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Valkyrie ? Chapter XII ? Family
Life within the Imperial court was not solely about the Emperor. His family—Empress Sofia V. and the princes—also reside there. The oldest, Prince Lukas VII, would one day succeed the throne. Even though the Empress and her sons mostly stay out of politics, their safety and well-being is no less crucial.
Thus, the Valkyries would be assigned to watch over the Emperor''s family members in addition to their primary duty of guarding him. In these instances, Seraphina watched over them with the same unwavering dedication that defined her service to the Emperor. But when with them, things felt different.You might be reading a pirated copy. Look for the official release to support the author.
There was a strange sense of longing within Seraphina whenever she saw the young princes at play or witnessed moments of familial warmth between the royal family. Despite the indoctrination that had purged her personal desires, these glimpses into a life beyond duty stirred something deeply locked within her, a yearning for something she could never hope to attain.
Her body ached for this longing, constantly biting at her, but she learned to suppress it, channeling it into her service instead. Seraphina''s relationship with the imperial family, similar to the Emperor himself, always remained strictly professional. As a Valkyrie, her relationship to them was bound by a clear set of rules—sacred vows that could never be broken. Her oath of chastity, which was physically ensured, added a further layer of protection from within. Empress Sofia appreciated this tradition, as she could rest easy, knowing that her husband''s protectors posed no threat to their marriage.
Through it all, Seraphina continued to remain steadfast in her service. She stood guard, watching over the Emperor and his family, ensuring their safety at all times. The burden of her responsibility, despite having grown somewhat accustomated to it, still weighed heavily upon her. But she found solace in the knowledge that she was part of a greater whole—a defender of the realm who lived for service alone.