I Was Told 'No One Would Miss You,' So I Became the Empress of Another Country - Episode 39

With the situation involving Leon and Flora finally settled, peace gradually returned to the empire.

At the royal court, negotiations and meetings resumed one after another, and a sense of relief could be seen on people’s faces.

I, too, felt a weight lifted from my heart, freed from the pressure of Leon and the others. Yet, at the same time, I sensed that I was facing a significant decision.

It was about my relationship with Logan.

He had once hinted at his desire to welcome me as his empress.

However, with Leon’s scheming intensifying, the engagement announcement had been left incomplete.

One day, Logan summoned me to the emperor’s private chambers. When I arrived, he stood by the window, gazing at the night view in deep thought.

His straight posture, jet-black hair, and golden eyes reflected the glow of the night, casting a melancholic expression on his face.

“At last, we’re free from Leon and Flora. Has your heart found some peace as well?”

“Yes. Knowing that their conflict has ended is a great relief.”

As I answered, Logan slowly turned to face me and took a step closer.

His gentle gaze made my heart skip a beat.

“I have seen your strength and kindness up close. No matter how difficult things became, you never abandoned your pride and kept moving forward. I was deeply moved by that many times.”

“…I’m not strong. I just didn’t want to run away.”

“That alone is enough. The determination to stand and face challenges is what makes a person shine.”

His deep, calm voice was soothing to my ears.

There was always a warmth in Logan’s words.

Despite bearing the heavy responsibility of being emperor, he still took the time to truly see me for who I was.

“I have something I want to ask you again. This time, I want to say it properly.”

Logan gently took my hand, his eyes filled with sincerity.

The room was so quiet it felt like we were the only two people in the world.

Only the sound of the night breeze rustling the curtains could be heard.

“Will you be my empress? This time, I want to make our engagement official.”

His quiet proposal made my heart grow warm.

Ever since Leon trampled on my trust, I had felt a vague fear toward marriage.

Yet now, I found myself looking at Logan with an unexpected sense of calm.

“…Are you sure about me? I fled from my kingdom, and I still don’t fully understand everything about the empire.”

“It doesn’t matter where you came from. The empire is vast and welcomes all. Most importantly, I trust you as a person.”

His words filled my heart with warmth.

As the crown prince, Leon had treated me like a mere tool.

But Logan, even as the emperor, respected my will and feelings.

“…I respect you as well. You’ve protected me so many times, even when my life was in danger. If I can stand by your side, then I have no reason to run anymore.”

With the turmoil surrounding Leon and Flora finally over, I could now be honest about my feelings.

My fears and anxieties were eased by the presence of this emperor.

“So, this is your answer?”

“Yes. Once again… will you marry me?”

As I smiled and asked, Logan’s eyes softened with joy.

Then, he slowly pulled me into his arms.

“Let’s walk into the future together. No matter what challenges come, I will protect you.

And if you wish, I will go anywhere in the world with you.”

Surprised by the warmth of his embrace, I gently closed my eyes.

I had never known anyone as reliable as him.

I realized there was nothing left to hesitate about.

(The path that began with breaking off my engagement with Leon… perhaps it all led me to find this happiness.)

The suffering I endured in that kingdom had been painful.

But because of it, I had grown stronger.

Now, it was time to let go of the past and step into a new future.

With that conviction in my heart, I rested my head against Logan’s chest.

“I look forward to our life together, Your Majesty—no, my love.”

I could hear his heartbeat clearly, and mine responded in kind.