Don't Love The Traitor
Episode 1
The Astley royal family along with rest of the Empire has fallen into ruins, caused by the corruption of the monarch that the Rovanov Army rebelled against the unfair and unjust governance of the King.
Evelyn Rose Astley
I knew that these may happen eventually...
Evelyn looked through the glass window the chaotic scene outside caused by treason made her body shake in fear.
The Empire existed for a long time and created history but because of the foolishness of the current imperial family it will end in such a crude and ugly way.
I should have fought for my people instead of living under the shadow of my sister and brother.
Though,it is too late to feel regret since I'll be executed today.
The Rovanov who are the Army of the Empire, was made by forbidden practice of magic done by the Academy and administered by the king in order to achieve absolute power within the vast land of the continent.
They are similar to a human being but they possess strength and talents that are beyond normal. The Rovanov are used by the royal family as toys to pleasure themselves and as a tool to do dangerous task in cost of their own lives.
In the eyes of the imperial royal family and the nobles supporting the system, they are an object meant to be a stepping stone. The higher class won't care less if a rovanov knight dies since they can be made and replace by another rovanov.
Evelyn Rose Astley
They were not given the respect and equality they deserve and were subjected as nothing but a slave so it's natural for the Rovanov to hold a grudge against the royal family
This in return leads to treason.
Evelyn Rose Astley
The man who instigated the rebellion is.... Sir Alastair.
Alastair Rovanov is a unique creation among the rest of his kind. He have an outstanding talent in magic and swords. His power is beyond expectation but it also caused my father, the king, to want Alastair to submit at his feet.
Evelyn Rose Astley
Father tried to make him his most loyal guard but failed to do so.
Alastair killed the king in a single strike on the head which caused my father to be beheaded infront of the throne. Alastair, the traitor becomes the king of Rovanov.
The door behind me opened and I turned around to see him covered with blood.
Alastair Rovanov
How have you been, princess?
Evelyn Rose Astley
...I am doing great...all thanks to you
He ordered the execution of all the members of the royal family, not a single one was spared.His hatred for the royalty must be as deep as the ocean,which I can understand since his kind have been trampled for such a long time.
Evelyn Rose Astley
Am I going to be killed?
I ask bluntly as I turned to look back at the window. The on-going war outside caused so many damages and destruction I just hope it ends after I die so that the people can live happy and in peace.
Evelyn Rose Astley
Sir Alastair, you have successful usurp the throne...I can see that you will become a wise Emperor
I flinch hearing him say my name.
Alastair Rovanov
Do you hate me for killing the members of the Imperial family and countless of your people?
Alastair Rovanov
then you should have choosen me instead of pushing me away
He calmly said and I shook my head in disagreement.
Evelyn Rose Astley
You knew... that I rejected appointing a personal knight because I hate the idea of oppressing others.
I am also against my father's ideal government.
Alastair sighed,a bit frustrated.
Alastair Rovanov
You rejected me again.
I smiled bitterly. These is not the life meant for us and Alastair knew it.
Evelyn Rose Astley
I sincerely hope for your happiness with Esmeralda
Alastair Rovanov
...so you are aware
Evelyn Rose Astley
I may have been locked up in this room for a month but I am not blind to not see nor deaf to not hear
Alastair Rovanov
That's not...
Esmeralda is my precious friend and my brother's fiancee.She is lovely, kind and beautiful so who wouldn't love her? Even before the treason of the Rovanov I knew she was with someone but I didn't expected it to be Alastair.
I supposed he used her to manipulate my brother so they could used his influence to monopolize the Imperial court. Then when my brother was choosen as the crown prince ,it was the time to bring downfall to the Imperial family.
Evelyn Rose Astley
If I was as naive as Esmeralda, you might have used me to your own benefit.Am I correct?
Alastair Rovanov
I won't deny it
Evelyn Rose Astley
But that girl loves you sincerely so I hope you will treat her properly
Our conversation, no it was more like a farewell before the execution,ended shortly after a knight came running to inform him of an important news. Alastair who was about to say something reluctantly left with a grim looked on his face.
Evelyn Rose Astley
My hands is trembling....
I seated in the couch to support my numb legs. My body is shaking in fear.
I really don't want to die but I had no choice either. As the last carrier of the dirty royal bloodline, I had to face the consequence of the Imperial family.
The door creaked open again and it revealed the face of Joseph.
Joseph Romania
Greetings to princess
Why did he visits me at this late hour?
Evelyn Rose Astley
You don't have to treat me as a princess for I am no longer one,Grand Adviser.
Joseph Romania
...You are right.
Evelyn Rose Astley
May I know the purpose of seeing me?
Joseph Romania
I'm here as peer command of the Emperor....to kill the princess
I smiled which surprised Joseph.
Evelyn Rose Astley
I see... so he finally decides to end this...
Joseph Romania
Worry not. I'll make sure to make it less painful as possible.
Joseph pointed his hand at my heart then he cast a spell which made my body numbs and my eyes slowly becoming dull,Evelyn's life is slowly being drain by Joseph's magic.
She who lost all movement and seemingly lifeless, A girl's shadow appear next to joseph.
Joseph Romania
Why did you come? You are not supposed to be here
Esmeralda
I want to see if she is dead...
Esmeralda
Good. Only when she is dead can Alastair love me
Joseph Romania
You are such a cruel friend
Esmeralda
Friend? I don't care. Evelyn is the barrier between me and Alastair. I have long hated her and wished for her death!
Evelyn Rose Astley
[Es... meralda?!!]
There conversation made her realized that something is wrong but it was too late,Evelyn's body already gave in.
She died knowing the betrayal of a friend.
Episode 2
Evelyn Rose Astley
Do you love me?
Alastair Rovanov
Princess, I am just a Rovanov
Evelyn Rose Astley
I don't see any problem
Alastair Rovanov
We are not the same.
He always reminded me of our differences despite our feelings being mutual.
Evelyn Rose Astley
But Rovanov is not different from a human.Although,you were born with magic it won't change that....
I should have listen to him so the pain would hurt less.
He was the part of me I'll always need but at the same time the person who made me feel incomplete.
When I meet his eyes for the first time, it felt magical then it changes to a glare which I felt a constant fear.
With a sword in his hands he pointed it to me and it was mesirable. After knowing that his with my precious friend, I felt jealous but somehow relieve because if I die I will be buried along with the sins of my family and he will never be drag down by me,so I only wish for him to be happy.
However, it was already too late to realize that my friend is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Evelyn woke up with tears streaming down her beautiful face.
Evelyn Rose Astley
Didn't I die?
She looked around the familiar room which had the same interior design when she was in her late teenage years. Did I travel back in time to when I just turned 18?
The door burst opened and entered a very worried maid.
Dahlia
Your highness, you finally wake up!
Evelyn Rose Astley
Dahlia...?
She was stunned to see her loyal maid again. In the last life, dahlia was killed by beatrice when she accidentally spilled a tea and I couldn't do anything because I was in a coma for two weeks due to falling from the balcony.
Dahlia
Are you unwell? I will call the palace doctor
Evelyn Rose Astley
Wait... I'm fine.What day is it now?
Dahlia
It's the 24th day of ******** in year****
Evelyn Rose Astley
[Thank god. I woke up before anything happened to Dahlia]
I've written important events that happened in the past in an economic book so no one would suspect.
This is not a dream but reality I really did return to when I was younger.
Evelyn Rose Astley
Dahlia, Where is father?
Dahlia
His majesty is in the dining hall with the prince and princess.
Father favor my siblings while he neglects me.
I as someone who refuse to follow in my father's footstep was seen as the disgrace of the royal family so father, the current Emperor, doesn't like me.
However, today will be different. I have to win the favor of my father so as to be recognize by the other nobles and be able to participate as one of the heirs of the throne.
For Everyone's sake, I need to become the crown princess.
Evelyn Rose Astley
Help me prepare
Evelyn Rose Astley
I want to dress up today ^_^
Dahlia
Really? Then I'll try my best!
Episode 3
Servants
The Second Princess, Evelyn Rose Astley, has arrived!
He announced and I entered the dining hall.
Evelyn Rose Astley
Greetings to father the Emperor, the prince and
the princess
I bowed and sat across William and Beatrice.
William Astley
I am glad that you have recovered
Evelyn Rose Astley
Yes *Smile*
William is our eldest brother and the first in line to the throne. He is born as a genius, cunning and mischievous.
Beatrice is the twin sister of William.They are both the child of the previous Empress.She is beautiful, elegant but cruel to people of lower status.
Beatrice Astley
My sister really likes to worry father!
And she hates me because I am not pure-blooded royalty.
Evelyn Rose Astley
It was my mistake. I apologize.
Emperor
Let's stop talking about what already happen.No need to remind of it.
Beatrice Astley
father is right.I am sorry to bring it up but I just worry of sister's behavior that it may affect us
She wants me to fall out of father's favor completely.These is exactly like the last life but to bad I am prepared.
Evelyn Rose Astley
I was naive and didn't see my father's good will. But now, my eyes have opened up to the truth... Father I want a Rovanov!
When beatrice set me up in the last life and used my opposition to the system, father detest me and I become the disgrace of the royal blood.
However, in this life. I have to act as if I had agreed with their cruelty. It truly disgust me.
Emperor
Really? I knew that you would come to your senses one day, so who is the lucky rovanov you want as your knight?
Evelyn Rose Astley
Alastair Rovanov
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