I Will Live for Your Death (20 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 112

“Your Imperial Majesty the Empress… Are you truly certain this is acceptable?”

“Yes. There’s no issue.”

All the way to the Empress’s palace, Cecilia had repeatedly asked whether this was really alright. Lynette, following behind, thought Cecilia resembled a fledgling bird diligently trailing its mother.

“But this is unprecedented. Even if you exercised your full discretion, Your Imperial Majesty might still face censure later…”

“Lady Cecilia.”

Ilyd finally halted and turned around. Now that she looked closely, Cecilia was noticeably taller than most girls her age. Standing between Ilyd and Lynette, she seemed like a solitary towering conifer.

“Please don’t worry. This decision was made after thoroughly reviewing your entrance exam results and everything else. Had you lacked the capability, I wouldn’t have even raised the matter.”

Of course, the Imperial Guard would inevitably object. They would surely protest vehemently, claiming her presence alone among men would disrupt lodging arrangements and training routines.

“If lodging is the issue, the Empress’s palace will handle it. As members of the Imperial Guard, serving as my personal escorts would be entirely fitting. Besides, ever since the recent incident, I’ve been in need of a dedicated personal guard.”

Moreover, with no spare rooms available, fewer awkward incidents would likely occur. Ilyd silently swallowed a sigh. She had endured witnessing the Emperor and his “shadow” frolicking in the empty chambers of the Empress’s palace.

‘If my palace becomes filled with my own people, nothing could be better.’

That had certainly been her initial intention. From those who replied upon hearing of “May’s Day,” to Rivel, Alice, and Cecilia—she had vowed to firmly bring them all under the Empress’s wing.

But now, her resolve had softened somewhat. She no longer desired merely to claim them; instead, she hoped they might find even a measure of happiness. Even if she couldn’t be their steadfast support, she wished, at the very least, to offer them a place to rest along their journey.

Ilyd spoke clearly to Cecilia, who still hesitated.

“Having reviewed your practical examination results, Lady Cecilia, I saw that you easily surpassed scions from even the most esteemed noble houses.”

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