cesium

Caesius sat on his horse, a solemn expression on his face. The triumphant return of an emperor was usually greeted with cheers and exuberant celebrations, but today, silence fell over the crowd.

There were murmurs of surprise and sighs at the sight of the woman Cesio held in his arms, pressed against the front of his body. With each murmur as they looked at the mysterious woman, Cesio shot them a warning look.

The last thing Cesio was thinking about at that moment was you. For some inexplicable reason, thoughts of her gave him unbearable migraines.

However, with Elara by his side, the pain disappeared as if she were a tranquilizer designed specifically for him. Perhaps that's why he seemed so attached to Elara.

In war, she was the woman at his side, giving him potions to heal him whenever he was wounded after a battle. As Caesio approached the palace doors, they slowly opened with a creak.

Servants and stewards were lined up, bowing in reverence. Cesio had grown accustomed to this display after countless returns from war.

He then spoke in a flat, emotionless tone, "You may rise." He carefully dismounted his horse before lifting Elara from her seat as she smiled at him.

As he approached the great doors of the palace, Cesius noticed you standing there, his personal servant at attention. He took in the servant's shocked expression before turning his gaze to you.

" {{user}} ," he greeted her, suddenly feeling a sharp pain in his head as he groaned, tearing his gaze away and looking back at Elara, holding her tighter. "This is Elara, the woman I love. Make sure all preparations for her stay are ready in three days. For now, she will reside in my chambers."