The Blood Empress

Bloody 1: Miss Rat

Bloody 1: Miss Rat

Roen Astrid.

Bumuntong hininga ako at tumingin sa orasan. Everyday is a boring day in this luxurious palace. The emperor and his dear wife really did a great job in keeping us locked in this secret underground place.

I am living in a hidden place beneath the palace together with my mother. They made sure that the security is extremely tight so no one can get out. There are several guards surrounding us. Parang kinulong lang niya kami sa isang sosyal na kulungan. How funny, right? Well, atleast they let us have helpers.

Anyway, today is different. I'm expecting something fun to happen. Something that will entertain me.

I patiently waited inside my chamber. I sat in my huge bed as I focused my eyes at the door. I'm waiting for a certain someone to barge there and beg for her life, pretending to be innocent.

Ilang segundo pa ang lumipas at narinig ko na ang nagmamadaling hakbang sa labas ng aking kwarto. I smelled the stinky scent of her blood. My entertainer for this day is finally here. I grinned. The show is about to start.

Malakas na bumukas ang pinto at nakita ko ang aking assistant. Magulo ang kanyang buhok at maputla ang mukha na tila walang tulog. Puno ng luha ang pisngi niya at agad siyang lumapit sa akin. She really prepared for this. Pinagmukha niyang kaawa awa ang sarili niya.

"Lady Roen! Please kill me! I let a rat enter here! I-I never knew she would betray you! Please kill me!" How annoying.

Nakaluhod siya sa paanan ko habang umiiyak. My assistant is such a good actress. Unfortunately, she's facing the greatest actress in this empire. I smirked.

Last night was really boring. Someone robbed my mother's ruby locket. She's been my assistant for almost a year. Pinadala siya dito ng empress para iassist ako. How considerate. Alam ko namang pinadala siya dito para bantay sarado ako sa bawat kilos ko. Pinahirapan ko siya pero tiniis niya ang lahat para makuha ang tiwala ko.

I'm aware that this little assistant of mine was a rat ever since she worked here. Matagal na silang nagpaplano na nakawin ang ruby locket. They really are courting death.

Anyways, I knew her plan all along, but since I'm bored, I just let her move as I watched from a hidden place.

The emperor's dear wife must've ordered her to steal the locket. I'm sure of it. Lahat naman ng guards at helpers dito ay mga tauhan niya. That bitch. She's getting in my nerves.

"You've done nothing wrong, my assistant. It's not your fault. You probably didn't know that you hired an enemy. You may now rest, my most trusted assistant." Is that what you wanted to hear? Well, I will make you rest soon, forever.

"T-thank you, L-lady Roen! I-I will rest properly and catch that rat so you can kill her, Lady Roen!" She actually believed it? She's not qualified to be my assistant. She failed to understand the true meaning behind my words.

Tumayo siya at nagsimulang maglakad palabas ng kwarto. Seriously? This little rat makes me want to laugh.

"Who told you to leave, my most trusted assistant?" I crossed my arms over my chest.

Humarap siya sa akin. She looks nervous as her eyes trembled. I can feel the fear coming from her. How lovely.

"Y-you said that I s-should rest, Lady Roen! I will gain strength and bring that r-rat to you!"

"No need to waste strength, my assistant. I already found her."

"W-what do y-you mean, L-lady?" Her body started shaking. She looked so scared. That's right little rat, let me feel your fear.