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The ticking of the clock was stark in the silent room. By five in the morning, there was still no news. I tried to force my thoughts elsewhere, unwilling to imagine how badly Raphelt might be hurt. But after a moment of listening to the sounds outside, my mind slid back to worrying about him and the dread of a derailed future. It was all so confusing. Gulping down cold water did nothing to cool my head or solve the nagging questions. Where did it all go wrong? A whirlwind of thoughts weighed…- 19.1 K • Ongoing
- I refused her offer. I had no need for another attendant. I already had my loyal subordinate, Marimond, and had no desire to let anyone else into my inner circle. It might have been wiser to keep the suspicious Yansi close in order to dig up information on her, but for now, I resolved to watch her from a distance. Returning to my room, I pulled the bell-pull to summon Mari. “Mari.” I had a few things I needed her to investigate. “You called, my lady?” “There’s something I need…
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Even with the blade poised beneath her chin, threatening to steal her breath, Sienna saw the Baron for what he was: small, petty, and utterly despicable. He was a man ill-suited to command even the crumbling ruin of a castle behind him, let alone the numerous servants who stood frozen like statues around them. In Sienna’s eyes, he was a man wholly undeserving of any authority. A sneer twisted one corner of her lips. The Baron, the man who had orchestrated her current predicament, now offered…- 26.6 K • Ongoing
“It would be even better if you joined my research lab, Lumina. You have the makings of a researcher.”Last time, it was the makings of a student council member. I truly am a student brimming with potential, though I don’t need it.“Don’t even think about it. Lumina will be joining my department.”“Ha! I’m afraid I can’t yield to you this time, Edward.”They exchanged a knowing smile, a spark seeming to fly between them. It was rather unnerving. I quietly slowed my steps, intending to make…- 38.6 K • Ongoing
- His tone was calm, as if he hadn’t been affected in the slightest. Edward glared at Cloud for a moment before a smile spread across his face as he declared his surrender. “I’ll choose the latter.” Then he propped his chin on his hand, turned his body to the side, and sent a burning gaze my way. This crazy bastard. Haaa… I sighed internally and buried my face in my hands. Ignoring him was the only answer, so I shielded the side of my face with my hand to block his line of…
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- “You don’t have much to do. Just confirm the list of participants, assign their time slots, and send out the notices with communication magic. You can do that, right?” Hannah set down the stack of documents and went to sit at her desk by the window. Every member of the student council had their own seat. The president’s desk was situated in the center, right before the window, with the vice president and secretary to the left in that order. To the right were the desks for the treasurer…
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Knock. Knock. The untimely interruption of his servant’s knock grated on his nerves. Annoyed, Lowell snatched the nearest sword and drew it, his movements radiating a lethal intent as he stalked towards the door. The knocking continued, unanswered. Lowell’s hand, reaching for the door, froze mid-air. ‘Stop it!’‘Please stop!’‘You mustn’t hurt anyone.’ He didn’t know why he was hearing her voice now, a phantom echo in his mind. “…Tsk. Lucky.” Clicking his tongue in…- 53.0 K • Ongoing
- His eyes were filled with bewilderment. His hand moved with a sensual slowness, as if confirming my very form despite looking right at me, before it stopped near my neck. “I feel as if I’m missing something, but I suppose it’s just my imagination. The oracle, if you please.” I didn’t answer. I went before the altar and knelt. The deity had always lent me its voice willingly, even when my attire or the formalities weren’t perfect. But for some reason, its response was terribly slow this…
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- Chapter 24 - The Jewel “Shall we try for an oracle? There is a matter of state on which I would like to seek guidance.” Lowell spoke as he set his cup back on its saucer. The coffee inside was as black as my own heart. Ever since that day in the dungeons, when we left with nothing to show for our efforts, I had been forced into the silent position of the subordinate, with Helion as my collateral. Lowell never ordered me to be this way directly, which only made it more wretched. As long as…
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After parting ways with Estelle, Lennard entered the command center, his face creased in a frown. Unbeknownst to him, his accommodations had been changed. He had distinctly reserved a building with two separate quarters, but what awaited him was a single dwelling, typically occupied by Awakened couples. He relinquished the dwelling to Estelle and sought alternative lodging, but everything was already booked. The western battlefield, due to a long-standing gate, saw a constant influx of Awakened…- 50.3 K • Ongoing
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