I Was Told 'No One Would Miss You,' So I Became the Empress of Another Country - Episode 20

The king was completely bewildered by Flora’s tearful words: “I was just being used.”

At the same time, Leon’s reckless actions were laid bare before everyone, and the atmosphere in the royal palace grew even more tense.

“You…! Do you take the king’s authority so lightly?! Flora, are you lying, or is Leon the one who has lost control…?”

The king’s voice was filled with anger.

Flora desperately turned to Leon, her expression pained.

“Prince Leon… I would never have been involved with such documents if not for your orders!”

“Don’t drag me into this! You were the one plotting to get rid of Celestia with these documents, weren’t you?!”

“That’s not true…! It was all you…!”

As the two continued their disgraceful exchange of blame, the king’s patience finally snapped.

“Enough! I don’t want to hear another excuse! Leon, you have completely overstepped your role as crown prince. You caused this chaos, and now you’ve even falsified documents in my name…!”

His voice echoed through the throne room, and the royal advisors joined in, criticizing Leon.

“Your Highness, this is simply too much…” they murmured one after another.

Leon clenched his fists, trying to argue back, but the king’s fury overwhelmed him, leaving him speechless.

“Leon, I am stripping you of your title as crown prince for now! You are to be confined to your chambers—do not take any further reckless actions!”

The king issued the command, and his attendants moved to take Leon away.

For someone who had taken great pride in his status as crown prince, losing that title in an instant was a crushing blow.

The surrounding nobles watched in shock.

“Father, wait…! This makes it seem like everything is my fault!”

“Silence! Do you still not understand the gravity of your actions?!”

Leon, overwhelmed by the king’s wrath, bit his lip as he was dragged out of the room.

This was the moment his position as crown prince was officially revoked, even if only temporarily.

Flora, too, faced the king’s harsh judgment.

“Leave the palace at once!” he commanded.

She found herself on the verge of exile.

Tears streaming down her face, she clung to Leon’s arm.

“Please, Your Highness! Don’t abandon me…! I only did this for you!”

“Flora… Tch, fine. If you insist on following me, do as you please!”

Leon spat out his words bitterly, while the king looked even more irritated.

And yet, seeing Leon so desperate to protect Flora, the king hesitated to impose a harsher punishment.

One thing was certain: their positions had been severely shaken.

The meeting ended in complete turmoil, and negotiations for an alliance with the empire were once again stalled.

With the crown prince temporarily removed and the debate over Flora’s exile unresolved, the kingdom plunged deeper into chaos.

Logan watched the situation unfold with a calm, calculating gaze.

“There is no choice but to leave this country,” he decided.

As a member of the ducal family, I wanted to stop him.

But with Leon’s reckless behavior destabilizing the kingdom, it would be difficult to convince the emperor to stay any longer.

“We were supposed to finalize the alliance here, but it seems this kingdom no longer has the strength to do so,” Logan murmured, his voice heavy.

His words weighed on my heart.

The alliance wasn’t being completely abandoned, just postponed.

But if Logan left now, all that would remain for me was the chaos of Leon and Flora’s court.

Eventually, the day of Logan’s departure was set.

We gathered in the royal palace courtyard to see him off.

His escort stood ready, along with magnificent carriages and mounted knights.

When Logan saw me, he approached slowly.

“I appreciate everything you’ve done. Without you, these negotiations wouldn’t have lasted this long,” he said.

“No… I’m the one who should apologize. I couldn’t secure the alliance.”

As I lowered my head, Logan gently took my hand.

His hawk-like sharp eyes now held a rare warmth.

“I may return one day. If you ever find yourself struggling, do not hesitate to come to the empire.”

His words felt like an invitation.

I blinked in surprise.

“…You mean, me? In Igleia Empire?”

“I admire your talent and strength. If Rowell Kingdom continues to mistreat you, then come and build a new future in the empire. You don’t have to decide now.”

My heart tightened at his offer.

Yes… ever since my broken engagement, my place in this kingdom had become uncertain.

Leon had once told me I was unnecessary.

That humiliation still lingered in my heart.

“If I choose that path… will the empire truly accept me?”

“I will make sure of it. Anyone who dares to harm you will face consequences.”

His words stirred something inside me.

Leon and Flora’s schemes weren’t over.

But if I stayed, I would only be caught up in their betrayals.

“To change my life… I must go to the empire.”

The moment I spoke those words, I felt something shift within me.

It was not an easy decision.

But I could no longer cling to my past self.

“Thank you, Emperor Logan. I will think about it.
”
“I’ll be waiting for your answer.”

With a faint smile, Logan stepped into his carriage.

The imperial procession, bearing the empire’s flag, began its departure.

The wind carried only silence in its wake.

“He’s gone…”
The words slipped from my lips as I watched the procession fade into the distance.

With Logan gone, the kingdom’s chaos would only deepen.

I exchanged glances with my father, unsure if I should tell him of my decision.

In the midst of all this turmoil, what path should I choose?
I didn’t have the answer yet.

But I knew one thing for certain—
I would not spend the rest of my life being manipulated by Leon and Flora’s schemes.

At that moment, a new resolve took root in my heart.

Stepping toward the distant Igleia Empire might be the key to unlocking my future.