Wilhelmina realized she was being seen as a hero’s child, with deep expectations placed upon her. This was perhaps too heavy a burden for a twelve-year-old girl.
Royal Museum Consultant: “This was an unexpected turn for Wilhelmina. She had planned to return to Odin, complete her education, and live a stable life as a duchess in Rockston. However, political reforms drew her onto a different path.”
From Wilhelmina’s memoirs, she summarized these events indicating that she had no political ambitions and believed that perseverance would shield her. She looked forward to returning to Rockston after coming of age, confident that with Hans Boge by her side, she would fear nothing.
Mrs. Hans Boge: “He would speak of those events to educate the children about strength, calmness, and maintaining an even-tempered heart.”
In fact, he had already considered the possibility of a power transition at that time. However, he always strongly protected Wilhelmina, hoping she could have a relatively pure childhood.
The Plague Event of 7377 pushed the Crown Prince, who had never been favored by the Emperor, off the throne, and Annabel was established as the new Crown Prince. This did not change Wilhelmina’s awkward situation; because of Annabel’s youth and ambition, she was treated even more like an enemy.
Around this time, a new name appeared in Wilhelmina’s diary: Albert von Sellerberg.
Albert von Sellerberg came from a military family; since the founding of the Osenberg Dynasty, his ancestors had been Imperial Marshals, controlling heavy troops. The Sellerberg was a family of deep prestige, known for their strict rules and outstanding generations. Their military power placed the family at the center of political whirlpools, marking the beginning of Albert and Wilhelmina’s cooperation.
Royal Museum Consultant: “In Wilhelmina’s diary in 7377, there was only one entry mentioning Albert, which was the first time he appeared in her diary.”
However, it was obvious that Albert did not leave a good impression on her. She called him ‘that arrogant and pretentious guy,’ and remarked that he ‘dressed like a peacock and put on a proud appearance. He was nothing more than a clown flattering Annabel.’
Host (laughing): “Sounds like children’s quarreling.”
