I Was Told 'No One Would Miss You,' So I Became the Empress of Another Country - Episode 5

During the banquet, I felt suffocated and quietly slipped out onto the balcony.

The night sky was filled with countless twinkling stars, and the lights of the royal capital glowed faintly in the distance.

Taking a deep breath here made my tense heart feel a little lighter.

Leon remained as arrogant as ever, and Flora was drawing attention with her extravagant dress.

It was as if they were dancing freely on stage after I had been forced to leave.

Strangely, I no longer felt anger watching them.

Not much time had passed since my engagement was broken off.

And yet, I couldn’t find even a trace of love for that man anymore.

Maybe the “Crown Prince Leon” I had admired since childhood was nothing more than an illusion.

Just then, the balcony door quietly opened, and a man with jet-black hair stepped out.

He wore an elegant, heavy ceremonial robe that stood out even at the banquet, and his golden eyes shone faintly.

That man—Emperor Logan—glanced at me and smiled.

“It seems this is your favorite place.”

His voice was calm, deep, and somehow warm.

I hurriedly straightened my posture.

“No… I just felt a little dizzy from the heat of the banquet hall.”

I wasn’t sure if it was appropriate to speak so casually to the emperor, but Logan nodded gently.

“I understand. When you’re in a lively place for too long, sometimes you want to step outside and feel the breeze.”

His voice was kind.

But more than that, he carried an air of dignity and confidence.

Feeling slightly nervous, I lowered my voice and asked a question.

“Your Majesty… what do you think of the Lowell Kingdom?”

“As a country, it has its charm. The people are hardworking, and the land is rich in resources. However, there seems to be some disorder within the royal family. That is unfortunate.”

As expected, he was sharp.

I almost let out a small laugh.

Anyone who saw Leon’s arrogance would surely think the same.

“…To be honest, I am also troubled by Prince Leon’s behavior. It’s embarrassing to admit, but just recently, he suddenly broke off our engagement.”

Before I realized it, I had confessed my personal troubles.

I had barely even spoken to the emperor before tonight, and yet…

For some reason, I felt like it was okay to let a little of my feelings out to him.

“I see. If he cast aside someone like you, then he clearly doesn’t understand what he has lost.”

His unexpected words made my heart skip a beat.

I didn’t know why Emperor Logan thought so highly of me.

But his words didn’t feel like empty flattery.

“Everyone has their own role to play. I did not come to this kingdom only to strengthen our alliance. However…”

Logan turned his soft gaze toward the night sky.

“I believe that those who hurt others should face the consequences. That is not just my opinion as an emperor, but as a person.”

His voice was strangely calm, yet I felt something passionate beneath it.

I lowered my eyes, feeling a small tremor deep in my chest.

“Thank you. Honestly, I’ve been holding onto so many emotions with nowhere to release them… I feel a little better now.”

“I see.”

It was just a short exchange, yet I felt an unexpected sense of comfort.

As the night breeze touched my skin, I glanced at Logan’s profile.

His sharp gaze, like that of a hawk, was mixed with an air of quiet elegance.

For some reason, I started to trust him.

The night wind on the balcony, away from the noisy banquet, gently eased my heart.

And Logan’s words lit a small flame inside me.

“Those who hurt you should face the consequences.”

I couldn’t get those words out of my mind.

I didn’t know what fate awaited me from here on.

But I was no longer willing to stay silent and simply endure.

Like that emperor, I needed to carve out my own path—this meeting had given me that resolve.