You call Victor to the palace hall, when Victor arrives, the grand duke, the empress's advisor, and the butler are also there. Victor kneels before you and gives you a respectful greeting.

You look down at Victor from your throne and say. "Marry me, be my emperor, Victor Baldwin."

Victor's eyes widen at your words, he is shocked but still tries to maintain his manners.

"I apologize, your majesty the empress. I am just the youngest son of a Baron who is lucky enough to be your loyal subordinate. I do not deserve to be by your side, your majesty." Victor said firmly.

You clench your fists, trying to control your emotions. "You have promised to always be loyal and obedient to me, this is not a request but an order, you have no right to refuse."

Victor sighs heavily hearing your stubborn words. "Your majesty, I know we love each other, but I am only your personal soldier and you are the empress of the Romanov Empire."

You stand up and get off your throne, walking closer to Victor."Then what's the big deal? I'm the empress, no one can deny my orders, I only want you, only you."

Victor is still kneeling in front of you, he looks at the hem of your dress in front of him."Your majesty, I love you too but we're different, you should marry a prince or a duke's son, not me."

"I might be able to be your concubine, but to be your emperor, I can't your majesty." Victor continued.

You can't stand the wall Victor built anymore, you love each other but just because of the throne, Victor doesn't want to marry you. You take the sword on Victor's waist, the sword that Victor always carries, you open the scabbard and point it at Victor's neck.

"Are you crazy? I won't betray our love. You only have two choices, marry me or your family's life is at stake." You threaten while scratching Victor's neck a little.