Who Stole The Empress Chapter 143: Finally, at the Imperial Palace

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Tamon, who was waiting on the second floor, held Ashas hand and kissed the back of her hand as she finished her preparations and ca down.

His lips felt so hot even though she was wearing gloves.

How could soone be so beautiful even when hidden from head to toe? (Tamon)

Only Tamon would make such a complint, but it didnt make Asha feel bad.

But it didnt an the words were serious enough for Asha to reply.

She snorted and grabbed his hand.

We have to hurry too, dont we? Were already near the gate.

Yes, we have to go.

Tamon kissed the back of Ashas gloved hand again as he led her in the carriage.

Today was the day for foreign delegations to officially enter the palace.

Whatever thod she used, the amazing Amor king really did arrive in Tanatos in ti for the July Festival.

Complints to her competence, Tamon and Asha went to the city gates to greet her.

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Im finally here.

Theoransha kept her hand gripping the horse reins and glared at the pointed spire of the Imperial Palace of Tanatos.

She had finally set foot in the country of the terrible enemy, but her anger did not boil over as much as she had expected.

She gazed with calm eyes at the imperial citizens who welcod the envoys from other countries.

They cheered with curious faces, as various foreigners appeared in strange clothes.

Most were commoners, and children made up more than half of the population.

They can be replaced, but the sacrifice will be minimal.

I trust you will understand my feelings.

The voice of Aranrosia, who had vowed the downfall of Gillotti Tanatos before her departure, ca to the surface again.

Theo, who was looking at the crowd that had gathered still, chuckled.

anyway, I have a weak heart.

Helia, princess of Amos, approached Theo and whispered.

What are you mumbling about?

Hm? Nothing. I was just deeply moved.

Helia nodded as if she understood Theos words.

Amos was a country derived from Amor, as evidenced by the similarity of the nas Amos and Amor.

It was sotis called the land of sisters, so the Princesses of Amos often ca to study in Amor when they were young.

It was through her study abroad that Helia ca to know Theoransha.

Theo, who was active and spirited, and Helia, who was frail, were strangely compatible despite their opposite tendencies.

Where the childhood connection had always been there, Helia was abducted when she was 17 years old.

The pirates abducted Helia, and the problem was that they put this cri on Theo.

It was that Theoransha was jealous of Helia for so reason, killed her, and pretended not to know.

Theo was once suspected for a mont by the royal family of Amos, who had lost their reason.

Of course, they could not pursue the matter frankly, but in any case, as an urgent matter, they could not overlook any possibility.

Theo dove directly into the abduction case to clear her na and discovered that it was the work of pirates in the Caliphate waters.

The pirates who abducted Helia were those who were known for their poor quality in the Caliphate waters.

Human trafficking was basic, and abduction, confinent, and assault were commonplace.

Fortunately, just before sothing bad happened to Helia, Theo was able to rescue her.

However, rescuing Helia was not enough satisfaction for Theo. She killed all the black mist pirates.

This caused the royal family of Amos to owe Theo a big debt.

At the ti, Theo refused to accept compensation from the royal family of Amos.

She had already made up her mind at that ti that she would be the king of Amor, so she was determined to collect this debt more appropriately next ti.

And today, she has received a very appropriate paynt.

Helia, the Princess of Amos and revered as a Saint, followed Theo directly to Tanatos with Amos holy relic.

Lumoshas sacred relic was in Theos hands.

Oh, it really has been a tough month.

In the anti, Theo spotted Tamon, who had said he would co to pick Theo up with a face that looked ten years older.

Since Tamon stood out even at a distance, they found him without difficulty.

Ronasso, who was following Theo, also found Tamon, but he was unable to co forward because of his duty to protect Theo.

Its good to see him again in good health.

dont I look healthy now?

Youve done this kind of schedule, and I think youre in great shape.

Oh, thats true.

I see that the Princess of Amos ca with you. May the blessings of the sun be upon you at night.

May the blessings of the night shine upon you in the day.

While they were exchanging greetings, Theo glanced at the carriage that Tamon was guarding.

The window of the carriage opened and Asha, wearing a veil, waved her head in greeting.

Theo also greeted her by bowing her head slightly.

Flying pollen, the cheers of the crowd, the music echoing through the air.

They felt it all as they entered the wide open door of Tanatos palace.

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The imperial banquet welcoming the delegations was magnificent.

Tanatos was dressed more glamorously than ever, perhaps to let people know that the country was alive and well.

Asha, after all this ti, looked around the imperial palace, which was filled with jewelry, flowers, and fine ornants.

Did the imperial family have this much finances left?

Of course, it was not that Tanatos had no money.

It was because when she was here back then, they already had a three-year budget proposal, but at that ti, the proposed budget for events in July was not as large as this one.

This ant that the proposed budget after three years was either brought forward and used, or the nobles taxes were raised.

At that mont, Asha rembered another reason why Tanatos finances had grown.

Yes, they confiscated the Sunset familys property.

Ashas eyes grew colder.

This horrifying glamour was the blood and flesh of the Sunset family.

How large was the confiscation of all the property of the ducal family, which was the pillar of this huge empire?

Asha stared coldly at Gillotti, who was greeting the delegations in turns.

Hilariously, Natasha stood beside him, dressed in the Empresss gown.

As soon as Roselyn was removed, Natasha was given the title of Count.

Of course, it was an aristocratic rank only in appearance, but by gaining the position, she would be qualified to ascend to the throne of the empress.

Sohow, however, Gillottis decision was slow.

There was a rumor that there would be an official announcent at this July festival.

Yes, I see that.

Those two were very similar, especially in that there was no limit to their greed.

Roselyn had never forgotten Natashas voice whispering in her ears while Roselyns white skirt was stained with blood. (*the use of the na Roselyn here because at the scene back then it was Roselyn the empress. Asha didnt exist then.)

Good-bye.

Natasha was crying and laughing while pushing Roselyn into hell.

The power was in Gillottis hands, but Natasha would not be easily detachable.

Asha intended to drag Natasha down in the sa way that Natasha had sent her to her death.

Catching her off guard and pulling on her neck in the blink of an eye.

Asha looked carefully at Natashas big belly.

It was only seven months ago that she announced that she had given birth to a stillborn baby while bleeding.

But now Natashas stomach was so huge that it was no exaggeration to say that she was ten month pregnant.

Of course, it was difficult for Asha, who had never given birth, to determine whether or not the belly looked right or not.

But thinking about Natasha, Asha felt sothing unpleasant.

Even though they were forced to marry, Gillotti and Roselyn fulfilled their marital duties.

In particular, having children was the most important task for the emperor and empress to pay attention to, especially since the imperial children were precious due to the different nature of death.

Inside the imperial palace, the couple calculated the best ti to have a child, and Roselyn and Gillotti drank various dicines and teas that were good for pregnancy.

They spent four years that way and still had difficulty conceiving.

This ant that there was a possibility that either Roselyn or Gillotti was infertile.

Of course, she had her own possibility in mind.

Because before she beca Empress, the Temple and the doctors checked the health of the Crown Princess, and there were exceptions to all of them.

The funny thing was that they didnt check the royal family.

In Tanatos, it was traditional not to question the authority or qualifications of the royal family in any matter.

So if an imperial family mber was infertile or potentially infertile, they could not make a fuss about it out loud.

At least ostensibly.

Well, in any case, as Natasha was pregnant now, it must be Roselyn who was infertile.

Asha rubbed her flat belly.

Not once did she think she could not have a baby.

Her body was very healthy and her nstrual cycle was regular.

Oh, co to think of it, this cycle has already passed.

Of course, after she ca back to life, her cycle changed a bit, but it was never cut off.

But, she was quite late this month.

While traveling here with a rush schedule, she forgot that she was half a month past her scheduled date.

.. is the cycle changing again?

Perhaps it was a side effect of engraving with Tamon.

In any case, it was a different power that affected the body, and for similar reasons, the Tanatos imperial family had a hard ti finding an heir.

But what was important now was not that her cycle had changed.

King Theoransha Lantifu of Amor, Tamon Krasis, the Chief of Diplomacy, and the first Princess of Amos are here.

Count Ranier introduced the important guests one by one.

At last, attention was paid to Amors guest of honor.

Tamon quietly held Ashas hand.

Asha approached Gillotti, holding Tamons hand forcefully with cold fingertips.