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“The bride nodded, indicating her consent to this marriage.” “What? But we haven’t even begun the vows, High Priest Gael. The address will be over shortly, so please wait a moment.” “I also consent. My requirements have been met, so Officiant, please proceed to the next step.” “…If that is your will, then very well. Fortunately, the important parts have been addressed. Then, lastly, we shall have a time for objections.” The officiant announced to the guests, “This is the…- 53.0 K • Ongoing
- Chapter 18 - Objection “What should we do? Should we wake her?” “I think the two of us can carry her easily enough.” “But if we do that, she won’t be able to change into her dress and will have to proceed with the ceremony in her priestess robes.” “So what? The High Priestess said she didn't mind.” “She does mind, you idiot! It’s a memory that will last a lifetime.” The murmuring voices pricked at my ears as I slept. The soft feel of the mattress and blanket……
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Edwin was in a foul mood. The mere thought of the meeting awaiting him made him feel suffocated. On top of that, news of his friend Lennard's impulsive behavior had him on the verge of a headache. “He’s completely lost it,” he muttered, grinding his teeth as he strode down the hall. Lennard's unexpected broken engagement had only improved the Emperor’s spirits, and Edwin was certain this meeting was another attempt to pressure him, using Lennard's situation as leverage. Trailing behind him,…- 50.3 K • Ongoing
- “W-what?!” Enraged, Schneider gestured to his knights. They drew their swords, and the mercenaries’ expressions hardened. Observing from afar, Lennard sensed a luminous energy emanating from the knights. Churchmen? Awakened with Light were typically taken in by the Church as children, raised as elite knights under its patronage. Estelle’s mercenaries were skilled, but no match for the Church’s Awakened. As the knights lunged, Lennard reacted instinctively. Their swords and arms froze…
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- Lennard rose before dawn, the sky still dark, and went to the training grounds to swing his sword. Nothing cleared his troubled mind quite like physical exertion. He’d had to leverage his family’s influence to quell the rumors about Estelle, a task so unfamiliar he’d needed Edwin’s help. The gossip was far worse than he'd imagined; reading it had been agonizing, each whispered word a fresh wound. The only viable solution seemed to be the Crown Prince’s suggestion. “Your Grace, Lord…
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Could that burning sleeping draught possibly be… her…? Whether or not his subordinates were appalled by their lord’s tendency to treat people like potions, Noxian approached the kneeling man and glanced down. “Is this the arsonist?” “Yes, we apprehended him lurking near the scene. We found a magic stone engraved with fire magic on his person.” Noxian’s expression, no longer amused, settled back into its usual languid indifference. “He attempted suicide as soon…- 46.9 K • Ongoing
- “....”The spoon, when withdrawn, remained pristine, its silver surface untarnished. She checked each teacup in the same manner, but the silver, sensitive to even the slightest trace of impurities, showed no reaction. The maid’s anxious gaze followed Shariette's hand and the teaspoon before darting away.“Are you finished?”The maid's voice trembled, as if forced out. Shariette stared intently at the maid, whose facial expression remained surprisingly composed despite her shaky voice. Her turquoise…
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- “Is this some sort of confession?” Shariette stared at him, bewildered. She knew Rubelot’s resistance to poison was exceptionally high. Eden’s lips curved into something resembling a smile. “Shouldn't we be cautious and vigilant, especially those of us bearing the title of physician?” Seeing the distrust clouding her turquoise eyes, Eden offered a genuinely natural smile this time. He thought, ‘Those who feign virtue and overreach always fall prey to this sort of thing.’She was undoubtedly…
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“You’re accepting the mission? That’s unexpected. I assumed you’d refuse.” “There must be another way to unlock these chains…” Her knuckles were white as she gripped the key, her cheeks flushed with a touch of embarrassment as she meticulously examined the chains. Beelzebub chuckled, a knowing glint in his eyes. “Oh, innocent girl. You think that key will unlock the remaining chains?” “I’ll examine the chains directly and search for the keyhole. My hands might touch your…- 26.2 K • Ongoing
Princess Fiogen, accompanied by her maids, arrived at the jeweler's. The sheer size of the shop, far exceeding her expectations, widened her eyes. She had initially planned to buy everything within, but the scale of the place, rivaling a department store, left her speechless. “Your Highness, this is the most popular jewelry shop in the Empire.” The maids' voices were filled with a certain reverence. While called a "shop," its enormous size made the term seem inadequate. Fiogen had intended to…- 39.4 K • Ongoing
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