Semua Bab Rise of The Ruling Queen: Bab 11 - Bab 19

As evening drew near, Marcus arrived accompanied by the healer to visit Scarlett, who still lay weak in her bed.“Granddaughter, thank the heavens you have finally regained consciousness.”“Grandfather, welcome.” She began to rise from her reclining position with Mia’s help to greet him.Marcus sat on the chair beside her bed and instructed the middle‑aged healer to hand a small package to Mia.“I asked Healer Vale to prepare a tonic for you, Scarlett. It will be very beneficial for your recovery and your future health,” he said with a wise, gentle smile.A tonic.Just hearing that word made her heart ache sharply. For some reason, ever since the incident at the ceremony, a deep fear had taken root within her, twisting her stomach and making her skin prickle with unease.Scarlett clenched her hands tightly for a moment, trying to shake off the terror that had suddenly surged through her. She forced herself to trust her grandfather and looked at him with soft, calm eyes.“Thank you, Gr

Mia sank instantly to her knees, trembling in pure fear. “Please forgive me, Master Levi, I… I did not mean anything…”Levi raised his hand, ready to strike her. But Scarlett stepped right in front of him, using her own body as a shield.“Levi, stop this at once,” she commanded firmly, causing him to freeze and pull his hand back.“What is the matter with you? Why are you so angry with her all of a sudden, enough that you would raise your hand to hit her?” Scarlett pointed a finger at him. Levi’s jaw tightened hard.“She is my personal maid. I have never punished her unjustly, not even once. But you? Who do you think you are, daring to strike her?” Scarlett’s words shocked Levi and Viviane completely.‘What has gotten into her? Standing up to me just for some lowly servant girl? Usually she is the first to punish Mia herself if I even look slightly annoyed. She would beat her without hesitation. Why is she suddenly defending her now?’ Levi ground his teeth together, holding back his f

“Please...” Scarlett stepped between Levi and Damian, her arms outstretched toward both men.“Stop making a scene here. All I want is some peace and quiet.” She turned back to face Levi.“And you, Levi, if you are truly so confident your name is written there, you should not need to shout about it. You even accused anyone and everyone of being able to alter the names on that sacred scroll, as if the names are easy to change, when it is obvious they cannot be modified once set in place. Unless...” She paused.“Unless someone intentionally tried to change them...” She looked slowly at every person gathered there, one by one. “And usually, the person who immediately thinks of that possibility is the one who knows exactly what really happened.”Her words made everyone exchange meaningful glances, until all eyes settled on Levi. His jaw tightened, and he clenched his fists so hard his knuckles turned white.Levi knew Scarlett was guiding everyone’s opinion to turn against him, and he was co

Scarlett wiped the sweat from her face. She stumbled suddenly and nearly fell, catching herself quickly against the wall beside her.‘Oh, no. That spell drained too much of my energy.’ She stared at her hands, which were still trembling from the exertion.‘Why is it this bad? Is it because of this new mind reading ability I just gained? No. I have to learn to control it. Especially since I can feel Alea’s power growing weaker by the moment.’Suddenly, a sharp, distinct scent drifted toward her. Scarlett gasped and forced herself to move toward the hidden doorway behind the Moon Goddess statue. Through the crystal orb held in the statue’s hand, she caught a glimpse of Marcus and several Elders hurrying toward the main hall.‘This is bad. Did Grandfather sense the energy shift from the sacred scroll because of what I did? I have to get out of here now!’Her steps were heavy and unsteady, but she reached the passage entrance just as the heavy chains securing the main doors began to rattle

‘I hope I can break through the barrier in Damian’s mind this time.’Scarlett clenched her hands tightly for a moment, steadying herself as she caught sight of Damian standing and waiting for her.She had come accompanied by Mia, who stood a short distance away in the garden on the west side of the Shadowmoon clan castle gates. This spot was rarely used for meetings or walks, as it lay far from the castle’s main entrance.She waved to Damian, who walked toward her with his usual upright, composed bearing."Why did you want to meet in a place like this, Scarlett?" Damian asked, going straight to the point."I am sorry to trouble you with coming here tonight. I could not speak openly after classes. You must know Grandfather has forbidden me from returning to the academy until the appointed day arrives," Scarlett replied, sounding awkward."It is no trouble. I was just..." Damian shifted his hands nervously and scratched his cheek, though there was no itch there. "I was surprised when I