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*** Sophia was swiftly transported back to her bed. The Duke, arriving with a retinue of physicians, sat closest to her. The Count, Countess, Felix, four physicians, and even Solid crowded around her bed. Sophia sighed under their worried gazes. “You say you woke up this morning to a foul smell?” “Yes,” Sophia confirmed, nodding as Physician 1 spoke. Meanwhile, Physicians 2 and 3 conferred in hushed tones, speculating on the nature of her ailment. “Can you describe the…- 41.7 K • Ongoing
- Sleep is supposed to be restorative, but Sophia had far more often found herself waking up to misfortune. Her sudden engagement, the news of Felix's extended stay at the academy, even Solid's own engagement announcement—all had arrived on the unwelcome shores of morning. It sometimes felt as if the world conspired to make crucial decisions while she slept, as if the threads of fate, like the moon and stars swapped by a divine hand, tangled and twisted overnight, only to be assigned to her upon waking.…
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“….” I glared daggers at him. Edward finally offered a mischievous grin and revealed what he'd done. “I cast an illusion spell over the entire academy. Everyone perceived time as an hour faster than it actually was.” I paused, trying to process what he meant. It didn't take long for the pieces to fall into place. Illusion magic was a form of mental manipulation. It meant he could control people's minds. The range and duration depended on the caster's skill, but Edward was certainly capable…- 38.6 K • Ongoing
- *** Blake was crazier than Lawrence, but less crazy than Edward. He was an enigma, someone whose true intentions were impossible to decipher. He liked Jade and became obsessed with her, but he was shrouded in mystery. He was just the son of a count, yet he had an unusually wide network of connections. He also possessed a wealth of confidential information. I already knew he’d ruined Lumina for tormenting Jade. ‘I thought it was strange while reading it.’ How could an ordinary…
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- Lawrence's infatuation with Jade had ignited Lumina's jealousy, ultimately shattering their relationship. I gazed at the handsome man before me. He, Cloud, briefly glanced at me, then pointed to a corner of the room. “Over there.” He promptly returned to his work, the clear message being to leave him alone. I watched him, legs crossed in an arrogant posture, his expression unreadable, his pale skin a perfect match for his aloof demeanor. He radiated an aura of inaccessibility. ‘No wonder Lawrence…
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“Why are you doing this?” “You still don’t understand, do you? There’s no one here but the two of us.” His hand, which had been gently stroking my hair as if handling a delicate artifact, moved down to cup my cheek. My eyebrows twitched with a suffocating tension. “Meaning I can torment my wife as much as I please.” A mischievous glint entered his eyes. If this continued, I’d lose my mind. Before that happened, I had to… “Bite me!” Even I was taken aback by my own words.…- 53.0 K • Ongoing
- *** Upon their return to the imperial palace, their numbers had increased by two. First, Miniel. Still under the drug’s influence, she slept soundly. The pharmacologist assured him she would regain consciousness within two or three days. Lowell personally carried her to her chambers, not to the temple, but to a bedroom within the imperial palace. He longed to continue watching her sleep, but other matters demanded his attention. The second addition was High Priest Gael of Caro. “Confess…
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- Chapter 20 - Testimony “I can heal you.” Lowell, about to leave the temple, stopped dead in his tracks. The novice priestess’s words had snared him. He slowly turned his head. Although his vision was momentarily consumed by the healing light emanating from the novice priestess’s hand, he could still see. Changed hair color and assumed name aside, she was Miniel. “You could have run a little further.” Of all places, she had fled to a temple. He was grateful, however, that all eyes…
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On the date specified in my mandatory conscription notice, I headed to the oldest Familia Cathedral in the capital. Originally, I was supposed to go to the Grand Cathedral, but it was still under repair from the damage caused by a recent gate incident. While they claimed it was being swiftly restored, the hall where these ceremonies were typically held was half-destroyed, necessitating the change of venue. As the oldest cathedral in the capital, the creaking floorboards with each step were unavoidable.…- 50.3 K • Ongoing
- *** Standing before Lennard’s carriage, my strength finally gave way. “Are you alright?” “Y-yes. I’m fine.” “Here, take my hand.” Looking at Lennard’s outstretched hand, I felt a strange sensation. In the original story, Sierra was the only one allowed to touch him. ‘Come to think of it, she acted as if it were perfectly natural to touch him.’ And when Lennard recoiled, she looked shocked, as if she had expected to be able to…
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