Queen Era: The Monster I Love - Chapter 112

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CHAPTER 112

“Hmm. It is funny that you only chose to gain from that side, your majesty. When you read a story, it is important you learn all there is to learn. It is what makes you a great leader.”

“Yes, Aeverie. I understand. Now that I have read a bit. I think I want to read all the books on this kingdom’s history.”

“Then you would have to go to the chambers of Chronicles,” Aeverie advised.

“Chambers of what?”

“The chambers of chronicles. It has in details the life and activities of every king, during their reign and before that, especially with the kind of trial they faced.”

“I see. Good then. I would make a visit there and pick out a book or two.”

“Oh, about that your majesty, I am afraid that is impossible,” Aeverie began as she stood up and walked over to where Era sat.

“I do not understand. Why would that be an issue?”

“Because… You cannot enter on your own without his majesty’s permission and what is more, you cannot take any scroll out. All you can do is to sit there and read.”

“Are you kidding me?”

“Nope. I am just stating the truth. You can ask Lord Damian if you think I am lying.”

“Oh. Fine. I guess I would have to ask him right?” Aeverie did not answer her question but nodded and awaited her next words.

Letting out a deep sigh, her chest rising and falling with each movement, Era closed the book in her hands and stood up before walking over to her balcony with her lovely green gown, flowing right behind her.

She let out another sigh, enjoying the coolness of the breeze against her face.

By the time she reopened them and looked to her left side, she was shocked to see the one person she was not hoping to see, staring spellbound at her.

For a minute there neither of them said anything but just stare off at the other person.

Unknown to Vidor, Era’s heart was already beating fast from that one look but she couldn’t just turn away from him lest he figured out what was going on.

After some seconds more, she turned her head to the side pretending to cough and shutting her eyes in regret and then letting out a deep sigh before turning to face him.

A part of her had hoped that when she looked at him again he would no longer be there but to her surprise, he did not bother turning his head away but kept his cool and looked on.

Letting out the breath she did not think she was holding in, Era bowed her head down a bit to greet him with a chaste smile on her lips.

When she was sure he had gotten the greeting and returned it, she took a step back and turned around swiftly, rushing for her room.

“Your majesty, is anything the matter?” Aeverie asked when she saw the way Era rushed into the room after walking majestically for a little bit.

“He is there and watching.”

“Who? The king?”

“Of course the king. Who else?”

“Oh, then that is perfect. You can go meet him and ask for permission to check through the chambers of chronicles.”

“Wouldn’t he find it somewhat suspicious?”

“Suspicious?” Aeverie arched a brow at her, feeling confused by what Era was saying. “I do not understand you.”

“I do not know either. It is just that his majesty has been acting weird somehow.”

“Somehow. Hmm, if I were to say, my queen, I would think that it is the two of you.”

“What! What do you mean by that?”

“Well, you see since you came out of your three months seclusion, the king and you, I do not really know but you two are acting weird.”

“I am not acting weird. Everything is perfectly normal. In fact, watch and see. I would go to him and ask to prove it.”

Before Aeverie could protest on anything, she straightened her spine and walked out of her room, majestically but if one was to be in her mind, they would have seen just how frightened she was.

She knew Vidor wanted something but she could not place her fingers on it and sometimes she felt avoiding him was the best.

Now that she said she was going to ask him about the Chamber of chronicles, was she really going to do it?

A lot of questions danced around in her head and that too was so much trouble for her.

She looked behind her, hoping Aeverie would not be watching her so she could escape and divert to another place instead. To her dismay, Aeverie stood at the doorway and when their gazes met she nodded her encouragement at her.

‘Come on, Aeverie. Just go in already.’ Era lamented in her mind and in reality that wasn’t so. She smiled sweetly at Aeverie and continue on to the path leading to Vidor’s chambers.

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However, Vidor was in his room chatting about his inability to ask her out with Louis and was hoping for some help or advice.

“Your majesty, this isn’t something I can help you with. You need to do it on your own. Yes, she might have said those words concerning you but I doubt her majesty means them.”

“Of course she does. If not, why would she say that? I know I really wronged her and now I do not think I have any hope whatsoever again.”

“You are not to lose hope, your majesty. You losing hope is the end. Even if she said that now you prove to her that you are not lying that.”

“But what if she is right? What if they are all right and indeed I am a monster?” He looked downcast even saying the words from his mouth.

Back then, he did not bother what people think about him. He did not care one bit what they felt. Rather he basked in the joy of it all.

It meant the world to him that they feared him and being called a monster, was the least of his worries.

Over time he had reasoned it as something they feared but because they were cowardly, they stigmatized their fear with such a name. so he loved it.

“I do not know. It did not matter then when people said that but now just hearing it from her mouth after all this time and she saying I am incapable of loving, it hurts so much.”

“I understand, your majesty but you are not one to give up so you would not give up this one. You just need to try first. I believe in you. The whole of Etheria needs you to man up and ask her.”

For a long time, Vidor shut his eyes. This was a lot harder than it looked like. If it was battle, it would have been an easy fit but this was worse.

Deep within him, he wanted to yell and cause at Vemini but he did not want endless nights of nightmares so he swallowed whatever blame he had for her and just let the pain wash away.

Opening his eyes, he took in a deep breath and looked at Louis.

“I understand. I would give it one last try.”

“That’s the spirit, your majesty. You can do it.”

“Yeah. So I would try again later when…”

“Your majesty,” his eunuch called out to him. “Her Majesty, the queen requests an audience.”

Both Vidor and Louis looked at the door first then averted their gazes back to each other before he answered.

“Umm, let her in.”

Looking at Vidor, Louis felt the earth just blessed him with this golden opportunity and smiled at the king. “This is your chance, your majesty. I would take my leave now.”

Nodding his head, Vidor watched as he bowed and the left while the doors opened at the same time to present Era before him.

As soon as she stepped in, he got a full view of her lovely green gown and how it enhanced her beauty in its simplicity.

“Your majesty,” she greeted as soon as the door shut behind her.

“Yes. Welcome. Come in.”

“Thank you.”

She bowed her head and followed his lead going towards his bed chambers where he offered her a seat.

“Please seat.”

Doing as she was told, she took a seat opposite from him and waited for him to have the first word.

“So, to what do I owe this honour, my queen?”

“Nothing much, your majesty. Might I ask why the royal physician just left? Is your majesty under the weather?”

“Oh that, he came to make sure I was okay and prescribed rest, that was it.”

“Ah. Is that so?”

“Yes.”

‘No wonder. I did not take it to heart before but I guess when I was told, it really was so. I think he might be a little sick for him to skip assembly and eating.’ Era noted in her mind.

“So, is there anything I can help you with?”

“Yes, please.. If it isn’t much trouble, your grace, I would love permission to access the Chambers of Chronicles.”