Queen Era: The Monster I Love - Chapter 132

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CHAPTER 130

Era felt so touched in more ways than she could think of. They were not just praising her, but stating what they would do. They had given their life to her again and again.

Now more than ever she believed she had people to live for. They put their ideas with her and their life too. Their loyalty was true. If not for anything, the way they took their time to help out with the orphans spoke volumes.

Raising her chin up, Era took in a deep breath but she did not smile. This was a very serious matter that demanded all seriousness as well.

“Fine then, as of this day, I join my life and yours together. I promise to protect you all as much as I can and not allow anyone to bully your person. Together we would take Etheria to a greater height.”

She looked up at Aeverie and beckoned on her to come over. All this while she had been watching the whole scene unfold from behind.

Obeying Era she walked over to where they were and stood beside her.

“And if by any means I am falling short of the standard, I would appreciate you all, my most trusted attendants, to call my attention to it and seek my reason and remind me of where we are coming from and where we are going.”

“Yes, your majesty,” they chorused.

“Then get up. I accept you all.”

Hearing her say that was like they were just awarded the best treasure in the kingdom but in this case, their treasure was her trust and their smiles not for once, went down.

Doing as she commanded, they rose to their feet and awaited the main discussion for the day.

“Now, I know you all have been itching to know and you are very eager. So I would satisfy your curiosity as much.”

Nodding their head, each of their expressions betrayed their highest level of curiosity, causing Era to laugh a bit.

“Okay, the person before you on the bed is none other than her highness, princess Eleora. Eleora, I know you are awake,” Era called out, turning to her sister on the bed. “It is okay now, you can come out.”

At first, hearing her name, all of them were confused. Never would they had imagined who it was.

To them, she had met another princess from a fallen kingdom Vidor and his tyrannical soldiers invaded and destroyed and just like the orphans she was helping her.

Never in their wildest dream did they ever think that the princess in question would be who they saw.

Sitting up with the covers still on her face, Eleora turned her head a bit and slowly allowed the blanket to drop from her face.

She wasn’t so peculiar of meeting new people not from her kingdom due to her resemblance with Era. Most were shocked and scared, especially those that knew Era and she knew it was dangerous but since Era declared it safe, she decided to trust her sister.

Letting go of the blanket fully, Eleora shook her head, removing the loose strands of blonde hair that fell on her face so they could see her clearly.

The minute they laid eyes on her, their jaw dropped with reckless abandon as did their eyes which were left wide open from shock.

Aeverie on the other hand could not help but let out a soft chuckle at their expressions.

Hearing that, Era peeled her gaze from her sister after nodding her head at her and looking at her stunned maids.

It felt like they had seen the most shocking discovery in the world or known a truth that mattered a lot.

“You…” Azzura began, stopping midway.

Arya blinked, shaking her head to be sure she was awake. “She… is… oh.”

“Your majesty. You two. How?” Aquata voiced out in scattered words.

That was just how scattered their brain was at the moment. No one knew or understood what was really going on. They knew Era’s family was murdered during the invasion but never did they know of anyone resembling her.

Seeing their misery, Era decided to help them out and voice out the words they couldn’t for either fear of offending her or of confusion.

“Everyone, meet my kid sister, Eleora, Princess Eleora of Meribia.”

“She really is her sister.”

‘She looks just as beautiful too.”

“A stunning image of her majesty. No wonder her majesty asked us to keep it a secret.”

They all had something different to say about the young princess whose gaze remained fixated on them. After some time she smiled at them and spoke. “Hello.”

They all froze, except for Aeverie and Era who had heard her speak before. “Huh?”

Quickly they got themselves back and bowed before her. “Your highness. Welcome.”

“You may rise,” Era quickly chipped in. “Now that you have met her, I would love for you all to treat her as you would me. She escaped the slaughter on my kingdom and managed to find her way here to Etheria.”

“Ohh, it must have been tough on her,” Aquatta added.

“Yes and seeing as she is my identical, it would be easy for the enemy to know and would use it against me.”

“So we need to hide her?” Arya asked. “But she cannot remain in your room forever without stepping outside,” she raised her worries.

“I know. She would be with me for the next two weeks starting from today and after that, I would send her to stay with the others, the orphans.”

“Splendid idea,” Azzura finally spoke. “No one would see her there and she would have friends to play with as well.”

“Yes. So for the next two weeks and beyond, she is in your care. Please take care of her when I am not there.”

“Yes, your majesty we would do as you have said,” Azzura bowed her head, followed by the others. Raising their head up, she smiled at Eleora. “Your highness, I assure you, you are going to love it there and make nice friends.”

“I hope so.” She still had her smile which to Era was an ease to her worried heart.

“I hope so too.”

“Okay, I believe that is that,” Aeverie cut in, taking a step forwards. “The princess is hungry. Prepare her bath and other things so we can dress her up and she can have breakfast.”

“Yes, my lady.”

“Now, off to work. Her majesty would also take her bath. Make preparations. Go and get the water from the kitchens.”

Before long all preparation was being made, while Era went back to her work so as to ensure most were done early and she had more time to play with her sister.

By the time she was done taking her breakfast, she heard a knock on her door and everyone froze. For one, they knew that Aryx would not leave the children to come to the palace without an exchange and they are all with Era so who could it e?

As if on cue, all three girls beckoned on Eleora and quickly took her to Era’s dresser, to hide behind. Once the coast was clear, Aeverie walked up to the door and waited for the person to speak.

“Yes?”

“Greetings, a message from the king.”

She turned to look at Era and when she gave her the go-ahead, Aeverie unlocked the door to see who it was.

To her surprise, it was not a guard as she had expected. Rather it was the head kitchen lady with three other maids all holding trays of delicious breakfast and splendid snacks plus required drinks to go with.

Her eyes almost bulged out from their socket as she looked at the many breakfasts before her. Was this really just for one person or what?

Seeing the look in her eyes, the head kitchen lady, Lady Gretta smiled at her and said, “Message from his majesty, the king. He asked that his queen be given this treat as a token of his apology to her.”

“Huh?”

“From his majesty to your majesty, the queen. If you do not mind, can we come in?”

“Umm, no need, we can help out from here. Her majesty is not so strong.”

“Oh my, I understand. Okay, we would let you handle the rest. And please wish her safe recovery.”

“I would be sure to do that. Thanks. Arya, Aquatta, Azzura,” she called out in a low tone.

“Yes, my lady.”

Within five seconds, all three girls were already behind Aeverie as they pushed open the door a bit wider.

“Come and take this for her majesty and be careful.”

“Yes, my lady.”

Taking it from her hand, Aeverie smiled again, as she moved in, paving way for the others to take the delicacies from them.

“Have a nice day, Lady Gretta.”

“You too.”

Once they got back inside, they were not so shocked to see Era staring at all the dishes in shock. He really outdid himself, didn’t he?

Was this his own way of apologizing even though he was the sick one?

She shook her head and let out a sigh, dropping the pen in her hand.