radiothebook Chapter 29 Artists
Chapter 29 Artists
September 17th.
Although autumn has long since arrived, there is still a lingering smell of the sweltering heat in the air.
At this time, the Forest of Capello should be teeming with prey, Aure should be lost in thought, and the peas of the Lyons Plateau should be plentiful.
However, there were no manors or hunting grounds near the royal city. Aure stood at the window of her room in the tower, looking down over this land of kings.
There are nothing but heads here.
But a human head is neither prey nor fruit, at least not in Aure's mind.
The royal city is bustling with activity today, filled with joy and celebration.
The Platinum Castle was packed with people, making it difficult to distinguish between noise and laughter.
On this day, which is imbued with the symbolism of loyalty, Aurelia is to marry an unfaithful man.
Everyone was busy preparing for the wedding.
Aurée was fully prepared and vowed to kill the king today and complete her revenge.
"Miss Rosa, it's time to change."
The maid Damara, standing behind Aure, said this.
She is the daughter of a count, and Aure's current identity, Rosa Montero, is also the daughter of a count.
Logically speaking, Rosa was not worthy of Damara's service.
But after the wedding, Rosa will become queen, and it will be an honor for Damara to become the queen's lady-in-waiting.
Aure nodded gently and returned to the center of the room.
The maid drew the curtains and pushed in a green wedding dress, the color of the Montero Hills.
They stripped Aurelia naked, and even though they were women themselves, these servants were amazed by Aurelia's stunning figure.
The only drawback is that her waist isn't very slim.
But this was unavoidable, after all, Aurélie was already a mother of three.
The corset was wrapped around Aure's ribs, and then the four of them tightened it together, almost suffocating Aure.
But Aure gritted her teeth and endured it...
For revenge!
Only then was Aure able to put on her undergarments, and then, with the help of others, she covered her body with a velvet skirt that trailed a long fishtail.
Then Damara helped Aure with her hair and makeup, and after everything was done, she smiled and said:
"Miss Rosa, you must be the most beautiful woman in the world today."
Aure smiled politely and took the opportunity to carry the dagger, hiding it under her skirt.
It was getting late, and the women were getting ready to set off.
Upon opening the door, they discovered that Pena had been waiting outside.
"Father?" Aure called softly.
"Oh, Rosa, my little princess."
As she spoke, Pena opened her arms.
Aurelia embraced him and kissed his cheek.
Pena said, "But in a few hours, I will be calling you Her Majesty the Queen."
"But I will always be your daughter, and you will always be my father."
Upon hearing this, a tear slid down Pena's cheek.
"Thank God that I have you as my daughter."
Seeing this, Auley felt deeply saddened.
Because the real Rosa is now nowhere to be found.
At this moment, Pena took Aurée's hand:
"Let's go together, Rosa. I still need to personally hand you over to the king."
Afterwards, the group walked through Platinum Castle.
People they met on the road bowed and greeted them.
Finally, they arrived at the Sky Garden at the top of the Little Giant Tower.
The garden had been transformed into a wedding venue, where countless guests were already waiting.
Aulet and Pena, on the other hand, had to wait in a room next to the garden until the auspicious time arrived and the wedding began before they could come out.
She peered through the gap in the curtains to observe the wedding proceedings.
After the wedding date was set, the royal family sent out invitations to nobles both within and outside the kingdom to attend the wedding.
At present, nobles from all walks of life have gathered in Platinum Castle, all enjoying the joy of the wedding.
What Aurelia cared about most were the court officials.
The alchemist chief, the chief physician, the wizard advisor, and the magic chief—all those capable of "bringing the dead back to life"—were indeed present at the wedding.
Of course, to prevent accidents, heavy guards were also deployed to the edge of the site.
Therefore, it would be extremely difficult for Aurelius to successfully assassinate the king at the wedding.
However, this was not Aure's original plan.
To ensure the king's assassination, one must be in a private, isolated space with him.
And tonight, in the King's bedchamber, this condition is undoubtedly met.
Aurelia was confident she could seduce Claude, that lecherous donkey, and make him willingly turn around naked.
Then, Aurelia simply took out the prepared dagger, lay down behind Claude, and gently slit his neck.
The enemy's life will flow away along with his filthy blood from the gash in his neck.
The plan is simple, but absolutely effective.
Of course, the price was also very high; Aurelia had to pay with her life.
On the night of the king's wedding, the king's royal guards must stand watch at the entrance to the royal bedchamber all night.
Since the king's palace is located on the upper floors of the main tower, Aure is destined to be unable to escape unscathed.
But it doesn't matter. Fearing that the killer cannot seek revenge, Aure is willing to die.
Suddenly, the bell rang out, melodious and gentle.
As the bells faded, the noise in the garden subsided, signaling that the wedding was about to begin.
Pena approached Aure and whispered:
"Little Rosa, you've been waiting for this for a long time, haven't you?"
Aure narrowed her eyes, like a hungry wolf spotting its prey:
"Yes, I'm really looking forward to it..."
For three whole years, I couldn't sleep a wink, day and night!
The wedding began in the garden.
Herald General Jonas Farr was the first to ascend to the center of the hall.
The two heraldic attendants behind him each held a large metal shield.
These are the Sinclair family's Platinum Book and the Montero family's Verdant Hills.
Jonas announced that the two families would be united by marriage today, and recounted the glorious history of both families.
Then, the court priest Quentin Le Taire will preside over this sacred marriage on behalf of the Lord.
He began reciting prayers, and as the proceedings progressed, he announced that the bride would be brought forward by her guardian.
Pena extends her right arm:
"It's time, Rosa, let's go."
Aurée nodded, took Count Pena's arm, and followed him out of the small room into the garden.
She heard soothing music accompanying her steps, she saw the jazz gentlemen casting envious glances at the king, and she felt the ladies' sincere prayers for her beautiful love.
But only I, the bride... Aurée thought ominously... praying for blood and death at my wedding!
Pena stood tall and proud amidst the attention of the crowd, nodding in acknowledgment as he felt the weight of the nation's power.
Only after Quentin made the announcement did Pena place Aure's hand in Claude's and then walk off the wedding stage.
Quentin presented the sacred texts, instructing the bride and groom to swear before the Lord their unwavering fidelity to each other.
Aurée swore without hesitation. She knew, of course, that this was a lie to the Lord, but she was willing to go to hell for revenge.
Behind the stage, there was a large bed made of mahogany, with a golden silk sheet covering the soft, fluffy mattress.
Father Quentin had the bride and groom lie down on either side of the bed.
Aure did as instructed.
The two lay on the bed with their eyes closed, while everyone else at the wedding held their breath and interlaced their fingers to pray for the newlyweds.
Three minutes later, the priest told them to get off the bed and announced:
"Your Majesty King Claude Sinclair and Your Majesty Queen Rosa Montero, you are now husband and wife, recognized and protected by the Lord. The spirits of your ancestors will witness and protect your marriage."
At this moment, a new legally married couple is born.
Aurelia and Claude kissed each other on the cheek, and Aurelia desperately held back from vomiting.
Two knights presented the king and queen with a gold flask and a silver flask, respectively, containing grain wine and fruit wine.
Grain wine is mellow and fragrant, while fruit wine is sweet and refreshing.
The newlyweds each need to hold a jug and pour the contents into a copper basin.
Guests who drink the mixed beverage will share in the divine blessings received during the couple's wedding.
As a result, the area where the wine was distributed was quickly surrounded by a huge crowd.
Claude led Aurelia by the hand to the exclusive seats reserved for the King and Queen.
On the table in front of him were a dazzling array of exquisite delicacies.
Any nobleman could simply raise his arm and summon a nearby servant to bring him the desired type of wine.
Claude would occasionally lean close to Aurelia's ear and whisper some extremely cheesy love words.
Aurée smiled politely, then turned her attention to the food and wine.
She could feel Claude staring intently at her with his lustful eyes.
It's easy to imagine that once Aure responds to that look, this lecherous donkey will lift her head and, in full view of everyone, suck her tongue.
Therefore, Aure avoided communication as much as possible, and Claude finally felt the coldness.
So he clapped his hands:
"Where's the performance?! How can my wedding be so lackluster!"
Upon hearing this, Jonas, who was waiting beside the king, bowed slightly and immediately went to make the arrangements.
Claude said:
"Darling, the next show is sure to make you happy. This comedy is based on one of my recent victories."
For the past three years, Aurelia and Natalie have been living in the seaside library. Although Mr. Mosley has taken good care of them, it is undeniable that they are isolated from the outside world.
Therefore, Aure was unaware of what wars had taken place in the kingdom during those three years.
Therefore, the question was asked: "What was the recent victory?"
“That’s right,” Claude laughed smugly, “the war that took place three years ago on the Lyons Plateau.”
Upon hearing this, Aure turned pale.
Before her emotions could change, jesters, clowns, and actors, dressed in comical costumes, brought in makeshift props and began to perform a dramatization of the battle on the plateau.
Auré saw her beloved husband, Jasper Lines, portrayed as a short, fat, incompetent coward.
Faced with the enemy's attack, he actually buried his head in the maid's skirt.
When the enemy general breached the city and came before him, he even begged the maid beside him to give him a quickie before surrendering.
Claude burst into laughter, spitting as he watched.
Aulet's face turned ashen.
She could only constantly remind herself that she was now Rosa Montero, not Aurélie Capello.
Those who fear killing cannot seek revenge.
Impulsiveness doesn't kill.
She had to endure humiliation and hardship.
So she forced herself to smile to avoid letting anyone notice her inner anger.
"I will never forget this humiliation," Aure vowed silently, and vowed to repay it with her blood!