Consultant: “Yes. It was probably about Annabel’s investiture as Crown Prince. At that time, Annabel’s parents had intentions of marrying into the Sellerberg family. Although Sellerberg was not interested, they still flattered the Crown Prince on the surface.”
Host: “When was Albert mentioned next?”
Consultant: “That was six years later.”
Host: “That’s quite a long time.”
Consultant: “Yes, and Wilhelmina had not written in her diary for a long time.”
Host: “Because Hans Boge was transferred away from her side, right?”
Consultant: “Yes. She supplemented her memories of this event in her memoirs. That chapter was full of anger, sorrow, reluctance, and nostalgia. She wrote: ‘That feeling was like separating from another self, and even now when I recall it, I feel heartbroken. I was sleepless for days, became thin and weak, in extreme pain. But at the same time, I understood that from this moment on, I must struggle alone. I must be brave and strong to face my destiny.'”
Host: “It sounds very heartbreaking. She was twelve years old then.”
Consultant: “Yes, and she had just lost her protector, Emperor Alexander.”
On January 13, 7378 of the Galactic Empire, Emperor Alexander passed away, and Annabel ascended to the throne as Queen.
Annabel began controlling Wilhelmina immediately after taking power, monitoring her closely, isolating her from democratic elements, and weakening her surrounding forces—she even transferred Hans Boge away from her side.
The loss of Hans Boge forced Wilhelmina to mature rapidly. She recognized the power she wielded and the threat she posed to Annabel, becoming more low-key, silent, and restrained.
Hans Boge felt equally troubled by the separation. In his memoirs, he expressed worry and pain, feeling guilty about leaving Wilhelmina alone in the palace. This signifies he treated her as his own child, and their emotional connection was mutual.
Host: “In his memoirs, he once wrote ‘If I had not left,’ but he did not complete this thought, correct?”
Hans Boge’s Wife: “Yes, he did not finish it. Perhaps he knew it was an impossible scenario.”
If he had not left, many things might have been different.
Hans Boge left the palace, joined the front line, and began a challenging six-year military career, while Wilhelmina spent this time growing and anticipating their reunion.
However, fate took a different turn.
