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Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I barely managed to pull myself out of bed. Pulling back the curtains and opening the window, I saw the academy still shrouded in the pre-dawn gloom. To think I had to be ready this early. A fresh wave of resentment washed over me for Professor Ias. He’d insisted on a dawn departure, claiming the morning mountain air was invigorating. “Jade! Wake up. Time for our morning hike.” “Ugh… I want to sleep more.” I poked Jade’s cheek, trying…- 38.6 K • Ongoing
- “You really are a delinquent.”Suddenly, I felt a murderous aura from my right. It was Jade, who had been sitting next to me. He was glaring at Blake as if he wanted to kill him.“Who are you? Why are you sitting next to Lumina?”“J-Jade.”This is bad. They’ve met. He’s not going to fall for her here, is he? I haven’t finished my background check on Blake yet.“Me? I’m her opening party partner.”“Who said you could be?”“She asked me.”“What? Lumina, is that true?”Pressured by…
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- “You’d be pretty if I turned you into a cat.”“I’ll pass.”He’s a bit strange too.Jade, why do you only pick these kinds of guys?“…Anyway. Will you be my partner?”“Hmm. I wonder what I should do.”“What’s there to think about? This academy is full of stuffy goody-two-shoes. What if you get stuck with one of them? They'll make you practice nonstop just for extra credit.”“I don’t want that.”“Right? You hate bothersome things.”“You know me so well.”My heart skipped a…
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Wait a minute. Speaking of… “Raphaerd, have you seen Helion? Lowell said he locked him up in the prison.” “If you mean the prison, it’s probably the one underground.” “Isn’t that where they keep those who’ve committed serious crimes? Helion hasn’t done anything wrong.” “His Majesty can make even the most innocent citizen a traitor if he so chooses. But this time is different. I investigated, and there are no charges against Helion. No accusations of insulting the…- 53.0 K • Ongoing
- Even after possessing this body, my inherent taste buds remained unchanged. I’m a person with simple tastes, easily satisfied with a bowl of soy sauce and egg rice. And yet, the dishes the head chef presented to me were… Illusion Fish Tartar with Beluga Caviar and Leek Fondue with Fairy Flower Essence. Rainbow Serpent Tourchon with Spirit Herbs and Dragon Tears. An awkward smile, lips pressed tightly together. Silently masking my incomprehension, I picked up my fork. “Mmm…” I…
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- Chapter 22 - Negotiation “Is it over?” “Hmm?” “No, it’s not that… Never mind.” “Never mind, indeed. With a face full of disappointment like that, you can’t expect me to believe it’s nothing.” Perhaps I shouldn’t have said anything. Provoking him further won't do any good. Lowell loosened his white cravat and undid the cuffs of his sleeves. Grateful for the sheer complexity of the emperor’s attire, I searched for a way to coax him. I felt like I'd been in a…
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Hugo quietly swallowed his anger. He took a deep breath, reminding himself that Flora was standing before him. These nobles of the Empire have the patience of a gnat. Letters from other families, not just the Grand Duke's, piled up almost daily. The Duke was grinding his teeth and burning them all, yet the nobles acted as if the word "give up" didn't exist in their vocabulary. They persistently sent missives and pestered him every time he went to the Imperial Palace. I suppose the Grand Duchy isn’t easy…- 72.7 K • Ongoing
- Vivian finally quieted, accepting a handkerchief from Jenny. The Duchess’s love for her youngest daughter was well-known in society. The Countess, having inadvertently caused Vivian’s tears, was flustered and apologetic. Just then, a calm voice came from the still-open doorway. “What is all this commotion?” “Y-Your Grace!” “Mother?” The Countess, trapped in an unexpected predicament, exclaimed as if in relief. Vivian also turned and called out to her mother. Christine, with the…
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- Jenny tilted her head slightly, observing Vivian, who stood silently with her ear pressed against the door. “Miss?” Jenny whispered softly. “Goodness!” Vivian exclaimed, startled. “Oh! I apologize.” “No, it’s alright.” Vivian blushed, placing a hand over her heart. She felt strangely like she'd been caught doing something wrong. “I just wanted to listen for a moment, to make sure I wouldn’t interrupt the lesson if I went in,” Vivian explained quickly. “Shall we…
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“Hey! Get Lady Nwallin!”“Lady Nwallin! That Ariel brat hit Victor!”While several of Victor’s cronies ran off to tattle to Lady Nwallin, Ariel clutched her head. It felt like someone had whacked the back of her skull with a frying pan. She’d clobbered plenty of men with frying pans when they'd dared to intrude in her home, but she'd never been on the receiving end. It felt strangely unfair. Victor Nwallin was the one who got hit, so why was she…? ‘I’m your mother? You ungrateful…- 25.0 K • Ongoing
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