".... pardon?" looking at the sick patient and a woman holding all the authority, the choice was simple. But could they really throw Cedric out just like that.
"Your majesty, an envoy, has always been important for the royal palace. Not to forget that he is king of the nearby kingdom. And he is injured. Please be merciful to him." The butler came running when he heard the news that a new empress had entered the palace.
The moment he came, he heard the cold command of Olivia.
Even if he wanted to challenge her authority, now was not the right time.
"Please think about it, your majesty." he pleaded again when Oli laughed.
"Merciful? I can be that. But shouldn't the person in question ask for mercy first?" she stared at infuriated Cedric.
He looked like all his veins would burst open instantly.
"If he would plead mercy, I would forgive him." With her head raised high in arrogance, Oli stared at him with disdain.