Kneel Before The Villain

Roxana was very wary of Claire.

And it was the same for me too.

Even as a Baron’s daughter, she caused a lot of trouble for Roxana.

It was not good for me if Claire continued to be by the Crown Prince’s side.

So, I tried to separate the two for any possible threat.

But now my thoughts had changed.

It was not only Claire who could harm me.

The Crown prince too, no, he was more dangerous than her.

If he ascended the throne with a grudge against me, it would be a disaster for the duchy.

So… what could be worse than two people who could be a threat gets together.

“Princess, long time no see. I heard you had a cold, are you feeling better now?”

A young lady approached and asked.

“Yes. I’m fine now.”

“I’m glad you’re all healed, but now that the days are getting colder, you need to take good care of yourself. But, by any chance, what happened with the Crown Prince…”

Before she could finish her words, a loud trumpet sounded from the entrance.

“His Majesty the Emperor, Her Majesty the Empress, the Crown Prince and the 2nd Prince are entering.”

Everyone looked at the door in unison.

Soon after, the emperor in a red cloak with a crown on his head appeared, and the empress in an elegant purple dress with a crown on her head as well.

Behind them, the Crown prince in a banquet suit and Payne in a white uniform were walking in.

The Crown prince looked around as soon as he entered the banquet hall.

As if he was looking for someone.

Perhaps his target was me.

I knew that the Crown prince would be quite angry right now.

But it was not my business.

Anyway, he couldn’t make a fuss in a place like this.

It was because the emperor was present, and many eyes were paying attention to him because of the recent events.

It couldn’t be helped if we met again or exchanged words.

But I wasn’t comfortable with it.

Even though I solved a big problem, another problem was still waiting to do its worst.

I brought the fan to my mouth and glanced at Payne.

He was collected and calm, as always.

My heart felt all the more frustrated when I remembered how not long ago the emperor brought up my marriage with him to the duke.

‘What the hell is he thinking?’

The emperor sat down on a high platform and spoke in a soft voice.

“Payne, come closer.”

Payne approached slowly and knelt down in front of the emperor and the Empress.

The two were not close, but like a military-vassal relationship.

The emperor looked at him with a pleased expression and beckoned.

Then, the attendant standing behind brought out a long box.

“This is a gift from me, so open it.”

“Yes.”

Payne carefully opened the box in front of everyone.

“That’s…”

Admiration erupted from people’s mouths.

What was in the box was a sword.

Lapis lazuli was embedded in the handle of the sword, giving off a brilliant light, and when the scabbard was pulled out, the exposed blade emitted a white light.

Even I, who knew nothing about swords, could recognize that it was a famous sword.

When Roxana was taking the empress lessons, she had heard a glimpse of the innumerable treasures in the imperial storeroom.

If I was not mistaken, what was in front of me now was a treasured sword passed down through generations in the imperial family.

“I see… It’s a treasure.”

“Wow.”

Several other people, including myself, recognized the treasure and exclaimed in admiration.

Payne also seemed a little flustered.

“It is too much for me.”

“It’s not. Compared to the achievements you have made, this sword is nothing much. Besides, you are my son, so you deserve that sword. With that sword, protect the empire from now on.”

“I will abide by Your Majesty’s will.”

“Now get up.”

Payne placed the sword on his waist.

The elegant white uniform and the sword worn around his waist matched him perfectly.

People alternately looked at Payne and his sword with complicated eyes.

There was a mixture of envy and admiration in their gazes.

Since the emperor had shown how much he valued Payne by bestowing such precious treasures in front of everyone, his status would rise even higher after today.

I glanced at the Crown prince, who had been standing there silently for a while.

His expression was as dark as his relationship with Payne.

His face, devoid of any t

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