SUDDENLY I BECAME THE EMPEROR'S EMPRESS

Chapter Twenty-one: Let her Go

"Where's his highness?"

"His highness is in his chambers ... ."

"And?"

"Today is the Princess's birthday ... also ... ." Felix trailed off as Stella's eyes widened in realization. She sighed.

"He's drinking."

"Yes."

"... can you let me through? I'm pretty sure I can soothe him."

"..." Felix opened the door and smiled softly.

"Thank you for always helping us, My Lady."

"(Chuckles) it's my pleasure, Sir Knight."

Stella stepped inside and saw Claude sitting of the floor, his head tilted so he could stare at the full moon with a bottle of alcohol in his hand. There were a couple of bottles around him and Stella was worried he would poison himself. She knelt down and placed her hand gently on his shoulder.

"Hey... ."

Claude turned his head and Stella felt her heart shatter. His whole expression looked pained and broken, it hurt Stella.

"You have a good view of the moon, I see." Stella said. Claude didn't say anything and just simply stared at her. Stella sighed and sat down next to Claude. She pulled him to her and so his head rested on her chest. Her hands played with his gold hair.

Then she sang.

"Well you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go
And you let her go

Staring at the bottom of your glass
Hoping one day you'll make a dream last
But dreams come slow and they go so fast

You see her when you close your eyes
Maybe one day you'll understand why
Everything you touch surely dies

But you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go

Staring at the ceiling in the dark
Same old empty feeling in your heart
Cause love comes slow and it goes so fast

Well you see her when you fall asleep
But never to touch and never to keep
Cause you loved her too much and you dived too deep

Well you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go
And you let her go
Ohhh, oh no
And you let her go
Ohhh, oh no
Well you let her go

Cause you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go

Cause you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go
And you let her go"

Her magic was flowing around the room. Creating a comforting atmosphere and it helped Claude. Stella kissed his head and said.

"Diana wouldn't want to see you this hurt, your highness. Please ... let her go." She said.

And with that. Claude wailed and cried into her. Stella smiled and let claude let out his feelings. She saw blue mana flow around him with a bit of black, she frowned and waved her hand. Th black mana left his body and she created warmth out of her magic.

"... it's okay, Claude. You're okay. I'm proud of you." She said softly.

Claude liked the sound of his name coming out the soft voice. He opened his teary eyes and saw Stella smiling brightly at him.

"You're the Strongest man I have ever met in my life, Claude. Don't worry. I'll stay as long as you want." She praised him.

Stella has been through the same experience and met people like Claude too. She knew exactly how to soothe him. Claude placed his hand on her cheek and said.

"You'll never leave me without my permission." He said, pouting a bit. Stella giggled and poked his nose.

"Yes, my emperor." Her eyes shone bright like the stars.

"... Estella." He whispered.

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