The Five: The Fight for the Imperial Throne
Chapter 16: The Cunning Strategies of Princess Ellie

"It turns out you're sensitive too yeah, there's not much you have to do whatever I ask." The Marquess Glazer said in disdain for Princess Ellie a little.

"whatever?" Asked Princess Ellie who did not understand what the Marquess Glazer meant.

"Yes, anything. Like having sex at night." Marquess Glazer said with a faint smile.

"Me-me-doing intercourse at night?!" Shouted Princess Ellie in surprise at what she had just heard.

"St!!! Don't be noisy, we're still at the Lantern Festival." Marquess Glazer said as she smothered Princess Ellie's mouth.

"Ups! T-tapkan our age is not much different Malcolm. You're 19 and I'm only 16, that's a sin! And anyway we're not engaged or married." Princess Ellie said in fear.

"Well, if you don't want to then I won't forgive you." Marquess Glazer said as she turned around to leave.

"I-I did." Shouted Princess Ellie as she clenched her hands near her chest.

"What?" Marquess asked Glazer suddenly.

"A-I said I agreed u-to do an i-i-intimate relationship with you." Princess Ellie lowered her head in shame.

"Are you sure about that, Ellie?" Marquess Glazer asked once more.

"D-yes." Princess Ellie bowed her head.

"Thank you, thank you, Ellie. You don't know how happy I am to hear it." Marquess Glazer hugged Princess Ellie.

"T-t-but you're gonna have to propose to me the next day, Malcolm." Resolute Princess Ellie with a slightly nervous and frightened tone.

"Huh?! Why would I do that?" Ask Marquess Glazer.

"I-it's done so no one asks about our relationship, d-and I have some conditions for you, Malcolm." Princess Ellie warned.

"What's that?" Ask Marquess Glazer.

"You must help me gain the throne and destroy Leah and her family. If you are willing to help me then I will raise your rank that you were once titled 'Marquess' will turn into 'Emperor' who will accompany me until the end."

"And not only will your title change but everyone will respect you and adore you as a hero who succeeded in overthrowing the previous Emperor, as for later you will receive 1 power area that you will take care of, 2 summer palaces and 1 winter palace. How isn't that a pretty tempting offer?" Asked Princess Ellie who offered a lucrative transaction to the Marquess Glazer.

"Hmmm... Well, I agree to cooperate with you. But remember when you get the throne you have to make me your emperor, Ellie." The Marquess Glazer.

"Of course, I won't forget it." Ellie reached out her hand as a sign of agreement, and the Marquess Glazer accepted the helping hand so that the agreement between Princess Ellie and Marquess Glazer was initiated.

After Princess Ellie and Marquess Glazer made a deal they both went to their respective places, But the Marquess Glazer was unaware that right behind him was someone who was recording their secret meeting using a tool called 'Memorial Stone'. 'A Memorial Stone is a stone that is used by inserting a little mana into it and it can record secret talks and images of a person. And the person who recorded the conversation between Princess Ellie and Marquess Glazer was none other than Princess Ellie's own errand boy who was told to record all their talks for use at times.

"Hows it? have you recorded all of it?" Princess Ellie asked the person wearing the head covering.

"Yes, and here's the tape, Princess." Say the messenger while giving the Memorial Stone to Princess Ellie.

"Good, and here's your pay." Said Princess Ellie while giving some Harvest gold coins.

"Good, the ace is in my hand now. Now it's time for the game to start, Lea." Princess Ellie said with a sly smile.

"Hmm... Should I go back now? Maybe they've been waiting for me." Princess Ellie smiled and walked away to where her uncle, His Majesty and her cousin were waiting in the gazebo near Worthington Lake.

"Uncle! Leah!" Shouted Princess Ellie as she waved her hand.

"Ellie! Where have you been? Let's go home it's midnight." Saying His Majesty the Emperor.

"Then I said goodbye to Alice, Luca Sena, Eugeo. Sometimes we gather like this the song." Said Princess Lea while walking away leaving the four of them.

"Lea." Call Your Majesty the Emperor.

"Yes?" Answer Lea.

"Hm... How did you get out of Eldrie Palace?" Asked His Majesty who was still feeling confused after seeing his beloved son who suddenly came without a single bodyguard.

"A-ah. that's..." Princess Lea said nervously.

"I told the Princess to come out, Your Majesty." Said Ivy, Princess Lea's personal lady-in-waiting.

"You?" Ask the Emperor who is starting to get emotional.

"That-that's..." Ivy was nervous.

"I asked to come out, Pa. I heard that today's the first day of the Lantern Festival was held so I wanted to see it, I was bored of being in the Palace continuously." Princess Lea's words distracted His Majesty the Emperor who was fixed on Ivy.

"..." - ".His Majesty the Emperor replied in silence.

"Phew.. It's almost." Said Princess Lea while stroking her chest.

".... Well, if you say that, Papa would think of inviting some of your friends." replied His Majesty who felt sorry to see his son who was bored because he had to be in the Palace every day.

"really?" Ask Princess Lea pleased.

"Yes." Yeah." Answer His Majesty the Emperor.

"Yeay, but Pa... Papa's not angry, is he?" Ask Princess Lea to make sure.

"No, Papa can't be mad at you, Lea." Said His Majesty while stroking his daughter's head.

"Pa.. Stop my hair can fall apart later." Said Princess Lea while holding the hand of Her Majesty who wanted to stroke the head of Princess Lea.

"Hmph, they look so happy. Just wait one day I'll return what you've done to my father and mother. Just look later, Lea." Said Princess Ellie who felt uncomfortable with the harmony of the father and son.

"Lie, what are you waiting for?" The Emperor asked his nephew to walk with him.