rosalie
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13
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580
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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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“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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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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"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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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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“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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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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"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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"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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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"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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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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* * * Thud, thud! The loud footsteps echoing from outside made Callon and Nisha glance at each other. They were on the fifth floor of the Ash Merchant Guild building, a floor inaccessible to anyone without permission. Only one person could make such a racket in such a place. Bang, bang, bang! Before the sound of what seemed like knocking or breaking down the door even stopped, the door swung open and the owner of the footsteps entered. “I’m here…! Ugh!” Ino, who was about to…
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* * * “…….” “…….” Most had followed Riena to the greenhouse, leaving only a few people behind. Among them were Ael and Ino. ‘So that's why they invited me, seriously.’ Ino tugged at the uncomfortable formal attire of Denertum, revealing his irritation. ‘No wonder Nisha didn't want to go.’ Last night, Nisha had called him and said, 〈Ino, attend the tea party at the Marquis's house tomorrow. The daughter of the Marquis requested that a senior member…
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At first, there were the kind of clichéd greetings you'd find in etiquette books. They scrutinized Ael with hawk-like eyes, as if assessing prey. Under those sharp gazes, Ael felt like a criminal dragged out into the square. With nowhere to hide from their scrutiny, Ael's gaze eventually fell to the clothes she was wearing. Before coming here, what troubled Ael the most was her attire. Having been invited suddenly, she had to choose something to wear from what she had, but none of her remaining…
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〈As you can see from this, the land in that area belongs to our family! Therefore, you must pay us the amount and draft the documents accordingly!〉 They thrust documents at them, written in a script where you couldn't tell the top from the bottom, claiming the land was theirs. Nisha, along with Ino and other Ash Merchant Guild employees, are generally proficient in foreign languages. However, ancient languages were a different matter. It was a language almost extinct on the continent, used…
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"An invitation? Why are you showing it to me if it came to you? And isn’t this in ancient language?" Elise placed the invitation on the side tea table as if she didn't even want to touch it. Then she noticed that it was written in a difficult-to-read script and, moreover, in an ancient language, which made her frown. Elise was not very good at reading ancient languages. Although it was considered one of the most sophisticated skills among the nobility and she had learned it from a young…
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* * * “Miss, have you heard about the Oltvea mansion?” Jenna, who had gone to buy missing ingredients for dinner, spoke in an excited voice as soon as she returned, not even setting down her shopping basket. “Huh? Oltvea mansion? The one on the northeastern hill of the capital?” “Yes, that’s the one.” “The one the Ash Merchant Guild acquired?” “That’s right! Did you know about it too, Miss?” Ael felt a pang of guilt as she recalled overhearing it on the day she…
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It was truly a day that passed by without knowing how. Who would have thought that a day that started with just running an errand would become so eventful? Ael opened one of the boxes she brought with Jenna. Although the Viscount ordered that most of the boxes be moved to his study for further inspection, he allowed the food to be taken to the underground kitchen. “Jenna, I have something for you.” “Yes? What is it?” Jenna leaned in, wondering if there was something else amazing. Ael…
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Callon felt a sense of regret as he watched the expressions of the Viscount couple and Elise gradually change. ‘I should have prepared more.’ The documents they recovered today thanks to Ael were quite important. They contained information about regions that the Ash Merchant Guild's communication network rarely reached. ‘If I had missed that, it would have taken quite some time to receive them again. There’s no network using the Golden Rule there.’ In Denertum, where most of the…
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〈Riena sent a letter! She said the Grand Duke will be visiting the estate in the summer, and she will be visiting as well!〉 Riena was a woman who was frequently by the Grand Duke’s side, much like Elise. To be precise, she was more actively pursuing the position of Grand Duchess than Elise. If it were any other matter, Elise wouldn't have paid much attention to Riena. After all, no matter what anyone said, she was more beautiful than Riena. But when it came to the position of Grand…
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* * * "Kyle, I appreciate the Ash Merchant Guild's generosity, but... this seems a bit excessive." Ael sat inside the carriage, looking at the pile of beautifully wrapped boxes beside her with a bewildered expression. Anyone would mistake the carriage Ael was riding in as a delivery vehicle rather than one for transporting people, considering how full it was with gifts. Callon shook his head with a smile. "Excessive? We can't just let someone who has helped our Ash Merchant Guild so much…
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When was the last time Ael had tasted such fine tea? She momentarily forgot her pain and indulged in the taste and aroma of the tea. Callon quietly observed Ael as she enjoyed her tea. 'She lied.' Before coming to Denertum, Callon had sought out an etiquette teacher from Denertum to learn about the customs here. He studied everything from greetings to dining and tea party manners. He recalled the teacher who had taught him etiquette. The teacher was very strict about conduct, but compared to…
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* * * Ael sat in her seat, constantly looking around. She had been guided to a building of the Ash Merchant Guild nearby. Ael, who was shown into a room typically used for conversations with clients, found it fascinating that one wall was a transparent glass window, allowing her to view the inside of the guild. Although she had never been inside another guild's building, she knew that at least other guilds in Denertum did not have rooms like this. 'The Empire seems to have reception rooms like…
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Ael instinctively shrank back. Elise had been in a good mood for the past few days. It was because her meetings with the Grand Duke had become more frequent. As the meetings between the two increased, the Viscount couple became more attentive to Elise, granting her every wish. "The Grand Duke must be waiting for my reply, and you want me to write it on this low-quality, coarse paper? What would he think of me then?" Peeking out slightly, Ael saw Elise shouting at her personal maid, Maya. Maya…
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Thud! The book, thrown with all her might, flew straight and struck the man fleeing on the back of his head. The staggering man turned his head. The moment their eyes met, Ael flinched and stepped back. It was because the man was glaring at her coldly. "Was it someone from the merchant guild!" He muttered something incomprehensible and turned to charge at Ael. In no time, a sharp dagger was in one of the man's hands. "......!" Caught off guard, Ael couldn't even scream and froze in place.…
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It was only after the host of the banquet came and almost begged the old noble that he finally left the venue. Even then, he shouted loudly enough for everyone to hear, still unable to quell his anger. 〈Just being in the same place as such an arrogant and rude person is unpleasant!〉 This meant he did not want to see Ael at any banquet he attended. Naturally, the Viscount couple blamed Ael for the commotion. 〈You should just smile and stand quietly among people like a lady, but you dared…
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The Vanished Prince. Kalkus Traskan. The First Prince, son of the First Empress. Despite being second in line to the throne after the Crown Prince, the son of the current Empress, he left the palace and disappeared during his childhood, withdrawing early from the succession battle. The First Empress still resided in the imperial palace, supported by the Emperor's affection, but she had sent her son away from the palace early on. She…
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Chloe carefully watched the Duke's expression as she prepared the tea. "Then, I'll take my leave." "Come and drink with me." The Duke said as he moved to the sofa in front of the table. "No, I couldn't possibly with Your Grace." "It's an order." "...Yes." Chloe clenched her molars and carefully perched herself on the edge of the sofa opposite the Duke. "Since when?" "Pardon?" Just as she was about to lift the teacup to her lips, the Duke's question made her set it back…
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Liking men… Is this really the best solution? But the words had already been spoken, and there was no turning back now. The only option left was to press onward in this direction. Not only cross-dressing, but now having to act as a man who likes men. Life is hard. "What?" The Duke blinked at Chloe. Like someone who had heard something they shouldn't have. "Actually, I'm not interested in women. To be completely honest, I like men. That's why I was trying to leave this…
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"Yes. Please speak." Chloe spoke, hoping for an easy question. "Before that, we need some ventilation." Instead of asking his question, he casually ordered ventilation. Though slightly annoyed, Chloe quickly opened the window and returned. "Are there any blondes among the servants working in this house? Blonde hair about this length." The Duke spread his hands about 60cm apart as he spoke. Blonde? Not only were there few blondes, but in this house with only male servants, there…
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However, Chloe's legs stopped after just a few steps. Running away? What nonsense. Obviously, after the words "We're returning to the ducal mansion" came an unspoken command of "Follow me right now." Though the Duke had left her behind as if giving her the freedom to choose her next action, unless Chloe was a fool, there was no way she could run away. Not when she had left behind a guarantor. This is why guarantors are scary. If she were to cut the noose around her neck and run away, the…
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Hughgray couldn't get proper sleep all night. His head was throbbing as if Clyne Liden's body scent that rose from his nose had penetrated his brain. Finally, in the early dawn, giving up on sleep, he headed to the Second Archive to see if there might be any unknown facts about side effects in the records about imprinting. The Second Archive was a secret archive within the First Archive, where records about the Wulfaz Duchy of wolf beast-people were kept. The beast-people, who were few in…
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A chill suddenly ran down her spine. She couldn't understand why the Duke felt like such a dangerous beast. Was it because of Sir Joyce's words about ‘tearing to pieces’ that lingered in her mind? "Then I'll take my leave." Watching the Duke approach the sofa, Chloe spoke with an air suggesting she had finished her duties and would leave. "No! Sit and drink with me." "Pardon?" Why? This had never happened before. He would always say things like 'leave it and go,' or 'bring it…
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After spending some time with Odin, Clea felt much better. She sighed at feeling a different kind of anxiety than what she had felt until now. Once realized, she would no longer be free from this emotion. But thinking about it wouldn't change anything. She quietly accepted that even the sadness of not being able to stay with him for long was her fate. "Did you have a good time outside?" "Are you feeling a bit better?" "Thanks to Your Highness's care." Shortly after returning to the…
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Clea woke up and looked at the window. As the sun was setting, darkness was appearing in the sky. 'Has he not returned yet?' No one had come to wake her until now. She guessed that Edmund went out and had not returned. She looked at the bell pull for a moment and contemplated. 'I don't want to be bothered.' She couldn't forget the maids who had been chirping like sparrows. Even sparrows wouldn’t know what they're saying. Their chattering really exhausted anyone who heard…
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The atmosphere completely froze due to Edmund's chosen topic. Perhaps they had been too complacent about Clea's situation. The Grand Ducal couple briefly laughed at the shocking news from an area they hadn't paid attention to. "Haha, rumors are nothing more than people's gossip." "That's right. It's probably been amplified as it passed through people's mouths after she just went somewhere briefly." Edmund watched the couple's expressions while drinking his tea. They seemed more displeased…
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"Are you feeling unwell anywhere?" "Please let us know if you're uncomfortable." 'More than anything, I wish they'd just be quiet.' How many tens of minutes had they been talking now? Clea glanced at the maids who were noisily whispering in front of her. No matter how many times she said she was fine, their barrage of questions didn't end. Clea was bewildered as this was a situation she hadn't expected at all. 'Seems they don't dislike me.' Honestly, this had been her biggest…
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When Lloyd followed Aria, he had steeled his resolve. He thought he would completely erase someone like Clea from his mind and focus on the person right beside him. Though he intended to completely erase a woman like her from his life, somehow his thoughts changed once they reached the imperial palace. 'That wasn't what I meant to do.' He had originally intended to apologize to Clea. Unlike before, when he had always made her apologize despite him being in the wrong first, this time, he…
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"Unfortunately, this man is mine." Edmund felt his heart sink at Clea's response. Even though they had already kissed several times and done even more than that. Right now, his face was burning just from the kiss. Though he wanted to look at her, Edmund's eyes wandered, finding it difficult to meet her gaze. 'I keep showing such uncharacteristic sides of myself.' Clea found this side of Edmund cute. She thought that, true to his cold impression, he wouldn't feel any embarrassment about…
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Edmund looked at Aria who had entered without permission. Though she was happy to see Edmund after a long time, Edmund inwardly clicked his tongue as he faced her. 'I guess she hasn't thought about why it's been so long.' There's usually a reason when something hasn't happened for a long time. Edmund wasn't unaware of the rumors that had followed him since the acade due to Aria being around him. The speculation was that Edmund and Aria would marry right after graduating from the…
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"We haven't found her." "You still haven't found her!" Grit glared at Steve, who had failed to find Clea despite being ordered to do so a while ago. Just a few days ago, Clea had been living in this house. But after her argument with Grit, she immediately left. She could no longer be seen at the Odoi mansion. At first, Grit thought Clea would crawl back to the mansion before long. Since she had no separate allowance, he thought she would return within a day, unable to properly manage…
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Edmund was very tired after finishing his meal with Odin. This was because he had handled an enormous amount of work throughout the day. There was a reason why he processed work at an unusually fast pace compared to normal. 'That way, I'll have time left to be with Clea.' His life was very monotonous. After finishing work late at night, he would eat, shower, and go straight to sleep. Then after waking up, he would eat again, work, and sleep. He didn't particularly feel bored with this…
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After finishing a modest meal with Edmund, Odin headed to the garden. The garden he frequently used was a place where no one except himself and his guard knights could enter. Therefore, he was able to enjoy his walk in peace with peace of mind. However, this was short-lived as someone soon entered his field of vision. "There's someone over there." Odin felt a sense of nostalgia at this rare situation. It had been decades since he inherited the throne, and it had been a long time since…
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"Will I really become the Crown Princess?" "Yes, who else but you could take that position?" A warm atmosphere filled Duke Hersher's residence. Her father, Duke Hersher, had finally gathered his courage and directly proposed marriage to the Emperor. The marriage between Aria Hersher and Edmund Wilhelm. In truth, the Duke had always thought there was no one suitable to marry Edmund except from House Hersher. Indeed, there were few houses that could match the imperial family besides House…
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"Your Majesty." As evening fell, the imperial palace became completely deserted. All the nobles and officials who had finished their work returned home to have a cozy dinner with their families. However, no warmth could be found in the imperial palace. Even between blood relatives, such warmth was nowhere to be found. Although the Emperor was his father, Edmund had never called him ‘father’ even long before he received the title of Crown Prince. Even from the Emperor's perspective,…
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Clea regretted it. She should have completely ignored him. She thought she should have gotten away from Oberon sooner. At least while talking with Edmund, her condition had been at its best. Clearly, she was feeling less dizzy, and warmth had returned to her cold hands and feet. But after exchanging a few words with Oberon, her mood, which had been at its peak, completely plummeted. She belatedly escaped from that place. But she was the only one who thought she had escaped. Somehow,…
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"Are you alright?" Edmund asked gently. Seeing him like this, Clea thought he was quite unlike his public reputation. Perhaps because his appearance looked colder than anyone else's? He was known as someone who would never show interest in others. Thinking that one shouldn't judge people by their appearance, Clea showed her characteristic smile. "Are you alright?" "What do you mean?" "Lloyd may seem ridiculous, but he's still from a Grand Ducal family." "If he seems ridiculous even…
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"How could you do this?" Clea smiled. The most pure smile she had ever shown Lloyd. Lloyd still had a disbelieving expression even as he saw that smile. Clea asked as though to remind him of the truth. "I guess you don't remember going around with other women while abandoning your fiancée?" How could he be so shameless? Hearing those words, Lloyd stood up from his seat and glared at Clea. She scoffed at his gaze that was stained with betrayal. Clea found it ridiculous. After…
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"Where exactly are you suggesting I go?" "Home, of course!" "My, I didn't know I still had a home." "Clea Odoi!" "I'm sorry, Young Master, but you shouldn't call me that anymore as I'm no longer an Odoi." Lloyd ordered Clea to return. But Clea had no intention of following his command, which wasn't even a request. From the moment she discarded the Odoi name, she became a commoner. Though the gap between her and Lloyd would widen further, she didn't care. Beyond the status…
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"Lloyd, explain why you barged into my office unannounced." Edmund sat cross-legged in the main seat. He wasn't pleased with the current situation. It wasn't just because someone he knew had shown up without notice. Edmund's mood had been fine until just moments ago. Last night's incident with Oberon could be dismissed as a mere happening. In fact, he had been feeling satisfied knowing that Clea was still sleeping within his palace. At least until Lloyd Persi appeared. "Help me,…
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"What is the meaning of this? Explain yourself." Lloyd Persi sat arrogantly while coldly glaring at Grit. Receiving his gaze, Grit wore a kindly smile on his face while harboring his boiling anger inside. He had certainly thought Clea would return to the duke's residence within a day. Even though she was his child, in his eyes, Clea was pathetic and incapable of doing anything without the family's help. Such a child had turned her back on the family and tried to leave on her own. At…
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As soon as they got out of the carriage, Edmund quietly took Clea's hand and headed toward the bedroom. Clea noticed that reason had disappeared from Edmund's eyes. For the first time since their night together, she felt something entertaining. 'To think the pure Crown Prince would fall into corruption.' Edmund. Unlike his appearance, he was truly a pure man. If there was someone who knew nothing of pleasure and indulgence, it would be him. But then Clea shook her head. It wasn't…
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「To Lady Yuria Graham, Congratulations」 How did it come to this? The banner fluttering in front of our mansion’s gates left me feeling deeply unsettled. The temple had announced that they would officially declare Yuria Graham as the Saintess during the victory banquet. Upon confirming the truth with me, my parents were elated beyond belief and promptly hung that congratulatory banner for everyone to see. Since the temple requested that the announcement…
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The Duke of Xavier glided closer and whispered in my ear. “You said it yourself, didn’t you? That you’re ‘the Duke’s Saintess.’” “That’s—!” His teasing voice sent shivers up my spine, and a ticklish sensation spread to my lower abdomen. I couldn’t resist this man any longer. “...Just this once! Not any mo—mmph!” Before I could even finish granting permission, the soft scent of the man washed over me…
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For Xavier, marriage was insanity. The previous dukes had attributed their deaths to events on the battlefield, so their wives, unaware of the curse of the Auguste family, mostly became widows and returned to their families early on. Of course, they were not afflicted by the curse. However, Xavier’s mother stayed in the Auguste household even after becoming a widow, raising her son well. But she eventually realized that the curse was hereditary and passed down to her son.…
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“Where am I being taken?” Inside the carriage, a black-haired woman with cat-like eyes asked the man sitting across from her in a trembling voice. Rexton, who had been staring straight ahead, turned his gaze to the woman. Despite wearing old and worn-out clothes, the tall and slender woman stood out. Her pale face contrasted with her shiny, long black hair, which only emphasized her delicate beauty. Her jet-black eyes sparkled like stars. However, despite…
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‘Come to think of it, the Duke's eye color is the same as Kiki's.’ Xavier roughly tousled his hair and rubbed his face with both hands. “Stop trying to change the subject and answer me. Let’s assume the matter with the Crown Prince was a coincidence, but isn’t it a clear fact that you deceived me?” “I absolutely didn’t deceive you.” “Hah.” I was the one on the verge of a mental breakdown. Why on earth did I end up with the Saintess’s mark on my back? I wanted to grab…
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In the carriage, as the Crown Prince mentioned, there was a priest. When I turned around on the carriage seat, he started healing the wound on my shoulder with holy power from a slight distance. The cool sensation felt nice, but the feeling of flesh filling in on my shoulder was strangely unsettling. The intense pain gradually subsided. However, I sensed the priest who was diligently channeling holy power suddenly flinch and tremble. "What's wrong?" "Oh, it's nothing. Not just your shoulder,…
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Although I couldn’t tell what he was thinking, an incredulous expression briefly flickered across the Duke’s face. In the original story, Rosetta barely escaped being sold to slave traders. However, while wandering the streets of Pins, she encountered three beastmen. After a desperate chase, she arrived at the Pins Clock Tower. ‘In the original story, the Crown Prince arrived at the clock tower before the tenth bell rang, so Rosetta should appear even earlier. All we need to do is wait in…
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Although I couldn’t tell what he was thinking, an incredulous expression briefly flickered across the Duke’s face. Well, of course, he’d find it absurd. A request to save the Saintess who is supposed to appear soon? But, ‘What if I said, “I don’t love you anymore, Your Grace. Why don’t you meet someone else?”’ How would he react? If I were to throw such a blunt statement at him, he might gather every reason under the sun to accuse me of being insolent. Or he might use his…
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The rhythmic clatter of horses' hooves had become familiar by the time the silhouette of the Auguste ducal mansion appeared in the distance, no larger than a fingernail. “This is unprecedented.” Rexton, who had been silent the entire ride, finally spoke. “What is?” “His Grace sending a carriage for a lady. It’s never happened before.” “Hm, should I feel honored by that?” “…...” Rexton’s eyes wavered, unable to find a proper response. At first, I was a bit…
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I was startled by the loud thumping of my heart and felt a sudden fear as I tried to make sense of the situation. The sensation of the Duke's lips on my neck was still vivid. Instead of fading with time, the memory burned hotter, as if it had been branded onto my skin. ‘Get a grip, Yuria Graham! That man is someone who could take your head off!’ Thinking that snapped me back to my senses. If I stayed like this, I’d get caught up in something I couldn’t handle! Right now, I just…
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I stood at a distance with Maya, watching Xavier’s tent. Soon, the entrance of the tent opened, and Duke Xavier and a man wearing a black mask and a white robe walked out. “Xavier, the funds you provided will be well-used for the refugees of the war.” “Alright. I’ll leave it to you.” The priest patted Duke Xavier on the shoulder before boarding a white carriage. ‘He must have read the note, right?’ I was about to continue on my way after watching the Duke’s retreating…
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“What are you doing to our Kiki?” Just as I was about to kiss Kiki, Rexton returned. His usually neat hair was disheveled. “Oh, Kiki climbed onto my lap, started purring, and didn’t move even when I touched him.” “Do you think it’s okay to kiss him without asking his consent?” “His consent?” Rexton strode over to me and swiftly snatched Kiki away. Dangling in his hands, Kiki avoided my gaze. Ah, so he didn’t like it. “I’m sorry, Kiki. I was too forward,…
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“Mya, meooow!” Both Rexton and I turned our heads simultaneously toward the Duke's tent. “Is that Kiki?” “That can’t be.” “What?” I squinted at Rexton, who seemed to be trying to dodge the question, when I sensed someone approaching from above. “Viscount Rexton!” “Ah, General Jude.” Jude was coming down briskly. “Wait, you need to come here.” “What’s going on?” “Someone destroyed my personal tent and ran away.” “Who on earth…
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Inside the command tent. After finishing breakfast, Xavier and his generals were holding a briefing for the next battle. “There are currently no signs of the Moirai forces attempting to cross the Hume River.” “What about the Crown Prince? Have we gathered any information on his beast form?” “Not yet... He hasn’t stepped out of his tent even once.” Xavier stroked his chin with his index finger. “That’s even more suspicious. Given his temperament, he’s not the type to…
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“I’ll be going now.” “Yes, take care.” Barely acknowledging my response, Rexton hurriedly left, holding the cat under its armpits with both arms. It was surprising to learn that Rexton had a cat. Bringing it to the battlefield suggested he cherished it dearly. More surprising was the fact that the strict Duke allowed the cat to accompany him. I slowly got up and looked at my right hand. I could still feel the fluffy and warm sensation. I carefully brought my precious palm to my…
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“Are you being serious? Take it easy, will you?” I was dumbfounded by Xavier’s words. What’s with this electric guitar riffing sound in the middle of the night? “Don’t go fishing for people who are sleeping like tonight.” “Fishing for what?” “I followed you just to say this. Well then, sleep well.” Before I knew it, he gave me a silent bow. Coming to my senses, I realized the Duke’s back was disappearing into the darkness. ‘Ugh, that… that original…
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‘Is a reaction time of 0.1 seconds even real?’ “Were you actually planning to kill me? With that bag?” I had been marveling at the Swordmaster’s abilities when his angry voice snapped me back to reality, and I realized what I had done. “……Your Grace, I’m sorry.” I quickly moved the bag aside, only to see blood dripping from the Duke’s palm, which had been struck by the corner of the bag. Oh no, I need to make a good impression, but instead, he bled first. I could almost…
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