rosalie
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"Um." Benedict, who had been focusing only on Rudy, caught her voice even in the chaotic situation. She carefully looked up at him. Benedict almost habitually narrowed his brows but, recognizing it could cause misunderstanding, put strength in his eyes instead. Rudbeckia, holding him in her gaze, asked. "What should I call you?" "Benedict." He stated his name without hesitation. He meant for her to call him by name, just like calling other knights. While it might have seemed like a…-
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Hugo was already backing away while whining. Rudy immediately took out two 500 dong coins and put them in Hugo's pocket. "Hugo and Derek, go eat a lot outside. I'll handle this well." "Thank you." "Thank you, Miss!" "Please bring two more chairs." Rudbeckia scratched between her eyebrows as she heard both the knights' thanks and Irene's request for chairs simultaneously. And so they joined the meal with Benedict, Aaron, and Idris, the three of them. The sight of imperial and noble heirs…
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"Could I speak with you two privately?" "Hmm. If it's about spiritual power, you can just ask here?" Irene shrugged as she replied. Those few born with spiritual power and healing abilities often heard certain questions to the point of tedium. "As you know, we don't exactly know how we're able to heal." "Is that true?" Irene answered a question Raziel hadn't even asked yet, and his eyebrows immediately drooped. Rudy also nodded with a sympathetic expression. Among priests, some could heal…
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02 It was a midsummer day, less than two weeks since Rudbeckia had traveled back in time. Six men — Benedict who had left the Capital, four knights, and a priest — waited under a tree for Rudbeckia and Irene. As the appointed meeting time approached, the knights' heads drooped lower and their chatter increased. Among them, the youngest priest, Raziel, quietly drank water while listening to the knights' conversation. His composed personality, along with his gray hair and eyes, made him appear…
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They say the first night is like a new world opening up, with stars twinkling before your eyes. The first night with the male protagonist is the highlight of any romance novel. Every novel I’ve read described how strong the male lead’s muscular arms were as he held his beloved bride, and how hot his body temperature was. As if the man next to me right now was radiating that same heat. Jet-black hair like a raven’s feathers, deep dark eyes…-
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The maids came to help me bathe, and as evening fell, I headed to the bridal chamber. Lady Ygret, who had arrived earlier and was waiting, bowed her head upon seeing me. “This isn’t an apology for what happened earlier, but this is a room we’ve prepared with great care even before your arrival. I believe it’s more than fitting to commemorate your first night in the Inkheart family.” Though it was the cold northern region, the room was warm enough to forget the…
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“Since he claims he’s not that young, I don’t have to let this slide. Brother Darius? Miss Temeri, watch your language. What exactly is the relationship between you and His Grace the Grand Duke?” “You!” I snatched Rose Temeri’s fan and opened it. Oh, this is a feathered fan. Quite fancy, isn’t it? Raising my head languidly and covering my face with the fan, I perfectly embodied the image of a painted…
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“This is ridiculous, Lady Ygret! That woman is coming here!” The main castle of the Northern Grand Duke’s household, Inkheart. Rose Temeri, the youngest daughter of the Temeri family, known for their unwavering loyalty among the Inkheart retainers, sobbed as she buried her face in Lady Ygret’s lap. Her young face was filled with anger and jealousy. “You said there was no way this could happen. You told me it was just a marriage, that His…
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Larque didn't care what color his hair was. However, whenever Ella would occasionally stare at Endymion with vacant eyes, he wanted to trample him. He wanted to flay his scalp and throw it before her. Larque had no feelings toward his cousin, viewing him like an inanimate object. Endymion was just a comrade and blood brother. But at some point, Endymion started to irritate him. It was an abnormal, abnormal manifestation of emotion. He tried not to reveal himself. But sometimes he couldn't bear it. It…-
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“You don't want to ride in the carriage?” “......” “Shall I put you on a mare?” Ella’s eyelids fluttered. She shook her head. It was a pointless act of defiance. Disobedience without an alternative was nothing more than a whim. She wanted to protest his actions, but this man was bound to take it as a whim. Even so, sometimes she wanted to fall for him. “Ella.” “The body.” Her lower lip trembled. It felt like worms were wriggling…
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The woman beneath him went wild. Her slender waist arched. Unable to bear the pleasure, she scratched his shoulder with the hand that had been holding his head. Larque let out a low groan along with a sigh and hugged her. He held her tightly in his arms and kissed the skin below her round breasts. Her body smelled of the fishy scent of the river. Was it the Yoluz River? The village was situated by a small river. A rough wasteland untouched by human hands and a small river like a stream. The villagers…
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"My lord." "Didn't I say I would beat you if you disappeared from my sight again?" "My lord." Ella shrank back. She had never been beaten. Since becoming pregnant with and giving birth to Eselmund, he had always been generous. Ella knew he wouldn't harm her. She believed this even while knowing how futile trust between a servant girl and her master could be. "Marie was doused with dirty water. By the women from the village. Because they hate us." Ella…
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Why? Why was he so cold? Wasn't he the father who had been nothing but gentle during conception? He seemed to have no interest in the little one. Yet he had been kind when it was in the womb. He had stroked her belly and spoken to it. Though his gentle words felt awkward, Ella had appreciated even that touch. Were all knights like this? Were noble knights, those men, all such creatures? Perhaps they were. They might all be such people. Though Sir Endymion hit Marie, he hated to see her cry.…
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Ella didn't answer. She just kept her gaze lowered while chewing bread. Larque swallowed dryly. His chest ached remembering how she had panted after giving birth, yet he resented her. Once her mood soured, this servant girl remained cold until her heart softened. Her attitude had been consistent since the point when Eselmund was left behind at San Parvale. "Ella." "A servant girl's feelings are not worthy of your concern, Master." She raised her head. Her ash-colored eyes in the twilight were…
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Sorry if the updates take too long. I'll try to update regularly (ง •̀ゝ•́)ง Kylaq was not originally a large country. However, despite its small territory, the fertile land meant few commoners died of starvation. The founding king was valiant, and the successive kings were bold and wise. It wasn't difficult for this small but fertile kingdom to dream of territorial expansion. The Roxus people, who formed the subjugated class of Kylaq, were a race of men with black hair, tall stature,…
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Since the power struggle in the imperial family was an internal fight among the lion beast-people, whether the missing prince was hiding in his mother—the Empress's—hometown or not was of no concern to Hughgray. However, it was a different matter that this hometown happened to be Bergen, and furthermore happened to be Clyne Liden's hometown. And even more so if this guy was still staying at Clyne's house. With no more patient to look after, why? Why is he still clinging to Clyne's house? It…-
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Of course, she might be reacting sensitively due to feeling indebted for the great help she received and worrying about having to see her mother in male disguise with the Duke. "Your Grace, the kindness you've shown to my mother is as vast and deep as the ocean. How could I ever forget such great and profound grace? However, my house is too small and shabby to receive Your Grace, I really couldn't..." Though in the mountains, her house wasn't that shabby or insignificant. While it was basically a…
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As a result, the horse he was riding now was carrying him despite rejecting him with its whole body. But this was far less worrying than being in a narrow carriage with Clyne. In his current state, riding a horse without reins across fields seemed less anxiety-inducing than letting Clyne go to his hometown alone. "I'm fine." "But still..." "Joyce, enough." "Yes." "Enough." Finally, Joyce seemed to read the atmosphere and stopped pressing further. "However, Your Grace." But he…
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Seeing the Duke's reaction, Chloe thought it might be better to cleanly leave the Duke's mansion, since she had been trembling with fear and guilt every day watching him search for her. Once she changed her mindset, her heart gradually calmed down. "I apologize. If you don't want me to return, I'll quit." Finally, she was able to speak about resigning first. "What?" The Duke jumped up from his seat. Chloe was rather startled by his reaction and stepped back. "I mean, if I make you…
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"Are you alright...?" It was Sir Joyce's voice. "... seems so." "Your body..." "... seems to have... passed." "... nothing happened?" "Well... nothing." No, what are they saying? Though it should have been audible at this distance, the fact that she couldn't hear clearly suggested both men were speaking in lowered voices. What should she do? She should knock now since it was time for morning attendance. But she was afraid to knock without knowing the Duke's exact condition.…
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Finally, Chloe's weakened fists could no longer push or hit, and just held onto the Duke's shoulders. This is really not right. I'm a man right now. Your Grace... However, at some point, even the sounds of her resistance against the Duke began to change their tone. From sounds trying to escape somehow to strange sounds as if she were falling into his kiss. "......!" But the very next moment, lightning struck in Chloe's head. Because one of the Duke's hands that had been cupping her face was…
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Eventually, since Sir Joyce hadn't returned, Chloe, unable to get another room, decided to try to sleep without removing her wig or glasses. Defending herself once again with the noble cause that an attending servant shouldn't fall ill. Regardless of whether the master refused care, when the master was sick, the servant shouldn't fall ill too. 'Sick'... Suddenly, the very fact that Duke Wulfaz was 'sick' felt strange. She had never seen the Duke sick before, and he had seemed like someone so…
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Sir Joyce, as if triggered by the Duke's words "I'm not feeling well," got out of the carriage and within less than 5 minutes, pulled the Duke out and took him into an inn room. Took him? No, it was more like he threw him in there. Of course, neither by status nor physical possibility did Sir Joyce actually use force on the Duke. However, the Duke rushed straight to the inn room without a single word of resistance, following Sir Joyce's lead. Eventually left alone in the carriage, Chloe had to…
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In her heart, she wanted to tell him not to jump to hasty wrong conclusions, but naturally, she didn't say anything out loud. "Of course. How could anyone not know Your Grace?" "You speak as if you know me well." Hah. Of course everyone would know you. Not just people from the Elion Empire, but even those from the Tigrium Kingdom would know who the Duke was. A wealthy and skilled Swordmaster, and the young head of the Wulfaz Duchy, a prestigious family that had been influential since the…
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"I really don't know what you're good at. Truly don't know. Can't ride horses and can't handle carriages well either. Are you good at running? Should we go by foot?" Chloe's face flushed. A high maintenance attending servant who wasn't good at anything. Why did my heart flutter earlier? Right, that was just a reflexive response to a beautiful creation. Chloe shook her head, trying to shake off the delusion. "I'm sorry." "It's fine. You're... good." "......!" Did I hear wrong? Good…
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Both of them remained frozen with their hands clasped, looking at the Duke. "Let go of that hand." At the Duke's words, not only Chloe but also Sir Joyce could only blink. "......" "......" Both remained silent, unable to comprehend the situation. "Ah!" Only belatedly understanding the Duke's order, Sir Joyce abruptly released Chloe's hand, causing her to stumble and let out a short cry. "Clyne will ride with me." The two froze again at the Duke's unexpected…
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The people in the room, excluding the elderly couple who commuted, were the three servants. “What on earth do you think you’re doing?” Ael spoke coldly, and they exchanged glances, seemingly contemplating what to do about the situation. “Get out of the room right now. And when Father returns, confess your wrongdoing honestly...” “Are you crazy? Do you think that man will let us off?” “......!” One of the servants stood up and spat on the floor. Gone was any semblance…-
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"Today we need to go meet the Chloe in Solaine." After a brief pause, the Duke spoke while meeting her eyes again. Of course. Why would the Duke avoid the eyes of a mere attending servant? "You're going today? I'm worried you’d experience travel fatigue as you haven't fully recovered from yesterday's journey." If they were going to go right away, they should have stayed in Kinden and gone straight to Solaine from there. Why did they make the exhausting trip back to the mansion…
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What did he just do to me? Why... is he acting like this towards me? Countless unresolvable questions swirled in Chloe's mind. It was similar to the confusion she felt that moment when the Duke held her frozen hands during their last outdoor meal. That day her hands felt like they were on fire, but today her whole body felt frozen. However, the Duke who had thrown her into confusion had already passed by her and was heading to the bathroom. Chloe hurriedly followed behind the Duke. Her state…
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Even though she had told him from the start of the request that it wasn't like that, this guild member had jumped to his own conclusions and even told the elderly couple. She was even more angry because his guess was actually correct. "Anyway, as soon as the old folks heard that, they got excited saying they were right about the woman being a beast-person. When I asked what they meant, they just trailed off saying it was just their thoughts. I left because it sounded ridiculous. Plus it was noisy with…
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"Yes, I understand." "Ah, but are you certain the other commoner women aren't thin?" It was strange that the woman from that night was a noble. The material, type, and number of clothes he had removed that night didn't seem like something a noble woman would wear. Even though he wasn't in his right mind due to his heat, he wasn't so far gone that he couldn't remember the feeling and memory of what he touched with his own hands. No. I suppose I can't claim to know much about women's…
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"Yes, Your Grace?" Just as Chloe tried to respond casually, the Duke, who had been sitting until now, suddenly stood up. Chloe found herself looking up at the Duke and unconsciously took a step back. "Was your sister, Chloe Liden, blonde with blue eyes?" "Ah!" Chloe couldn't help but tremble. The Duke had suspected that the woman he slept with was Chloe Liden because of the name Chloe and similar body type. And now Sir Joyce's investigation results were added to that. The investigation…
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The next morning. Chloe set down the teacup on the Duke's desk. The Duke glanced briefly at the teacup and returned to reading something without even lifting his head. "Good work. You may go." This was how the Duke used to react before anything happened between him and Chloe. Back when he would usually just tell her to leave the tea. When he had no particular interest in his personal attendant. "Ah! You don't need to attend to meals. I won't call for you again today, so rest…
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Clyne was focused on his translation. All while mercilessly emanating that fragrant body scent. He seemed so focused that he didn't even notice Hughgray had been watching him for an hour. By now, Hughgray had grown accustomed to this state of struggling with the side effects of imprinting that made him lose his mind over Clyne. Since he thought this dizzying obsession with that scent was just temporary confusion until Joyce found the woman, unlike before, he could now enjoy that scent…
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Though she had acted like she liked men, being told so directly left her dumbfounded. Had he not believed it all along? "Well, I wouldn't know about that. Even close friends don't necessarily talk about such things." The fewer lies told beyond the essential ones, the fewer errors there will be in those lies. Chloe tried to stick to the truth as much as possible, except for one crucial lie. "If you're close enough that he would nurse your mother, you must be very close. You could have told…
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Inside the door, the conversation between the butler and Wilson continued. "Well... His Grace must have his reasons." "That weak-looking guy seems born lucky with people. Who would even provide a guarantee these days? I thought it was strange from the start." "Must be Clyne Liden's fortune. Both the guarantor and His Grace." "Hmph! That guy looks somewhat feminine. Maybe there's something going on with this so-called guarantor?" "Hey! What are you suggesting? How improper." "Well, it's…
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"Yes, I'll leave now." Only then did Clyne stagger to his feet and slightly turned his head to look at Hughgray. "Ha, seriously. What's with your appearance? Can you even see like that? Why don't you take off your glasses?" Now he understood why he had been fidgeting with his head earlier. Clyne was wearing his usual thick glasses that covered half his face, looking as suffocating as ever. But now the lenses were fogged up with steam, making one wonder if he could see anything through them at…
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Chloe could only stare blankly at the Duke without being able to respond to his words. "Aren't you hot? Looking at you now, you're wearing quite many layers. Why are you wearing so many? Can you properly assist with my bath wearing all those layers?" As the Duke said, the bathroom air was stuffy, perhaps due to the warm water filling the bathtub. Maybe it felt hotter because she knew the Duke was watching her. "Ah, I get cold easily compared to others, so I need to wear multiple…
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While the designs differed between men's and women's styles, fundamentally, nightwear in the Elion Empire was a one-piece dress regardless of gender. So when the Duke unbuttoned his nightwear down to his waist and slipped out of it, nothing remained on his body except for the undergarment below. For Chloe, this meant dealing with an unadjustable state of 95 percent nudity. Even though the Duke thought Chloe was a man, still. He apparently didn't believe or care that this man of the same sex had…
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How are things above ground? After a long while, Hades rode his two-wheeled chariot pulled by black horses to the surface. King of the Underworld, you've forgotten your helmet Kunee that conceals you today. Aphrodite, lying on clouds atop Mount Eryx with her son Eros, was watching him intently. "My lovely son, look over there. Why would the ruler of Erebus show himself under the sun? Isn't he just a repulsive man?" "Why do you say that?" As Eros turned in curiosity, arrows spilled from…-
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A maid's daily life is monotonous. This was true even for a body servant serving a knight. The tags of war did not reach the barracks where the knights lived. Sometimes, captured enemies or spies would show up in the barracks, but a maid cooking for her master and warming his bed was never deeply involved with them. However, even if a spy or prisoner caused a disturbance and a maid lost her life, it wasn't a significant issue. Such incidents hadn't occurred, but a maid's life was of little consequence…
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1. An Uncertain, Deliberate Rendezvous This year's research budget has been cut to 50 percent of last year's. I immediately rushed to the Ministry of Interior, grinding my teeth as I demanded, "What's going on here? You shouldn't be doing this. Never mind, where's the Minister of the Interior?" The Minister of Interior responded with composure. "I understand Lady Evelyn's feelings, but this is His Majesty's decision. Why don't you go and take it up with His Majesty directly?" Hearing this, I…-
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Children who had been told they had talent in swordsmanship from a young age all came from wealthy families. These children, who received consistent training from good teachers, grew up competing with peers of similar levels and built up their skills. Those who made swordsmanship their profession undoubtedly followed the elite course of becoming Imperial Knights and secured their positions. "What could he be thinking?" "Right. Has he found something to believe in?" Walter, captain of the Third…
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As soon as she returned to her room, Chloe's legs gave out weakly. She slid down against the door and finally collapsed. A feeling of suffocation overwhelmed her. Chloe clutched her throat, gasping. The more she tried to breathe, the more rapid her breathing became. Clear liquid poured from her eyes, nose, and mouth. Only when she was too exhausted to even try breathing did her body finally find peace. '...How could this happen.' She couldn't forget. The man's face as he spoke of love…-
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Stepping down from the carriage while holding her knight's hand, Rudbeckia responded playfully. "Why? If I don't marry, you get to see me forever, isn't that good?" "Hah. Thank you for your work. Return safely." After greeting the private carriage's driver, Hugo surveyed the mansion without even looking at his miss. "Hmm." Hugo suddenly exhaled shortly, his eyes slowly narrowing. As they passed the guards at the entrance and went inside, his senses grew sharper. Rudbeckia walked slowly…
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May hurriedly grabbed Rudy's arm while greeting louder than usual. Not only was she trembling insufficiently for whatever reprimand might come, but her junior wasn't even greeting, making her anxious. "Rudy, Rudy." Only after May called her did Rudbeckia slowly grasp the hem of her robe. Her silver hair flowed through the gaps of her carelessly worn hood. "I greet Your Highness the Prince." "What brings you here, Lady Diaz?" "I came for business." "Your guard?" "The guard is behind the…
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Friedrich raised his head while pressing his temple with a very complicated expression. He spoke in a subdued voice after being lost in thought. "Regardless of everything else, don't give away your life just because you feel sorry for someone. To your father, your time is more precious than any life." Rudbeckia lowered her eyes and touched her nape. "...Yes. I'm sorry, Father." "Never do that again, for anyone." Friedrich looked at his daughter with worried eyes, his concern sounding like a…
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Even while mentioning his own death, Benedict remained calm, and she, knowing that would indeed happen, briefly bit her lip. Rudbeckia quietly met his eyes. "Now that you know what that medicine is, let me ask you. How much would you pay for it?" If properly priced, that small amount of spiritual power would probably be worth more than this store building. In short, it was a medicine that was impossible to buy even if you wanted to. Therefore, she believed Benedict, who lived in constant danger…
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"Rudy, should we move up our opening time? If rich people like this come in the morning, I could wake up early every day." Near closing time, Irene was delighted checking the sales record of her half-brother's purchase. Internal medicine was the most expensive among healing products, and he bought three bottles. Since that meant he was in that much pain, Rudbeckia shook her head, containing her wishes. "No. That customer won't come again." "Really? Well, it's true that medicine you don't need…
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After leaving the small shop, Benedict entered the alley visible before him. Walking with an expressionless face, he suddenly leaned against the red brick wall and closed his eyes deeply. Unconsciously clenching his fist while thinking about what had just happened to him, he opened his eyes again to look at the small vial she had given him. In the early dawn, after sword training, Benedict often patrolled the capital and walked through the alley of Irene and Rudbeckia's shop. It was exactly like a…
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Her entire body froze when she spotted the man standing in front of the shop. Benedict von Seneber Lorkan. Her former husband and the emperor's brother who would soon stage a coup had come here. "...Welcome." Although Rudbeckia was so stunned she doubted whether she had greeted him properly, she still stared intently at her husband's face, whom she was seeing again after three and a half years. Naturally, he hadn't changed from how she last remembered him. Still young, still radiant. The man…
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01 A groan naturally slipped from between Rudbeckia's lips. Oh my. Her whole body tingled. Both arms, both legs. Even when she straightened her back, a sharp scream burst out involuntarily. "Ah!" And she was the most surprised by that sound. Her voice came out, and her body hurt. In front of her eyes, she saw her fingers and the hem of her skirt. Startled, Rudbeckia inhaled and felt her shoulders rise, then touched her shoulders. "Huh?" Huh? I'm moving? What is this? Why am I…
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In a space several times larger than her own body, Chloe sits alone. The carriage feels unfamiliarly strange. It’s hard to believe she frequently rode in it during her childhood. Yet the scenery beyond the window is utterly familiar, despite not having seen it for a very long time. The faint sound of horses neighing stimulated her hearing. The dust storm created by the friction of the wheels' filled the space beyond the glass. It was evidence that the carriage was slowing down. "We have…
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"Since His Grace the Duke has permitted it, there should be no problem." Helena, not being completely foolish, noticed Chloe's malice. "I spoke as I normally do. If you need a simpler explanation, don't be shy to ask." At first, Chloe had maintained proper etiquette with Helena because of the lingering guilt she felt towards her, But now that even that slight emotion has faded. A Duchess had no need for courtesy towards a mere mistress. "Enough!" Helena, having been ignored twice, finally…
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When Chloe questioned the royal family about the details of the political marriage, they simply responded that they didn't know. Only then did she realize that Calis's proposal had been a complete lie. The royal family, belatedly confessing the truth, asked for understanding of their position. When she inquired about his lover, the royal family again maintained they hadn't known. Chloe had no way to argue against the royal family who had acted without malicious intent. While time would eventually…
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I calmly approached Rose’s bedside. I needed to keep my composure first. If the caregiver panicked while the patient was unconscious, it would only make everyone else in the room anxious as well. “The sheets are soaked with sweat. That must be uncomfortable. Let’s change them first. Use ones that have been dried under the sun, nice and fresh. And since they might get soaked again soon, bring two if possible.” A maid fetched fresh sheets and blankets from the cabinet…
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“Rose!” Rose was still collapsed on my lap. If Sylphid’s claim that time hadn’t passed was true, then Rose had just fainted a moment ago. The green lights that had tormented Rose were now gone. Even the forest seemed to have changed from the eerie atmosphere it had earlier. Was it the effect of the magic left behind by the Spirit King disappearing? “Rose, wake up!” Though unconscious, thankfully, Rose was still breathing…
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Sylphid, looking extremely annoyed, twisted my nose. Strangely enough, whenever he twisted my nose, he would take on Darius's appearance again. Didn't he say he hated that form? 'Does everyone who takes on Darius's appearance develop a habit of nose-twisting or something?' I suddenly remembered the time Darius twisted my nose while I pretended to be asleep in the carriage on our honeymoon journey, and my face flushed more than necessary. "Fraud? I never deceived anyone, and it's the fault of the…
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"…Gone." He had been right behind me, close enough to touch, but the moment I crossed the boundary of the forest, everyone disappeared. Even the traces of the path I had walked vanished. The last image burned into my mind was his stunned expression as he looked at me. His hand, which had failed to reach me, lingered in my memory. ‘I’ll go back and apologize.’ I must have had the same expression in his…
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Darius led me to the back of the castle, under a large poplar tree. It was an ancient tree, said to be over 300 years old, and there was a legend that the founder of the Inkheart family had planted it himself. Even after hearing such a tale, I remained indifferent. 'At least Lady Ygret's influence hasn't reached here.' Thinking about my cotton flowers, which still hadn't been planted because the gardener had been dismissed, only made me feel…
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'It's all thanks to kind-hearted Brother Darius, who personally held the loyalty oath ceremony and paid so much attention to her. With Brother caring this much, who wouldn't be able to establish themselves at least to this extent?' Rose was lost in thought, fuming to herself. "Isn't Miss Rose really funny? Every other word she says is 'Southern woman, Southern woman' about Lady Annette, but she's actually from a vassal family of the Grand Ducal…
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“Upon inspection, it has been confirmed that these gold coins date back 300 years. The coins themselves hold immense value, but as historical artifacts, if sold to the right collector, they could fetch twice the value of regular gold coins.” Daniel, unable to hide his joy, reported this to Darius and me. The amount of gold coins discovered was equivalent to one month’s operating costs for the Grand Duchy. If sold for their proper worth, they could sustain the family’s…
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“Hiya!” “Hah!” “Your left side is open! Focus more!” The Black Knight Order’s commander, Lucion Temeri, was the milk sibling of Lord Darius. The Temeri family was a loyal vassal family of the Northern Inkheart Grand Ducal estate, and Lucion had never forgotten that fact. 〈Brother, with our family’s status, I could marry Brother Darius, couldn’t I!〉 His younger sister, Rose, who had admired their lord since…
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“Lady Annette, I apologize for the inconvenience last night as I was unaware of your preferences. The room has been prepared again, so starting tonight, you may formally stay in the Grand Duchess’s chambers.” Perhaps because of what happened last night, Lady Ygret seemed upset, as an older maid, rather than Lady Ygret herself, guided me to the room tonight. Instead of the bright and lush southern-style arrangement, the room featured a static and orderly layout. So this…
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142.8 K • Ongoing
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“Yawn, just sitting here is so boring. I’ll take a short walk around and come back.” After finishing the audience with Gnome Gilbert, I quickly left my seat. I could feel Darius looking at me as if to say, 'The person who was just passionately advocating for building ten more workshops is actually bored of the meeting?' but I pretended not to notice. When I stepped outside the main hall, I spotted Gnome not far away, lingering near the…
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142.8 K • Ongoing
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For the month that Darius had been in the south negotiating his marriage, all administrative work in the Grand Duchy had come to a halt. So when we entered the main hall where petitions from the citizens were received, I saw a mountain of documents piled up next to the large chair. ‘Wow, look at all those petitions. But it’s not like I’m the one who has to deal with them.’ “Lady Ygret seems like a good person. She could leave tasks like attending to me…
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"It doesn’t matter how dangerous the demonic beast is. Suddenly, a demonic beast appeared, and Your Grace drew your sword, and then in an instant, blood splattered everywhere..." "Annette, you’re trembling." Darius placed his hand on my trembling shoulder. Without realizing it, my body was shaking uncontrollably. It was the first time I had seen a demonic beast, and it terrified me. "Did it scare you? I’m sorry." He tilted his head slightly…
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The night air felt incredibly refreshing as I emerged from the underground prison. The guard I had sent outside was hesitantly looking at me. "Since things have come to this, I hoped you'd speak honestly now. The nanny..." "Ah, oh dear." Pretending to wipe my eyes with my sleeve, the guard seemed to misunderstand, thinking of me as the ‘poor Miss Annette.’ No one cared when Annette was truly the pitiable girl of the house, yet a couple of fake tears were…
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142.8 K • Ongoing
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"His Grace, the Grand Duke, has arrived." "Your Highness." I turned away from Caitlyn and greeted my fiancé—no, now my husband—with a bright smile. "We’re leaving now, Annette. It will be difficult to return here. Are you sure you’re not leaving anything behind?" The roughness in his voice had disappeared, replaced by a low and refined tone showing his concern for me. Though his words were formal, they carried a hint of…
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"I am narrow-minded. Do you see any reason why I should remain loyal to this household?" The Grand Duke looked at me with bloodshot eyes. At my worn-out room, at the space devoid of any proper decorations, and at the woman who stood within it, her eyes burning with vengeance. Each time his gaze wavered, a thrilling sensation blossomed in my chest. Yes, perhaps, just maybe. Could the woman standing before him be different from the other members of the Marquis…
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"Thank you for visiting." "Thank you for your hospitality." The Grand Duke, adorned with his silver mask, arrived at my room, accompanied by Daniel. It was an endlessly shabby room for the eldest daughter of a marquis' family. Yet, without showing any discouragement at the room's humble appearance, I greeted them gracefully. Today, my room was decorated with flowers in soft hues of white and pink, reminiscent of hibiscus. "These…
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142.8 K • Ongoing
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Before being discovered about her male disguise and being found out as 'Chloe', his one-night stand partner, she needed to leave this house while the Duke still thought she was a man. Of course, having only worked for 3 months, she would have to pay back nine months' worth of the year's salary she had received in advance. But that was far better than paying a penalty fee or facing punishment. Though she had no idea how to get the money right now, that was something to think about later. She…
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When the Duke discovers that the personal attendant he had kept by his side for three months, thinking he was a man, was actually a woman, there was no way to predict how he would react. Although he had been like a beast in heat last night, she knew better than anyone how wary the Duke was of women, having observed him up close for the past three months. The Duke despised women so much that he would take a detour if he saw one walking towards him from the opposite direction. For a Duke who hated…
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389.6 K • Ongoing
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“What?” Duke Xavier furrowed his brows as he looked down at me, a deep crease forming between them. His teal-green eyes, which I had silently admired for their beauty, now held a clear trace of contempt. Perhaps thinking I hadn’t understood him, the Duke repeated himself, enunciating each word carefully. “I’ve already told you before. I have no intention of marrying you, Lady Graham.” “...Marriage?” His sculpted face briefly twisted into an expression of disgust before…-
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Clea gazed absentmindedly at the dazzling chandelier lights that were intense enough to be felt even from the terrace. Inside the banquet hall, Aria Hersher was laughing with the others, enjoying a happy time. Surrounded by countless people who loved and cherished her. ‘Among them is my fiancé, Lloyd.’ As soon as that thought crossed her mind, Clea swallowed the bitterness rising in her throat and shifted her gaze. She wanted…-
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"Hmm." Clea quietly opened her eyes and looked at the scene before her. She recalled the words she heard from the man lying next to her just before losing her senses. He had told her not to regret it, hadn't he? Remembering those words made her laugh. 'How could anyone regret being with someone like you?' The next heir to the Empire's throne. Everyone, regardless of gender, desired to be close to Edmund. Clea looked down at him, who was incomparable to her one and only…
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"Speak up, Clea. Don't test my patience any further." Putting down her teacup, Clea turned her gaze to Lloyd. When their eyes met, Lloyd flinched at her cold stare, but soon regained his composure and didn't avoid her gaze, filling his eyes with defiance. Clea felt her chronic headache, which had developed since her transmigration, coming back again. "Even if I speak, would you listen? You've already made up your mind about something. No matter what I say, that thought won't change." She had…
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"Speak quickly. Don't test my patience." Swallowing what seemed like familiar words, Clea ignored Grit's fierce glare. At first, she would have seizures from that gaze. Inside, against her will, she kept repeating phrases like 'must not be troublesome,' 'must not be hated.' But before long, Clea eliminated all those disturbing thoughts from within. From the beginning, she had never sought their affection or recognition as a family member. A heart without even expectations naturally…
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Though Oberon worried about the danger, asking where he was going at this hour, Edmund made Oberon close his mouth with just one cold glance. He still had things he wanted to discuss with Clea when she woke up. Not forcing her to write these useless contracts. 'Why am I so irritated?' Edmund Wilhelm, who was guaranteed his future from birth as the emperor's only child. The nobles targeted him as someone to keep in check, even though there was no one who could compete for the throne after…
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122.1 K • Ongoing
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'Hmm, was it my imagination?' Clea looked at the back of her hand, wondering if the pain in her chest had subsided somewhat. The speed of the second hand within the clock pattern on the back of her hand remained unchanged. Her time diminishes as it flows. Though it might be considered more precious than anything else, Clea didn't particularly care. No matter how much time she had left, life here was meaningless to her. Though she hated wasting time that should be precious, her heart…
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The next day, after sleeping in late, I went down to the dining room just in time for lunch. Baron and Baroness Graham were already seated there. They greeted me with smiles as bright as flowers, as if I were the most precious thing in the world. Douglas Graham, who had sky-blue eyes just like Yuria, was the first to acknowledge me. "Yuria, my daughter, come sit here!" He seemed to be in high spirits. Joseph must have written a good 'work report' about me. And there was Naomi Graham, the…
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166.3 K • Ongoing
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When I opened my eyes, I found myself as a 'trivial young lady' in a novel. But it was okay. I lived a life worse than a dirt spoon in South Korea. "Your ordered macarons are ready, my lady." A western man with blonde hair and green eyes, resembling a Hollywood actor, Brad Pitt, approached with a refreshing smile. He placed the three-tiered tray with macarons on the table. "Thank you." I am currently inside a 19+ dark romance fantasy novel, <The Men of Saintess Rosetta>, not in South…
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166.3 K • Ongoing
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Originally, I was Lee Joo-hee, a 23-year-old. Amidst the abuse and discrimination from my stepmother and stepsister, I took on all sorts of part-time jobs since high school. So, instead of becoming an all-rounder... I became a jack-of-all-trades. One day, while living as the ATM machine and fool for those two women, the evening before my stepsister's wedding… — Hey, don't come to my wedding. Do you want to advertise that Mom remarried? The voice over the phone was chilling. “Why…
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166.3 K • Ongoing
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In any novel, the existence of a spiritist is rare. Few are born with a high affinity for nature, and even fewer form contracts with high-ranking spirits. It is not easy for trading companies, guilds, or even the imperial family to scout a water spiritist. Their value is high, and they earn a lot of money, which makes them arrogant. I scanned the five spiritists lined up in front of me. Their attire was shabby compared to their reputation. ‘Hmph, a good-for-nothing.’ Interestingly,…
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166.3 K • Ongoing
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Xavier hurriedly descended the mountain and convened an emergency meeting with three generals at the command tent. Inside the tent, a peculiar atmosphere lingered. Receiving supply support was not unusual, but it was the first time a noble lady had come directly to the battlefield. Moreover, the woman entering the camp was notorious as the immature little villainess, one who had persistently followed Xavier like a leech. Xavier was slightly taken aback, and the generals felt the same. "Your…
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There was a soft expression on my father's face, but his words were firm. "I'm glad you're sincere about the trading business. However, the Crown Prince has sent a directive from the imperial court to temporarily halt supply support to the Auguste family. We must comply with imperial commands, even if we don't know the reason. So, why don't you come with me next time, hmm?" Perhaps feeling sorry for rejecting my proposal outright, my father tried to coax me with a softened voice. In truth, I…
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Bored. Rudbeckia, with a doll-like face, lay there truly like a doll. It has already been 3 years and 5 months since her whole body became stiff, and 3 years and half a year since she became the Empress. 'Who will come first today?' Unable to open her eyes, she consciously thought. And she recalled. Her father and brother, who visit at least once a week. Irene, a friend and her husband's half-sister, who comes by every other day without getting married, chattering away. And her husband, Benedict,…
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〈Do you think you're something special just because you're marrying into the Grand Duke's family? You're going to the barren North, where survival through winter is hard without our family's support!〉 〈Apologize.〉 〈Insulting me is a family matter. But you've insulted the North, where I will live after my marriage. That, I cannot forgive.〉 Annette's voice echoed—the voice of the eldest daughter of the Poche family. Was the reason she…
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"Oh my, Miss Caitlyn, please calm down. We've told Miss Annette several times that Miss Caitlyn has plenty of good clothes and that she should wear her own. But Miss Annette said Miss Caitlyn's clothes looked better and coveted them." The nanny's mouth spouted lies effortlessly. Now that the dinner with the Grand Duke, which had to be attended, was over, the nanny had nothing to fear. She calmly lied to the influential Caitlyn. "Nanny, no matter how unreasonable…
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‘Huh?’ Without paying attention to the bewildered expressions of the people around him, the Grand Duke seriously repeated the act of scooping soup, bringing it to his lips, and letting it spill back down again. It was as if he were an actor performing a play about eating soup. Of course, not a single drop of soup went down his throat. ‘Hmm, what a waste of food. What is he doing?’ Naturally, I could afford to be tolerant of the male lead’s eccentric behavior. “Grand Duke! What…
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142.8 K • Ongoing
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Bang. "What are you doing not even being able to dress properly? I told you to at least dress properly since the Grand Duke's carriage is arriving now." The nanny returned with an irritated voice as the dressing room door opened. 'I don't think I'm someone you can order around like that.' I’m the late Marchioness's daughter, the young lady the nanny was supposed to protect. But I was grateful for the nanny's rough treatment. Her irritation and rudeness brought me back to reality. If she…
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〈Are you planning to repair the place where the fire broke out?〉 〈Yes. I need to finish the repairs before my parents and younger sibling return. So, I plan to complete it as quickly as possible.〉 〈In that case, I will send workers from our merchant guild.〉 〈Pardon? Workers from the Ash Merchant Guild……?〉 〈Yes. Even though we are a merchant guild, we have many experts affiliated with us since we continuously undertake repairs, from ship repairs to warehouses and new…
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Nisha had also learned enough martial arts from Callon, alongside Ino, to protect herself. Because of this, she realized that the movements between the two earlier were entirely genuine. At a time like this, she might have smiled slyly and thought, 'Callon, I didn’t think you were into this type,' but Nisha couldn’t bring herself to think that way. 'Yeah, right, as if.' Having worked with Callon for a long time, Nisha prided herself on knowing him to some extent. Callon, unlike most…
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She came thinking it would be a basic lecture on ancient languages, but deciphering the most difficult ancient documents? "Um, then... could I know the level of difficulty of the documents I need to see?" "Of course." "Then I’d like to see them right away. That way, I can know if I’m capable of handling the work here. And... I’d like you to accurately assess whether you’d entrust me with the job." Callon found Ael's words unexpected. When Ael explained why she needed money, her voice…
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"Well... she's in a state of severe malnutrition. On top of that, she's overworked. It seems that's why her wounds aren’t healing well." "Malnutrition? Overworked?" Callon muttered in disbelief for a while. "What about the wounds?" "Most of the bruises are from beatings. The cuts seem to be from something sharp. Normally, they would heal over time, but given her current condition, they might leave scars for a long time. It's crucial that she eats well for now." "...…" "And it’s best…
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How much time had passed? "Aelfrieda?" "…..!" Hearing the voice in front of her, Ael startled and opened her eyes. There stood Kyle, his expression hard and stern. To be precise, he was crouched on one knee, looking directly at her face. Before Ael could say anything, he spoke again. "Who did this to you?" For a moment, Ael couldn't understand what he was saying. All she could grasp was how terrifying Kyle's expression was, and how his voice was so cold it sent shivers down her…
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The next day, the carriage sent by the Grand Duke arrived. Elise, descending with a joyful heart, stopped in her tracks upon seeing the carriage. It wasn’t the grand carriage of the Grand Duke that she always saw. The carriage sent by the Grand Duke was one that seemed to be used by wealthy commoners. It was made of good wood but lacked any decorations. “Are you not the people sent by the Grand Duke?” While Elise was taken aback, one of those who came to fetch the viscount’s…
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The books Ael had borrowed quickly became nothing but paper waste. The viscount couple and Elise went downstairs, satisfied only after watching Ael frantically gather the torn pieces while crying. Ael was so distraught that she didn’t even notice they had left. Seeing the torn pieces, some even spat on and wet, Ael wiped her tears with the back of her hand. When she saw the words written on the scraps, more tears came. They were words she had asked Kyle about and had explained to…
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“So, you forgot. I mentioned that we didn’t have a chance to properly express our gratitude that day due to the rushed preparations, and we wanted to do so properly.” Ael’s eyes widened at Kyle’s words. That was just a polite remark, and she thought it was already over. However, Kyle was speaking as if Ael had promised to contact them later but had forgotten. The viscountess, listening to their conversation, couldn’t hide her rising smile at the mention of expressing…
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When Callon and him visited, the servant who greeted us seemed quite flustered. Moreover, when they entered the house, they could hear shouting. After the servant went upstairs, there were sounds of frantic movement, as if they were scurrying around in a panic. “It doesn’t seem like we’ve come at a very good time, does it?” “Indeed.” Callon nodded in agreement with Ino’s remark. The activity upstairs was strange. They were moving around so busily, yet no one was coming down.…
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