The Evil Empress Adores Me-Chapter 37

I ran like crazy to the Empress's Palace.

Seriously, how many times has Diamid endured this kind of pain alone?

While running, that was the only thought that occupied my mind.

Since it was simply described as 'suffering' in the novel, I thought that was probably the case.

I bit my lips.

'That shouldn't have happened!'

I felt like I was going crazy because of my own disillusionment.

No matter how important my own survival was, how could I not worry about Diamid at all?

I even read the original!

I already knew that Diamid was struggling because of the power of the divine beast!

I could see the Empress's Palace in the distance.

My breath was out of my throat, but I put more strength into my legs.

I have to meet the Empress as soon as possible!

"Oh my, Charles?"

At that moment, the Empress, who happened to be in the garden, looked back at me with a happy face.

She must have been looking at the summer roses in full bloom, holding a few red roses in her hand.

The Empress asked a question.

“Didn’t you say you were going to the Crown Prince’s Palace today? Why did you come back so early... ... .”

“Your Majesty the Empress!”

I rolled over and stopped in front of the Empress.

The startled Empress bent down and met my eyes.

“Oh my gosh, what’s going on? Why are you crying?”

At the same time, the Empress’s face hardened.

My face must have already been a mess from tears and snot.

But I didn’t have the energy to care about that.

I desperately held onto the Empress.

“This is a big deal, Crown Prince. I’m sick!”

“... ... The Crown Prince?”

The Empress opened her eyes wide.

I nodded my head wildly.

My words flowed out incoherently.

“Crown Prince, my fever is really high! You’re out of breath, and, and... ... .”

“Charles, calm down for now.”

A soft hand lightly caressed my back.

Hehe, hehe.

I tried to hold back my breathing.

As I tried to force myself to stop crying, a strange sound came out.

The Empress hugged me tightly and continued.

“I’ll call a doctor and send him right away, so stop crying, Charles.”

“But... ... Will His Majesty the Emperor permit it?”

I, who could not easily relax, looked at the Empress with tears in my eyes.

The Emperor’s interference was too much on my mind.

Didn’t he just put poison in my food and send assassins?

In that situation, there was no way I could allow a doctor to be sent to Diamid... ... .

Then, the Empress’s expression became strict for the first time.

“Charles, I am the one and only Empress of the Winsor Empire.”

“... ... Your Majesty the Empress.”

“Also, the Empress has the right to care for one sick Crown Prince as she pleases.”

... ... Of course, that is true.

I nodded slightly.

The Empress patted my head.

“So don’t worry. The Empress is the mother of all people, isn’t she?”

As she said that, the Empress smiled faintly with her eyes closed.

I felt my heart flutter.

I also know very well that asking for help for Diamid would be a burden to the Empress.

The Empress has already shown us great favors.

And yet... ... .

‘The Empress... ... is protecting us.’

Being protected by an adult... ... is what it feels like.

I swallowed my breath, feeling like I was going to cry.

“I’ll send a °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° doctor right away, so Charles, calm down a little.”

“Well, even so.”

“If you keep crying like that, won’t the Crown Prince’s heart get even more upset?”

The Empress’s words made sense, so I nodded again.

The Empress hugged me tightly and grabbed a maid who was passing by.

Hearing the order to ‘send a doctor to the Crown Prince’s Palace,’ I buried my head in the Empress’s arms.

The Empress was by my side.

That fact alone was reassuring.

* * *

The Empress immediately sent a doctor to the Crown Prince’s Palace.

It was food that was easy for the patient to eat, and there were also necessary items such as blankets.

As Diamide requested, I hid the fact that he had a fever.

The doctor, who carefully examined Diamide’s condition, diagnosed that his body must have been strained as the weather got warmer.

He also said that if he rested comfortably for a while, he would get better soon.

“Thank you, thank you!”

I bowed my head several times behind the doctor who was leaving.

Of course, the medicine the doctor prescribed could not be the fundamental solution to the fever.

Still, after giving him the fever reducer, Diamide’s complexion improved significantly.

I sat next to Diamide and looked down at him.

‘Compared to before... ... his breathing seems much more comfortable.’

I quietly reached out and straightened Diamide’s disheveled hair.

Come to think of it, it was the first time I had watched Diamide sleep.

The thick, tightly closed eyelashes cast a faint shadow over the white face.

The slightly parted lips were as red as flower petals.

Looking at him so defenseless... ... .

‘He’s still young.’

... ... I suddenly had that thought.

His beautiful features still had a youthful feel to them.

A young child like this, enduring the harsh confinement life alone for five years.

For some reason, my heart ached, so I reached out and poked Diamid’s cheek with my finger.

Then, he sniffed a little.

“Hmm... ... .”

I guess my touch tickled him.

He was cute as he frowned and tossed his body around.

“Don’t frown, Maria, you handsome face with wrinkles.”

I burst out laughing.

Diamid, who usually spits out mean words, can have such a lovely face like an angel.

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I covered Diamid with a blanket up to the neck and pulled the chair close to the bed.

My whole body feels tired.

As the tension eased a little, fatigue washed over me like waves.

“Haam.”

I yawned without realizing it.

What should I do? I feel like I’m going to fall asleep like this... ... .

I pinched my thighs and tried not to fall asleep, but it was all a futile effort.

After glaring at him for a while, I ended up collapsing on the bed.

Oh, the sheets are too soft.

I can’t do this, I have to take care of Diamid... ... .

* * *

Haa.

A long breath escaped my lips.

Diamid slowly lifted his eyelids.

Looking at how light his whole body was, it seemed like his fever had gone down a bit.

Then, something tickled his arm.

“... ... Charles?”

What tickled Diamid’s arm was a fine silver hair.

Diamid, who absentmindedly looked at Charlize, burst into laughter without realizing it.

That was understandable, because Charlize was lying face down on the bed, completely oblivious to the world.

She was even snoring softly.

“Oh my, my hair is all messed up.”

Diamid’s eyes sank deeply.

Normally, he would have combed his hair neatly to keep it from sticking out, but today, it was all messy.

It was probably because he was busy going to see the empress or calling the doctor.

‘Because of me, Charles always seems to suffer.’

With a feeling of apology, Diamid gently stroked Charlize’s hair.

Then.

Blink.

Charlize opened her eyes.

Her eyes, which had been filled with sleepiness, suddenly widened.

Charlize raised her head and thrust her head close to Diamid.

A scream-like voice burst out.

“Are you awake now!?”

“Oh, yeah.”

Diamid nodded awkwardly.

Then, looking at Charlize’s expression, he carefully asked.

“I’m sorry, were you worried a lot?”

“Of course, I know my heart is breaking because of your worry!”

“... ... Even though you’re like that, the saliva is stuck to the corners of your mouth.”

Diamid answered blankly.

Then, Charlize, who was startled, rubbed her mouth with her sleeve.

“Huh, really!?”

“You’re lying.”

“Eww!”

Diamide burst into laughter.

Charlize, who had been glaring at Diamide as if she was going to kill him, sighed.

“Anyway, I’m the one who fell asleep... ... I’m sorry.”

“... ... What?”

Diamide stung.

He had just intended to joke around, but he never thought Charlize would act so seriously.

Charlize slumped her shoulders.

“You need to come to your senses and take care of me... ... You’re disqualified as a maid.”

“Charle, that’s not what I’m talking about... ... .”

“The Crown Prince must be disappointed in me, right? I have nothing to say.”

A gloomy voice rang out.

Charlize lowered her eyes.

Diamide opened her mouth hurriedly.

“No, Charles.”

“But... ... .”

“I know how much you’ve suffered because of me, so you’re disappointed.”

At that, Charlize glared at Diamide with her fresh eyes.

She snapped back bluntly.

“... ... Do you know that and play this kind of prank!?”

Oh, this.

Diamide laughed awkwardly.

Charlize crossed her arms and turned her head away.

“Huh.”

She must have been really pissed.

Cold sweat ran down Diamide’s back.

He called her again.

“Charl.”

“... ... .”

“Charleul.”

But Charlize is about to turn away.

Diamide opened his mouth in a mournful voice.