Jessica Robinson
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Martia and the next Emperor had become friends during the time I was away. It was a surprise, and I was frightened by that, at first. However, it couldn't have been bad. I just didn't like that Martia could be involved with the Palace affairs and troubles, but she was smart. She would understand sooner or later. In my first life, she had known first-hand how wicked the court could be, so she didn't need me to explain. With some luck, she would have understood this time too. The easy way she…-
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Before sending Martia to Kyre, the Emperor summoned us once again. Just to make our lives more difficult. ?While you finish your job with the rebels, it's better if your sister stays at the Palace,? he stated. Just like that, the only thing I was glad to have changed returned to its intended place. I tried to convince him that Kyre shouldn't be left without someone from our family. To no avail. In the end, Martia reassured me. ?It will be all right,? she said while patting my shoulder. ?I'm…
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When we reached the capital, Martia knew very much about my first life. However, no matter how precise and detailed my story was, I continued to feel as if I forgot something important. Among all of that, the name Elias came to mind a couple of times. I couldn't grasp who that person was. I couldn't remember, but I was sure I was supposed to know. And it was so damn important! When we reached the capital, I had to stop pondering and focus on the meeting with the Emperor. Even if I had survived his…
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Martia and I were summoned to court. It was early to admit defeat. My memories were rather clear on that. My Queen was going to win the following year, but I was called to the capital regardless. I hadn't realised that my actions had changed my destiny. If I knew, I would have probably just kept quiet and incompetent. Being accepted by my Queen for my achievements was the best possible chance, but being at her side was more important. Martia and I travelled to the capital with a whole…
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Summer was almost over when the second part of the story I started found an end. A twisted, confusing end. Lyana had adapted to live in Stoneyard, and she worked hard to learn how to be of help. I assigned her an apartment in the southern wing of the castle. Everything was proceeding well, and no one even thought about sending her back to those people. She was happier with us, with her composed and shy manner of showing her emotions. She didn't smile or laugh often, but her shoulders didn't…
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The second day after my arrival, I met my cousin Bertha. She was near my age, so it was quite a mystery how come she didn't get married. She had waited for me to settle down and greet Martia, so I couldn't see her before lunch. ?Hey, cousin,? she smiled when she saw me. I was just crossing the door to the dining hall, and she was a couple of steps behind me. ?Bertha?? I muttered, surprised. ?You haven't got married yet?? ?Oh, it's so nice to stay here. Also, proposals have been arriving with…
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Martia would have needed someone to help her, and Lyana looked just perfect for that. She was young, but there was time to learn. ?I can find you a job at Stoneyard,? I explained to her. There wasn't any need to say why that job was available. She just nodded, relieved that there was some hope. When Jeffrey saw us arriving, he opened his eyes wide and smirked cunningly. ?Now I understand why you were in such a hurry to leave the front,? he whispered. I slapped the back of his head before he…
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Was Jeffrey Wilhelm supposed to be at the front? I had no clue. It might have been his destiny; who knows? Yet, it sounded like my action changed something even in the life of someone so far from me. It was the first time I considered that my dreams could turn out just that: dreams. What if talking back at the Emperor brought me far from my Queen? No, that was too much. I was born to be hers. There wasn't any need to worry. ?So, your highness thinks the generals aren't all in bed just because…
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?Kyre?? the guard repeated. ?That Kyre?? ?As far as I know, there is a single family with the right to use a land's name as a family name,? the child next to him replied before I had time to add anything. ?We're in front of his highness, the Archduke. What a coincidence!? The guards couldn't be sure about my identity, so he kept his sword raised, but he stepped back. ?Is there anything that could prove it?? he asked. I threw him my ring with house Kyre's sigil. I had brought it with me, leaving…
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Lyana showed me the room where they kept old carpets. We found one big enough to hide a body, and we rolled the Marquise in it. After deciding not to leave blood around, I had to choke him to death. It was better than letting him there, semi-conscious. The little blood on the place where he hit his head was washed away quickly and flew with the water under the flowers surrounding the path where we stood when it happened. Lyana called a couple of servants and made them carry my things to my…
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