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“Ugh. This is just awful…” Sienna let out a low sigh, staring at the watery stew served for breakfast. A spoonful dripped back into her chipped bowl like clear tea, utterly lacking in substance. The meals had never been good to begin with, thanks to Baron Limerio’s stinginess when it came to his servants. But now that the budget had been depleted, making it impossible to buy quality ingredients, the food was even more abysmal. “Is the young master still sick?” Kanna, who was sitting…- 26.6 K • Ongoing
- The servants, who had been on the verge of being persuaded, exchanged uneasy glances, their faces darkening at the mention of theft and being reported to the authorities.It seemed that with the right words, the tide could still be turned. Resolved to win them over, Sienna climbed onto a crate of provisions, surveyed the crowd, and began to speak. “Please, listen to me. Let’s be honest—for some of us, this is the only work we can get. And you all know how fast rumors travel. If the only…
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After breakfast, they strolled through the gardens, searching for the perfect spot for tea. Solid held Sophia’s arm as they meandered past vibrant beds of tulips and daffodils. Sophia, lost in thought, replayed the dream she’d had the night before. The chilling air, the Duke's possessive touch coiling around her ankles, the fiery kiss—it was enough to leave a young woman unsettled for the entire day. Furthermore, the Duke’s cryptic words echoed in her mind, demanding her…- 41.7 K • Ongoing
- He had searched the trees to prove that Sophia wasn’t imagining things. When he found the bird carcasses, he had been so overjoyed that he had rushed to show them to her, inadvertently causing a massive misunderstanding. The Count’s expression finally softened. Seeming embarrassed by his outburst, he cleared his throat and urged the servants to hurry up and remove the carcasses. “You didn’t have to do this, Ronald. No one here thought Sophia was strange,” Felix said. “But…” Ronald…
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- “That’s not what the maids said. And surely you’re aware that even if he is your friend’s brother, Ronald is at an age where he can become the subject of gossip. He may not be an adult, but he’s no longer a child, either. He’s old enough to know better.” “But Ronald was just trying to show me something,” Sophia insisted. At her words, a bit of color returned to Ronald’s face. He lifted his chin and gave the Count a small nod. “Then bring it here. What was it you were trying…
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Are the other officers doing alright? I was particularly worried about Edward. I hoped he wasn’t making any of the children cry. Just in case, I looked for him. He was surrounded by children in a corner. As I approached, I was met with a surprising sight. Edward was reading them a story. I rubbed my eyes, thinking I was mistaken. It was real. “…Purple Dripper said, ‘Hello, Goo. Where are we going now?’” It was even a storybook I knew well: Purple Dripper’s Sewer Adventure. I loved…- 38.6 K • Ongoing
- Right. I can even endure this whole ‘unrequited crush on Edward’ concept. Steeling my resolve, I quickened my pace. I sensed a presence again. This time, it had to be a real monster. I heard the crunch of leaves underfoot. It was followed by a low growl. Finally decided to show up, have you? Unfortunately, it didn't seem to be a slime. The source of the sound was a Scavenger. “Grrrrrr…” It was a C-rank monster that looked like a ferocious raccoon. Its combat…
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- I first met Lawrence in the summer just after I turned nine. He had accompanied Duke Avery on a visit to our estate to meet with my father. He said he’d heard there was a child his age and had come hoping to make friends. I was needlessly cruel to the amiable Lawrence. I was a coddled child, raised in wealth by doting parents. I took it for granted that everyone would cater to my every whim. At least, until I recovered the memories of my past life. I was a truly incorrigible spoiled…
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He’d been introduced as Eden, but his real name was Franz. He was a researcher who had worked under Matthias Argen. Those who only knew Sasha by sight wouldn’t recognize her, but Shariette knew him instantly. The mystery of the Duchess and Nixia’s subtle poisoning suddenly became clear. The precise, long-term dosage, leaving no trace… a poison only Argen could create. He must be the culprit. But Argen, who would have ordered the assassination, was already dead. Why? If it was revenge, why prolong…- 46.9 K • Ongoing
- But Eden didn’t stop at the low warning. It was too gratifying to see this inhuman bastard wounded by his words. It felt as if fireworks were exploding in his head. “Then and now, you’re just being foolishly deceived and played! Hahahaha! You think that’s all you don’t know? Shall I tell you one more thing?” Eden’s eyes gleamed. In the chilling tension, Joseph, who had been watching Noxian’s motionless back, suddenly felt a strong sense of foreboding. “The poison administered to…
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