CHAPTER 17

Despite his surprise, Gustav wanted an explanation from Emilio, but he knew now was not the time to ask personal questions even though Gustav was his real brother.

Gabby, who saw Gustav and kept looking at Emilio, knew that Gustav needed an explanation. This was not about Emilio's betrayal but why Emilio knew Gabby better.

"Prince Gustav, you must be wondering about my relationship with Emilio, right?" Gabby said, making Gustav immediately turn to him.

He just smiled at the confused Gustav. "Meet Emilio." Gabby continued making Gustav even more confused at Gabby because he called Emilio no-frills Prince.

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The celebration that had reached the distribution of gifts made the entire palace sparkle hearing the gifts that Gabby would give. She gave gifts to other nobles, some of whom got Tier 3 Swords, Bows, and Wands made of Ancient Stones, Accessories of the highest quality according to the Nobles. Of course, the prize recipient accepted it with sparkling eyes because this was the first time that he could get a Relic which usually can only be obtained from big tournaments organized by big countries.

It's not that Gabby forgot the gifts for the soldiers' families in the palace. They also got gifts of gold and other treasures. As Shushu said, all the soldiers who joined the war got a lot of gold. Indeed some people think that this is a bribe for them, but Gabby has not promised from the beginning that he will give them a prize if he wins the war.

Tiana, who saw Gabby give the Relic or the treasure, made her gape. Tiana also really wanted the Relic too. Tiana kept thinking how rich Queen Gabby was so that she could give away precious treasures easily.

"Your Majesty, isn't that a bit of an exaggeration? Giving gold to commoners who have nothing to contribute to you will only envy some people." Tiana opened her voice, trying to get closer to Gabby.

"They have no contribution to me. But you know? How do they worry about their family, whether their sister, brother, husband, or father goes to war? I have promised them that the families of my soldiers will live comfortably even though they will lose their families during the war." Gabby said long, making Tiana speechless.

"Besides, my wealth will not run out just because I give them a little," Gabby arrogantly but covered with a smile.

It doesn't end. How much treasure does Queen Gabby have after hearing that each soldier gets 10,000 gold per person and several other gifts for the soldier's family?

The whole palace who heard Gabby's words were speechless, and they also thought that Gabby's wealth might be more than the kingdom.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I didn't think that far. I hope that you can prosper the Queenby kingdom with your generosity," said Tiana trying to approach Gabby. 'I have to be the one.'

"Sometimes, if Your Majesty has free time, will Your Majesty have tea with me?" The connection.

"We can see the future of Empress Tiana," Gabby replied with a slight grin.

Between speakers, Tiana tried to curry favor with Gabby, Evan slipped into their conversation.

"Your Majesty, do you still remember me?"

Tiana glared at Evan for daring to interrupt her chat with Gabie making Tiana very annoyed.

"Sure, Evan Kristoffer Charlotte, First Son of Duke Charlotte"

"Excuse me, Your Majesty, are you coming to my father's birthday party in a few days? But considering you have so much to do for your new kingdom, it will keep you very busy."

"Maybe in a few days I have free time, I will come to Duke Charlotte's party," Gabby replied.

Evan couldn't hide how happy he was when he found out that the girl he liked was coming to visit his house.

On the other hand, Tiana cursed Evan for daring to take the first step to approach Gabby, Tiana did not accept it.

In contrast to Leon, who had been calm in the festive atmosphere. Somehow Leon felt warmth when he was with Gabby.

"Master Leon," called Scarla, looking at Leon, alone by the window while leaning his shoulder.

Many noble girls are attracted to Leon with his intelligence, who has 2 elemental spirits and a charming appearance that makes noble girls want to have a relationship with him.

But they refused to remember Leon's attitude, which was always cold towards women. Even though there had never been a scandal or rumor that Leon had been rude to women, it still made their guts shrink because of his cold nature.

Although some women have a high mentality trying to approach Leon, they have to stop again because they see Leon, who is close to Scarla, one of Gabby's servants whose beauty they can even value more than a princess. Plus, now that Scarla was knighted by their new queen with the title Grand Duchess, they would immediately step down because the title Grand Duchess was the highest title after the Arch Duchess and Duchess.

Leon, who turned to Scarla, silently stared at him without blinking. The aura that Scarla gave off drew him into Scarla's charm. Of all the women Leon has ever known and met, Scarla is the woman who can get rid of her cold nature besides her two sisters.

"Miss Scarla."

"Why are you here alone? Would you like to dance with me?"

"Of course, My Lady." Leon smiled back, pulling Scarla's hand and kissing the back of her hand.

Leon's treatment of Scarla caught the attention of the entire palace. Gabby and Sebastian just smiled at Leon.

Some girls who adore Leon secretly feel mass heartbreak. They are also the first time seeing Leon smile Leon's handsomeness increase, but what can they do.

"Your Majesty, will you dance with me?" Sebastian said, making Gabby and Tiana, and Evan turn to him.

Gabby smiled and nodded. She, who received Sebastian's outstretched hand, was glanced at by Evan. What is this!? Evan did not accept. Why did his grandmother smile when she saw her far-fetched old husband asking Gabby to dance?

After Gabby and Sebastian leave to dance, Baba invites Carolline to dance. "Mrs. Carolline, will you dance with me?" Baba said, kneeling like a romantic man asking his partner to dance.

"Sure, Grand Duke, " said Carolline smiling, accepting Baba's hand's size.

Tiana, who saw Baba's romance, made her inflamed. She should be dancing with the Grand Duke, not this older woman. At the same time, Shushu snorted at Baba's pretentious romantic attitude in front of him.

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Gustav entered the room that Gabby had told him when Gustav entered the room and saw Emilio staring out the window.

"Older brother…"

Emilio turned to the door. Emilio, who saw his brother's worried and confused face, couldn't help but smile. This is all he can do to protect and take care of this stupid little brother and the family he loves.

"Brother, can you explain everything to me? Please don't cover anything up," Gustav started to whine like a child even though his face looked serious.

Seeing Gustav's whimper, Emilio remembered his childhood with his little brother, who was very spoiled to him. Emilio smiled faintly at his younger brother.