The Evil Empress Adores Me-Chapter 85

“... ... ha.”

“... ... .”

“Your Highness the Crown Prince!”

At that moment, a voice called out to him, and Diamid snapped out of his thoughts.

Siena was looking at him with a sullen face.

“What are you thinking, Your Highness?”

“Oh, Siena.”

“You have a scary expression on your face, which is unusual for a highness.”

“... ... is that so.”

Diamid raised his hand and touched the corner of my lips.

They were frozen hard, without a single smile.

“You should smile. You are the hero of Winsor.”

“Well, the hero of Winsor.”

Diamid stared at the imperial citizens who had gathered like clouds, and slowly shook his head.

He knew well that it was the crown prince’s duty to protect and defend the imperial citizens.

However, apart from that sense of responsibility, Diamid sometimes thought about such things.

‘What if I’m no help to them?’

Now that he’s purified the demons, they’re arbitrarily praising him as a hero.

... ... After that need disappears, won’t he be mercilessly thrown away?

Like the current emperor who wanted to kill Diamide somehow, but barely held on to his life in case his legitimacy was compromised.

Siena tilted her head.

“I thought Your Majesty would be happy to return to the system.”

“Not really. Well, there’s nothing good that can come of returning to the system, right?”

“Well, His Majesty the Emperor would try to eat you.”

Siena nodded, glancing at the emperor with a look of satisfaction in her eyes.

“I sent you to die, but you came back after achieving great feats... ... How angry must you be?”

Sienna smiled as she said that.

“But you always wanted to return to the system, right?”

“That’s... ... right.”

Diamide’s expression softened for the first time.

He felt his bosom as if it were a habit.

After a while, a handkerchief was attached to Diamide’s fingertips.

It was a handkerchief with a tattered border and lilacs embroidered on the corners that resembled bunches of grapes.

He stared blankly down at the handkerchief.

He slowly ran his fingers over the embroidered lilacs as if he was caressing something very precious.

Sienna asked a question slyly.

“That handkerchief, you never let it go from your bosom.”

“Of course, it’s very precious.”

Diamide answered firmly and pushed the handkerchief back into his bosom.

Charlize, who saved him and taught him warmth when he was young.

The only person who brought him back happiness.

He had promised her.

To come back with a smile and health.

And to give her a position much more honorable than the Princess of Rochester.

He had held on until now to keep that promise... ... .

‘I am finally in a position where I can fulfill that promise.’

Her crimson eyes shone with determination.

In the distance, the Emperor and Empress couple stood.

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Behind them, the Empress Dowager kept wiping away the tears that had gathered in her eyes.

But now, only one person was reflected in Diamide’s eyes.

‘Charlize.’

Charlize stared blankly at Diamide with her eyes wide open like a surprised rabbit.

Diamide held his breath as his heart raced.

Eight whole years had passed.

Even so, he could recognize her at a glance.

Elegant silver hair like moonlight and clear lilac-colored eyes.

When we last parted ways, she had clearly been a small, tearful child... ... .

‘... ... When did she grow up so dazzlingly beautiful?’

Something seemed to well up deep in his chest.

Diamide was sure.

He had never felt this excited for anyone before.

And... ... He would never again.

‘I want to hug Charlize tightly in my arms right now.’

His heart was beating so fast that he thought he might collapse at any moment.

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Diamide jumped off his horse and smiled brightly at Charlize.

Hoping that even a little of his passionate feelings would reach her.

But right then.

“... ... .”

Charlize paused, stiffened her shoulders, and quickly averted her eyes.

Diamid’s face hardened for a moment.

‘What? Just now, Charles... ... .’

It seemed like he avoided my eyes.

As soon as I thought that, my heart sank.

At the same time, the Emperor opened his mouth.

His voice was twisted, unable to hide his displeasure.

“I praise the Crown Prince for his great achievements in purifying the northern demons.”

“It is all thanks to His Majesty the Emperor’s trust and support.”

Diamid, who suddenly came to his senses, humbly bowed his head.

Waaaaah-!

Applause, cheers, and cheers poured out.

The Emperor, who was listening to that enthusiastic welcome, felt his stomach turn.

The Emperor glanced at Siena without even thinking about straightening his furrowed brows.

“I also express my gratitude to Antes, who had been on the front lines against the demons for a long time.”

“Thank you, it’s all thanks to Your Majesty.”

Siena jumped off her horse, placed her fist on her chest, and bowed her head respectfully.

For a moment, a subtle expression appeared on the Emperor’s face.

Because that greeting was not for a lady, but for a vassal greeting the Emperor.

If she wasn’t the next heir to the title of Count Antes, there was no reason to choose such a greeting.

‘... ... A woman, how arrogant she is, just like her father.’

How dare a woman dare to claim the title of Count, oh my.

The Emperor’s pupils narrowed.

However, no matter what the Emperor thought, the right to inherit the title was entirely given to the head of the family and his successor.

No matter how much he was the Emperor, it was an issue he couldn’t talk about lightly.

So the Emperor could only twitch the corners of his lips.

At that moment, the Empress stepped forward.

“Thank you for your hard work, Crown Prince.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress.”

Diamide bowed deeply.

The Empress turned her head and smiled brightly at Siena.

“You have worked hard, Count Antes.”

Unlike the Emperor’s dry voice, her attitude was gentle.

Siena also smiled faintly, unlike her stiff attitude when she was dealing with the Emperor.

“It is a great honor for Your Majesty the Empress to say this.”

“For now, both of you get some rest.”

“Yes, let’s do that. I have also prepared a villa for the knights who came with us to stay in.”

The Empress Dowager hurriedly joined the conversation.

Her wrinkled eyes were soaking wet, as if she had been wiping them with a handkerchief without any use.

Not only Diamid, but even the Empress and Siena could not hide their regretful expressions.

In that situation, the Emperor was the only one who looked displeased.

‘Why on earth is His Majesty acting like that?’

It was really annoying that she was only protecting her grandson, and even she was shedding tears.

What if sympathy poured out on Diamid!

The Emperor cut off the conversation with a cold voice.

“It would be better to hold the congratulatory party after getting enough rest.”

“Thank you for your concern.”

“You are talking nonsense.”

The Emperor answered in a dry voice, then turned away as if he had done his job.

However, the crowd’s joyful shouts continued to resonate.

“Long live Winsor!”

“Long live His Highness the Crown Prince!”

“You like him so much, and you are going to pretend not to know?”

Sienna, who couldn't stand to watch, spoke to Diamide.

In the end, Diamide waved her hand slightly.

In response, a loud cheer erupted.

"Wow-!"

It was impossible to just turn around and take her hand away when she was reacting so strongly.

Just then, Diamide smiled awkwardly.

The Empress Dowager whispered to her grandson in a voice mixed with laughter.

"Tell the people something."

"... ... But."

"They came all the way here just to see you."

The Empress Dowager's affectionate gaze looked at Diamide.

"Wouldn't it be good to at least make an impression on the people of the empire this time?"

At the same time, the Empress Dowager's voice became cold.

"You're the one who will be the next emperor."

Diamide stiffened his shoulders upon hearing that whisper.

His crimson eyes were sharp.

That was it.

He wanted to become the emperor.

He had to rise to the top of the world to protect Charlize and his loved ones.

In order to do that, he had to fight the emperor.

Also, the greatest weapon he had in his hand in the current situation, which the emperor did not have, was... ... .

‘The affection and support of the imperial people.’

Diamid clenched his fists and took a step forward.

Everyone’s eyes quickly turned to Diamid.

“Everyone, be quiet!”

“The crown prince is here!”

In an instant, the son-in-law became quiet.

Diamid looked around at the people.

The faces of the people were filled with anticipation and trust toward the hero.

... ... It was still unfamiliar.

Diamid straightened his posture and opened his mouth in a calm voice.

“Without the support of the people of the Empire, I would not have been able to achieve this.”

He did not raise his voice or passionately appeal to his emotions.

Nevertheless, Diamide’s voice had the power to overwhelm everyone.

“Therefore, my victory belongs to the people of the Empire.”

Diamide bowed his head deeply after concluding his words.

“Thank you.”

“Waaaaa-!”

“Long live His Highness the Crown Prince!”

“Long live!”

Cheers erupted continuously at his sincere thanks, which were not filled with any words of praise.

The Empress Dowager was # Nоvеlight # busy looking at Diamide with pleased eyes.

However, Diamide’s attention was completely focused on Charlize.

‘Charl.’

And when Diamide turned around again.

Charlize bowed her head as if she was serving the Empress, and once again avoided Diamide’s gaze.

Diamide's face became completely clouded.