Chapter 182 Basils plea

Translator Yue

Looking at Basils perplexed expression, Mrs. Cessly patter her chest, frustrated.

Her Majesty the queen wants to move her residency to the Queen Mothers Palace! This time she said shell never come back!

What does that mean why does Her Majesty suddenly want to

Theres no time to lose. His Majesty the king cant do anything about it. Its all useless. The problem is, she cannot be in the Queen Mothers Palace. Im sure you are aware of this, Grand Chamberlain.

Of course! Thats because the Queen Mother would shoot you an arrow the second she hears you say a word of even if she s-

Basil then realized this all happened because of what hed said to Rihannan. It seemed like it wasnt embarrassment, but a more profound reason why Igor had hidden that incident from her.

I it looks like Ive made a terrible mistake.

Basil immediately took off, sprinting.

***

When he arrived at the main palace, Basil saw Rihannan leaving the building towards a carriage, ready to depart.

My queen!

Basil barely made it in time. He was panting unevenly.

Rihannan didnt even greet him properly. Her blue eyes were staring at him coldly.

Your Majesty you cant leave like this. Basil pleaded.

Basil, stand aside.

Please, at least consider changing your mind, I beg you.

If you dont stand aside right this instance, Ill have your head cut off.

Mrs. Cessly, whod had just arrived, was startled at Rihannans words, even though she knew she didnt really mean them.

Basil looked at Rihannan, perplexed.

Basil had a farmers background, so many people in the Palace kept their distance from him. The queen, however, had always shown him respect, heading to his words. This was the first time she behaved like that with him.

You think I wont dare? Who do you think you are?

Basil made a firm decision in that instant, and immediately bowed to the ground. Then, alright, Your Majesty. Cut off my head.

Basil!

Ive said this before, havent I, my queen? You may take my life.

Upon hearing his melancholic words, Rihannan grew furious.

Yes, thats right. You said that if you lied to me, I had the right to end your life. Then, Ill exercise that right.

Swing! Rihannan grabbed the sword from the guard closest to her.

Your Majesty!

The servants screamed, surprised, and run to Rihannan in an attempt to stop her, but Mrs. Cessly quickly blocked their way before they could do anything.

Stay behind. Do not anger Her Majesty any further. Stay back.

Hearing Mrs. Cesslys soft voice, the servants backed away from Rihannan.

Mrs. Cessly anxiously analyzed the situation. She knew Rihannan would never kill Basil, but she was getting nervous nonetheless. Mrs. Cessly prayed over and over again so that the worst may not happen.

The sword reached Basils neck. For someone without experience, the sword would be quite heavy, but Rihannan held it without showing any signs of tremor.

This is your last chance. Stand aside, Basil.

I cant do that, Your Majesty.

Are you underestimating me as queen because you are the kings servant?!

No, Your Majesty! Not at all, thats not true!

Basil looked at her. Tears started welling in his deep green eyes.

I never thought of you like that, Your Majesty. Both the king and the queen are precious to me. Thats the truth

The sword that was resting on Basils neck shook for a moment. Rihannan innerly bit her tongue, without showing any emotion on the exterior.

When she spent her days in that cold prison cell, Basil was the one who smiled at her, talking to her warmly during those depressing days of her life.

Thats why if what Ive said a moment ago turned into a problem, you should chastise me instead, Your Majesty. If I let you go like this, Id never forgive myself. If that were to happen Id rather die here and now!

Tears were falling down Basils cheeks. Many people would find it absurd that a grown up man was crying like that, but no one thought that of Basil. People were looking at him with pity.

Rihannan let out a sigh.

Thats why I shouldnt have allowed myself to get close to you. She whispered, letting go of the sword.

The sword fell to the floor with a heavy thump.

Mrs. Cessly let out a relieved sigh and looked at Basil for a moment before walking quickly to Rihannans side.

My queen

Hearing Mrs. Cessly cautious tone, Rihannan started moving her feet. Ill stay in the Queens Palace. I do not wish to stay in the Main Palace any longer.

Yes, Your Majesty!

Mrs. Cessly quickly followed behind her. The fact that the queen did not move into the Queen Mothers Palace was the best outcome Mrs. Cessly could have hoped for.

***

Ive committed a capital offense, Your Majesty. Please, punish me as you see fit!

Basil kneeled down before a huge sword.

Igor furrowed his brow, holding his forehead with his palm. Enough. Get up.

No I dared go against your orders and chitchatted to much when I shouldnt have thats why

It wasnt your fault. It was mine stop crying!

When Basils eyes starting welling up, Igor quickly rose from his seat. Basil cried, tears falling to the ground.

Unable to stand Basils pitiful look, Igor turned his head to avoid looking at him.

Basil, if you dont stop crying this instance, Ill cut your head off,

But

Seeing that Basils tears wouldnt dry up any soon, Igor sighed.

You must have suffered many difficulties because of me in the past. Think of this as me paying you back for all Ive caused you in the past.

Basil realized what Igor was talking about. Six years ago, he was almost beaten to death for protecting Igors secret.

How did you know? I didnt think you cared at all

Enough. Just tell me what you found out about Count Clovis and his lover.

As Igor sat down again, Basil regained his composure and stood up. Holding back his tears, he took a paper from his pocket and talked. The reason why that woman became Count Clovis lover is because he is Viscount Olbachs distant relative. The viscount remarried some years ago and Leticia served his wife as a servant.

Basil stopped for a moment to wipe his tears.

It is rumored that Leticia was the viscounts lover even when his wife was still alive. The wife was so pain struck that she committed suicide with poison.

You mean the Viscounts wife killed herself with poison?

Basil nodded. Yes. As Your Majesty knows, Count Alessin, Leticias father, also committed suicide with poison.

So, two people had died from poison

Igor let out a twisted laugh.

Actually, Leticia had murdered one more person with poison, but the people in this world would never know*.

*T/N: he refers to Rihannan, btw.