_5 Years Later

The figure with long red cape and the big crown on that symbolizes the Emperor, walk into the room to be greeted by the big hall that is full of aristocrats.

"All hail the Emperor, His Majesty, Vilanc d'Fyrst!"

In Vilanc's eyes, there's nothing.

He doesn't feel anything after what happened 5 years ago.

It's like he sealed all of his emotions, deep inside his heart.

The moment the announcer informed the new Emperor years ago, the crowds start to dwell in gossips.

"Are you really sure it's alright to let Prince Vilanc to take the throne?"

"He's the only current heir."

"Do you remember what happened years ago? Where he hunt down 5 households and killed all of them including their families in a day and hung up their bodies in the front gate after Prince Valen's and Lady Blacker's death. . . !?"

"But aren't that aristocrats is the one who participated in his late highness Prince Valen and Lady Blacker's murder?"

"He clearly execute all of them without any prove and ascend to the throne. He's the the cruelest Emperor in history!"

Looking at the Emperor seat, only makes Vilanc hated it and loathed it.

It's no question that he also cherished Aliciel and he feels the lost the most to the point he didn't even dare to show up at her grave for a visit.

When he saw Aliciel sleeping in a coffin of fragrant flowers, she looked so happy and was so beautiful that somehow, pained his heart that can't disappear for 5 years.

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Allen look at the seat Aliciel used to sit and take a sip on his tea. With moist eyes and tired expression, he smiled warmly.

"Sister, why didn't you drink your tea? Is it not delicious? It's getting cold."

He asked while looking at her cup of tea that already turned cold.

Then, he chuckle.

"Why would everyone think you're dead? We just started our siblings relationship for the better 5 years ago."

If he knew their first hug would be their last hug, he definitely will hug her forever.

Nora only look at him from afar worriedly as a maid approach her.

"Duchess, we already call the doctor." the maid informed softly as Nora thanked her kindly. The maid bowed politely and left.

As Allen's wife, Nora would do anything to take care of his mental state. But seeing him like that, also makes her heart filled with pain like it's being shatter into pieces.

2 years after Aliciel's death, Allen suffered psychotic disorder. He can't tell what's real from what is imagined. Delusions are the main symptom of delusional disorder. He's unshakable beliefs in something that isn't true or based on reality.

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A young knight walk through the hallway in the middle of the knight, patrolling the mansion.

Along his way, he met with a familiar figure that is walking towards him.

". . .isn't that Captain Harvey. . .?"

The young knight asked to himself as his lips form a wide smile, excitement dwell inside him that he can meet the War Hero that happened 1 year ago.

He finished all the enemies in a day making him the youngest hero of the Empire.

"Greetings, Captain!"

The young knight greeted Kian with his outmost respect only to be greeted by silence as Kian walk passed him.

The young knight's eyes widen the moment he notice the blank stare on Kian's eyes that practically sees nothing.

Before the young knight could call him again, he was pulled by the other side by an older knight.

"Newbie, you shouldn't wake him up."

He whispered, loud enough for the young knight to hear as the young knight's eyes widen in surprise.

"What. . .?"

He asked, confused.

". . .The captain suffered somnambulism."

"What is that?"

"It is a behavior disorder that originates during deep sleep and results in walking or performing other complex behaviors while asleep. Doctors said that sleepwalking linked to his serious mental health Issues."

He explained in a way the young knight would understand while scratching the back of his head.

The young knight can't believe it, Kian Harvey who is the Hero of War and the Captain of the unstoppable Harvey Knights, would suffered a mental illness.

". . .Why?"

". . .He has. . ."

He paused for a while and let out a long sigh.

". . .something that he regretted for the rest of his life."

"What is it. . . ?"

"He failed to protect two most important figures in his life."

He turned his head towards the young knight.

"Now go back to work."

". . .Y-yes!"

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The familiar figure with snowy white hair and ruby eyes checked on her phone while holding a book as she lift her head to be greeted by a bunch of crowds.

She tried to made her way out of the crowds to be bumped into a familiar figure with light-yellow hair and golden-reddish eyes, making her book fell to the ground.

The figure with the golden-reddish eyes put down his headphones from his head to around his neck as he squat down to take the fallen book.

The figure with ruby eyes widen her eyes in surprise by his thoughtfulness.

"This."

He handed out the book to her as the girl received the book back.

"Thank you."

The girl thanked him briefly as he nodded.

He put his headphones back on as she put the book on her bag.

After that,

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You can check out my book that is in Webnovel with the title :

Author : Soleil_0

Editor : Ava

Artist/Illustration : zleepymilkz

'May I wish to reincarnate as a princess who is loved by the whole continent?'

When she passed away, she could only wish for such salvation. Like Thou answer her prayer, she found herself to be reincarnated as the princess she plead for.

A beautiful princess who ruled a renowned country. A girl who leads a perfect life and possesses no worries about others.

But the pleasant feeling was only temporary.

When she discovers the shocking truth about her kingdom, she intends to seek formidable allies. Those she could rely on as underlings.

The people that will support her along the journey of hardships, secrets, truths, and romance.

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The story is based on European Style (Duke, Duchess, Marquess, Baron, Viscount, etc)

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