I Became the Wife of the Hero Who Killed Me - Chapter 134

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#Episode 134

 

Duchess Barbara, who stepped forward as the representative, declared.

 

“Parliament firmly rejects the conversion! We will defend the Orthodox faith and will not yield to any political pressure.”

 

“As the representative of the clergy, I agree with the Duchess’s statement.”

 

“As the representative of the commoners, I agree with the Duchess’s statement.”

 

At the resolute voices of the representatives, even the Emperor’s forces, composed entirely of nobles, stopped their movements.

 

Since Edwin had arrived, there was no longer any need for escorts.

 

Besides, there was something more urgent at hand. I commanded Gareth and the knights.

 

“Send the citizens wounded by swords to my personal physician. Hurry before it’s too late.”

 

“Yes, Madam.”

 

Here in the city district, the Lombard mansion was much closer than the Saint Pamelo monastery.

 

The knights, recognizing that their role was over, obediently nodded their heads.

 

While they hurried to move the patients with the citizens’ cooperation, Edwin approached me.

 

“Elisia, are you alright?”

 

“I didn’t get hit this time. Rather, I did the hitting.”

 

I proudly pointed to Count Germano, who had fainted after being beaten.

 

Edwin smiled brightly.

 

“Well done.”

 

Then he kicked the fallen count.

 

It was a warning that if he dared to dream of revenge, he would truly die then.

 

“Huk, kugh…”

 

The count gasped in pain, but Edwin wrapped his arm around my waist as if nothing had happened.

 

Since I wasn’t particularly interested in that bastard’s well-being either, I got straight to the point.

 

“How did you get here so quickly? Did you rush to Parliament as soon as you heard the news?”

 

“Yes, I wanted to come to you, but I thought you wouldn’t want that.”

 

“You did well.”

 

I gently stroked Edwin’s eyes, which were still hardened with tension.

 

He was someone who valued my safety more than his own life.

 

Only after feeling the warmth touching his cheek did he seem to realize that I was safe, and his expression began to soften little by little.

 

“You’ll have to tell me in detail later how you persuaded the representatives. I can’t stand being curious.”

 

“Of course I will.”

 

It wasn’t as if our side had just stood by and watched while the Emperor pressured Parliament behind the scenes.

 

Edwin had also made full use of House Lombard’s political power. We had the justification, the cause, and the will of the three ministers from the Holy Capital on our side.

 

The problem was time, but Edwin had managed to pull it off.

 

I wanted to boast to everyone that such a capable person was my lover.

 

‘But there’s still work left to do.’

 

Steeling my heart, I approached the Emperor’s carriage with Edwin.

 

The citizens who spotted us quickly cleared a path.

 

The revealed carriage was in a terrible state. The windows were shattered to pieces and the curtains were torn like paper.

 

The wheels were smashed and looked like they would roll to the ground with just a light kick.

 

“Your Majesty.”

 

I curtsied out of courtesy.

 

Actually, I didn’t want to bow my head, let alone kneel, to such a bastard, but I did it to avoid being criticized, and I was glad I did.

 

Because the Emperor openly contorted his face when he saw mine.

 

It seemed that performing court etiquette on the street had properly gotten under his skin.

 

I smiled cheerfully, pretending nothing was wrong.

 

“I was late with my greeting because I was listening to the Parliament representatives’ declaration. Since Parliament has refused final approval, can we consider the discussion about conversion to be over?”

 

I had to drive the nail in for certain.

 

Right here, right now, with both Parliament and the people gathered.

 

Such an opportunity would never come again.

 

The entire street fell quiet. The gazes of the Parliament representatives and the crowd, which had swelled to over ten thousand, turned to the Emperor’s mouth.

 

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, several people shouted.

 

“Answer!!”

 

“Can’t you answer right now?!”

 

The Emperor remained silent for a very long time.

 

But when the people’s momentum turned menacing again, perhaps fearing that the barely calmed civil unrest would revive, he reluctantly opened his mouth.

 

“…So be it.”

 

“Waaahhh!!!”

 

Simultaneously with his answer, thunderous cheers erupted.

 

But being the type with severe trust issues, I couldn’t be reassured by words alone.

 

I needed a more certain promise, one worthy of being recorded in history.

 

I barely calmed the people’s cheers and suggested.

 

“Then while we’re at it, how about we document Your Majesty’s promise in writing?”

 

Then I habitually extended my hand, but nothing came back.

 

Damn it, I never thought I’d feel Count Baron’s absence so keenly…

 

Instead, paper and pen obtained from somewhere were passed to me through several people’s hands.

 

I immediately drafted a pledge.

 

[I, as the protector of Orthodoxy and son of the sun, swear not to be deceived by heresy and to uphold true faith and doctrine.]

 

This should be enough.

 

After exchanging glances with Edwin, I presented the pledge to the Emperor with utmost courtesy.

 

Just like in the imperial court.

 

“Your Majesty, how is this?”

 

“…”

 

Though the Emperor furrowed his brow in displeasure, he surprisingly signed without any resistance.

 

Actually, if he wanted to return safely to the imperial palace—judging by the expressions of the ten thousand people grinding their teeth behind me—there should be no resistance.

 

The Parliament representatives took the completed pledge and held it high for everyone to see.

 

Instantly, cheers erupted from the people filling the city district.

 

“Long live the great Valdin Empire!”

 

“God’s will is with us!”

 

“Long live Duchess Lombard!!”

 

“Huh, wait, me?!”

 

The wave of cheers spread beyond the city district to the entire Imperial Capital.

 

As I scratched my chin in bewilderment, I spotted Sermont’s face among the people who had climbed onto the rooftops.

 

Those standing around him were all shouting hurrahs with faces full of romance and passion.

 

It wasn’t difficult to recognize them as the young intellectuals of the Imperial Capital.

 

‘So those were the ones who led today’s civil unrest.’

 

Receiving my gaze, they smiled brightly like children and waved their hands.

 

I had a premonition that the victory achieved by the people today would be remembered in history through various works of art.

 

It seemed like it would truly be a day to remember for a long time.

 

* * *

 

From that day on, there were many changes in the Empire.

 

First, the Emperor lost his real power.

 

“I wish to increase taxes to expand military preparations.”

 

“However, Your Majesty, if we increase military preparations in the current situation, there will be strong backlash from the people. There are still many who view the imperial palace with suspicious eyes.”

 

“That’s right. Moreover, didn’t we already raise taxes twice last fall? Any further tax burden would be difficult to bear.”

 

“….”

 

The Emperor’s words no longer held any power.

 

In place of the Emperor who had lost support from both above and below, the pro-Lombard faction and neutral faction nobles led by House Heidelberg and the Ferang Family gained even greater influence.

 

Additionally, the authority of Parliament and officials was greatly strengthened.

 

This was because the public’s backlash against the Emperor was so fierce that the incident had to be resolved in a way that would satisfy them.

 

It was a moment that once again proved the historical lesson that those in power who lose public support will ultimately face defeat.

 

“This is all thanks to the Duchess of Lombard.”

 

“Everyone should have seen Madam’s brave appearance that day!”

 

Meanwhile, Elisia stood at the center of attention.

 

Having completely cast off her past disgrace, she had somehow become a guardian of faith and a symbol of peace.

 

Artists vividly captured that day’s scene on canvas, and poems and songs praising Elisia were released one after another.

 

People were curious about her next move.

 

Everyone secretly hoped that Elisia would remain in the Imperial Capital to seize political power and push forward strong reform policies like she had in Lombard.

 

Of course, it was a secret known to no one that Elisia clutched the back of her neck and nearly fainted when she heard this news.

 

* * *

 

At the same time, in the Caldric Mountains of Northern Lombard.

 

A cabin once used by lumberjacks sat abandoned alone in the mountains.

 

Judging by its ruined state, it was clear that people had stopped coming here long ago. However, the surrounding tree branches were broken and human footprints stretched long across the ground.

 

Brother Vincent’s eyes narrowed like a snake’s upon discovering this.

 

“Ah, so the little rats were hiding here.”

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