I Was Told 'No One Would Miss You,' So I Became the Empress of Another Country - Episode 40

The wedding at the empire’s grandest cathedral was nothing short of magnificent.

Light streamed through the stained-glass windows, dancing across the white stone ceiling, while countless flowers welcomed the guests.

It was a grand ceremony, attended not only by the empire’s nobles and high officials but also by envoys from distant lands, my father, and my friends.

I walked toward the altar, dressed in a pure white gown with a long veil flowing behind me.

Standing at the end of the aisle was Logan, his short, neatly trimmed black hair and golden eyes fixed on me.

His gaze carried both the dignity of an emperor and the warmth of a man welcoming his beloved, making my heart swell with emotion.

The ceremony began, and the solemn voice of the officiant echoed through the cathedral.

Beside me stood my father.

His deep blue eyes shimmered slightly with unshed tears, yet he remained composed, watching over me with pride.

When I was hurt by my broken engagement, it was my father’s strict yet warm love that saved me.

Now, I could feel that no one was happier than him to see me become the empress of the empire.

“I vow to love you and walk beside you for the rest of our lives.”

Logan spoke his vows in a calm, steady voice, and I followed with my own.

At that moment, applause erupted throughout the cathedral, blessing our union.

Lydia was so overwhelmed with emotion that she teared up, silently mouthing, “Congratulations.”

After the ceremony, I stood beside Logan at the grand banquet.

The empire’s nobles and guests all expressed their joy and respect.

Many of them knew about the chaos in the kingdom and the schemes of Leon and Flora, but perhaps because we had overcome those hardships, they fully accepted us as we were now.

“I’m glad you became my empress. You will bring a new breeze to this empire.”

“Thank you. I also want to do my part for this country.”

As I spoke with the nobles, I no longer felt fear or doubt.

I had truly begun my new life as the rightful empress of the empire.

At some point, my thoughts drifted to the past.

The day I was told, “No one will miss you if you’re gone”—my heart had frozen, and I couldn’t even cry.

That pain had left a deep scar, but because of it, I had sworn to become stronger.

(Perhaps that broken engagement led me here. It was the beginning of sorrow, but it was also the path that allowed me to grasp my happiness today.)

Leon and Flora’s fate was not a pleasant one, but they no longer had any hold over me.

As the empress of the empire, I would walk forward with this nation.

With love and trust as my strength, I would protect my place in this world.

“You’ve finally found your smile again.”

Logan whispered softly as he leaned closer.

When I smiled back at him, he returned it with a look of satisfaction.

“From now on, let’s fill our days with even more smiles. Your strength and kindness will shine brightly in this empire.”

“Yes. I truly believe that too.”

And so, my story continued into a new future.

Once, I had been cast aside and told I didn’t matter.

But now, I was becoming a symbol of hope for the people of this empire.

I would never be bound by my past again.

With my head held high, I would walk forward and build my own happiness.

-The End-