The “Red Castle Incident” of 7384 remains a notorious serial murder case, which severely undermined Queen Annabel’s credibility. Years of autocracy and corruption had eroded the Annabel Dynasty’s internal structure, leading to unprecedented calls for reform. In this context, Wilhelmina found her opportunity.
Albert’s name resurfaced in Wilhelmina’s diary with a brief entry: “The young Mr. Sellerberg hoped to reach mutually beneficial cooperation with me.”
Scholars agree that their marriage began as a political alliance. He needed to secure his family’s future, while she aimed to escape Annabel’s regime and gain control of the empire.
Royal Museum Advisor: “It’s remarkable that they could understand and trust each other despite having little prior contact. Their collaboration, viewed as hasty and risky even today, ultimately proved successful, leading to a happy marriage. It was a bold gamble; had it failed due to betrayal, the consequences could have been tragic.”
Host: “This collaboration began with a proposal, which has a romantic undertone, despite Wilhelmina calling it one of the worst proposals in her memoirs.”
Advisor (laughing): “Yes, that quote is quite famous. Thankfully, he later made up for it.”
Host: “At that time, there was no love involved.”
Advisor: “Prince Albert noted in his autobiography that he was so emotionally cold that it surprised him Wilhelmina accepted.”
Host: “Wilhelmina’s acceptance was politically motivated, especially since Hans Boger was no longer there to advise her. What might he have suggested if he were present?”
Advisor: “That’s hard to say. (Laughing) Perhaps he would still advise her to accept.”
Host: “So accepting the proposal was purely a collaboration?”
Advisor: “You’ve stumped me.”
Wilhelmina returned to her territory of Roxton due to political considerations but soon returned to Odin with the army in August of 7384.
As a ruler and innovator, her personal life had also changed significantly. She had a fiancé and, after six years, reunited with Hans Boger.
Wilhelmina’s diary entries celebrated her joy of reunion, while Hans Boger’s memoir was brief, noting simply, “She has grown up.”
Advisor (laughing): “One can imagine this was a huge shock for Hans Boger’s perception.”
Host: “And she was also engaged.”
Advisor: “Yes. They were apart for six years. Six years ago, they had each other, but now another man was by her side.”
Host: “A man who could be more legitimately with her.”
