Obelia's Rose

Chapter 46

OBELIA'S ROSE, CHAPTER FOURTY-SIX, BY VIICERENE

Now, I need to calm down and thing everything through with a clear head. What am I able to do in a situation like this?

I shook my head at Lucas, "The members of the council are probably talking about the recent events as we speak." I said to him worriedly. Daddy's condition can't be spreading. Plus, daddy has already been accused with using black magic.

Lucas looked out of the window, "The late emperor is alive, and with that Duke Alpheus by his side." He said.

I started biting my nails, "Why would Duke Alpheus do something like this?" I asked. Well, atleast I'm harder to manipulate since I don't have a crush on his son. If it was Athanasia, then probably my ancestors above would know what would happen.

My gosh, Duke Alpheus, one of the literal pillars of the royal family. To think he would betray us like this! I'd strip him of his title.

"We can't even send out soldiers to detain him since they brought up black magic. There were also too many witnesses, they'll be sending out paparazzi saying that we're covering up the truth and interview us about it once we step foot out." 

Lucas nodded. If daddy, the current emperor, the one who killed and basically dethroned the late emperor, is discovered to have used black magic and was subsequently cursed as a result...

The people would start talking about rioting and taking back Uncle Anastacius to take back the throne and handle the Empire's Political Affairs. Normally, the heir to the throne would act as the Emperor's representative.

But if the current 'emperor' used black magic, then the former or late emperor has an excuse to intervene.

There also aren't any laws that would cover this type of situation. It's all up to time and myself. Another power struggle it is. Imperial Families and Nobles never get tired of this type of situation. Power, and strength.

I'm very well aware of Lucas's capabilities. The thing is, it's not the right time. Yet looking at Lucas once again, he was rolling his eyes.

I sighed, "You were thinking that this could've been so simple if you could just 'kill them off', right?" I asked. From the look on his face, you can read his mind. "Well, something like that?" He said jokingly, chuckling.

Shaking my head dissaprovingly, "Killing them won't soothe my worries. We kill them off, we won't have nobles. We won't have pillars." I said.

And to add, this situation is morally problematic. If Lucas and I kill the late emperor now, people would speculate that daddy and I had something to do with it. And, even if I use my magic to erase the memories of all those who attended and the other nobles they've talked to..

Will induce some side effects. "If we use magic in a situation like this, nothing good will turn out for us." I explained. 

We need to do this carefully. Most importantly, we need to avoid into turning daddy into a man that has killed his family twice. I finally understand why daddy hated those nobles and their ways. 

He even hated Uncle Anastasius's guts. They smiled as they slandered him, not knowing that they were breaking laws.

They tried so hard to look good in daddy's eyes, but not in mine. They have no respect for me. This is the outside world I was exposed to since I was a young child - the cruel world. As soon as word of his illness broke out, look at them now.

Funny, I'm the next heir. They have no respect for the next person in power. They need to have respect, for I am the Princess (Y/n) Ambrosia de Alger Obelia.