In the Name of the Queen

Sif's mind went blank, and she couldn't figure out what Sophia wanted to do.

Not only could she not understand it, but Roland, who had always been well-informed, could not understand it either.

It’s not their fault, after all, no one has ever seen a special person like Sophia.

Sophia's handwritten letter was so normal that it didn't seem normal at all.

In the letter, she congratulated Roland and Sif and introduced the origin of this gift.

The ice crystal blue ring and this violet ring both come from Sophia's natal family, the Augusta family, a noble family in the Kingdom of Pruden.

This pair of rings was a gift from the Emperor of the Odin Empire when the Augusta family served the Odin Empire and obtained titles.

This pair of rings has been passed down for hundreds of years as a ritual item worn by important members of the family when they get married.

The Augusta family is a major noble in the Kingdom of Pruden, and the marriage between Sophia and the Rurik family is an important move to expand the family's interests.

To show their importance, the pair of rings were also sent abroad together as dowry items.

This is the first time the rings have left Pruden and the Augusta family.

According to common sense, these precious rings will become heirlooms of the Rurik family with the marriage.

Not surprisingly, this pair of rings will witness a new happy marriage.

However, something unexpected happened.

The dozen or so couples who had worn this pair of rings before were not said to be very affectionate, but at least they were not too tense.

However, Sophia's marriage to the former emperor could not maintain even formal mutual respect.

According to the unspoken rules, even if there is no emotion, you have to find a way to give birth to a child as an heir, and then everyone can play their own way.

However, Sophia's husband went too far.

He hated every Odinian in his fair share, including the goddess-like beauty Sophia.

Hatred obscured his eyes, and he turned a blind eye to the beauty of his wife. He disappeared on the wedding night and went out to fool around.

Later, he threatened Sophia and asked her to accept an illegitimate child from outside as his heir.

Being so crazy, he naturally ended up being cut into pieces by Sophia herself.

After killing her husband and ascending to the throne, Sophia's heart felt like the ice of the Far North, and she never had contact with a man again.

She had no feelings for her husband, she just wanted to maintain a formal marriage and have a child as her heir.

However, someone broke the rules and trampled on her dignity.

It doesn't matter if you break the rules, after all the rules are set by the royal family.

But those who trample on her dignity must die.

After ascending to the throne, Sophia sealed the pair of rings and never used them again.

"Although the process is tortuous, the ring in your hand is destined to be with you. Good things come in pairs, so consider these two rings as gifts."

Is this okay?

Roland read the letter carefully, trying to decipher the meaning between the lines.

Sif also racked her brains and thought hard.

After the two of them stared blankly for a long time, Roland suddenly laughed.

"I'm so stupid, really."

"Do you understand?" Sif's eyes lit up.

Roland played with the violet ring for a moment, then smiled and teased: "How can a person like Sophia be so thoughtful? She will just kill whoever she wants."

Sif suddenly realized.

Roland was right.

This is of course not to say that Sophia is not smart, but that there is no need to use strategies in the face of an absolute lack of strength.

If you can kill him with one knife, why is there so much nonsense?

So, this is really a gift.

Looking at Sif's confused eyes, Roland asked softly: "If Sophia were to get married, would you send a congratulatory gift?"

"Of course it is a gift, and it must be worthy of her status. I am the current head of the York family, so I cannot be rude."

Sif said calmly.

As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly realized.

Hi, it’s really too complicated. Sophia was also from a serious noble family. Even if she wanted to chop her into pieces with her own hands, the etiquette that should be maintained would not be lost.

Even before a life-and-death duel, both sides would politely salute each other. This is the demeanor of a noble person.

"I thought she would take the opportunity to ask us to let Angelina go." Sif curled her lips and complained softly.

Roland smiled and said, "She didn't say it, but we can let it go."

Sif was stunned for a moment and understood what Roland meant.

Some things don't need to be said clearly, and some things cannot be said clearly.

If Sophia brought it up openly, it would confirm the fact that Angelina was detained.

After all, her hands and feet were not tied up. In the eyes of outsiders, she was not a prisoner, but a guest.

Some things can only be understood by heart, but it is meaningless to say them out.

Sif shrugged, her eyebrows arched in laughter.

"Then let her go. She has no value anyway."

Roland nodded, packed Sophia's autographed letter, and walked out.

"I will see her off. After all, I invited her here, so it makes sense for me to see her off."

Of course Sif would not object.

Sooner or later, there will be a war between the two countries, maybe tomorrow, maybe the day after tomorrow, but certainly not now.

Sophia took the initiative to make concessions, so let's reciprocate.

Until Roland appeared at the door, Angelina, who was reading, was still focused on the book and did not notice that there was another person at the door.

This can't be blamed on her. The seal imposed by Roland himself made her as strong as an ordinary person, and her perception ability dropped off a cliff.

Roland simply stood at the door and observed Angelina without making a sound.

After reading for a full five minutes, he was very convinced that Angelina was really concentrating on reading, and she was very engrossed in reading.

If you don't concentrate, you won't smile like an aunt while watching.

Roland coughed lightly to alert Angelina.

The captive lady finally realized that someone was coming and looked up suddenly.

Seeing Roland, her good mood of immersing herself in reading was instantly ruined. She bit her lip and asked:

"What are you doing here?"

"Send you home." Roland said calmly.

Angelina's hand trembled, and the book slipped from her palm and fell to the ground.

By picking up the book, she tried to hide her panic and laughed at herself:

"It feels so bad to be an ordinary person. I can't even hold a book steadily."

"Do you want to remove the power seal?" Roland's expression was calm.

Angelina wanted to deny it, but looking at Roland's deep eyes, she knew that it was meaningless to deny it. Thinking that she was about to die, she simply didn't hide it.

"Of course I do! Do you want to be sealed?"

As we all know, the words of politicians often have implicit meanings, which are precise and elegant.

The word "send you home" is mostly literal when spoken by ordinary people, but in a special context, the phrase "send you home" has many extensions.

If two athletes compete, sending you home means defeating you.

If the warden says this to the prisoner, it means the execution is about to begin.

Angelina's brain is not particularly bright, but she understands such simple hints.

"Roland, I want to have a good meal before I leave."

"No problem, I'll ask the chef to prepare it, and it will be authentic Rurik cuisine." As long as Angelina is willing to leave, the farewell meal must be full.

Angelina shook her head slowly, "I have been eating Rurik cuisine for twenty-three years, and I'm tired of it."

"Then the local Hansa cuisine?" Roland frowned. Although the food in the overseas provinces is delicious and filling, it is obviously not of high quality and a bit rude.

"No, I want to enjoy the standard banquet of the Talia Kingdom for farewell guests."

This is simple.

Not only can it be available, but it must be top-notch.

Roland thought of Lisa.

Angelina must be an important person. If she is satisfied and praised, Lisa's extraordinary ability will probably improve again.

He smiled and nodded, "No problem, I promise it's the most authentic Talia food, you pack your belongings first, see you in the afternoon."

After agreeing on a time, Roland knew that Angelina didn't like him, so he left without staying.

Looking at Roland's somewhat happy back, Angelina bit her lip, tears rolling down her cheeks.

She was still very young, who wants to die if they can live, she was just being stubborn just now.

But she knew that Roland wanted to anger the queen by killing her, and her life was about to end.

Angelina's brain was blank, and after a few minutes, she finally figured it out.

Since there was no chance of escaping the prison and death was inevitable, she would quickly finish reading this book and the love story of Julius and Romuald.

Her life was about to be tragic, and she really hoped that this couple could have a good ending.

Reality was bitter enough, at least let the love story in the novel be a little sweeter.