"Your Majesty" we all bowed and I am wondering how did I end up in this situation. It's so frustrating already.
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I put Daisy on my bed and went out for a walk again. Since it was a bit stuffy to read in the room. That's why I took the book about some philosophies and look for a good hide out.
I was lost at first but I end up in a very familiar tree where I have no memory of but I am sure it is an Eastern redbud, I saw it once when I went to an international job abroad before.
I was happy since it will be the best spot to read a book, it took me a lot of time to read it then I even fell asleep.
"Why is there a pest in my garden?" a cold voice said which brought chills down my spine and made me wake up.
I did not open my eyes for a moment because I sense danger.
"Your majesty, rather than calling it a pest. It is a child" another person said.
I slowly open my eyes and I saw those familiar bloodthirsty eyes, and now that I remember it. This is a place where he said that he will kill me as soon as he decides when. Then maybe I will die today.
I stood up and fixed my dress taking the book with me.
"A pleasant evening to the sun of the empire, your royal majesty" I greeted and the boy beside him was panicking but he gave me a thumbs up.
"Even a pest learns to talk" he responded which is pushing me on the spot.
I was frowning but of course he can't see it because I am bowing to him.
"You wish to spill your filthy blood in my garden? You're lucky today as I am not in the mood to decapitate you today" he said standing with his dark aura.
I can just kill him now but then I don't want to because I decided to not kill in this life and live as quiet as a mouse. Maybe I am a pest after all. I must be paying the price of all those lives I seized in my previous life.
"Since your majesty doesn't want me here, then I should excuse myself" I said while I slowly raise my head and gave him a blank expression.
His companion seems so lifeless now, I can see his soul leaving him (sarcasm)
"How dare you raise your head without my permission" he said coldly.
"What is the use of staying in front of His Majesty when I knew you just see me as a rodent, who you can kill at any time. Isn't that right your majesty?" I said giving him a grin.
"I can't draw a blood today. But if you can answer my questions then I will consider sparing your life" he replied
"Ask me anything your majesty. I will give it my all" I told him.
"What a bold and sassy personality… Then let us start with something simple, since you are holding Valer's 'The Varieties of Religious Experience'. State what is it all about" he said while crossing his arms
"'The Varieties of Religious Experience by William Valer is a classic work in psychology explores the diversity of religious and mystical experiences across different cultures and individuals, offering insights into psychological underpinnings on beliefs in magic and the supernatural" I replied keeping my head held high while keeping my expressions blank.
"Is she one of those one in a millennium genius?" his companion asked with his eyes widened while silently cheering for me.
"The Archetype and the Collective Unconscious" he just stated
"The author Roy Becker's exploration of archetypal imagery and collective unconscious provides a framework for understanding the symbolic significance of magical motifs and themes in human culture and psychology" I replied again and now his companion's eyes are shimmering.
"State the whole Everhart family tree genecology" he said while his hand is on his jaw, he seems to be judging me internally whether I will be useful to him or not.
I counted to five and sighed. I started stating it all summarizing the whole book where it took me a week to read since it was so thick.
"Okay. You're spared" he said while he look at his companion which made him flinch.
"Carl~ guard this rodent for the time being" he said flicking his hand and the knight understand and bowed to him.
"Let's go your highness" the knight said keeping about three steps away from me.
Should I act like a child so that he will not suspect me?
I look back at the knight and walk towards him. I pinched the cloth on his arm and look at him, he's so tall that it hurts my neck.
"Please walk beside Celes mister~" I said with those puppy eyes and he has the same reaction like Daisy. Should I act cute all the time?
"As per your command your highness. I will escort you back to the Celestial Heights Palace" he said smiling from ear to ear.
I pulled him down and he looked at me with curiosity so I swing my other hand signaling him to lower himself and that's why he leaned down a bit.
"Is that goofy old man lonely by chance?" I whispered and he chuckled for a bit but then he composed himself.
"Your highness… You shouldn't call the emperor that way" he whispered then when I looked back at him, he was just gazing at the beautiful tree.
I guess he really wants to kill the person who kills his beloved empress, seeing that he did not have someone to occupy the empress' seat for years.
"What should I call him then?" I asked while whispering to him and his image is starting to feel blurred and distant.
"It would be good if you can call him your father, daddy, or papa?" he said smiling from ear to ear and I feel shivers down my spine.
"I gladly refuse" I said turning him down and wrap my hands around his neck.
"You should also act like this in front of him. He may find it soothing and helps him relaxed" he told me
Huh? Soothing and relaxed? The emperor? With me? It feels like I am asking him to kill me immediately, just by seeing my face he turns into a tyrant, frowning at me and his voice is cold like an ice