New World— New Life?

In the palace chambers of the Emperor, a scene that hasn’t occurred in over five years is happening.

There is a story that long ago he had a baby with an unknown woman but he ends up killing both the mother and the innocent child. It’s precisely why everyone fears him. He holds no feelings and despises the thought of having his bloodline continue. Everyone knows their ruler is a vile man with good looks but a evil heart.

Now that rumors of a newborn child being born into the royal family is spreading, gossips that a commoner has seduced the Emperor and has bed him is a trending topic among the people.

Only few have knowledge of this, but the rumors are indeed true. A princess arrives in this world but unfortunately her birth isn’t a happy occasion.

Cold, emotionless eyes pierce through Acelynn with a mere stare. The golden eyes that seem to analyze her entirety thoroughly was the only thing she remembers from that night, along with the shivers that ran down her spine and the murder of many.

“W..waah! Uwahh!” She lets out a frightened cry, though the words she wishes to say don’t come to her lips. The only thing that does make it out are the obvious fear she feels.

Still, Ethelric doesn’t care. Though handsome he’s a monster that doesn’t care about anything.

“Get rid of this thing.” He spits harsh words, not even bothering to refer to his daughter like she’s a proper human being. His brows are narrowed with fury.

“Your majesty! Please! I beg you to spare the child’s life!” Her mother begs, tears flooding her eyes like a raging waterfall. She’s then on the floor coughing and holding her stomach tightly after being kicked roughly by a palace guard.

“You wench, dared to give birth.” His response was cold, his sword drawn. If others were so hesitant to kill the baby, he will take matters to his own hand.

Acelynn was prepared. Her eyes shut, gripping her small hands and getting ready for it to be all over. She’s born not even a minute ago and already someone wants her dead.

It was probably because of the small sigh she let out but the moment Ethelric touches her, he freezes. His sword is put back and instead of killing her, he decides to allow her to live.

“She’s not letting out anymore cries. Perhaps I’ll let her live and see what she can do.” He snickers before ordering his guards to seize Acelynn’s mother and imprison her. She’s left in the room with just a nursemaid.

The nursemaid, Anna, approaches her and sobs. How sorry she felt for the poor princess. Her first meeting with her own father turns out to be such a terrible experience.

Acelynn gets picked up and soon enough she’s overcome with a burst of emotion. In the arms of her nursemaid she lets out all her tears, rubbing her delicate face against the soft linen cloth and she lets the warm hands patting her back comfort her.

Her nursemaid thinks she’s just hungry and scared but in reality she’s aware she’s no longer going to see a bright future for herself.

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