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But her body felt as heavy as lead, lethargic, and even her lips refused to move as she wished. Noxian’s hand covered her forehead and eyes. Unlike his cool voice, his hand was warm. “Don’t worry. Just sleep.” His voice, like a sigh, settled over her. ‘My apologies. Lady Shariette is not Sasha.’ ‘Are you certain?’ ‘Yes. I have worked in the Argen castle since birth, and I have never seen her before in my life.’ Noxian’s jaw tightened for a moment. He slowly closed his…- 46.9 K • Ongoing
Ariel, having a suspicion, nodded slowly. It might be related to coming to the past. I never experienced this before. Could I have come to the past using my own power? After a moment of contemplation, Ariel quietly asked, “What happened to those mages? The ones who suffered from magical depletion?” “Well, the occurrence itself is extremely rare. Most mages use magic within their own capacity or utilize magic stones. However, mages who use magic beyond their limits in emergency situations…”…- 25.0 K • Ongoing
- Hmm, I think that counts as a peck. Then, if she pecked the current Etheldred, would she go back to the past? Ariel stroked her chin, deep in deduction, then grinned. Right, there’s only one way to find out. Okay! I’ll just get this peck over with! I’ll pounce on Ethel like snatching prey and succeed! Ariel glanced at the head-tilting Etheldred and frowned. Pouncing seems a bit… forceful, though. After some more deep thought, Ariel began to plan. So, how does one initiate a…
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- Chapter 2 - The One Who Defies Time An unexpected gust of wind sent Etheldred’s hair fluttering. His black hair, tinged with red like the night sky on a very clear day, flowed with the wind, revealing his elegant features. His face, aristocratic and neat, was so unrealistically beautiful it was captivating. Ariel stared at him, mesmerized, for a long moment before her jaw finally dropped. “Gasp, it’s adult Ethel.” “…” Etheldred furrowed his brow slightly as he gazed at…
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Diana didn't even flinch at the pathetic threat. She merely stepped back, unwilling to look up at him. Even that small movement drew Leonhardt's gaze. His face, contorted with what appeared to be anguish, followed her every move. He gritted his teeth, glaring fiercely. “I said it would end with one vial if you gave up the Scribe early.” Diana scoffed at the continued threat. “So, you meant that if I wanted to stop after four vials, I should spread my legs for you?” “I said, give up…- 32.0 K • Ongoing
- A young boy was curled up inside it. Diana stepped off the stone floor and onto the iron grating. Below, she could see a writhing mass of pigs. The blood on their snouts was grotesque, as if they had been eating their own kind. When someone appeared above them, they squealed even louder, as if vomiting up their hunger. It seemed they had been drugged to induce a state of frenzy. Frowning, she peered into the cage that sat on top of the grating. Startled by the presence of another person, the boy…
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- “I’m bored.” —I’ve found a secret passage leading from the manor’s main basement to the outside. The humans of the ducal family use it at least once a day. The blond boy was taken through there. So far, the duchess has used it ten times, the first son seven times, and the second son twenty-three times. “And something feels… stifling.” —I don’t know its exact purpose, but there was a time the second son emerged with blood on his trousers. Luna, who had been in position for…
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“Thank you for your concern.” She offered a polite, noncommittal reply. Caroline, startled by her brother’s uncharacteristic display of tenderness, placed a small, elegantly wrapped box on the table. “As a token of comfort, I brought you some tea that’s known for its calming properties. It should help you sleep soundly and have pleasant dreams.” “Thank you, Lady Caroline.” “I understand a young boy ran out in front of your carriage?” At Caroline’s question, Max’s eyes turned…- 72.7 K • Ongoing
- Regardless, this was the first time she had gone out with such a small escort. The shadows were, in the end, just shadows; on every other outing, at least three or four knights had accompanied her. “Hah. I feel like I can finally breathe.” Arthur, in the driver’s seat, heard every word of her faint soliloquy. He let out a soft, breathy sound and fell into thought. ‘Finally breathe,’ she says… So naive, not knowing she's kept inside the estate because it's the safest place for…
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- The first time was on her wedding day with Arthur. The image of him, down on one knee, looking up at Vivian as he placed the ring on her finger. His clear, sapphire eyes, which looked only at her. His red lips, curved in a smooth arc. It was the most beautiful smile she had ever seen. And then, he had slowly opened his mouth and sworn a vow. “I will protect you with my life, until my own life ends.” I was a fool. Back then, she had believed he was sincere. She had mistaken the chill…
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