28 Results with the "beastman" tag
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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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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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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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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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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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Chapter 5: Who Came?
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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Chapter 28: This Life Is Doomed
「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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Chapter 26: The Changed Man
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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Chapter 25: Rosetta
“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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Chapter 19: Return Home
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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Chapter 16: Her True Feelings
“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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Chapter 15: Realization
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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Chapter 13: A Cute Encounter
“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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Chapter 12: The Original Jerk
‘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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“Miss, you truly do have feelings for the Duke… So the rumors were true.” “Huh?” Despite my questioning glance, the middle-aged man looked at me with eyes burning with newfound determination and declared, “Miss, trust me. I misunderstood you before, but now I’ll actively help you.” The man, oddly excited, clenched his fists and abruptly stood up from his seat. ‘Oh my, that startled me.’ “Everyone, as the chef of the Auguste Ducal House, I, John Van, have…
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Xavier gestured toward the entrance of the tent. When Rexton lifted the flap, Jude stood there with a slightly flushed face. Jude glanced at Rexton’s emotionless expression before saluting Xavier. Receiving her salute, Xavier asked, “What is it, Jude? What about Lady Graham?” “There’s something Your Grace absolutely needs to know.” “Something I need to know?” “Yes.” “Come in and report.” Jude, her senses heightened, approached the desk where Xavier was…
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He might break his promise to me later, saying he’ll pay off my ‘small request’ with money. Like those exploitative employers who don’t pay part-timers even if there’s a written contract. After all, he’s a great noble, and I’m just a low-ranking one. Right now, I can’t even send a carrier pigeon to the mercenaries. It’ll take at least two days for them to reach Pins, and even if I send a message, it’ll take at least four days for them to come and pick me up. While I’m here,…
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Chapter 8: A Small Request
Whoa, whoa. Calm down. I swallowed hard and continued speaking. “...If you agree to the contract, I’ll give you everything I’ve brought at half the price.” “The Auguste family is wealthy enough to afford that.” “Is that so? Well, similar-sized carriages have already arrived not only here at the First Division but also at the Second Division’s camp. It must have cost an astronomical amount to prepare all of this.” “So, this is the Graham Trading Company we’re talking…-
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