rosalie
Stories
13
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580
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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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Just as light and darkness always coexist, even in the capital there existed streets shrouded in darkness. That place was Curtis Street. It was where countless illegal activities took place—gambling, drugs, black market trades—all things prohibited by the empire. "Wouldn't it be better to turn back now?" "Didn't you say that such matters should be handled personally to avoid trouble?" "But there's no need for you to personally deal with these…-
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"Haa, haa." She couldn't remember how she escaped from the grand ducal residence. Someone called her name several times and chased after her, but now there was no one around. Aria looked around. There was no one she recognized. She had run so far that the surroundings were completely unfamiliar. 'Why is this happening only to me?' When Aria finally escaped the curse, she was very happy. Because she could finally live a free…
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Elina looked at Odin while drinking tea. But Odin didn't look at Elina. Normally, he would have spoken first, but he kept his gaze on the documents. This was because the work had been transferred to him due to Edmund's absence. But the reason he wasn't speaking to Elina now was different. As Odin remained silent, it was Elina who finally spoke first. "Don't we need to get involved in the children's affairs?" At Elina's question, Odin put…
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"Do you really intend to fight the Hersher ducal family?" "If you've received a favor, isn't it human to repay it?" After leaving the temple, he answered his subordinate's question as if it were obvious. However, the expression of the subordinate who heard Bawin's words wasn't very good. Their opponent was the Hersher ducal family. Even though imperial power had strengthened and the nobility's voice had weakened, they were still the strongest family after…
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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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Edmund was at a loss for words at Aria's statement. It was utterly unbelievable. He deliberately cooled the anger rising inside him. If he lost his composure here, it felt like he would end up in an irreparable relationship with the Hersher family. But restraint aside, there were points that needed to be addressed. "Aria Hersher, say it with your own mouth." Aria, with a terrified expression, couldn't utter a word. If it had been someone…
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"My body feels completely battered." Clea bit her lip from the pain she still felt in her body as she got up. She thought it was fortunate that Edmund wasn't by her side, though she also missed him. Now his mere presence gave her strength. 'At least I took painkillers before falling asleep.' Thanks to the painkillers, she felt less pain than before. Because of that, she had no problem getting out of bed. She examined the large mirror in…
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Edmund still couldn't believe what was happening. Just a few minutes ago, she had been smiling brightly in neat clothes, but now she was lying quietly with her eyes closed, covered in bright red blood. Holding her cold hand felt like holding the hand of a corpse. He wondered if she might be dead, but he could hear her steady breathing. "It was true." It wasn't that he didn't believe in the concept of a curse that she had mentioned. But the Clea…
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"I asked what is going on here." Edmund asked the figure before him in a voice devoid of any emotion. However, his gaze was full of contempt, as though he was looking at something insignificant. Meeting Edmund's gaze, Lloyd smiled cynically as if finding it absurd and said. "I greet Your Highness, the great Crown Prince." "Just answer the question." Despite the cold voice that made their years of friendship seem meaningless, Lloyd wasn't…
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"I thought rumors couldn't be trusted, but seeing the relationship between the two of you, perhaps the secret story between that lady and the crown prince might be true." Hayden, the district head in charge of the capital's temple, was still observing the situation with a smiling face. He was busy measuring what was true and what was false among all the news reaching his two ears. "When I saw with my own eyes, the Crown Prince clearly seemed to have feelings for her." To…
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"I'm sorry." "Please, I beg you. Help me just this once." Faced with the other party's refusal, Grit bowed his head again and pleaded. The other person's status was merely that of a viscount. Yet the reason he bowed his head was because the current situation was extremely urgent. Having been refused everywhere else, Grit desperately needed the person before him. Despite sincerely bowing his head, the viscount's response was…
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"Are you really sure you won't regret this? You can still turn back now." While receiving Edmund's concerned gaze, Clea looked out the window. Under the brightly shining sunlight, a building constructed distinctively from its surroundings, as if boasting its dignity, came into view. Even though they had almost reached their destination, the temple, Edmund tried to persuade her. Not entirely disliking his concern, Clea raised the corners of her lips. "My…
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"Lloyd, don't do this." "You're the one who shouldn't do this to me." She didn't want to be seen with Lloyd by people anymore. The more rumors spread about Edmund and Clea's relationship, the more attention Aria was drawing. In such a situation, being seen with Lloyd like before would only hinder her relationship with Edmund. She wanted to drive him out, but it could lead to rumors of discord with the grand ducal family. So Aria recklessly led…
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"I really can't believe it." "I knew she was a bad person for a long time, but to think she tried to commit murder." "Lady, are you alright?" The Hersher ducal residence was filled with people who came to comfort Aria. Everyone looked at her with pity and cursed Clea, wondering how anyone could do such a thing to the tender-hearted Aria. With a pitiful expression, Aria quietly spoke to the people who were trying hard for her sake. "I'm fine. She…
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After finishing her conversation with Ruphia, Clea quietly headed to where Edmund was. Edmund already knew she had arrived from the sound of footsteps coming from the doorway and was looking in her direction. Meeting his gaze, Clea felt her cold body warming up and lifted the corners of her mouth. But Edmund's expression was serious. "What do you want to ask me?" "It's not such a difficult request." "Really?" "Yes. You just need to watch…
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"There seem to be too many rumors going around these days." "I know. Just a few days ago, there was news circulating that His Highness the Crown Prince had a secret meeting." When rumors spread that Edmund had a secret meeting with some lady at a banquet, the Empire's citizens naturally hoped the news was true. If it had been about someone else, they wouldn't have cared, but the subject was the Crown Prince. Since the imperial family was one of the main interests…
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"Malicious rumors, you say?" It was a calm question fitting the quiet dining atmosphere. Clea wasn't particularly concerned. There had already been plenty of unfavorable rumors circulating about her. She thought this would undoubtedly be another pointless rumor. Meanwhile, the expressions of everyone else had completely hardened. They glared at the aide, clearly displeased with the current situation. The aide cleared his throat and then…
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The Grand Duke felt like he was burning inside. He had received news that Lloyd had escaped from his confinement room while he was briefly away. He tried to pinpoint where everything had gone wrong. His son had been nothing but cute and kind when he was young. But suddenly he started to go astray, and now he was rebelling well past the age for such behavior. 'The boy who should inherit the family business and be loyal to the Empire is only thinking strange…
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'This cannot be!' Duke Hersher couldn't believe what he had heard with his own two ears. It was hard enough to believe that 'the' Edmund and Clea had a secret meeting, but on top of that, he was even considering a deeper relationship with her. But since he heard it directly from Edmund himself, the Duke couldn't deny it this time. He addressed a figure who happened to appear before him. "Sir Philip, it's been a while." "Ah, Duke Hersher. It has indeed…
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Duke Hersher only believed part of the rumors. It was because it was completely beyond his common sense. That the Crown Prince and the daughter of the Odoi family had a secret meeting. He believed it partly because Aria said she had seen it with her own eyes. He actually thought she had seen something wrong and misunderstood. That's why Duke Hersher was overflowing with confidence when Edmund granted an audience. Confidence that he would arrange the…
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"Do you truly wish to leave your family's embrace?" "Stop with the nonsense." "What is so nonsensical about it!" "We were never family to begin with, so isn't it strange to forcibly remain within that embrace?" "Even so, you are a child of the Odoi family!" Grit refused to give up. He already knew that backing down here would worsen their relations with the Persi grand ducal family to the worst possible state. But more than anything, what…
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'The gardener was the emperor? More importantly, new child?' Clea was very perplexed. She couldn't have imagined that the person she'd been interacting with all this time was actually the emperor of the Empire. She had thought there was something odd about his shabby appearance. But she never considered that his true identity might be the emperor. Moreover, that emperor was now calling her 'new child.' "Your Majesty, this is a family…
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"Since when?" Edmund was in a difficult position. He was properly caught in the bomb that Odin had dropped and left behind. He wanted to fan his heated face while turning his head away. But it was hard to move as if his body was frozen by the scent of the person right beside him. At the moment, neither Odin nor Oberon was present. Odin, who had dropped the bomb, had fled saying he would come back later. Oberon had followed, perhaps unable…
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"Father, the rumors were true." "You must have seen wrong." "No. I saw it clearly with my own two eyes! How could I mistake them kissing right in front of me!" "But it doesn't make sense. How could His Highness kiss the daughter of the Odoi family in front of you?" "Mother!" Aria had been suffering all day after returning home. Worried about Aria's condition, the Duke and Duchess inquired through the coachman about where she had…
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Edmund examined his neck. Feeling the soreness in various spots, he looked at Clea. "My neck hurts." "Isn't it better than your lips?" "Ha, you'll never say you won't bite, will you?" Looking at the marks on Edmund's neck, Clea smiled as if pleased. "I like these marks." The traces she had left seemed to announce who he belonged to. Clea quietly caressed Edmund's neck. Edmund briefly took her hand and brought it to his…
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"So who did you say sent this?" Despite the sender being clearly written at the end of the letter, Elina asked Matilda. She asked who had sent the letter she was currently reading. To Elina's question, the head maid, Matilda, answered without a moment's hesitation. "It was sent by His Majesty the Emperor, who is in the capital." "So it really was sent by him." There was no need to confirm who had sent it in the first place. With the…
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"So where is my daughter-in-law?" "Dear, shouldn't you greet me first after returning?" Odin looked at Elina, who had just returned and hadn't even changed her clothes. Despite her age, she was still beautiful. Even looking at Odin's gentle smile, Elina's expression remained dissatisfied. "That's not what's important right now." "It's the most important matter for you and me. If we're not careful, others might misunderstand our…
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"Sigh." Edmund sat in his office, pondering. How he could find out what illness she suffered from. And how he could hear about it directly from her. Thinking about it, the Clea he had seen until now was utterly miserable. Though her expressions had certainly become more varied since meeting him, before that, she had only shown anger, sadness, and emptiness. And at the end, she had become completely expressionless, like someone who had given up on…
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"Have you all heard the news?" "You mean that news?" "I heard Her Majesty the Empress rushed back to the imperial palace because of that rumor." "Oh my, is that true?" "......" Aria found the current topic of conversation very uncomfortable. She had already experienced an unpleasant incident recently. All along, she believed without a doubt that she would marry Edmund. There had been no one beside Edmund except her. She…
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"I don't understand why they're interfering so much." "They're probably doing it out of concern." "What concern? If I had gone out alone, they would have asked why I bothered to get permission." They were on their way back from asking Odin and Elina for permission to go out for some fresh air. The process of getting permission wasn't actually a problem. The two had readily granted permission for Clea's sake. However, the issue lay…
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Clea lost her words for a moment after hearing Edmund's answer. 'Since when have you been aware?' He knew that she was hiding something. After all, she hadn't told him where she was hurting. But his question meant more than just health issues. Clea was surprised by the question that seemed to know something was troubling her mind. Judging by the way he asked, he probably hadn't heard anything from Oberon. 'Then perhaps my behavior was…
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"......You still say that even after knowing my secret?" "I don't see how your secret changes anything." "But you heard it." Clea had been uncomfortable telling Edmund about the curse. Honestly, she was afraid that he might change after learning she was terminal. However, the bewilderment that had been on Edmund's face when he first heard the news had completely disappeared. He spoke to her gently as if nothing had happened, smiling at the corners…
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Lloyd kept an eye out. Judging by the quiet atmosphere in the house, it seemed the Grand Duke and his wife were away. But thinking he couldn't be certain yet, he ordered through the door. "Call the butler." "You mustn't do this." Despite merely ordering the butler to be called, the voice from outside the door was stern. He felt a sudden surge of irritation. He wasn't even asking for the door to be opened. What problem could there…
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Even after returning to the imperial palace, the two didn't separate. Clea's room was decorated darkly. It was prepared to both block the view from others and create a romantic atmosphere inside. Clea and Edmund were amazed at how perceptive the servants were, but before long, their amazement turned to gratitude. Matching the room's atmosphere, the mood between the two also changed pleasantly. The first thing that caught Clea's eye was the luxurious…
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The atmosphere at the Hersher family's dining table was subdued. This was because Aria, their flower and hope, didn't look happy. The Duke and his wife were very curious about what Aria had experienced outside. Until she left to play with friends, she had been forcing a smile. But now she looked completely dark. While the two were quietly observing Aria's mood, new information arrived. "Duke, the young grand duke has come to see the…
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Grit exercised maximum patience. He felt like shouting right away, grabbing Clea's wrist and forcibly dragging her away. But unfortunately, this was the imperial palace. It was a place where every single action could have unpredictable consequences. He lowered his voice as much as possible while filling it with intimidation. Meanwhile, Clea had to try her best to suppress her laughter as she looked at them. The intimidation they had shown until…
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"Do you truly wish to leave your family's embrace?" "Stop with the nonsense." "What is so nonsensical about it!" "We were never family to begin with, so isn't it strange to forcibly remain within that embrace?" "Even so, you are a child of the Odoi family!" Grit refused to give up. He already knew that backing down here would worsen their relations with the Persi grand ducal family to the worst possible state. But more than anything, what…
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Even while starting to pant, Ella looked into Larque's eyes. Ash gray. Ash remains that had burned away in flames. Darker than that and lower in saturation. They were fierce eyes. The gentle light that had lingered eventually left nothing but lust. He suddenly stepped out of the water. Maids came in from beyond the bathroom and quickly draped him with a robe. Ella blankly watched this scene before covering her chest. Her fullness was too much for her thin arms to cover, but Ella felt…-
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She didn't want to hand it back to the wet nurse. Larque didn't respond and removed his armor himself. The metal pieces covering his shoulders, arms, and abdomen fell to the floor one by one. Before long, the man's naked body was revealed. When Ella looked at him with embarrassed eyes, he silently entered the bath and took his place. "Ella." "But I'm holding the baby......" "Come in." "But......" "Come in and attend to me." "......" "Even…
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"My baby!" The baby was in the wet nurse's arms. The wet nurse was a woman with bright brown hair and even darker chestnut eyes, with a kind face. She was said to be the daughter of some northern family and wife to another family, but Ella couldn't remember. Only her personal circumstance of having lost her young daughter a few years ago and refusing all food and drink remained clear. "Have you been well?" The wet nurse passed the baby to Ella with a small smile. The baby…
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The man furrowed his brows. Strangely, the words he spoke were not mere breaths. Even his words carried warmth. Like body heat on skin. But it was cool. Ella exhaled as if slowly dropping her breath. She felt so distant that she had no strength to interpret what he meant. From the start, she didn't have the delicate talent to discern the intentions of such an ambiguous man. "Because." "......" "You are my woman. What connection is there between me impregnating my servant girl and…
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Your mood. Your feelings. The things you feel. The things that hurt you. Nothing is more important to me than those. He brushed back her fallen hair behind her shoulder. The woman's light pink eyes wavered. She couldn't speak for a long while. Larque waited patiently. He was the most gentle and patient man when it came to Ella. "Not everyone likes us. And that's not special." The words stung his ears. Because his heart ached. The dull pain approaching deeply from the outside to the…
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The women of the capital are cold. As much as she was tired of men looking at her with simple desire, she also hated how noble ladies looked at her with unwarranted envy. However, what she hated most was...... "I apologize. I didn't think my lord would have reason to look for me." "What did you do about dinner? I had told the medic to prepare your medicine." "I ate. Ligita brewed it for me." She rolled her lips. She hated showing expression. She also wanted to…
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#II. The Distorted Pearl Roman was one of the border regions making up the western part of Kylaq. It bordered the Grand Duchy of Granft on the outside and the south-central cities defending the royal capital on the inside. When the previous king's queen was alive, the Count had been a notable figure even in the central court. This was because his elder sister was the previous king's queen. A beautiful and noble queen. The brother of the most august and supreme woman in the kingdom. The power…
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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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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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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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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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In her current memory, though the monster subjugation was over 4 years ago, to her twenty-two-year-old self, it was just a year ago. Her voice lowered and became urgent. At the same time, Benedict and Walter also guessed what was happening. Benedict mounted his horse and extended his hand to Rudy, who took it without hesitation and climbed onto his horse. "Walter, move out." "Yes sir!" Rudbeckia quickly gathered her long hair into one bundle and tucked it inside her torn robe. Benedict…-
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"Please take your time eating." "No, I'm finished." Rudbeckia, feeling rushed, put down her spoon and cleaned up her place. Irene handed water to her hurrying friend while asking Benedict. "Do we need to ride long today too?" "We'll need to ride longer than yesterday." "What about meals?" "We'll have to eat on the road. If we're lucky, we might find a restaurant." Benedict looked at Irene, seemingly asking if she had any more questions. Irene shook her head and turned to ask…
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"Um." Benedict, who had been focusing only on Rudy, caught her voice even in the chaotic situation. She carefully looked up at him. Benedict almost habitually narrowed his brows but, recognizing it could cause misunderstanding, put strength in his eyes instead. Rudbeckia, holding him in her gaze, asked. "What should I call you?" "Benedict." He stated his name without hesitation. He meant for her to call him by name, just like calling other knights. While it might have seemed like a…
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Hugo was already backing away while whining. Rudy immediately took out two 500 dong coins and put them in Hugo's pocket. "Hugo and Derek, go eat a lot outside. I'll handle this well." "Thank you." "Thank you, Miss!" "Please bring two more chairs." Rudbeckia scratched between her eyebrows as she heard both the knights' thanks and Irene's request for chairs simultaneously. And so they joined the meal with Benedict, Aaron, and Idris, the three of them. The sight of imperial and noble heirs…
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"Could I speak with you two privately?" "Hmm. If it's about spiritual power, you can just ask here?" Irene shrugged as she replied. Those few born with spiritual power and healing abilities often heard certain questions to the point of tedium. "As you know, we don't exactly know how we're able to heal." "Is that true?" Irene answered a question Raziel hadn't even asked yet, and his eyebrows immediately drooped. Rudy also nodded with a sympathetic expression. Among priests, some could heal…
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02 It was a midsummer day, less than two weeks since Rudbeckia had traveled back in time. Six men — Benedict who had left the Capital, four knights, and a priest — waited under a tree for Rudbeckia and Irene. As the appointed meeting time approached, the knights' heads drooped lower and their chatter increased. Among them, the youngest priest, Raziel, quietly drank water while listening to the knights' conversation. His composed personality, along with his gray hair and eyes, made him appear…
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They say the first night is like a new world opening up, with stars twinkling before your eyes. The first night with the male protagonist is the highlight of any romance novel. Every novel I’ve read described how strong the male lead’s muscular arms were as he held his beloved bride, and how hot his body temperature was. As if the man next to me right now was radiating that same heat. Jet-black hair like a raven’s feathers, deep dark eyes…
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The maids came to help me bathe, and as evening fell, I headed to the bridal chamber. Lady Ygret, who had arrived earlier and was waiting, bowed her head upon seeing me. “This isn’t an apology for what happened earlier, but this is a room we’ve prepared with great care even before your arrival. I believe it’s more than fitting to commemorate your first night in the Inkheart family.” Though it was the cold northern region, the room was warm enough to forget the…
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“Since he claims he’s not that young, I don’t have to let this slide. Brother Darius? Miss Temeri, watch your language. What exactly is the relationship between you and His Grace the Grand Duke?” “You!” I snatched Rose Temeri’s fan and opened it. Oh, this is a feathered fan. Quite fancy, isn’t it? Raising my head languidly and covering my face with the fan, I perfectly embodied the image of a painted…
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“This is ridiculous, Lady Ygret! That woman is coming here!” The main castle of the Northern Grand Duke’s household, Inkheart. Rose Temeri, the youngest daughter of the Temeri family, known for their unwavering loyalty among the Inkheart retainers, sobbed as she buried her face in Lady Ygret’s lap. Her young face was filled with anger and jealousy. “You said there was no way this could happen. You told me it was just a marriage, that His…
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Larque didn't care what color his hair was. However, whenever Ella would occasionally stare at Endymion with vacant eyes, he wanted to trample him. He wanted to flay his scalp and throw it before her. Larque had no feelings toward his cousin, viewing him like an inanimate object. Endymion was just a comrade and blood brother. But at some point, Endymion started to irritate him. It was an abnormal, abnormal manifestation of emotion. He tried not to reveal himself. But sometimes he couldn't bear it. It…
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“You don't want to ride in the carriage?” “......” “Shall I put you on a mare?” Ella’s eyelids fluttered. She shook her head. It was a pointless act of defiance. Disobedience without an alternative was nothing more than a whim. She wanted to protest his actions, but this man was bound to take it as a whim. Even so, sometimes she wanted to fall for him. “Ella.” “The body.” Her lower lip trembled. It felt like worms were wriggling…
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The woman beneath him went wild. Her slender waist arched. Unable to bear the pleasure, she scratched his shoulder with the hand that had been holding his head. Larque let out a low groan along with a sigh and hugged her. He held her tightly in his arms and kissed the skin below her round breasts. Her body smelled of the fishy scent of the river. Was it the Yoluz River? The village was situated by a small river. A rough wasteland untouched by human hands and a small river like a stream. The villagers…
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"My lord." "Didn't I say I would beat you if you disappeared from my sight again?" "My lord." Ella shrank back. She had never been beaten. Since becoming pregnant with and giving birth to Eselmund, he had always been generous. Ella knew he wouldn't harm her. She believed this even while knowing how futile trust between a servant girl and her master could be. "Marie was doused with dirty water. By the women from the village. Because they hate us." Ella…
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Why? Why was he so cold? Wasn't he the father who had been nothing but gentle during conception? He seemed to have no interest in the little one. Yet he had been kind when it was in the womb. He had stroked her belly and spoken to it. Though his gentle words felt awkward, Ella had appreciated even that touch. Were all knights like this? Were noble knights, those men, all such creatures? Perhaps they were. They might all be such people. Though Sir Endymion hit Marie, he hated to see her cry.…
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Ella didn't answer. She just kept her gaze lowered while chewing bread. Larque swallowed dryly. His chest ached remembering how she had panted after giving birth, yet he resented her. Once her mood soured, this servant girl remained cold until her heart softened. Her attitude had been consistent since the point when Eselmund was left behind at San Parvale. "Ella." "A servant girl's feelings are not worthy of your concern, Master." She raised her head. Her ash-colored eyes in the twilight were…
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Sorry if the updates take too long. I'll try to update regularly (ง •̀ゝ•́)ง Kylaq was not originally a large country. However, despite its small territory, the fertile land meant few commoners died of starvation. The founding king was valiant, and the successive kings were bold and wise. It wasn't difficult for this small but fertile kingdom to dream of territorial expansion. The Roxus people, who formed the subjugated class of Kylaq, were a race of men with black hair, tall stature,…
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In her heart, she wanted to tell him not to jump to hasty wrong conclusions, but naturally, she didn't say anything out loud. "Of course. How could anyone not know Your Grace?" "You speak as if you know me well." Hah. Of course everyone would know you. Not just people from the Elion Empire, but even those from the Tigrium Kingdom would know who the Duke was. A wealthy and skilled Swordmaster, and the young head of the Wulfaz Duchy, a prestigious family that had been influential since the…-
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"I really don't know what you're good at. Truly don't know. Can't ride horses and can't handle carriages well either. Are you good at running? Should we go by foot?" Chloe's face flushed. A high maintenance attending servant who wasn't good at anything. Why did my heart flutter earlier? Right, that was just a reflexive response to a beautiful creation. Chloe shook her head, trying to shake off the delusion. "I'm sorry." "It's fine. You're... good." "......!" Did I hear wrong? Good…
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Both of them remained frozen with their hands clasped, looking at the Duke. "Let go of that hand." At the Duke's words, not only Chloe but also Sir Joyce could only blink. "......" "......" Both remained silent, unable to comprehend the situation. "Ah!" Only belatedly understanding the Duke's order, Sir Joyce abruptly released Chloe's hand, causing her to stumble and let out a short cry. "Clyne will ride with me." The two froze again at the Duke's unexpected…
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The people in the room, excluding the elderly couple who commuted, were the three servants. “What on earth do you think you’re doing?” Ael spoke coldly, and they exchanged glances, seemingly contemplating what to do about the situation. “Get out of the room right now. And when Father returns, confess your wrongdoing honestly...” “Are you crazy? Do you think that man will let us off?” “......!” One of the servants stood up and spat on the floor. Gone was any semblance…-
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"Today we need to go meet the Chloe in Solaine." After a brief pause, the Duke spoke while meeting her eyes again. Of course. Why would the Duke avoid the eyes of a mere attending servant? "You're going today? I'm worried you’d experience travel fatigue as you haven't fully recovered from yesterday's journey." If they were going to go right away, they should have stayed in Kinden and gone straight to Solaine from there. Why did they make the exhausting trip back to the mansion…
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What did he just do to me? Why... is he acting like this towards me? Countless unresolvable questions swirled in Chloe's mind. It was similar to the confusion she felt that moment when the Duke held her frozen hands during their last outdoor meal. That day her hands felt like they were on fire, but today her whole body felt frozen. However, the Duke who had thrown her into confusion had already passed by her and was heading to the bathroom. Chloe hurriedly followed behind the Duke. Her state…
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Even though she had told him from the start of the request that it wasn't like that, this guild member had jumped to his own conclusions and even told the elderly couple. She was even more angry because his guess was actually correct. "Anyway, as soon as the old folks heard that, they got excited saying they were right about the woman being a beast-person. When I asked what they meant, they just trailed off saying it was just their thoughts. I left because it sounded ridiculous. Plus it was noisy with…
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"Yes, I understand." "Ah, but are you certain the other commoner women aren't thin?" It was strange that the woman from that night was a noble. The material, type, and number of clothes he had removed that night didn't seem like something a noble woman would wear. Even though he wasn't in his right mind due to his heat, he wasn't so far gone that he couldn't remember the feeling and memory of what he touched with his own hands. No. I suppose I can't claim to know much about women's…
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"Yes, Your Grace?" Just as Chloe tried to respond casually, the Duke, who had been sitting until now, suddenly stood up. Chloe found herself looking up at the Duke and unconsciously took a step back. "Was your sister, Chloe Liden, blonde with blue eyes?" "Ah!" Chloe couldn't help but tremble. The Duke had suspected that the woman he slept with was Chloe Liden because of the name Chloe and similar body type. And now Sir Joyce's investigation results were added to that. The investigation…
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The next morning. Chloe set down the teacup on the Duke's desk. The Duke glanced briefly at the teacup and returned to reading something without even lifting his head. "Good work. You may go." This was how the Duke used to react before anything happened between him and Chloe. Back when he would usually just tell her to leave the tea. When he had no particular interest in his personal attendant. "Ah! You don't need to attend to meals. I won't call for you again today, so rest…
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Clyne was focused on his translation. All while mercilessly emanating that fragrant body scent. He seemed so focused that he didn't even notice Hughgray had been watching him for an hour. By now, Hughgray had grown accustomed to this state of struggling with the side effects of imprinting that made him lose his mind over Clyne. Since he thought this dizzying obsession with that scent was just temporary confusion until Joyce found the woman, unlike before, he could now enjoy that scent…
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Though she had acted like she liked men, being told so directly left her dumbfounded. Had he not believed it all along? "Well, I wouldn't know about that. Even close friends don't necessarily talk about such things." The fewer lies told beyond the essential ones, the fewer errors there will be in those lies. Chloe tried to stick to the truth as much as possible, except for one crucial lie. "If you're close enough that he would nurse your mother, you must be very close. You could have told…
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Inside the door, the conversation between the butler and Wilson continued. "Well... His Grace must have his reasons." "That weak-looking guy seems born lucky with people. Who would even provide a guarantee these days? I thought it was strange from the start." "Must be Clyne Liden's fortune. Both the guarantor and His Grace." "Hmph! That guy looks somewhat feminine. Maybe there's something going on with this so-called guarantor?" "Hey! What are you suggesting? How improper." "Well, it's…
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"Yes, I'll leave now." Only then did Clyne stagger to his feet and slightly turned his head to look at Hughgray. "Ha, seriously. What's with your appearance? Can you even see like that? Why don't you take off your glasses?" Now he understood why he had been fidgeting with his head earlier. Clyne was wearing his usual thick glasses that covered half his face, looking as suffocating as ever. But now the lenses were fogged up with steam, making one wonder if he could see anything through them at…
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Chloe could only stare blankly at the Duke without being able to respond to his words. "Aren't you hot? Looking at you now, you're wearing quite many layers. Why are you wearing so many? Can you properly assist with my bath wearing all those layers?" As the Duke said, the bathroom air was stuffy, perhaps due to the warm water filling the bathtub. Maybe it felt hotter because she knew the Duke was watching her. "Ah, I get cold easily compared to others, so I need to wear multiple…
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While the designs differed between men's and women's styles, fundamentally, nightwear in the Elion Empire was a one-piece dress regardless of gender. So when the Duke unbuttoned his nightwear down to his waist and slipped out of it, nothing remained on his body except for the undergarment below. For Chloe, this meant dealing with an unadjustable state of 95 percent nudity. Even though the Duke thought Chloe was a man, still. He apparently didn't believe or care that this man of the same sex had…
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How are things above ground? After a long while, Hades rode his two-wheeled chariot pulled by black horses to the surface. King of the Underworld, you've forgotten your helmet Kunee that conceals you today. Aphrodite, lying on clouds atop Mount Eryx with her son Eros, was watching him intently. "My lovely son, look over there. Why would the ruler of Erebus show himself under the sun? Isn't he just a repulsive man?" "Why do you say that?" As Eros turned in curiosity, arrows spilled from…-
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A maid's daily life is monotonous. This was true even for a body servant serving a knight. The tags of war did not reach the barracks where the knights lived. Sometimes, captured enemies or spies would show up in the barracks, but a maid cooking for her master and warming his bed was never deeply involved with them. However, even if a spy or prisoner caused a disturbance and a maid lost her life, it wasn't a significant issue. Such incidents hadn't occurred, but a maid's life was of little consequence…
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1. An Uncertain, Deliberate Rendezvous This year's research budget has been cut to 50 percent of last year's. I immediately rushed to the Ministry of Interior, grinding my teeth as I demanded, "What's going on here? You shouldn't be doing this. Never mind, where's the Minister of the Interior?" The Minister of Interior responded with composure. "I understand Lady Evelyn's feelings, but this is His Majesty's decision. Why don't you go and take it up with His Majesty directly?" Hearing this, I…-
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Children who had been told they had talent in swordsmanship from a young age all came from wealthy families. These children, who received consistent training from good teachers, grew up competing with peers of similar levels and built up their skills. Those who made swordsmanship their profession undoubtedly followed the elite course of becoming Imperial Knights and secured their positions. "What could he be thinking?" "Right. Has he found something to believe in?" Walter, captain of the Third…
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As soon as she returned to her room, Chloe's legs gave out weakly. She slid down against the door and finally collapsed. A feeling of suffocation overwhelmed her. Chloe clutched her throat, gasping. The more she tried to breathe, the more rapid her breathing became. Clear liquid poured from her eyes, nose, and mouth. Only when she was too exhausted to even try breathing did her body finally find peace. '...How could this happen.' She couldn't forget. The man's face as he spoke of love…-
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Stepping down from the carriage while holding her knight's hand, Rudbeckia responded playfully. "Why? If I don't marry, you get to see me forever, isn't that good?" "Hah. Thank you for your work. Return safely." After greeting the private carriage's driver, Hugo surveyed the mansion without even looking at his miss. "Hmm." Hugo suddenly exhaled shortly, his eyes slowly narrowing. As they passed the guards at the entrance and went inside, his senses grew sharper. Rudbeckia walked slowly…
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May hurriedly grabbed Rudy's arm while greeting louder than usual. Not only was she trembling insufficiently for whatever reprimand might come, but her junior wasn't even greeting, making her anxious. "Rudy, Rudy." Only after May called her did Rudbeckia slowly grasp the hem of her robe. Her silver hair flowed through the gaps of her carelessly worn hood. "I greet Your Highness the Prince." "What brings you here, Lady Diaz?" "I came for business." "Your guard?" "The guard is behind the…
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Friedrich raised his head while pressing his temple with a very complicated expression. He spoke in a subdued voice after being lost in thought. "Regardless of everything else, don't give away your life just because you feel sorry for someone. To your father, your time is more precious than any life." Rudbeckia lowered her eyes and touched her nape. "...Yes. I'm sorry, Father." "Never do that again, for anyone." Friedrich looked at his daughter with worried eyes, his concern sounding like a…
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Even while mentioning his own death, Benedict remained calm, and she, knowing that would indeed happen, briefly bit her lip. Rudbeckia quietly met his eyes. "Now that you know what that medicine is, let me ask you. How much would you pay for it?" If properly priced, that small amount of spiritual power would probably be worth more than this store building. In short, it was a medicine that was impossible to buy even if you wanted to. Therefore, she believed Benedict, who lived in constant danger…
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"Rudy, should we move up our opening time? If rich people like this come in the morning, I could wake up early every day." Near closing time, Irene was delighted checking the sales record of her half-brother's purchase. Internal medicine was the most expensive among healing products, and he bought three bottles. Since that meant he was in that much pain, Rudbeckia shook her head, containing her wishes. "No. That customer won't come again." "Really? Well, it's true that medicine you don't need…
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After leaving the small shop, Benedict entered the alley visible before him. Walking with an expressionless face, he suddenly leaned against the red brick wall and closed his eyes deeply. Unconsciously clenching his fist while thinking about what had just happened to him, he opened his eyes again to look at the small vial she had given him. In the early dawn, after sword training, Benedict often patrolled the capital and walked through the alley of Irene and Rudbeckia's shop. It was exactly like a…
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Her entire body froze when she spotted the man standing in front of the shop. Benedict von Seneber Lorkan. Her former husband and the emperor's brother who would soon stage a coup had come here. "...Welcome." Although Rudbeckia was so stunned she doubted whether she had greeted him properly, she still stared intently at her husband's face, whom she was seeing again after three and a half years. Naturally, he hadn't changed from how she last remembered him. Still young, still radiant. The man…
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01 A groan naturally slipped from between Rudbeckia's lips. Oh my. Her whole body tingled. Both arms, both legs. Even when she straightened her back, a sharp scream burst out involuntarily. "Ah!" And she was the most surprised by that sound. Her voice came out, and her body hurt. In front of her eyes, she saw her fingers and the hem of her skirt. Startled, Rudbeckia inhaled and felt her shoulders rise, then touched her shoulders. "Huh?" Huh? I'm moving? What is this? Why am I…
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In a space several times larger than her own body, Chloe sits alone. The carriage feels unfamiliarly strange. It’s hard to believe she frequently rode in it during her childhood. Yet the scenery beyond the window is utterly familiar, despite not having seen it for a very long time. The faint sound of horses neighing stimulated her hearing. The dust storm created by the friction of the wheels' filled the space beyond the glass. It was evidence that the carriage was slowing down. "We have…
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"Since His Grace the Duke has permitted it, there should be no problem." Helena, not being completely foolish, noticed Chloe's malice. "I spoke as I normally do. If you need a simpler explanation, don't be shy to ask." At first, Chloe had maintained proper etiquette with Helena because of the lingering guilt she felt towards her, But now that even that slight emotion has faded. A Duchess had no need for courtesy towards a mere mistress. "Enough!" Helena, having been ignored twice, finally…
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When Chloe questioned the royal family about the details of the political marriage, they simply responded that they didn't know. Only then did she realize that Calis's proposal had been a complete lie. The royal family, belatedly confessing the truth, asked for understanding of their position. When she inquired about his lover, the royal family again maintained they hadn't known. Chloe had no way to argue against the royal family who had acted without malicious intent. While time would eventually…
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I calmly approached Rose’s bedside. I needed to keep my composure first. If the caregiver panicked while the patient was unconscious, it would only make everyone else in the room anxious as well. “The sheets are soaked with sweat. That must be uncomfortable. Let’s change them first. Use ones that have been dried under the sun, nice and fresh. And since they might get soaked again soon, bring two if possible.” A maid fetched fresh sheets and blankets from the cabinet…
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