Out of impulse,I smiled brightly at the person infront of me

"Thank you"

I thanked the person who gave me the present with a smile like I was taught growing up

That was until I saw the person infront of me that I realized I completely forgot who I'm talking to

Fuck this habits of mine

To think I thanked the person I hate the most out of reflex

Im embarrassed for myself

I looked at the person infront of me and saw that he was in a daze while looking at me

I composed myself and put back the butterfly in the box before closing it

"I really like the gift,your majesty.Im surprised you even knew exactly what I wanted"

The bastard got startled and got out of his trance and responded to me...embarrassed

"I heard that you were looking for something like this so I got you one.Im glad this gift made you happy Empress."

Heard it huh?

Those ladies-in-waiting snitched on me

Looks like I have to be more careful with the things I express when I'm around the ladies

I still can't believe I let myself go loose like that

I have to get away from this asshole before he does or say anything else

I don't want to go through anymore of that

"Yes.Im very greatful for the gift.Anyways,you should take a rest,your majesty.You are clearly exhausted from the trip.I won't bother you anymore so I will take my leave now"

I turned to my heel and headed towards the door

I didn't bother to look back because I could feel him staring at me

I finally got out of there and closed the door behind me

Fuck!

I just let myself go for a minute there and now that douchebag probably thinks everything is okay now

I'm supposed to torment him and show him that there is no repair to this marriage

What good would even come out of making it seem like we're all good?

After everything he's done and will do,there's no point pretending this relationship can be fixed

I decided to go to my room and met Countess Jubel on the way there

I told her I will have my breakfast at my room so I won't be bothered by anyone

We went to my room together and she set down the tray of bread, juice, and jam on the table

Thankfully I met her on the way or she might have seen how that prick looked and pester me about it

Countess Jubel left my room and I was left completely alone in the room.

I started eating my breakfast and contemplated with how things are going

Now that I think about it,I've been doing pretty well and I finally got to do everything I've always wanted even before while I was just reading about this story

The fact that I'm actually here is amazing

It's as if a new creation of a story is another creation of a new world

It's fascinating to think about such things but...I'm not here to do that.Im here for a reason and I'm gonna do whatever it takes to make this chance worth it

Even if this is just a dream,I will do everything I've always wanted in this world

I've finally been given such an opportunity and I'm making the best of it

Now then...

Let's go to the issue on hand

Soon,Countess Jubel would come barging in telling me about that shitbag being sick and shit

I took a sip of juice when I saw a familiar bird by the window—golden feathers, purple eyes, a large size, a handsome beak…

“Queen?”

I walked over to the window to open it, and the large bird hopped inside the room.

“Queen,you came all this way for me?”

Queen nodded, then wrapped his wings around me in an embrace.

“Queen?”

It was as if he were trying to comfort me.I wasn't in a bad mood or in need of comfort but I do enjoy the attention.I still appreciate his efforts though

"I don't know what I'd do without you, Queen"

I kissed him on the forehead and he froze as usual, but he did not pull away.

I pulled him away from my arms and set him on the table and patted his soft feathers

"Where did Prince Heinley find a lovely bird like you?"

As if trying to make himself look more beautiful, he widened his claws and looked at me with large, clear eyes.

What a smug bird

Since you're so confident,I'll tease you just because

"Maybe I should get a bird that's the same species as you"

"!"

“Queen, if you get a little brother or sister, will you be nice to them?”

This time Queen shook his head violently, and I couldn’t help but double over in laughter. Suddenly—

“Your Majesty!”