Angel Of Venom

Venom LXX

Chapter 70: Angel of Venom

Five years later...

"That's it for the agenda about the recent typhoon. How about the situation in the North?" ibinaling ni Ghastan ang tingin kay Kamaria.

The ongoing cabinet meeting is about the future of Galvion and the problems that needs the emperor's immediate attention.

"It has calmed down. Though half of the crops were destroyed because of the typhoon, may maisasalba pa naman, your majesty. Naghanda na kami para sa mga ayuda at tulong na ibibigay sa mga apektado ng baha at bagyo. However, we would like to ask for a monetary assistance for rebuilding the crops and destroyed houses of our people," sagot ni Kamaria.

"Understood. Please send a copy of your report to the Chamberlain and so I could come up with the budget."

"Yes, your majesty," ani Kamaria.

Napangiti si Ghast habang tinitignan ang mga papaeles sa kaniyang harapan.

Hindi ko inaakalang tatawagin ako ng ganiyan ni Duchess Hampton. Even the fake emperor before was not able to gain this much respect from her. Well, if anything, I am grateful for her asasistance over the years and the respect that she's given me as the emperor. Makes me think, I am doing a good job.

Matapos ang cabinet meeting ay huling lumabas ng engrandeng Conference Hall sina Kamaria at Ghastan. Nakasunod sa kanila ang apat na escort knights ni Ghastan. Bumuntong-hininga si Ghastan at napahilod sa pagitan ng kaniyang mga kilay.

"These old hags are getting more and more a pain in the ass," ani Ghastan.

Ngumisi si Kamaria, "I mean, if I had a daughter, I would've suggest a marriage with you too. Natural lamang iyan. Emperor ka na hanggang ngayon ay wala pa ring Empress at heir, delikado ang kinabukasan ng Galvion sa ganito. It's been five years since you ascended to the throne, so what do you expect?" kibit-balikat ni sagot ni Kamaria.

"Hindi nila ako kailangang madaliin. I am... doing my best. Also, she wants her master to be here for the wedding."

"Ah, so Devon accepted your marriage proposal?"

Agad na namula ang tainga ni Ghastan at napahawak sa kaniyang batok. Natawa si Kamaria nang makita ang namumulang si Ghastan.

"Congratulations, your majesty. Akala ko ay tatanda ka nang single habang-buhay. Hindi ko rin akalaing mapapapayag mo si Devon."

Ghastan sighed, "I persisted all through these years. Alam kong gusto niya rin ako. Ngunit kilala mo sila ni Luan, kung hindi dahil kay Lavinia ay wala rin sila sa kung saan sila ngayon. As much as they care for Lavinia, I care about her as well. Nais ko rin siyang maging parte ng bawat hakbang sa buhay ko, kung hindi dahil sa kaniya ay wala ako rito ngayon."

"Well, that's true. Huwag kang mag-alala, mukhang hindi mo na kailangan maghintay pa ulit ng ilang taon para sa kasal mo," ngising kumindat si Kamaria.

"Huh? What do you mean—"

"Your majesty!" a knight interrupted their conversation.

Napatingin naman sa hapong knight sina Kamaria at Ghastan.

"Y-Your majesty, papasok na ng capital ang envoy ng Ashvell ayon sa mga knights unang fortress."