28 Results with the "beastman" tag
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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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