The Queen Who Shares Love
Chapter 17 Disbelief

Gerald and Isabella waited before the gates of Faust's house. It was almost their meeting with Leticia. There was no sign of a horse carriage coming. Isabella waited in an uneasy manner. Was he lied to? Did Leticia just use it to teach her daughter and get information about her Master?

Isabella's hands clenched tightly. Gerald saw Isabella's actions. In the end they were deceived. He could not blame Isabella. Trust in his old friend was so great that Gerald's aide's judgment became blurred.

"We just go back inside" said Gerald heavily.

Isabella bit her lip. After this, he would not see Leticia again. The last meeting with his old friend, he thought never happened. He hates her even more so that he cannot forgive all the mistakes Leticia has made.

"I'm sorry, sir. I will accept any punishment. If you need to you can fire me." Isabella looked down deeply, not daring to look her Master in the eye.

"There's nothing wrong here. Just go in and get on with your job." Gerald turned his back on Isabella, preparing to enter her residence.

A bright shining light emerged from behind their backs. They turned around to see what was going on. The empress and two witches appeared suddenly. 

Isabella opened her eyes wide to digest what was in front of her. He doubted his vision. The originally empty road, now stood three people on it. There is no horse carriage. The only way to travel this far is through teleportation magic 

"I'm sorry I came late. I don't want anyone to be suspicious when using a horse-drawn carriage. So I asked for help from the witch to use teleportation magic." Leticia lowered her head slightly. He greeted Grand Duke Faust.

"Come in" said Gerald coldly.

Gerald immediately stepped out of there. Isabella looked at the three of them sharply. His anger should have gone because Leticia had kept her promise. However, he was unhappy with the presence of the two witches who were beside Leticia. 

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Now the five of them are sitting down to discuss a plan to lower Braun's crown. This was the first time Leticia had met Grand Duke Faust. He looked at Grand Duke Faust's face fixedly. The same black hair as her husband and blood-red eyes that seemed to be able to pounce on her at any moment. His face was indeed handsome, but the firm and extremely cold countenance of his face could frighten anyone who saw him. 

Leticia prepared her heart to begin the meeting. However, from earlier he felt Isabella's gaze fixed on Rose and Dale. He should have told them in advance when inviting outsiders to a meeting.

"Before starting the meeting I apologize if inviting a companion without prior notice. I'll introduce them" said Leticia, looking authoritative.

"He is Dale, the Witch Leader of the Tower." Leticia pointed at Dale. Dale smiled as Leticia purified herself.

"While she was Rose, the Empire's Witch Leader," Leticia said introducing Rose. There was no smile on his lips. Rose did not try to be friendly. 

"I heard that the Tower Witch Leader and the Empire's Witch Leader did not get along" Isabella said suddenly.

"We both didn't get along. We fought a lot, but we knew him from childhood" Rose replied slightly. 

"Can they keep a secret?" ask Gerald.

"They had something to do with this plan, the Grand Duke. You can trust them" Leticia assured Gerald.

There was still doubt in Gerald and Isabella's eyes. So did Rose and Dale. Leticia began to think their cooperation would end badly. 

"Alright, then just start, Empress," said Gerald coldly.

"I'll get straight to the point. I want you to start the Grand Duke's rebellion."

"For that, I'll help restore your reputation. There were several noble families that were at the end of the horn. You can help them gain their trust" Leticia continued.

"What is my advantage in helping them other than gaining trust?" sela Gerald's.

"You can get strong military assistance, Grand Duke. In addition, there were nobles who managed the blacksmith business. You can supply weapons from them. Traders who are on the verge of bankruptcy can also help you in finances. I've prepared some names of auspicious nobles." Leticia presents a paper containing the names of nobles who can help Gerald.

Gerald received the paper, then read it. His face did not change at all. It was as if he could not feel emotions. After he finished reading, he put the paper down. 

"Do I have to meet them directly? I think they would be frightened when they saw the cruel Grand Duke Faust."

"Before that, you can crush some nobles who are involved in crimes. People will look at you as a hero who unravels the rottenness of nobles. That way the views of the other nobles towards you will change. They can trust you."

"Have you also recorded those nobles?"

"Of course, you can see it." 

Gerald sees Leticia's seriousness to help her recover her bad reputation. There is still one thing that disturbs him. Perhaps the planned rebellion Leticia was aiming to take revenge on Braun for having betrayed him. However, it was only Leticia's loss if the rebellion succeeded. 

"Why do you want to revolt? There's no profit you get."

"I just want to be free from palace life. My wife and I are no longer safe. I can no longer get pregnant. The position of the Crown Prince was already determined from the beginning. The existence of me and my daughter in the palace was like nothing. As I wrote in the letter, once the rebellion succeeds, you can alienate me and my daughter."

Everyone was silent at Leticia's words. Rose and Dale try to respect Leticia's decision. The life of the majestic nobleman he was willing to leave for the sake of living peacefully with his daughter. 

Gerald closed his eyes, thinking for a moment. Isabella now began to understand Leticia's feelings a little. There is no point in maintaining the second highest position in the Empire when it is very fragile. 

"Alright, I accept your offer, Empress."

"Thank you, Grand Duke. I wrote my plan here. You can read it." Leticia took out a letter envelope that was written a few days ago.

Isabella receives the envelope, then gives it to Gerald. Gerald kept the envelope in his pocket.

"I am going to this residence to use magic stones to discuss the continuation of this plan and if I get new information" Leticia added.

"Then, what does this connection to the two witches have to do with the plan you made, Empress?" ask Isabella.

Rose and Dale looked at Isabella. A suspicious look was still thrown at them. Dale could keep his face from looking angry. Unlike her friend, Rose gritted her teeth. 

"They will gather information. Then they will help Grand Duke Faust while carrying out the rebellion" explained Leticia.

"Can we trust the loyalty of the person who dedicates himself to the Empire?" syndicate Isabella.

Rose who felt insinuated hit the table. He had already let out two fireballs beside him. Isabella immediately stood up, preparing to draw out her sword. Their meeting ended in chaos.