CHAPTER 20

–the Spinx Kingdom

After the celebrations held by the Queenby kingdom, Gustav came home with anxiety in his heart. He still clearly remembered his brother's words that Emilio would never be able to stay with them, even though they would meet again later, but still, something would be lost if one of the families wasn't there.

Gustav's head was still ringing about what his brother had said that day.

'be a wise king.'

'take care of mom and dad.'

'I will protect you.'

'I will take care of you.'

'never listen to them.'

'never bother her.'

'You take it easy, and Queen Gabby will help me protect the kingdom.'

Despite having listened to what Emilio had to say. Gustav still couldn't believe that the girl who had become queen could do whatever she wanted, including razing the Spinx kingdom.

Gustav also still clearly remembers that Emilio, a prince with the title of Crown Prince, is willing to give up his title to become the Queen's servant to protect the Spinx kingdom.

Gustav also still remembers how Emilio kept saying that if the Spinx kingdom were under the auspices of the Queenby kingdom, it would help the welfare of the Spinx kingdom.

Gustav was still thinking hard about making the kingdom continue to prosper. Because of the previous problem, there were still many small towns that were not seen by the previous kingdom, making these small towns unkempt, and some even became hotbeds of rebellion.

Luckily Gustav was given the burden of being the Crown Prince when Emilio had wiped out the rebels, and Gustav didn't know that Gabby was helping Emilio cut down the rebels.

"Your Majesty," Tiana's call broke Gustav's thoughts. Gustav turned to his Empress, who stepped closer to him.

"Is Your Highness all right?" Tiana asked when she saw Gustav's complicated face.

Gustav shook his head slowly, seeing Tiana's concern. This was the first time Gustav heard Tiana was so worried about him. "It's okay, Empress," Gustav replied.

Gustav stared intensely at Tiana. He didn't have more feelings for Tiana. Indeed, Gustav likes beautiful women, but now Gustav loves Tiana when he knows how Tiana's life was before he married her.

Gustav also felt very sorry for the girl who had been abused at that time after Gustav found out that Tiana and Gabriella were victims.

Tiana is a victim of her family's greed, making Tiana a Snake Woman because her father instigated her, and Gabriella is a victim of Tiana's charade. Gustav remembered that when he was a child, Tiana was not someone like this, he knew Tiana loved Emilio very much, and it was true what Gustav had investigated that Tiana did this because her father forced her.

"Tiana, do you still love him?" Gustav asked, making Tiana confused about what Gustav meant.

"You mean Your Majesty?"

"Do you still love Bro Emilio?"

Tiana was silent, hearing Gustav's question. What was wrong with him, so he asked like that.

Tiana also didn't know what she was feeling right now, what she wanted was something extraordinary, but that was what Tiana didn't understand. On the other hand, Tiana wanted to leave all this for some reason. Yes, at first, Tiana loved Prince Emilio, but that was before the thoughts in her brain had been washed by her father.

"Sorry, Your Majesty, I still have a business to attend."

Tiana opened her voice, realizing that Gustav kept staring at her.

"Ah well, continue your business Tiana," said Gustav.

Tiana left in a hurry, and I don't know what she felt when she heard Gustav's question. Gustav saw Tiana's departure with a sad look. Is he starting to have feelings for Tiana? This feeling is a sense to protect it. I don't know what Gustav felt.

—the Queenby Kingdom

"Is there anything good, Emi?"

"Emm, your highness, isn't that a girl's name? Why do you call me like that?"

Shushu and Scarla, who heard Gabby call Emilio by the name Emi made them couldn't help but laugh. "That suits you," Shushu said while laughing heartily.

"You have a pretty face anyway, " Scarla held back her laughter. Emilio was so embarrassed by them that his ears turned red.

Emilio sighed. "Oh, come on," muttered Emilio.

"So, how is Emi?" Gabby asked Emilio one more time. There was still a feeling that Emilio didn't understand when he was with them.

"You see, your majesty when the Folly kingdom helped the Spinx kingdom go to war, it was just a Scheme they made up," replied Emilio seriously.

Gabby, who heard Emilio's words, raised an eyebrow. "Scheme?" Gabby asked.

Emilio nodded his head. "They will plan to attack the Spinx kingdom if they lose to you. They also think that if the Spinx kingdom loses to you, the Spinx kingdom will become a war enslaved person. It will be to their advantage if they can control several Territories, including this northern part, and vice versa if you are the loser noble." replied Emilio at length.

"Doesn't every kingdom on this continent already have Diplomatic Relations with the Empire?" Gabby asked. Gabby doesn't want to bother herself about trivial things like this, but Gabby also needs information to find out the enemy's strength to be fought.

"It's true, Your Majesty, but it's just that they seem friendly and helpful to each other on the outside. On the inside, they trap each other," replied Emilio.

"Your Majesty, will you please establish diplomatic relations with the Spinx Kingdom? It seems that the Spinx Kingdom has no place to shelter. What I heard, the Empire will cut ties with the Spinx kingdom, it leaves the Spinx kingdom alone, and there is no one to help if something happens." continued Emilio long though with a bad feeling and a little scared, but Emilio was afraid of Shushu, not Gabby.

Gabby, who was still lying on Shushu's lap, closed her eyes. Indeed from the beginning, Gabby would establish diplomatic relations with the Spinx kingdom. It would make it easier for her to take care of her loved ones.

"Emi, go to the Empire and disguise yourself there. I heard there would be a tournament for fighters. Getting information as a Strong fighter will make it easier for you." Gabby said to the still kneeling Emilio.

Emilio paused for a moment lowering his head as he thought about Gabby's orders. Emilio is worried that Gabby will refuse his request.

"Then I will send Baba to come to the Spinx Kingdom." continued Gabby.

Emilio, who heard Gabby's words, looked up to see Gabie with a big smile. "Very well, Your Majesty," replied Emilio excitedly.

"Don't forget to change your face. Lucky in the Folly Kingdom, they don't know you," Gabby said to Emilio, and he just nodded his head.

Emilio left the room with a big smile after being able to kiss the back of Gabby's hand, Emilio was like a slave if someone saw that, but Emilio didn't care if anyone saw him. At least it was a sign that he was loyal to his lord.

"Shushu, Scarla, I want to go for a walk," said Gabby spoiled to her two ladies.

Shushu, who saw Gabby's spoiled behavior, raised her eyebrows. 'Miss must have a wish.'

"Let's watch Emi's fight in the empire. Baba said Empress Lili invited me." continued the spoiled Gabby.

Shushu is getting confused with Gabby, and there will be a surprise if Gabby is spoiled like this. On the other hand, Scarla, who saw Gabby's spoiled behavior, shuddered in horror. The last time Gabby acted spoiled was before the war.