The Tyrant’s Interest
Elias Morvant: The imperial mage, known for his cold demeanor and loyalty to Lucien.
[Scene: Celestia’s private study. She sits at her desk, flipping through old records of the palace.]
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
(thoughts): Alright. If I want to survive, I need to know my enemies.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
[Sighs, flipping another page] The original Celestia was too busy chasing after Lucien to notice what was happening around her. Idiot.
Anise(Maid)
[Timidly placing tea beside her] My Lady, do you need anything else?
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
[Shaking her head] Just information.
Anise(Maid)
[Blinking] Information?
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
[Nods] About the court. The nobles. Who supports Lucien, who fears him, who wants power.
Anise(Maid)
(thoughts): My Lady really is different now…
Anise(Maid)
*I… I will do my best to help.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
(thoughts): Good. The more I know, the better I can plan.
[Scene Change: The Throne Room]
[Lucien sits on his throne, dressed in black and gold, his purple eyes distant as Elias stands before him.]
Elias Morvant (Imperial Mage)
[Monotone] Your Majesty, you seem distracted.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Smirks] Do I?
Elias Morvant (Imperial Mage)
*Yes. And I suspect I know why.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Raising an eyebrow] Oh? Enlighten me.
Elias Morvant (Imperial Mage)
*Lady Celestia.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
(thoughts): Tch. Even my mage noticed.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
*She’s suddenly acting like a different person. Shouldn’t I be intrigued?
Elias Morvant (Imperial Mage)
*Intrigued is dangerous, Your Majesty.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Laughs lowly] Dangerous? No, Elias. It’s entertaining.
[Scene Change: Celestia’s Garden]
[Celestia enjoys a quiet afternoon, until a familiar presence approaches.]
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Casually] You’ve been avoiding me.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
(thoughts): Damn it.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
[Sipping tea] I’ve been resting, Your Majesty.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Sitting beside her uninvited] Strange. You always used to seek me out.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
[Smiles faintly] People change.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Watching her closely] Not you.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
(thoughts): Why does it feel like he’s testing me?
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
(thoughts): He’s sharp. I have to be careful.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Softly, dangerously] I wonder… if you’re pretending.
Celestia Vaelmolt (Archduke's daughter)
[Calmly] Believe what you will, Your Majesty.
King Lucian Vaelmolt (Ml)
[Chuckles] Oh, I intend to.
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Black Spade Z
She is so good
2025-03-27
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