The King's Beloved Empress
Episode 8 (In revision)

Ellen recalled the explanation told by Prince Yohannes during the birthday party. He said the origin of the curse came from an ancient ancestor who had made a fatal mistake. It is not very clear and the story often changes because no one witnessed the actual events.

In essence the rules of the entire world of the kingdom changed completely in the novel that had been made by the author. The rules on the matchmaking between the king and the Duke's daughter were obliged to unite. While the daughter of the King can choose his own soul mate.

Yohannes said from his opinion, the curse was the cause of someone who had made a fatal mistake. And a witch makes a strange new rule like matchmaking. If not implemented will be hit by a terrible calamity.

"Maya, you must have heard of the curse that many people tell you, right?"Ellen asked Maya who was applying the medicine to Ellen's cheek.

"certain Miss. Everyone knows about the curse."Answer Maya.

"Do you know where the witch is? Does he really exist?"Ask Ellen.

Maya is shocked by Ellen's question. "Nobody knows where the witch is. No one even knows his name. But strangely people still believe it and the incident is real."Maya.

"If you don't do that matchmaking, what can happen?"Ask Ellen curiously.

"Hmm, like sickness and poverty. I heard a Duke's daughter once refused an arranged marriage, and she immediately got a crippled leg-like illness."Maya.

Ellen instantly shuddered in horror.

"Miss, I'm ready to apply the medicine. Miss rest."Maya.

Ellen moved her position lying on her bed. "Good night Maya."

"Good night Miss."Reply to Maya and leave Ellen's room immediately.

A few days had passed and Ellen did her usual activities including honing her ability to practice the sword that was not usual for Miss Nobles in general.

And suddenly someone shouted to Ellen who was training at the training ground with her teacher Edward.

"Miss Ellen! His Majesty King Aldrich came to visit the castle!"Shouted Stevany in panic. Ellen felt her heart thump. Not thumping because of pleasure but because of the fear that began to envelop the girl.

Ellen quickly dropped her sword. He did not even have time to change his clothes and immediately came towards the main hall.

"Greetings to the King."Hail Ellen salute the sturdy and burly man. His hair was black and straight, his eyes were red like ruby crystals and moreover his face was extremely handsome. Ellen had swallowed her saliva because she did not think that the male lead portrayed by the novel was much more perfect when viewed in the original.

God, so I will actually marry this creepy guy?!

Aldrich has a flat face and looks cold to make everyone afraid to look at him. Even so, women are still crazy to see his good looks.

"Where should I sit?"Ask Aldrich who is still standing.

"Ah, sorry your honor! Come with me."Ellen said to Aldrich sitting on a single sofa chair. Ellen stood a little further ahead of Aldrich.

"I'm sorry because our castle is small, Your Majesty. We can only provide that little chair for you."Ellen said she felt bad because the king was sitting on a single sofa that was not too big.

Aldrich remained silent for a few minutes. He looked at Ellen from the whole. Starting from head to toe until Ellen could not stand the King's very suspicious gaze.

Duh, why does he keep looking at me anyway? Am I so beautiful that she can't take her eyes off me?

"You're out of practice?"Tanya Aldrich looked at the clothes Ellen was wearing.

"Ah yes.I have finished the noble sword training. I'm sorry to wear these clothes in front of you, Your Majesty. "Ellen's air was panicking.

Mamp! I will not forgive you this time!

"Why are you practicing swords?"Ask Aldrich.

"That's so that I'm not weak, Your Majesty."Answer Ellen.

Again the king was silent until he waited a few minutes. The bodyguard on the left right of the King was silent and the atmosphere in the room was awkward and gripping for Ellen.

I cannot be afraid, I must not be afraid, I must not be afraid!

The king also stood up. "Take me to your training ground."Aldrich said asking Ellen to escort him to the sword training ground.

"Yes? Oh well Your Majesty. Let's follow me."Take Ellen and they immediately to sword practice. Upon arriving, Edward was still there teaching one of the guards with his sword.

Edward stops his sword when he realizes Ellen's arrival with the King. "Greetings to His Majesty the King. Nice to meet you, Your Majesty."

Aldrich just nodded and looked around. He saw some bodyguards who were training.

"How long have you been training?"Ask Aldrich to Ellen.

"uh? Me? Since the age of 9, Your Majesty."Answer Ellen.

The look on Aldrich's face was slightly surprised to hear Ellen's reply. But he remained silent even though he was actually curious about the girl who would soon become his wife.

He really felt interested in the girl with the doll face in front of him. Not only beautiful, but also interesting.

I thought she was a plain girl.

"I'm here to speed up our engagement so next week."Aldrich and Ellen were stunned to hear Aldrich's reply.

"M-next week? Ah.iya, good Your Majesty. I'll prepare myself."Ellen replied with a trembling heart.

"I hope you didn't break your promise."Aldrich said back and it immediately made Ellen's entire body limp.

After a short visit, Aldrich finally broke up and he met Ellen's parents who had just returned from their out-of-town trip. They looked so surprised that Aldrich came a second time to their castle.

"Allen! Why don't you tell us that His Majesty the King is visiting us?!"The mother's thunderous voice began to fill the room. Anyone who was in the room was likely to have deaf ears.

"Mother calm down first.I meant to tell you both. But I forgot and didn't have time because I had to serve the king."Ellen answered honestly.

"What did His Majesty say?"Ask Mr. Marcus.

"Not much. Just a few words. But she's there saying that her engagement accelerated so next week."Ellen and the two of them widened their eyes.

The mother looks very happy while the father looks sad because he still considers his daughter a child who is always spoiled to him.

"Why is it accelerating?"Ask Mr. Marcus.

"I don't know. His Majesty the King did not say the reason. And I dare not ask."

"That's getting better. Mother girl is getting married soon. I think it looks like His Majesty the King is starting to fall in love with you?"Madame Ziane said with a radiant face.

What...?! No way!

While in the Valkyrie Kingdom, the King kept thinking about the girl who would soon become his queen. He could not remove his mind from the shadow of the girl.

Though previously he was very opposed to the petition because he thought it was not important.

Ah shit!

Seriate.