rosalie
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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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“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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The main reason Callon was pressuring Ino to find someone proficient in the ancient language was because a complicated issue had arisen recently regarding an ancient document. One day, a noble from Denertum suddenly visited the Ash Merchant Guild, claiming to prove that his family had a share in the land the guild was trying to purchase and brought a land document written in ancient language. Naturally, it was a document written in an extremely difficult script from long ago, which could not be…
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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 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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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 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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"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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〈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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I was a maniac for romance fantasy web novels with cider-like plot twists. The world of web novels, which I discovered amidst my annoying daily life, was fantastic. ‘Sis, dump that guy and grab a new Benz!’ Every time the female lead dumped a crappy guy who cheated with another woman and switched to a handsome man, my wallet opened without hesitation. The female leads ditched the crappy guys, bankrupted them, gave a hard time to their betraying close friends, and increased their…-
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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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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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"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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"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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"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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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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"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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“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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“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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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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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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“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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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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“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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“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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'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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“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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“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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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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"…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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"So no one can move the gold coins? Because they suddenly expand or become extremely heavy when touched?" After hearing the whole story, I questioned with an incredulous expression. "I'm also visiting this place for the first time since I was busy with Rose's situation. I haven't experienced it myself, but according to my subordinates' reports, that's what happens. Perhaps it's because, as you mentioned, the treasure was guarded by the Spirit King." 'Come on, Sir Lucion. You didn't believe me when…
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How long had it been since she'd enjoyed such a peaceful morning? 'It's so bright......' "Ah, Madam! You're awake!" Apple, who was drawing the curtains, noticed that she was up and scurried over to the bed, squealing with excitement. "Madam, really! How could you fall asleep like that yesterday! Do you remember collapsing while standing?" "Rose...... Ah, what happened to Rose?" "Don't worry. Miss Rose has regained her strength now. It's all thanks to you, Madam!" Apple put her hands on…
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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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"We need to replenish what you lost in sweat. Add salt and sugar to the water. Just a tiny bit. So little you can barely taste it." I had no idea about the proper ratio of salt and sugar, let alone how many liters were in one water bottle. I knew that excessive sweating could lead to dehydration, but determining the right proportion of salt and sugar remained a challenge. "Good heavens! After driving away the doctor, all you're doing is giving her water? We should have done the bloodletting…
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Soon after, Darius entered and severely scolded Rose. "Your thoughtless behavior caused trouble for many people and even put Anette in danger." He scolded her so harshly that I thought Rose would look at me with her usual resentful gaze, but surprisingly, she accepted the reprimand without making any excuses. "I was wrong." "Do you actually understand what you did wrong? Copying etiquette books didn't work, forbidding you from leaving the mansion didn't make you come to your senses. What…
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"I'll go ask Sylph if it knows anything about these gold coins." Having had the unpleasant experience of explaining the invisible Sylph to Sir Lucion earlier, I briefly left the place. I could feel Sir Lucion watching me with a strange gaze as I disappeared. Come on, have some faith in me, will you? 'I really need to speed up my practice to reach the spirit materialization stage. At this rate, I'll truly become the Grand Duchess who talks to ghosts alone.' "Sylph, I have a favor to ask. Is it…
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"I'm not being petty." Darius softened his expression and grabbed my sleeve. "The sword, shield, and boots don't really matter. What's meaningful is that I receive them as gifts from you, and I hate the idea of you giving them away for Lucion." "Goodness, what are you saying?" Lucion was his knight commander. "This is the first gift you've ever given me, and I don't want to have the memory of receiving the same thing as someone else." Darius wore a displeased expression. "Anette, are…
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'Why did Lady Ygret flee with the grand duchy’s wealth in the original story?' I pondered this as I headed to Lady Ygret's room as she requested. 'Lady Ygret entered as a head maid a few years before the previous grand duke of Inkheart passed away, and Darius was touring the borderlands at that time.' Around the time my father-in-law, the previous grand duke of Inkheart died, the situation was truly chaotic and difficult in many ways, so the young duke Inkheart was personally touring…
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"Aaargh!" Rrrip. As the gold coin pouch opened, gold glittered. Lady Ygret's skin turned red and blistered where the gold coins touched her, as if burned. "My skin! My skin!" 'Thank goodness I brought a few of Grand Duke Inkheart's gold coins as souvenirs.' The magical gold coins that greedy people could never grasp actually burned evil people. "Kak, kak! Sylph!" "Damn woman, I won't let you die peacefully!" Lady Ygret growled at the ugly red marks on her body. However, she seemed to…
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"How do you think I felt when I barely missed you in the forest last time? That terrifying moment keeps haunting me." He had sworn never to lose her again, but mocking that oath, she repeatedly darted beyond Darius's protection. Darius felt his heart crumbling more at her impulsive actions than at the shock of the trusted Lady Ygret being a traitor, or the relief of resolving one of the castle's problems. 'When Darius couldn't catch me in the Ash Tree Forest….' At that time, Darius's…
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Walking down the corridor, she asked Darius something she had been curious about. "Who are the enemies of the North?" Darius looked at her with a strange expression. "We have no enemies." This wasn't to say that the North had pacified the country with outstanding knights and impressive military forces, or that they were getting along harmoniously with everyone like a flower garden. The North simply had no enemies yet because it wasn't remarkable enough. 'Why fight a land that has nothing…
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"What hurt?" That face should only be gentle to the female lead. No matter what painful expression he made, it meant nothing to her. "It was just something we needed to address between us. No matter how you package it, we're in a political marriage......" "No, I hurt you. I asked you to trust me, but I wasn't trusting you, Anette." He added weakly. "I'm the one who did wrong, so stop saying things that hurt yourself, Anette. You might as well hit me instead." She found that…
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'This would have been the place where I died originally......' But Lady Ygret died instead. In the annex separated from the Grand Duke's residence. This time not by the hand of an assassin sent by Inkheart's political enemy, but for a different reason. 'Would I have died too if I had been there?' Did Lady Ygret die there because she committed a capital crime? Or was this also a result of the original story in motion? If someone had to die in the annex, am I now free from…
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「If you haven't decided, I'll watch your training progress and decide for you. Don't worry, your basic talent is excellent, so you'll soon see achievements.」 "Why should I stand beside the hero? I just want to lay the groundwork and then bounce!" 「So you were planning to just sit idly with that talent?」 "It's fortunate that I have talent, but I don't necessarily need to put in effort!" Darius will go on the demon king subjugation with the female lead Evangeline anyway! 「With that…
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"'Water spirits have emotional personalities but are said to help with healing.'" 'Healing...... Come to think of it, what about the medical standards here? They'd kill even healthy people.' Thinking about what happened when Rose collapsed made my head feel stuffy again. I should correct the trend of bloodletting at least in the North. No, I'm not even the protagonist but just an extra, so should I be involved in this too? If I meddle everywhere, when will I pave my own flowery path! ......is…
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"By applying medicine to the sword, the patient's wound heals immediately!" I prayed it wouldn't be the case, but the third doctor proudly smeared medicine on the sword he had brought. "At this very moment, just by doing this, the patient's wounds are being healed. No pain and very convenient." "It's not that you're skilled, but that Sir Dwaine has unnecessarily good immunity!" If he had received such treatment, he should have died, yet miraculously he survived, making money for this…
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"It's all ready, my lady." "Yes. Thank you for your hard work. Starting from dinner tonight, Apple will return, so you can go back to your regular duties." I gave Apple a few days off. I was concerned about her because she had been crying during the Lady Ygret incident. While Apple was resting, a maid named Cinnamon helped me, and she was really good at her job. 'In terms of experience, Cinnamon has been working much longer, and Apple is a new maid.' "My lady, I have something I'd like to…
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Smiling brightly. Darius's face finally relaxed at the sight of Anette's radiant smile. 'I let my guard down. Who would have thought a spirit could take the form of a human man.' Wind Spirit King Sylphid. When Darius saw that blue-haired handsome man with Anette, what he felt was hostility and intense jealousy. To think that the wind spirit always accompanying Anette wasn't the dog-like Sylph but Sylphid watching over her. And that Sylphid's true form was an enchanting handsome man that any…
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Besides doing business throughout the kingdom, De Ville Trading Company also earned decent profits by buying buildings in the center of the territory and operating them as famous restaurants and inns. De Ville Trading Company, which had maintained a close financial relationship with Lady Ygret, was initially shocked by her tragic death. However, a crisis was nothing but an opportunity by another name. And wasn't utilizing this to the fullest extent the very essence of entrepreneurial spirit? After…
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"It's a shame. Mr. Nicola was good at spotting these things." "Not at all. I'm already grateful for Sir Daniel's help. But... Mr. Nicola? Who is that?" "Ah, yes. He was Castle Inkheart's former tax officer. When we returned from inspecting the territory with Lord Darius, who was still the heir then, he was no longer at the castle." Daniel added. "That was around the time Lady Ygret took over the castle's household affairs. According to Lady Ygret, he retired due to his age." Daniel said, as…
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"I'm pleased to welcome Mr. Nicola back today. Though I am the mistress of this castle, I cannot run it alone. The fact that I, lacking as I am, can properly fulfill my role as mistress of this castle is thanks to the help of each and every one of you gathered here." My clear voice spread throughout the banquet hall celebrating Nicola Graus's return. Emotion appeared in the eyes of everyone listening to the congratulatory speech. "I am well aware of your dedication and hard work." I made eye…
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Darius asked. "What's the possibility that Viscount Shire occupies the Tiberius territory, and then, drunk with victory, advances to our Inkheart?" "The frivolous Count Tiberius might do such a thing, but Viscount Shire wouldn't. He's not a bellicose person, and he would already be exhausted just from initiating one war." While disturbances in nearby territories were concerning, there was no need to intervene if there was no direct harm. "What about the case where Count Tiberius defeats…
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The rough footsteps resonated through her body from the ground beneath. Soon after, she saw her brothers' faces contorting in various expressions of shock at her blood and pain, as if filled with regret. That change breathed a small glimmer of hope into her. Yes, you are shocked after all. You don't think nothing of my death after all. "......Tanie!" The gazes she had always yearned to feel were now filled only with her. For a moment, foolish…-
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She couldn't hold on any longer. She barely held onto her knees that felt like they would collapse at any moment and begged. "Father......!" Gulp, a hot and fishy liquid surged up in her mouth. Her throat burned fiercely. She covered her mouth with her hand and tried to swallow it somehow. However, splat, blood spilled out beyond her palm. Her vision, which had been blurry with tears, suddenly became clear. Blood. This was definitely blood. But…
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"What?" Penelope had a dumbfounded look on her face. It made sense. Back then, I always tried to be respectful in front of Penelope, afraid of earning Taran's hatred. 'At the very least, I never dared to defy her in front of Taran.' She was Taran's aunt. Wanting his love, I tried to stay in her good graces even when she treated me unfairly and with contempt. Perhaps I believed I had done something wrong without realizing it. I expected things would change…
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She ignored it regardless. Who was yelling at her right now wasn't what mattered. The scenery that appeared as the letters of light faded was problematically familiar. 'This is...... the Blue Brick Castle, the main castle of Dragonia?' Even though she had already lived another life reincarnated in a different world, the Dragonia emblems embedded throughout the bluish castle were something she could never forget. 'But, how?' Partanie, the Grand Duke's…
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Taran Dragonia. At his appearance, my face froze for a moment. The last venomous words he spat before I died echoed in my mind. 'Shut up. If you're going to keep whining like that, just die. Just die!' A face twisted with rage. A cursed voice, cracked with hatred. "Yaaawn......" As if all that was merely a memory in my head, the Taran before my eyes was yawning with a much younger face. "Taran. What brings you here?" Penelope hurriedly…
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But Taran wasn't satisfied with that and spoke irritably. "Who searched the castle? Bring me all the gathered information." "......!" All the maids were too shocked to speak. The order Taran just gave meant he was partially revoking Penelope's authority that had been implicitly entrusted to her. In other words, a friendly fireAKA ‘team-kill’ refers to attacking or killing a teammate in a multiplayer game. "I'll give you one hour. Make sure it's ready." Regardless of everyone's…
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Her head, frozen from the cold, turned sideways with a creak. "Yes, it's me. Hello, Aunt." Taran greeted her with a bright smile. It was a refreshing smile, but Penelope couldn't even blink. Taran, who had shocked her to the point of wanting to faint, tilted his head innocently. "So, who are you going to punish? Who is this damned woman you're referring to?" "Ah, no. That......!" "Never mind. Explanations seem unnecessary." Penelope, shocked, couldn't form proper words. Her jaw,…
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But Penelope, who minimized her wrongdoings and exaggerated her kindnesses, said sincerely. 'Who was the one who first showed that child around the mansion? If she had any conscience, she should go to Taran and plead on my behalf.' 'Y-Yes, that's right.' Recalling the Divine Beast's egg false accusation incident, Johanna found it difficult to fully agree with Penelope's words. But she was a servant and couldn't defy her mistress. Besides, considering how weak-minded the foolish lady Partanie…
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'Oh, I'm in trouble.' I'm so angry I feel like my head might explode. Rage welled up in my chest, making it hard to breathe. All kinds of curses rose to the tip of my tongue. But, 'It's the past.' A past life. My reason whispered to me. All of this is merely a fragment of the past. It no longer has anything to do with me. 'You know it's meaningless to waste your heart and emotions on futile things.' I tried to calm the turbulence in my mind by recalling my experience of falling into…
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"By the way, didn't they just mention Madam Penelope?" The surrounding whispers reached them. "I think they said something about breakfast." "But why is there such a disgusting smell...?" The maids froze. They had failed in their mission to make the lady an object of ridicule in front of people. And if it became known that they had also caused their mistress's name to be gossiped about... 'No!' The faces of the maids who knew Penelope's methods turned pale at once. Without time to…
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I grabbed the blanket they were trying to take away and retorted. "Yeah. I can't endure it, and I can't understand." The servants who were about to take away even the blanket and pillow paused momentarily at my resistance, then smiled crookedly. "Hmph, planning to seduce Lord Taran and escape again?" "What?" In the moment I was dumbfounded and lost strength in my hands, the servant quickly snatched my blanket away. "It won't work anyway. He won't fall for your tricks this…
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"Did you see another vision?" Prince Lukaris denied it, but his loyal subordinate, Jerman, quickly noticed his master's issue. Prince Lukaris didn't answer, but he didn't deny it either. 'Why on earth?' He was suffering from strange visions whenever a complete stranger he had never seen or known was mentioned. "This is a recent phenomenon. These past few days......" Jerman, thinking quietly, frowned. Strangely, this coincided with the time they received news about the Divine Beast's…
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The maids who realized they were screwed desperately shouted. "N-No! It's a misunderstanding!" "Th-That's right. It wasn't our intention at all, the Miss, no, the lady misunderstood our words......" I watched as the higher-ranked maids who had accompanied Johanna knelt down with pale faces and pleaded. Right, you were there too. When I was falsely accused of stealing the Divine Beast's egg by Penelope and insulted as the shame of Dragonia. Back then, they tried to remove me from Taran's…
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Taran, who had bowed his head before the Grand Duke, pressed down on Penelope's shoulder, who was still stiffly holding her head up. Thud! Under the strong force, Penelope's knees hit the floor with a dull sound. 'Ah, it hurts......!' As Penelope's eyes turned white with pain, sneering voices could be heard from somewhere. "I knew this would happen." "Acting like she's somebody important......" "I've always said merchant-born people are no good. Every single one of their behaviors is…
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'Nah, it couldn't be.' 'No matter how crazy she is, there must be limits.' Even while denying reality, Taran's attendants felt an instinctive sense of foreboding. Meanwhile, one tactless fellow spoke honestly. "Well, she is......" Stop! Someone shut that guy up! The more perceptive attendants were urgently exchanging glances. "L-Lord Taran!" An attendant rushed in with an urgent voice. "Your Highness the Grand Duke has returned!" * * * The Grand Duke of Dragonia had…
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"No!" Was the woman dying in that damned nightmare truly Partanie? Had he dreamed a prophetic dream? Shocked, Taran pushed past even the Grand Duke of Dragonia and rushed in. The raw emotion he couldn't hide was clearly visible on his face, which usually feigned composure. "That, that insolent—!" The vassals pointed fingers at his disrespectful attitude toward the Grand Duke, despite him being his own father. However, the Grand Duke himself said nothing. No, he too glanced at…
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'Why?' What could be so terrifying? Taran clutched his pounding heart and questioned himself. But perhaps because he had just awakened, the moments that had been so vivid in his dream were rapidly evaporating. "......No." Taran muttered without realizing it. One of the attendants waiting beside him asked worriedly. "Lord Taran, did you perhaps have a nightmare?" "......Nightmare?" A nightmare. Blankly repeating those words, Taran broke into strange…
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Meanwhile, outside the Blue Brick Castle of Dragonia. "The Grand Duke has returned?" People who didn't know what had happened in the main castle gossiped among themselves. This was no exception for the Narkia Marquis family, one of the highest-ranking noble families in the Grand Duchy of Dragonia. When the girl occupying the luxurious reception room of the Narkia Marquis mansion asked, the maid attending to her answered. "Yes, Miss Neliana. It's certain. They say he returned with the Wyvern…
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"......Penelope Barshava has been thrown into the prison of the Blue Brick Castle?" The Duke of Phoenix showed a surprised expression at the unexpected news. Penelope Barshava was Taran's guardian and essentially a symbol of the maternal family power supporting the second son of Dragonia. Though she herself might be insignificant, considering Taran Dragonia, this was by no means a small matter. His subordinate nodded. "Yes. Our communication with her has been completely cut off." "What…
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"Absolutely not!" Penelope screamed. Her mind was confused. She couldn't understand what was happening. She certainly hadn't intended to take things this far. She had only wanted to torment her a little. She only wanted to educate the lowly half-wit who dared to be impudent to her about knowing her place. Seeing this scene, even Penelope admitted that her methods might have seemed somewhat harsh. But shouldn't a true child of Dragonia be able to endure the cold? 'It's not my…
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Taran flinched. What did Father mean by "again"? 'When has Partanie almost died like this before?' Even while thinking rationally, Taran was unconsciously realizing. Yes, this had happened before. A past that he couldn't remember, or rather, refused to remember...... "Taran." The low call broke his train of thought. Only then did Taran realize he was clutching his heart and panting. "Fa-Father......" The Grand Duke of Dragonia's ice-blue eyes, reddened with burst blood vessels,…
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So that I don't become miserable and pathetic begging for your love, this time, please. "Leave me first. Don't hold me anymore. Let me be......" Perhaps this too was a hallucination. That thought made me blurt out my true feelings. "Just let me die." So I won't open my eyes again. I closed my eyes to embrace death. 'I'll go back.' To a place without family to hurt me, without this bone-chilling cold. To my solitary but unhurt life. To the life I built entirely with my own…
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'......Something feels strange.' Partanie, sinking into pitch-black water, thought hazily. 'No, you cannot die.' That cry wasn't unfamiliar. It felt as if she had experienced something similar in the past, on the other side of a life she had forgotten. 'If so, when exactly?' With this question, the dark scene suddenly began turning white. What appeared was a snow-covered mountain. She was still collapsed, but not alone. The strong embrace holding her body and someone's contorted…
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"Partanie!" Having finished his rationalization, Taran called out the name that somehow felt unfamiliar on his tongue with a bright smile. "Y-Your Highness the Grand Duke!" "Lord Taran!" "We pay our respects to Your Highness......!" Only then did the servants in the bedroom recognize the two Dragonias and kneel, bowing their heads. The maid who had been feeding porridge to the lady did the same. "......" Partanie, who had been blankly opening her mouth, slowly turned her head. The…
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Surprisingly, what I was lying on wasn't a small, hard-springed single bed, but an extremely large and soft bed even bigger than king size. On top of that, a soft, light feather blanket like something from a hotel was covering my body generously. Not just one, but five or six pillows were placed at the head of the bed, and the embroidered velvet canopy draped over the bed had golden threads hanging nearby, as if ready to be drawn back at any time. "......?" When I absentmindedly pulled the…
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"Taran. Do you not hear the words of your father and the Grand Duke of Dragonia?" "......" Taran couldn't deny it. The Grand Duke's words weren't a question, and he hadn't been permitted to speak. Though bound as father and son, their relationship was clearly hierarchical. The Grand Duke of Dragonia expected absolute obedience and didn't tolerate those who disobeyed his words. The Grand Duke spoke while roughly gripping Taran's teal hair, or rather, holding it as if he might tear his…
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Though labeled with the grand term "interrogation," it was merely a formality. No one truly believed he would intentionally harm the youngest lady, Partanie. Even so, an interrogation was still an interrogation. "Additional charges have been added against Penelope Barshava." In a dark room without windows, the knight sat before the handcuffed Taran and spoke. "Aren't there already many confirmed charges?" "......" "My aunt is certainly industrious." Taran smiled languidly and…
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"Fuck, you son of a bitch!" Though clearly in no good condition, Taran gritted his teeth and struggled. He spat bloody saliva through his split lips and growled. "Ptui! You think I'll just sit still......!" "Shut up and listen." Having no interest in trampling on a weakened opponent, Siyeref grabbed his impudent brother's head and kindly explained. "Let's say she really gets disinherited. Does that actually make Partanie no longer a 'Dragonia'?" "......!" Taran's eyes…
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Taran's face hardened at the mocking voice. But Partanie continued regardless. "How nice it must be for those in power. You can create a scapegoat and blame everything on them." "M-my lady......!" The servants were shocked by the statement that essentially undermined the Grand Duke of Dragonia's authority. The aide who had always stood by the Grand Duke and knew the hardships he had endured until today exclaimed with a serious expression. "Mind your words! His Highness the Grand Duke has…
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No answer came from the empty darkness. "Not coming out?" I hadn't exactly expected an immediate response, but I had no intention of continuing to be ignored like this. "Fine, then......" I grabbed the butter knife again. And just as I was about to stab it into my palm— Snap! Before the butter knife could touch my palm, my wrist was grabbed and pulled in the opposite direction, and the knife was taken away. "What are you doing?!" "Please stop this!" Voices filled with shock and…
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What? Full of myself? Partanie's eyes, which had momentarily reached resignation and were about to give up everything, suddenly blazed with hatred toward her opponent. "Yes, since you're so full of yourself, I'll do as you wish." Confirming the burning flame of life in those large, transparent eyes, Siyeref continued. "But you'd better stop." Siyeref approached with long strides and twisted Partanie's wrist. "Ah!" Clang, the butter knife fell from Partanie's small hand. Stepping on…
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But before Siyeref could further contemplate this strange phenomenon. "Enough." A cold voice cut through the space. His father, the Grand Duke of Dragonia, muttered with a chilling expression. "Even if the Griffones imperial family rules the Hakan Empire, to so brazenly invade Dragonia in the Northwest......" Siyeref's expression also turned cold as he recognized the reality. The relationship between Dragonia and the Griffones imperial family could never be called good. Though not comparable…
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"Puhek!" Light burst from the air and two figures fell. It was Jerman, who had exhausted his magical power to cast a teleportation spell, and his master, Prince Lukaris. "S-save me...mmph!" Just as Jerman realized he was falling and was about to scream, a large hand covered his mouth. When he came to his senses, they had already landed safely. Thanks to Prince Lukaris. "Ah, phew...... Thank you, Your Highness." Jerman let out a sigh of relief. He had nearly escaped only to die from…
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It all started a few hours ago when they began speaking so honestly to me. "Aegir and Yusuf, right?" It began when I saw through their identities. Aegir looked surprised while Yusuf silently observed me. Though neither opened their mouths to give any answer, their gazes contained the question of how I knew them. 'Well, because you two monitored me in my past life too.' More precisely, they were mainly the porters who carried me whenever I collapsed. "You both know I nearly froze to…
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Yusuf's face turned pale when he realized that Siyeref's characteristic blue Dragonian eyes had followed the trail of footprints. If he could identify someone just by the size of their footprints, then they too would be discovered....... "Where are the two Amyeong?" "Pardon?" "The two Amyeong assigned to Partanie. Their names are......" "Ah, you mean Yusuf and Aegir." ......He didn't even remember their names. Yusuf and Aegir exchanged glances, unsure whether this was fortunate or…
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'Why are you here?' Unable to believe the reality before her, Partanie blinked vacantly, but the image before her eyes didn't change. It really was Prince Lukaris. However, red blood was dripping from him, and his posture, clutching his stomach, made him look like a mortally wounded beast. Add to that his rough, heavy breathing. Anyone could see he was severely injured. Yet his body still emanated a sharp aura like a blade freshly drawn from its sheath, not diminishing in the…
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"Aegir, come to your senses!" It didn't take long for a conclusion to be reached. "Do you really believe the lady's wicked words? Despite being of Dragonia's bloodline, she nearly froze to death. How could someone like that possibly......!" "Yusuf, the lady knew not only who we were despite never having met us before, but also my sister's name and accurately identified her illness." Aegir stood protectively in front of the lady and said. "So even if the lady is deceiving me, I'm willing to…
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Queen Charlotte, dishonorably divorced, spent the next 3 years desperately seeking a remarriage partner. And she was rejected at every turn. Even infants would immediately stop crying at the threat, "If you don't listen, I'll marry you off to Queen Charlotte." One could easily imagine how low the royal family's dignity had fallen because of this shameless woman. Unable to bear it any longer, King Patrick III—her ex-husband—confined Charlotte to a shabby old castle in Polton, seemingly…-
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As soon as Patrick's order fell, Lottie stepped in front of him to block his way. Everyone at the scene was shocked by this bold move. But the owner of the purple feather, as if such things didn't matter to her at all, only confronted the crown prince with frighteningly hardened eyes and lips. Lottie suddenly reached out and plucked one feather that had been pinned in her hair. "If the absolute law is that a person becomes me just because a feather was found at the scene." The feather that had…
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Just a little, his throat felt dry. While Calyx was captivated by an unknown impulse to crush those moist light green eyes, Lottie looked up at him, overlapping him with a not-too-distant memory. — Sister-in-law. A beast who, obsessed with the throne, destroyed an entire city and shot dead without blinking someone who was once family, claiming the divorced queen's chamber might be hiding the king. 'He was this kind of person from the beginning. A madman without a shred of human…
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〈Titles and territories are inherited by the firstborn son. If there is no legitimate male heir, the title and all rights associated with it are extinguished.〉 〈Women's property rights are not recognized. A married woman's dowry belongs entirely to her husband.〉 Matila's notorious inheritance and marriage laws had created countless problems throughout their long history. Lottie's case was one of them. Crown Prince Patrick, who had seduced and successfully married the only daughter of Count…
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"My goodness....... Was she really the one who did that shameless act in the outdoor garden?" As she stumbled out of the narrow secret room, the surrounding whispers receded like an ebbing tide. In their place, words buried for ten years rushed in helplessly. Like sand slipping through fingers, they couldn't be stopped. — It was you. The only woman in the world who could turn the crown prince of Matila into a man blinded by fever. — Marry me, my lady. Lies. — Lottie. People like you…
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Where exactly is my body touching you?! Suppressing what she wanted to ask, Lottie concentrated all her nerves on what was behind her. First, a man. He seemed like a young man with a smooth baritone voice, and though his voice carried a hint of amusement, he appeared to be as tense as she was. Understandably so. This place was unknown to anyone who wasn't part of the royal family...... 'Then who is this man?' As Lottie was sorting through the young men of the royal family who fit the…
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