Crazy Princess Is Getting Divorce
The Crazy Princess
Count Thorne
I absolutely forbid Princess Elina from being crowned! This is an outrage! *Furious, challenging tone*
Count Thorne
*He slams a fist onto the table, his face contorted in furious disbelief.*
Baron Valerant
Hmph... an interesting development. *Noncommittal, observant.*
Baron Valerant
*He strokes his chin thoughtfully, enjoying the drama.*
Cassian Crestwell (Grand Duke)
*He simply observes, a cold, arrogant mask firmly in place.*
Lucien Kyrios Vandian (Emperor)
Upon what grounds do you make such an outrageous demand?
Lucien Kyrios Vandian (Emperor)
*The Emperor narrows his eyes, a dangerous chill entering his voice.*
Duke Alistair
*He casts a silent, calculating glance at Thorne, judging his conviction.*
Count Thorne
The Princess is utterly CRAZY! She is not fit to rule this empire!
*His voice rings with scornful conviction.*
Count Thorne
She is fundamentally unsuitable to be the ruler of this empire, Your Majesty. She lacks the necessary stability and temperament.
Lucien Kyrios Vandian (Emperor)
And who, precisely, do you suggest should replace my daughter, Elina? Is this about Mira, your niece?
*His suspicion is a sharp knife, cutting through Thorne's false propriety.*
Count Thorne
*He hesitates, momentarily caught.*
...Yes. She is exceptional. She is loved by the people, pure and exemplary—not at all like Princess Elina. And she is also your daughter, Your Majesty.
Count Thorne
*He speaks with a deceptive smoothness, selling his candidate.*
Lucien Kyrios Vandian (Emperor)
Hmm...
*The Emperor sinks into thought, his expression unreadable as he weighs the bold, dangerous suggestion.*
Duke Alistair
With all due respect, Your Majesty.
*He raises his hand, demanding attention.*
Lucien Kyrios Vandian (Emperor)
Yes, Duke Alistair? Speak your mind.
Duke Alistair
I regret to say I must concur with Count Thorne. As Princess Elina's future father-in-law, I believe it would be far better if she simply retired from the imperial line to become my son's wife, a Duchess, rather than bear the immense, perilous burden of the Empress.
*He masks his ambition as paternal concern.*
Lucien Kyrios Vandian (Emperor)
So, you are not pleased that your son's betrothed is about to become the Empress? Are you perhaps finding her too powerful for your family now?
*His tone is dangerously dry, a clear, open accusation.*
Lucien Kyrios Vandian (Emperor)
Or is this a ploy? Are you expecting a scandal, a way for someone else to swoop in, become Empress, and cancel the engagement with my beloved daughter, Elina?
*His voice rises with anger and profound distrust.*
Duke Alistair
Your Majesty, that is not what I was implying!
*He takes a startled step back, his carefully constructed composure finally breaking.*
Duke Alistair
I assure you, it is genuinely for Princess Elina's well-being. It would be a peaceful life, if only she were simply the wife of my son.
*He tries to recover the lie, pleading for belief.*
Guard 1
Your Majesty! A thousand apologies, but there is grave news! Princess Elina is missing!
*The guard rushes in, his voice cracking with urgency and panic.*
Lucien Kyrios Vandian (Emperor)
*He leaps to his feet with a thunderous crash, his roar of disbelief and fear echoing through the chamber.*
WHAT?!
A distant, frantic tapping of soft leather boots against marble floors approaches quickly.
A voice notes the sound: Someone is tearing down the main hall...
The sound of ragged, exhausted breathing.
A description of her appearance: Eyes, red and swollen from weeping.
Elina Kyriantha Vandian
*Slamming into the room, sobbing openly.*
Father!
Elina Kyriantha Vandian
*She rushes forward, ignoring protocol, running straight to the Emperor.*
Elina Kyriantha Vandian
*Clinging to him tightly, seeking immediate, desperate comfort.*
Elina Kyriantha Vandian
*hugs*
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