The King's Beloved Empress
Episode 5 (In revision)

Ellen followed her mother's notoriously sadistic teachings while teaching. Despite having to go through the pain, Ellen was unyielding and did not cry easily. She even had to eat a little so that her body remained slim and beautiful. Started to learn to decorate himself that he had never done before. Wearing a heavy and tight dress, as well as high heels to his feet hurt.

He studied that education for three years and there has started to be a major development in Ellen. Ellen is a girl who easily understands and remembers although sometimes she is difficult when practicing it.

"Mother, I'm 9 years old. So is it time for me to learn the sword?" Ask Ellen who still has not forgotten her wish.

"Why do you insist so much on sword training? Is your suffering learning to be a noble Miss still not enough?"Ask the Duchess who knows Ellen's body condition has changed drastically.

Ellen turned into a Lady who was thinner than before. His face looks tired and pale. Not to forget with his small feet also blisters due to heels.

"It's not so mom. I really want to learn sword training. I don't care about the pain. I just don't want to be a weak woman."

"Haish, it's up to you. You can follow the sword practice and mom gives you a break to not study first. But never forget about the lesson I taught you."Mrs Ziane warned.

"Of course mom, I won't forget. Thank you for letting me mother."Reply Ellen while lifting her skirt saluted her.

Ellen immediately comes to Mr. Marcus who is in his study followed by Maya who from now on is Ellen's personal servant.

"Dad! I want sword practice from now on!"Ellen's words surprised Mr. Marcus.

"Ah..so it's time huh? All right, wait a minute."Said Mr. Marcus then put his work in order.

When he's done, Mr. Marcus wears his suit to get ready. "Come, let's go see your teacher."

"Good Dad." The three of them also went towards the sword training ground. Once there, Ellen saw many soldiers who were training hard. They wear iron clothes as a shield so as not to be easily injured.

"Where's Erick's Dad?" Ask Ellen who didn't see her sister.

"Your brother has a task to complete. Maybe he'll be home soon."Answer Mr. Duke.

"Tasks? What assignment?"Ask Ellen curiously.

"He would have wanted 16 years, so he could have fulfilled his obligation that would soon be the successor of the father."

"So at that age can already replace the position of father?"

"Not so fast. There are many processes to go through. He only officially became Duke when he was 20."

Ellen just nodded in understanding. In the end they met a teacher who wore iron clothes covering his entire body. Ellen also saw that one eye of the man was scratched with a scar. His stature is high and stout. His face looked cold and cruel. Ellen had swallowed her saliva feeling a little scared.

I think training here would be a lot worse than studying with mom.

"Hello Edward's. Well, Ellen. His name is Edward. He will guide you from now on. You can just call him Edward."Greet Mr. Marcus kindly.

"Greetings Mr. Duke."Greet Edward politely.

"I'm here because my daughter wants to learn swords. Can you teach him?"

Edward looked at Ellen and he watched her as a whole. In addition to Ellen's face that looked soft and innocent, she also felt like she was unsure because of Ellen's thin and small body. His feet were just bandaged.

"Miss, you just studied with Mrs Ziane huh?"Ask Edward who already knows the origin of the wound on Ellen.

"Miss sure of your decision?"Ask Edward to make sure.

Ellen nodded confidently. Edward could immediately read that Ellen had a very strong desire. It was as if he had to do it because there was a trigger.

"Alright, if that's what Miss wants. But don't expect Miss to cry here."Said Edward.

"I promise I won't cry."

Mr. Marcus watches his daughter who is far different from the nature of his wife, his son and even himself. That girl really already possessed the soul of another person. Though he knew, the only girl had a fragile body.

"Okay son, learn well. I'll keep an eye on you. Your brother will help you too."Mister Marcus said as he stroked Ellen.

Ellen just nodded. Mr. Marcus then leaves Ellen and Maya together at the place with Edward.

"So it can start now, Miss?" Ask Edward.

"Yes, I'm ready."

"Now change your clothes. You waitress, help Miss to put her clothes on."Edward told Maya.

"Good sir."

In the dressing room, Maya helps Ellen unlock the entire stifling outfit. But not as much as Ellen thought, she had to wear iron clothes that were quite heavy on her small body.

"You okay, Miss? What about the wounds on your body?"Ask Maya to worry.

"I can Maya. Its alright. I'm all set. Let's go back there."Answer Ellen.

Maya simply nodded and escorted Ellen to the training ground. There Edward stood there, carrying two long and sharp swords. Ellen also thought that the sword must be heavy.

Edward immediately handed over one of the swords he carried to Ellen. Ellen had a little trouble lifting it but she was trying to balance it.

This girl can too...

Edward was amazed by his young Miss who was able to hold the sword properly.

Edward began to teach Ellen slowly so that Ellen quickly understood. For months Ellen studied with Edward and his body, which was already a little strong despite the scratches of the sword cuts.

Not felt that 7 years have passed, now Ellen grows into a graceful teenage girl is also tough. His brother had also been appointed Duke in place of his elderly father. Now the girl is 17 years old and Madame Duchess has determined Ellen's soul mate.

Ellen was already an expert at using swords and she felt proud. He is also not easily bullied or ostracized. No one dared to Ellen and they all respected Ellen. Even Viona herself was afraid of him as well.

Mom will soon be setting me up if I want to avoid this match. But I can't, especially if I have to run away. Didn't Mom and Dad know that the king I was going to marry was a ruthless king with no feelings?

King Aldrich of the Valkryrie kingdom, was a king described as the most ruthless king in the whole world. He had only served as king for 2 years, but he could already lead his country to be very prosperous. His age is young too. There was a reason behind him being so cruel. But no one knows because Aldrich is closing the door on his personal life and he will not hesitate to kill people who know about his personal problems.

Seriate.