Empire Series 1: The Long Lost Empress

Chapter 60

Athena's Point of View:

I sat on the throne and looked straight at the crowd as the crown was placed on my head. Huminga ako nang malalim at agad na tinignan ang pamilya ko. The emperor is beside me, wearing his crown as the emperor of our empire. 

"I highly pronounce the new Empress of our empire. No other than Athena Louise Dizon-Buenaventura!" 

I smiled a bit and they all clapped their hands and smiled at me. Ang iba ay umiiyak habang ang iba ay nagbabato ng mga rosas habang nakangiti. Tumayo ako habang hawak ang simbolo ng empire, ang palaso at ang pana. Tinignan ko silang lahat dahil ngayon na ako na ang empress, babaguhin ko ang lahat ng hindi pwede. I'll change the rights, rules, regulations, punishments and everything. 

"La nueva emperatriz del imperio soy yo, Athena Louise Dizon. No me gusta hacer promesas, pero obedeceré todas las demandas de aquellos bajo mi poder. Para poder percibir y escuchar cómo está cambiando un imperio, prestaría atención a las quejas de todos y las voces de la gente."

Translation: "The empire's new empress is me, Athena Louise Dizon. I don't like to make promises, but I will obey all of the demands from those under my power. To be able to perceive and hear how an empire is changing, I would pay attention to everyone's complaints and the voices of the people." 

Seryoso at kalmado silang nakatingin sa akin habang nagsasalita ako. I smirked and sighed because I was able to see them one by one. 

"Como emperatriz del imperio, eliminaré cualquier individuo o área que una vez estuvo reservada para los ricos y que ahora obstaculiza la capacidad de los pobres para participar en un trabajo legítimo. incluso el mismo respeto, consideración e impuestos para todos nosotros."

Translation: "As the empress of the empire, I will eliminate any individuals or areas that were once reserved for the wealthy and that now hinder the ability of the poor to engage in legitimate work. even the same respect, consideration, and taxes for all of us." 

Napasinghap ako ng isa-isa silang tumayo at nag palakpakan. Tinignan ko ang Emperor na tumayo rin at pumalakpak sa akin kaya napangiti ako. Taas noo akong nakatingin sa kanilang lahat. Tinignan ko ang mga Villacorta na nakatingin sa akin. I already said my words. I already cleared my name to the counsel. 

"Empress Athena!'

"Long live, Empress Athena!"

"Empress Athena!" 

Ngumisi ako at dahan-dahan na naglakad pababa wearing a red gown. My orange wavy hair danced as I walked towards the crowd. The Buenaventura bowed their heads and after that, they hugged me. Ngumisi ako at agad silang niyakap pabalik. Ito ang pangako ko kay Empress bago s'ya mamatay. Ako ang magbabago ng empire dahil ako ang nag-iisang babaeng apo ng mga Buenaventura. 

"You're so far my dear," sabi ni daddy. Nangingilid ang mga luha sa mga mata niya habang pinagmamasdan ako. "I can't wait to see the princess on your tummy. She will be the next lady's empire." 

"She will." 

I'm thinking of my kids. Twins would be ideal. I want them to carry out the tasks I was unable to do while I was away. In the world of the Assassin, my daughter will continue to be me. My son will continue to serve the empire as a soldier. Gusto kong matuto sila kung paano labanan at lumaban sa mga tao na hindi naging patas o pantay ang trato sa kanila. Gusto kong maging matalino sila at gusto kong matuto silang makipaglaban. 

"Empress Athena," The Queen of Ice came. She's wearing a baby blue gown together with her blue diamond crown. 

"Queen Ice," malamig na sagot ko. Bahagya akong yumukod at pinagmasdan s'ya.