"Before you read this chapter, please finish this sentence and post it." Snuffles o(^・x・^)o
"We just want to know what is your guess." Shiro, Suki and Snuffles.
I am the Empress but I also am a(n) _______
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"Already?" Suki v(=∩_∩=)
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"Arigatōgozaimashita Onee-san, Onii-san!" Shiro (^・ω・^ )
"Enjoy Chapter 10!!" Snuffles
Chapter 10: I am the Empress but I also am a(n) _______
[Blade Master Ashio Kasai, the Seventh Council Member]
Kasai looked below upon the capital of the Empire, Castile.
There were no clouds today, just the darkness slowly creeping in to mark the end of the day.
In the midst of growing darkness, the city began to shine as lights illuminate Castile.
One by one the lights came to be but the most majestic of them all is the white and gold Imperial Castle standing high enough to oversee all of the capital.
Gazing upon this beauty, he gave himself a pet the beg for a job well done.
‘The paint was my idea!’ Kasai smiled remembering the beauty of his Empress white fur and the gold lining on her wings.
Those who aren’t battle experienced citizen watching above, this was the first time they a whole squadron of gryphon flying.
It will some time before they recover from the gryphon’s A-rank aura. But they won’t be any permanent damage done.
Each squadron consist of 100 people. 33 teams and 1 captain.
In this case plus two Council members.
For
Simply because the aura they released will intimidate those who are weak. Gryphons are proud creatures; they will never follow those they deemed weak.
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[Gryphon Rider 1 Captain]
A single white flare came from the castle replied promptly with another white flare by the Captain.
“My Lords, you are clear for landing.”
Three figures descend down on the east garden of the Imperial Castle.
“Align yourself with the 27 Aqua Layer Formation. If there is any harm befall on the Empress, we going drown that flying snake.”
Replied with a simple nod, the Gryphon Riders dispersed.
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[Blade Master Ashio Kasai, the Seventh Council Member]
In the morning, lights passed through the stained glass.
Enshrining the throne room as a humble gesture of respect to the Emperor/Empress residing inside.
In the dusk however, light crystal glowed on the ceiling. Enlightening the room with both light and magnanimously highlight the Emperor/Empress in the absence of the Sun.
Usually though the throne room is filled by at least one member of the Council literally just looking at the Empress. Not doing anything, just simply standing/floating/sitting in front of her.
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Observing their Empress and wishing it will be the lucky day the Empress will wake up.
At times, she would summon unusual food like ‘Chicken Nabe’, ‘Sweet Melon Bread’ or ‘Doughnuts’ and eat together with the people in the throne room.
Despite this ability, the Empress prefer home cook meal.
At first Kasai was dishearten knowing his job ‘Cook’ level is at a mere LVL 3.
But the Empress didn’t hold any ill grudge. Rather she accompanied him to the Imperial Blacksmith.
Watching passionately while Kasai and the Blood Iron Mountain Dwarves creating a longsword.
To show her gratitude of their earnest effort, the longsword was enchanted by 10 high-rank properties. Twice the maximum number capable of the best enchanter in the Empire.
Unable to suppress his gratitude, Kasai hugged the little kitten.
The feeling of being snuggled surprised him a bit but it was a good feeling.
It wasn’t just him, each time she wakes up Empress Kumon makes a point to review the Empire’s policies and spent time with the first person she saw.
Lady Aba for instant always wanted to just run around playing just for fun but couldn’t due to her family upbringing and her own position that she has to take care.
On the other hand, Lord Antonnio prefer to gaze upon the emptiness of space. Watching the constellation of the stars while telling the tales of each constellation. She didn’t even mind Antonnio bringing his family during the sky gazing.
‘Truthfully, I think the Council had position themselves to be the Empress concubines’
The decision to reject all visitors from meeting with the Empress was centrally selfish from their side. It was to The Council's opinion that they should represent the Empress in these meetings. To not inconvenience the Empress with the squabbles of men.
Totally not because to limit their competition. Nor to monopolize her ‘waking time’.
But today, the air of the throne room is far from normal.
On one side is the fiery figure burning aura. Intimidating, pressuring, almost divine like. But all for naught, Kumon’s aura floods the throne room in response. This time, it was simply pure power.
Extinguishing the once blazing aura as if blowing out a candle on a night stand.
After the cold battle ended, a single word came from the Empress.
“Speak” Kumon
“Thank you for granting us your audience, respected Wondering ‘Truth’ Genie. I do not have a name to introduce myself, i am but only a mere nameless fire serpent. Bringing the last hope of our species, we beg of you to help us!”
‘We??’ Kumon thought, ‘There is no life signs other than you.’
Kumon continued “Say thy three wishes. A warning though.
For every wish there is a price.
Each price is of equivalent value of the wish.
If the wish is to my liking, only then it shall be granted.
Choose them well.”
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