Empress of Another World

Fourteen

“Why?!”

Was he just playing with me this whole time? Was this man really that twisted?

He must have read my mind because he warned me.

“If you are thinking that I am being cruel on purpose, you’re wrong.”

“Pardon?”

“I know we haven’t had an official wedding, but the priestess married us. You should be honored that the priestess personally acknowledged you; that doesn’t happen often even for an empress. So you are officially my wife. Many people already know your face. I can’t let you leave even if you ask me.”

“But there must be a way. You can perhaps fake my death and give me another identity!”

I was sure it was possible. He had absolute power over this kingdom, so it should have been easy for him. Thy wouldn’t he then?

He grinned at me as if to goad me. “Why would I go that far for you?”

Oh, I knew it! He was a twisted bastard! I was 100% sure!

“The first thing you need to do is to convince me that you are indeed not crazy or lying.”

I gritted my teeth quietly.

How could a man be this petty!? He was an emperor to boot! I couldn’t believe it.

I pushed down my anger and put a bright smile on my face. It was time for flattery tactic.

“Um, your highness…”

“…”

Silence.

“Um, hey handsome…?”

“…”

Still no answer.

“Um, your highness, the generous?”

Nothing. He remained silent. He was done with his breakfast and wasn’t even looking at me.

I finally lost my patience. I stood up and yelled.

“I’m trying to compliment you! You should have the decency to at least hear me out!”

He had been playing with his fork. He finally looked up.

“Hmm? What? I wasn’t listening.”

“Pardon? What did you say?”

He was trying to get me riled up. I put on the most condescending smile I could muster.

He added, “I heard you out, remember? I’m not going to grant your wish, but I did listen to you.”

“…”

This man was so twisted!

He continued, “And you call that flattery? Handsome and generous? That’s just stating facts.”

I wanted to hit him.

At that moment, I would have done anything to get a chance to slap his handsome face.

Of course, my common sense wouldn’t let me be impulsive.

What to do… What to do…

I had to convince him, which meant I couldn’t make him any angrier.

It took me a while to ease my ever-growing rage. Meanwhile, the breakfast trays were removed, and the table was set for tea time.

Gosh, what a long breakfast.

It must have been already late morning.

“For an emperor, you aren’t very busy, are you?”

The maids were on standby far away, so he poured the tea himself. He also poured one for me and handed me the cup. I nodded in thanks.