wheezed, but she didn't listen, because for that moment, she wants to hold him tight and never let go.

"Did you miss me that much?" He laughed in a teasing manner. "Shut up you don't know how stressing it is.." she was clearly sobbing. "What the hell are you crying?!" she wiped her tears on his chest and hugged him tighter. "I am not dying chill" he joked, "shut up don't such stuff" she hit his chest making him groan. "You don't have to hit me!!" He exclaimed.

"Then stop joking about such a topic you idiot" she wiped off her tear and loosened her grip. "When will you come back dear.." she whispered. "I'll try my best so don't cry okay?" He smiled at her.

"Just come back soon" she stuffed her face on his chest, living in the moment for as long as her dream lasts.

Then she awoke and found herself in her office. She rubbed her eyes and yawned before leaving.

As soon as she stepped out of the office she bumped onto someone. "Deepest apologies Your Majesty are you alright?" Hopefully, it was Ijekiel, he holds onto her before she could fall. "Oh duke Alpheus, how come you're here this early in the morning?" She yawned once again. "Your majesty, it's already noon..." he hesitated before stating, she was shocked but kind of refreshed because it had been a while since she had a sleep like this.

"Just forget it, why were you here duke Alpheus?" She asked jumping out of her thoughts. "Your majesty, I was here to give you the information about the places and people that have been captured by eureka"

"I see, let's take it to my office." She then locked herself in jail aka her office again. "Please go on," she said, offering a chair to him. He takes out a long list from his pocket as her face goes pale at the sight of it. "It's that long?!?!" She exclaimed as her jaw dropped. "Uhm... yes it contains even the really small details" he chuckled, awkwardly scratching the back of his neck. "Did you gather this information all alone" she looked at him shocked, "Yes, since I didn't want anyone else to have even a hint about the research." He continues to put the list in front of her on her desk

A/n : been ded for too long ;) welp- my brain is dead like me now-