Chapter 722: The Throne Room Without Ferdinand
She took a deep breath before finally continuing to walk to the throne room.
People’s support was quite expensive. It does not come for free.
But, once she had done her part, she would be assured that she had their support as long as they still benefited from her. This was something she learned in her past life.
They might betray her at some point, but only if something or someone offers more use, benefit, or value than she does.
Thus, Arabella needed to be as useful, beneficial, and valuable to them as possible to maintain their support.
She recalled the time she was standing by the window of the Magic Tower. Her allies back then betrayed her and came to kill her. And she understood now that she was betrayed because her use was done. She was their way into the securely guarded capital and when that was done, she was set to be disposed of.
This time, she’s on the other side. She was the one who needs to ensure Valeria does not end up like it did in her past life. And getting the nobles on her side was one of the methods to reach such a goal.
It was true that as Alwin had said back then, Valeria might never fall. However, if they do not prevent the tragedies from the past, a lot of betrayal and bloodshed would still happen.
Arabella did not wish for that anymore. She wanted Valeria to be peaceful and united this time so that even when outside forces come to attack them, they would be able to withstand it all and come out victorious.
’Yes. I can do this. I have something I must do at all costs. This is just the start,’ Arabella pumped herself up and smiled confidently as the doors to the throne room were opened.
"Her Imperial Majesty, Arabella Lobelius Valeria has arrived," the courtier announced her arrival.