“I see. So Princess Lowellmina has emerged victorious.”
In a room inside their Nalthia mansion, word of the battle’s conclusion had reached Wein and Demetrio.
“I can’t believe she actually rose to the top.”
Demetrio spoke of Lowellmina with both contempt and admiration. His words reflected his position as a former political opponent and someone who understood the challenges she’d overcome.
“You mustn’t underestimate little sisters, Prince Demetrio. I, too, have been startled by my own sibling’s recent progress.”
“Is that so? Well, maybe Natra will produce a female monarch, too?”
“That would certainly be something,” Wein said with a shrug as Demetrio scoffed.
“What will you do now, Prince Demetrio?”
“Since I’ve come all this way to Nalthia, I think I’ll seek an audience with our new esteemed Empress. What about you?”
“I’ll meet with the honorable Leader of Eastern Levetia as planned. Afterward, I’ll follow your example and pay Princess Lowellmina a visit.”
“Good idea. The Empire will reorganize under Lowellmina’s rule. Stand out as a benefactor while you still can, or you’ll be left in the dust.”
Even with the civil strife resolved, it would take time for the situation in the Empire to settle. If anything, Lowellmina’s rise to Empress was liable to incite fresh chaos. Despite Natra’s solid relationship with the Empire, it couldn’t let its guard down as an ally and neighbor.
That being said...
“We can celebrate just for today, right?” Wein said as he poured wine for himself and Demetrio. The two raised their glasses.
“To the birth of history’s first Empress.”
“To the future hardships of my foolish sister.”
The pair quietly toasted the girl’s outstanding achievements.
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