Reincarnated as a boss tyrant in the game

Sauron placed a magic crystal into the energy slot of the teleportation array, but before he could prepare to take out the second one, the array unexpectedly activated.

Sauron looked at this sudden scene in shock, his eyes filled with disbelief.

However, he didn't hesitate for too long; after a brief moment of surprise, he resolutely stepped into the teleportation array.

With a flash of light, he appeared in the familiar room he had visited that morning.

In the corner of the room, Empress Maria was comfortably soaking in a huge bathtub. The activation of the teleportation array startled her from her pleasant reverie.

However, she didn't show too much surprise. Instead, she shifted into an even more languid position in the bathtub, her gaze gently fixed on Sauron, who was slowly appearing within the teleportation array.

Empress Maria's gaze was like a pool of autumn water, brimming as she watched Sauron, the corners of her lips slightly raised in a faint smile.

Sauron was momentarily embarrassed; he hadn't expected to appear right in the middle of Empress Maria's bath.

But he quickly calmed down, his eyes burning as he looked at Empress Maria, and he cleared his throat, saying, "Mother Consort, I was just testing the teleportation array."

Empress Maria chuckled softly, her voice as melodious as a silver bell: "Sauron, it seems this is fate's arrangement."

Sauron's face flushed slightly, and he said, "Perhaps, I should wait until you've finished bathing."

Empress Maria replied, "No need, Sauron. Come over here and help me get the bath towel over there."

Sauron hesitated for a moment, but still walked over as she requested.

As he handed the towel to the Empress, his fingers inadvertently brushed against Empress Maria's skin, and his heart leaped.

Empress Maria folded the bath towel and placed it behind her head, looking up at Sauron, her eyes revealing a kind of emotion that was hard to fathom.

"Sauron, do you know? Since you appeared, my life has become different," Empress Maria said softly.

Sauron didn't know how to respond, and simply lowered his head in silence.

Just then, Eileen's voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Empress, are you alright?"

Empress Maria responded, "I'm fine, step back."

"Yes!"

Empress Maria beckoned to Sauron: "Bathe together!"

Sauron's breathing quickened, and he quickly stripped off his clothes.

He stepped into the bathtub, and hot water instantly enveloped his body, placing him just inches away from Empress Maria.

Their eyes met, and an ambiguous and tense atmosphere filled the air.

Empress Maria giggled charmingly and leaned gently against Sauron's chest, making Sauron's heart beat even faster. "Sauron, do you know that this might be a taboo?" Empress Maria murmured softly.

Sauron hugged her tightly and said, "But at this moment, I can't worry about so much."

The water in the bathtub rippled slightly due to their movements, creating layers of ripples.

Sauron felt the Empress's body temperature, his heart filled with impulse and desire.

Just then, a burst of noisy footsteps and shouts suddenly came from outside: "Empress, something has happened in the palace! People from the palace are here."

He hurriedly put on his clothes and finally crawled under the bed.

Empress Maria also tidied herself up and pretended to be calm as she dealt with the chaos outside.

The door opened, and Raziel followed Eileen in hastily.

"What exactly happened?" Empress Maria asked, her voice carrying a hint of laziness, matching the moisture on her body, giving off the appearance of just having finished bathing.

Raziel said with a grave expression, "Empress Elizabeth fainted at the entrance of the Holy Emblem Palace."

"What?" Empress Maria stood up abruptly, her face full of shock.

In the entire palace, the only woman that Empress Maria truly respected, besides Empress Dowager Afina,

was Empress Elizabeth.

Regardless of their status, it was purely because she admired their methods and abilities.

Empress Maria, disregarding Sauron who was still in the bathtub, said hastily, "Quick, prepare, I need to go see."

Raziel and Eileen responded and immediately went to make arrangements.

Sauron, hiding in the corner, was also shocked, wondering what impact this sudden change would bring to the palace.

According to the game's historical progression, Empress Elizabeth would suddenly fall ill in these few years, and eventually pass away after two years of struggling.

It was because of Empress Elizabeth's death that Gustav suffered excessive grief in the following years, and even started making foolish moves, causing the empire to decline faster.

Empress Maria knew the seriousness of this event. While instructing Raziel and Eileen to arrange a visit to Empress Elizabeth as soon as possible, she was also calculating the various changes this might bring.

Sauron walked out of the corner, his expression solemn, and said, "Mother Consort, this matter may trigger a turmoil in the court."

Empress Maria frowned: "That's right, once the Empress falls ill, all forces will surely be ready to make a move."

Sauron continued, "We must prepare in advance to be ready for anything."

Empress Maria nodded: "You're right, Sauron. But the most urgent task is to first find out what the Empress's condition really is."

Both of them became heavy-hearted, knowing full well that a storm was about to come.

Empress Maria and Sauron returned to the palace one after another, both standing quietly outside the Holy Emblem Palace to wait. It wasn't just them; the other Empresses and Princesses had also rushed over.

As everyone waited with some impatience, Empress Dowager Afina also arrived slowly, surrounded by attendants. Her expression was grave, her eyes revealing deep concern.

The surrounding atmosphere was oppressive and somber, everyone harboring their own thoughts, not knowing what Empress Elizabeth's condition really was.

Empress Maria lowered her head slightly, her thoughts racing.

Sauron, on the other hand, kept his face tense, his eyes occasionally scanning the people around him.

Time passed minute by minute, everyone's mood became more and more anxious, but they didn't dare to speak out casually, and could only wait silently in this solemn atmosphere.

Until the gate of the Holy Emblem Palace opened, and the Chief Priest of the Radiant Church, Cardinal Suber, walked out with a grave expression, accompanied by Emperor Gustav, whose face was ashen.

Clearly, the situation was not optimistic.

Seeing this scene, Sauron and Empress Maria exchanged a look, both revealing a headache.

If Empress Elizabeth really passed away, then the most likely successor to the next Empress would be Empress Maria.

The reason was simple: the Saint Magister of the Harun Family, and also the stepmother of the Crown Prince.

"I don't want to sit in that position yet," Empress Maria telepathically transmitted to Sauron.