episode_0155

-“Knock knock knock.”-

A knock is heard outside the door.

At the same time, the faces of Rosebetta, who had a slightly apologetic expression, and Marquis Celeb, who had a regretful expression, began to brighten.

Then the door opened and a person came inside.

A tall woman with black hair and green eyes.

The moment they saw her, a happy expression began to appear on both their faces, and she also smiled as she watched the two of them.

“Hello. It’s been a while. Rosetta. And Celeb.”

“Elbapa!”

Two people running towards her, calling her name with voices filled with joy.

As she watched them approach her without any hesitation, regardless of their status.

Their close friend and long-time colleague, the witch Elbafa Envy, hugged Rosebeta’s body tightly.

“It’s really nice to meet you, how have you been?”

“Yes, thanks to you. Both of them haven’t changed at all compared to 3 years ago.”

“Haha, well, it’s the same for both of them. In the first place, witches and wizards can’t age.”

“Anyway, I’m glad to see you again. Honestly, I haven’t heard from you in a while.”

Unlike the two men who were each a duke and a marquis, Elbafa in front of them did not have any particular noble title.

In terms of public service, she had more than enough, but she didn’t want it herself.

Her only public office was as a city doctor at the Sophia Castle until a few years ago.

After that, Elbafa, without any interest in officialdom, left this place and traveled the world for the past three years, and it was during this time that he heard the news of Rosetta’s ascension to the throne and returned.

“So how’s the research going? There’s been some progress.”

“Unfortunately, that part is not yet complete. I have tried to contact the wizards of the North, but I have not had much success. Rather, I have achieved some results in other areas during the process.”

Elbapa expresses a bit of regret while saying such things.

Seeing her friend like that, Rosebetta felt a little relieved inside and spoke to her cautiously.

“Yeah.. That’s too bad. Does that mean we don’t have to be tied down to the wizards?”

“Yes, I guess there are restrictions on conducting research there.. and more than anything, I also need a break for a while, so I’m thinking about staying here from now on.”

“If Elbapa can finish it, I’d welcome it anytime. I already had quite a few favors to ask of you.”

“Are you talking about the city? If that’s the case, I’d be more than willing to take on the job again…”

Elbapha asked what came out of Rosebetta’s mouth, and Rosebetta shook her head slowly.

“No, I guess it’s about that too, but there’s something more important than that…”

“It’s important.. Just say the word. If it’s a request from Rosebeta, I should do whatever it takes. I may be weak, but I’ll do my best.”

“Thank you for saying that. Although it’s not easy. If Elbapa says that much…”

When Rosetta cried so carefully, a bitter smile automatically appeared on the Marquis’ lips as he watched her.

‘Ah… This is a very familiar pattern. It’s similar to when I tried to persuade Han Tae to take over the position of Prime Minister.’

With that thought in mind, Celeb looked at his friend who would be wrestling with the documents together with Rosebeta in front of his eyes and prayed silently for the repose of his soul.

Of course, this also applies to your future self who will be racking his brain right next to you.

*

The bell rings majestically.

And the rose petals fluttering in the wind and the cheering crowd.

With such a raucous welcome, Rosebetta slowly walked forward.

She is dressed in ornate attire and carries a strangely shaped red sword at her waist.

There was a strange tension on her face as she walked along the path that ran through the castle, and as she watched her mother, Ellios, Senel who had returned in a hurry, and Katlena felt a strange sense of pride.

“The day has finally come.. The day my mother becomes a duke..”

“Isn’t it a shame? Honestly, I wish my sister was there..”

Senel asked cautiously at Elios’ words, and Elios answered with a slight smile on his lips.

“It would be a lie if I said absolutely not, but… if I had to express my feelings right now, I would say I’m a little relieved. I know how important the position of a duke is, and I also know that I’m not yet capable of handling it.”

“But still.. I think that someone like you could do it well..”

Katlena spoke carefully, and Elios felt slightly better at hearing his sister’s story, and he gently stroked her head.

“I appreciate that you think so, but… I’m still not there yet. Right now, I don’t think I can do better than my mother.”

“Is that so..”

“That’s it.”

Elios smiled faintly as he looked at his youngest brother with those words.

Looking at her like that, Katlena felt a bit refreshed inside.

Elios, who only showed her a cold face whenever the topic of succession came up.

The fact that her older sister, who had been like that, was now smiling at her made Katlena realize once again how much her older sister’s feelings for her had changed.

“Ah. Here we go. Look over there.”

The three sisters once again turn their gazes towards their mother at Senel’s words.

Before their eyes they saw their mother, Rosebetta, kneeling and bowing with her sword drawn and about to stick it into the ground.

And then, looking at his mother like that, the father who was sitting on the throne slowly got up from his seat and approached her.

“My wife.. Mina Roseveta Dragona..”

With those words, Duke Dragona slowly took off the crown he was wearing on his head and stood right in front of her.

“God will no longer sacrifice for the people. He will no longer bear the weight of the crown. From now on, everything will be handled by your hands.”

With those words, Dragona slowly places the crown on Rosebetta’s head.

Regarding this, Rosebetta looked at her husband’s face and spoke in a serious voice.

“I will inherit the title. My husband. Radu Constantino Dragona.”

With those words, Rosebetta slowly rose from her seat, and at the same time, Dragona bowed respectfully to his wife and the new ruler of this land, and immediately after, those who had been watching also bowed to her and bowed to her.

Thus ended the reign of Duke Radu Constantino Dragona, the first monarch of the Duchy of Dragona, and the era of Duke Mina Rosevetta Dragona, the second monarch, began.

A very long new era that will bring about changes so great that they cannot be compared to previous eras.

*

A banquet followed immediately after the succession ceremony.

Against the backdrop of raucous music and dancers’ dancing, a large crowd of people were enjoying a noisy meal and drink, including Radu Constino Dragona, who had abdicated as Duke.

“Haha, congratulations, Duke. You’ve finally gotten rid of that headache and are now free.”

“That’s right. The past 20 years have been really tough. My body, which used to be in battlefields, was fighting with piles of paperwork. I guess I benefited from having such a wonderful wife.”

Dragona smiles brightly and jokes at the words of other nobles.

Although he had given up enormous power in his own hands, considering his circumstances, in which he was starting to feel tired of that power, Radu did not feel any particular regret at the moment.

Rather, as the nobles say, it is just a carefree feeling.

“Okay.. Now that all the annoying things are taken care of. How about we go hunting together next time?”

“That’s good. I’ve been busy with work lately and have been neglecting myself quite a bit. I’d like to get some fresh air for once.”

Radu chatting and talking with his fellow nobles.

Despite her husband’s relaxed appearance, Rosebetta, sitting on the monarch’s throne, maintained a dignified air as she greeted the people.

“Congratulations, Your Highness. I am Count Logos of Giurgiu. I ask for your continued support, as I have done so far.”

“Yes, thank you for coming. If you have any difficulties, please ask me at any time. I will help you as much as I can.”

Rosebetta greeting the lords as the new monarch.

Although it was mostly just a simple courtesy greeting, even at that moment, Rosebetta’s mind was quickly turning to the work she was about to do.

In connection with elements of reform that cannot yet be disclosed to anyone…

‘There’s really a lot to do in the future… There are quite a few people to sort out, too…’

With that thought in mind, Rosetta slowly moved her gaze.

There… the figure of a person just entering the banquet hall began to appear.