CHAPTER 105
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":66,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":326}">It had been a week since Emilio's return from his trip had passed. Gabby accepted Xora as is as her current subordinate.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":144,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":404}">At this time, Xora was given the first order by Gabby to find out the whereabouts of Tiana, who had disappeared for a long time.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":222,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":482}">Gabby is a very personable person, especially Gustav. At this time, Gabby never had the slightest bit of reminiscing about her bad past with Gustav. Seeing that Gustav had changed so drastically, Gabby began to see him as a King.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":330,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":590}">Gabby gave orders to Xora. From Xora's confession, she knew the ins and outs of the Khaaslonia Continent because she had lived for 200 years. Even she also knew the cause of the collapse of the Elves' Kingdom at that time.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":438,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":698}">The Queenby Imperial edict that married King Gustav and Lady Zerry had been issued and became a hot topic among the nobles of the Spinx Kingdom.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":516,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":776}">Many of them considered the marriage to be a political marriage promoted by Empress Gabby.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":594,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":854}">Gabby herself didn't hide that it was indeed a political marriage. But Gabby did not explicitly state that the marriage was on the agreement of Gustav and Gabby.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":672,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":932}">If Tiana is found later, Gabby will allow Gustav to appoint Tiana as a concubine on the condition that Gustav must prefer royal affairs over love affairs.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":750,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1010}">It was easy for Gabby to take Gustav's King's throne if she wanted to. However, Gabby had met Queen Emily, the mother of Gustav and Emilio. Emily asks Gabby to ask for support for the Spinx Kingdom from behind.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":858,"w":677,"h":120,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1118}">Given Gustav's change that he has recognized as King, Gabby doesn't want to take the bad step of forcibly taking the Spinx Kingdom into her Empire. Under the auspices of the Queenby Empire, the Spinx Kingdom had indirectly become part of the Queenby Empire and received all the arrangements from Empress Gabby.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":996,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1256}">---
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1044,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1304}">"Will you be happy, my daughter?" Count Zerry asked his daughter Isabella.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1092,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1352}">"Sure, Father." Isabella smiled at her father.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1140,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1400}">Count Zerry sighed lightly. "I don't like King Gustav. Moreover, Her Majesty the Empress allowed Gustav to appoint Tiana as a concubine."
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1218,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1478}">Count Zerry had an irritable feeling that his daughter had to marry Gustav. Even though Gustav had changed. But in Count Zerry's eyes, Gustav was still unfit to be compared to his daughter.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1326,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1586}">"Father, I've discussed it with Empress Gabby. Honestly, I couldn't refuse his request. For some reason, Empress Gabby acts like my older sister. I really don't want to disappoint him." Isabella's reply gave understanding.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1434,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1694}">"Yes, I understand. But you are father's only daughter. I'm afraid that later you will not be happy with this marriage." Count Zerry had a sad expression on his face.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1512,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1772}">Isabella grabbed Count Zerry's hand. "Father, trust Her Majesty the Empress. I'm sure she has good intentions."
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1590,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1850}">"Alright, darling." Count Zeery loves his only daughter. Even though the Empress had discussed it with him, he couldn't refuse Gabby's request.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1668,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1928}">Count Zerry highly valued the Empress, who was currently leading the Empire. All decisions are taken by Empress Gabby always ended well for the Empire. It was also impossible for Count Zerry to oppose the Decree that the Empire had issued.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1776,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2036}">Plus, they are royalty. Even though nobles live very well, when it comes to marriage, nobles can't decide for themselves.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1854,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2114}">"Father, do you know? Actually Empress Gabby was very kind. Even very good from back when she was a Princess of the Charlotte family."
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1932,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2192}">"Hmm?" Count Zerry didn't know what Gabby was like. All he knew was that Gabby was Gustav's fiancé, who had a lot of bad rumors in the eyes of the nobles.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2010,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2270}">"There were a lot of bad rumors about Gabriella in the past. Even though she is very good, I once saw Gabriella wanting to play with orphans from among the poor." Isabella remembered the first time she met Gabriella.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2118,"w":677,"h":120,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2378}">Isabella is one of the noble girls who doesn't like to gossip. When she was shopping in the city, she had seen Princess Gabriella playing with the children of the poor. From Gabriella's smiling face as she played with them, Isabella could see that the rumors she often heard were nothing more than boasts from underemployed nobles.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2256,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2516}">During Prince Gustav's 15th birthday party, Isabella wants to get to know Gabriella. But who would have thought that an incident greatly tarnished Gabriella's good name during the party.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2364,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2624}">Isabella also felt annoyed with the nobles who insulted Gabriella at that time. But she couldn't do anything and could only silently watch the moment.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2442,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2702}">When Empress Gabby recognized herself as Gabriella, Isabella couldn't hide her joy that Gabriella had emerged as an extraordinary girl after a long absence.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2520,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2780}">When Isabella can bond with Gabby, she feels like she has an older sister who loves her very much.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2598,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2858}">'Miss Mia is fortunate to have a sister like her,' Isabella thought.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2646,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2906}">"Father, did you know Arch Duke Emilio will be engaged to Lady Charlotte in a few months?"
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2724,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2984}">"I know, honey. 3 months ago, the Arch duke left at the request of Her Majesty the Empress to look for the Black Orchid flower as a dowry," replied Count Zerry.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2802,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3062}">Isabella nodded.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2850,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3110}">"Who do you think can accompany Her Highness Empress Gabby? I hope that the man who accompanies Her Majesty the Empress in the future is a man who can love her with all her heart." Isabella hoped. He had considered Gabby like his sister.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2958,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3218}">"You are right my daughter. I hope so too. I already treat her like my own daughter." replied Count Zerry.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3036,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3296}">Isabella nodded and smiled. She hoped that God would give the girl she considered her brother to be a partner who would love her wholeheartedly and accept her as she is.