Reborn as a Mind-Reading Empress
Chapter 730: Looking After Her People

Chapter 730: Chapter 730: Looking After Her People

Arabella remained silent and listened to it all. When they were done, she finally glanced at Ivan.

"What can you say about this?" She eyed Ivan.

[Does Her Majesty believe them?] Ivan eyed her. [No, she simply wants to hear the truth. Her Majesty must already know about the rumors about me being violent but never questioned me about it.]

"They are the ones who are lying, Your Majesty. These people made me do their work and hindered me from completing the tasks assigned to me. They also beat me up when they feel like it. On the day I beat him up, my former superior ruined important documents I had completed to make sure I would be fired so I lost myself in fury," Ivan explained.

"How dare you accuse me?!" Ivan’s former superior pretended to be innocent. "Your Majesty, he has already been found guilty and has been fired and banned from working here again."

"It seems there is more to this story. I’ll have this matter investigated. But first, for now, make way. I have given Ivan a task and he needs to perform it," Arabella said and began walking forward without waiting for his response, dismissing any more talk.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Our apologies," Ivan’s superior and his subordinates had no choice but to make way and bow.

[Ugh. She’s so full of herself when she’s just new. She’s just a princess from a small kingdom. Does she really think she has any authority here? I wonder what tactics she used to charm His Majesty but I’m sure it wouldn’t last. It’s true that she’s gorgeous but His Majesty must have only taken her because she was most desired by other rulers. His Majesty must have simply claimed the win and would show them that even the lady they desired most is nothing to him. Hmph. It was already concluded that Ivan was guilty. Even if they reopen the case, we have made enough proof and paid the witnesses. I have already warned everyone to testify against him. Let’s see what people would think of her when they hear that she hired someone already banned from working here for being violent.] Ivan’s superior thought.

’This bastard. He really wants to be punished doesn’t he?’ Arabella gripped at her skirt.

{What did you hear?} Alwin noticed her getting irritated.

{He had already warned everyone in their workplace to testify against Ivan as they did in the past. And he thinks Ferdinand will lose interest in me soon.} Arabella gritted her teeth in annoyance.

{Hah. You know that won’t happen. I wouldn’t have to go through such lengths to protect you if His Majesty would. You’ve seen how His Majesty cannot let you go even in death. As for those he had asked to falsify testimonies, they can be punished for lying to the crown. They just lied to you repeatedly right now. Just this is enough ground to have them punished.} Alwin assured her.

{Yes, I know. It’s just irritating. It’s good that they lied to me right here with you and everyone else as witnesses.} Arabella finally calmed down.

Thankfully, Alwin was taking her side. He actually calmed her down instead of giving remarks as usual.

Ivan and the knights guarding him followed after Arabella and Alwin as they headed to the researcher’s meeting place.

Once they were away from Ivan’s former superior and workmates, he finally talked.

"Y-Your Majesty, my deepest apologies for causing a scene. I didn’t know I would encounter them here," Ivan apologized. "I swear, I said nothing but the truth of what transpired when I was working for him."

"Yes, I understand. I already had it investigated before. They will pay for their crimes soon. You just have to focus on your tasks right now. When the time comes for you to testify against them, I want you to tell everyone the truth no matter how they try to cover it up," Arabella assured Ivan so he would not be distracted and could focus on his tasks.

[Her Majesty already knows everything?! Doesn’t this mean I can finally clear my name about that issue and get justice for what they had made me go through?!]

"T-Thank you, Your Majesty! I am eternally grateful," Ivan bowed low.

"You are most welcome. I take care of people who work for me," Arabella smiled.

[I hope Her Majesty lives long. I want to work for her my whole life. I finally have a superior I can trust.] Ivan was elated.

’It doesn’t have to be that long,’ Arabella sweatdropped. She was grateful she had earned Ivan’s trust just as she did with Nadia and Odette.

With that, Ivan’s anxiety was gone and was once again focused on his task in Sibruh.

They arrived at the researchers’ meeting place and the researchers were surprised to see Arabella.

[Her Majesty?!!]

[Her Majesty is here in person?!]

[Her Majesty has a more commanding presence than the portraits had shown!]

[I did hear that she was sending a representative with us but who would have thought she would come here herself!]

They gawked for a few seconds and quickly bowed when they realized they needed to greet first as per formalities.

"Greetings to Your Majesty."

"At ease. I only came to see you off," Arabella said and they were even more surprised.

[Her Majesty came to see us off?!!]

The researchers were astounded and once again stared at her in silence.

"It is our greatest joy and honor that Your Majesty graced us before our departure," said the head of the researchers who recovered first.

The others repeated his words when and followed their leader who tried to show his composure.

Only after that did they glance at Ivan who bowed and greeted them.

"He is Ivan Meyer, one of my assistants. I am sending him as my representative. I hope you take good care of him," Arabella said to ensure Ivan would not be cast out once she was gone.

"Yes, Your Majesty. We will take good care of him. I have heard from him from Count Cordelia and heard about his feats in his County. We are happy to have him with us," the head of the researchers replied.

"I see. Thank you. I am glad you already know about him. I hope he will be of help to you. And I pray for your safety and success in this venture," Arabella said and they all thanked her in unison.