That time I failed as an Author and got reincarnated in Tensura

Chapter 80: An otherwordly hero [II]

3rd Pov

The sun rising over the Kingslay empire, a fresh wind spread across the world...seemingly announcing another pretty day.

However, a crimson cloud loomed on the horizon...the imperial castle was particularly agitated as for the first time in over 2 decades...

The empress had dressed up properly and summoned all her cadres...tension was palpable as one by one, people entered the throne room.

Many shrinked fearfully upon meeting the rageful glare of this empire's master...but soon the fear turned into confusion after most noticed the unknown presence standing beside the empress.

Laura : Well, it seems like our last reverent guest has arrived, without further waiting let's start this meeting.

Though she had dubbed this as a meeting, the tone used was laced with bloodlust...no one could escape the feeling that they would be facing their judgment today.

Anxiety filled the heart of the nobles and knights present...certainly, Laura isn't expecting to take back what hers in a single swipe.

But after discussing with Dawn last evening...she very well decided to take action, but above all she wanted to see the root of corruption that was spreading under her negligence.

A part of her truly wished that what was revealed last night would be an avid lie.

Dave : Your majesty...how come I wasn't informed of this sudden summoning beforehand ?

Dave Relingcton, prime minister of this empire...his father served the imperial family during the war era.

And since he stepped down, the son naturally got the position...certainly he wasn't a fool minded man, having the guts and intellect needed to assume such a post.

Laura : Oh ? Are you insinuating that me the empress needs the approval of a mere vassal to instigate such gathering ?

A veil of mana surrounded her body...right after getting up, in this lovely morning she had gone out on her own to get her belongings back.

No maids were present anywhere near her quarter...she could easily tell how neglected and abandoned she was compared to the rest of the palace.

Finding her precious sword and mana crystal covered in dust was a treason on its own...the blade forged in the previous age, passed down from the first founder of this empire.

This legendary item that symbolizes the imperial power was left there...tarnished and sullied, a shame on Laura's given legacy.

Dave : N-no...i mean-

Laura : Quiet, prime minister...don't make a fool of yourself in front of the imperial court.

Every living being possess mana but can only materialize it through a mana crystal...a tool made from an extremely rare ore in which mana flows in continuous flow.

Though this is just speculation as in reality, those ore are basically similar to magicsteel...bathed in a high condensed magicule source.
Making its production limited to only a few...Laura's mana crystal was specifically made for her during her youth.

Her mother had found a new chunk and thus it perfectly fitted Laura's own usage over mana...a precious gift that she should have always kept close to her heart.

Laura : What ? Why are you all shivering in fear ?

A maniac smirk formed on her face, she rested her chin over her fist and crossed her leg over the other.