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That was absolutely out of the question. Her younger siblings deserved at least a secondary education. Even if Marcus himself declared a desire to become a laborer, Ellie would never permit it. He wouldn't truly mean it. The only solution was for her to send as much money as possible. Ellie recounted her savings: her accumulated wages and the bonus she'd earned for catching rats. Despite the supposedly improved pay, it wasn't much. She’d never considered keeping any for herself. Still, she needed…- 29.7 K • Ongoing
“Huh? What kind of silly question is that? Of course, I mean lying very close to each other, caressing each other's bodies as a warm-up, then gradually moving your hands lower, where it's moist…” Cairn felt dizzy at her detailed description. It was more explicit than he had anticipated. “Wait, stop, stop. Where did you learn such things?” Cairn’s expression turned serious as he listened to Lillian’s explanation. “I learned it from books.” “Books?” “Yes, I went to the…- 17.5 K • Ongoing
The disparity between the Duke she knew and the man holding her left Sophia momentarily stunned. Then, the realization that she was standing in the hall of her family's mansion, in her nightclothes, embraced by the Duke, jolted her back to reality. She pushed him away with all her might. With a slight curve of his lips, he released her. "Why?" He spoke as if she had pulled away to say something important. Though he had stepped back, he hadn't fully let go of her hand. He smiled. In his face,…- 41.7 K • Ongoing
“Are you here alone?” He stared at my face, or rather, my mask. After a long silence, I started to feel awkward, wondering if my line was too clichéd. “I came with a friend.” Wow, even his voice was amazing. His deep baritone, accented with the strong tones of the northern empire, made my heart race. “Oh, I see.” Even without clubbing experience, I understood what "I came with a friend" meant. He wasn't interested. I turned and returned to my seat, sipping my drink alone. One drink…- 50.3 K • Ongoing
At the Emperor’s words, the two aides standing by the door paled, their faces like death masks. “In that case, I will not object. Thank you for asking my opinion.” Only the scribe remained impassive. Perhaps it was a mere facade, but outwardly, he appeared calm and collected. Diana quietly observed the two aides, both deeply unsettled. The Chancellor and the Minister of Defense couldn’t quite mask their expressions. She read the confusion and anger in their violet and gold eyes. She had merely…- 32.0 K • Ongoing
- “It's unacceptable.” The Prime Minister, who had only been moving his lips, finally spoke. “This isn't the time to discuss a Royal Consort. Your Majesty possesses ample divine power; this is a matter that can be addressed a century from now.” It was a preposterous argument. The current need for a Royal Consort wasn't based on antiquated notions like, "The Emperor is of age to marry and produce an heir." Yet, the Prime Minister attempted to frame the issue in…
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- “I recommend the First Prince of Tebon for the position of Royal Consort.”The Minister of Foreign Affairs, seated midway down the left side of the long conference table, spoke. The Prime Minister, at the head of the left side, stiffened. He clearly had much to say, but just as he opened his mouth, the figure at the head of the table spoke first. “Isn’t Tebon’s First Prince the most likely candidate for their throne? Do you believe Tebon would willingly part with him?” It was…
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- In the vast western reaches of the continent lay the powerful empire of Cellurgia. The Emperor's only heir, a princess, was declared Crown Prince at the tender age of four. Though the Emperor could have sired more children, he solidified the young princess's claim to the throne. Despite the unprecedented nature of such an early appointment, there was little opposition. The princess possessed both magical power, the strength of the imperial family, and divine power, the strength of the temple, from…
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“….” She was bound to Argen, and to escape its domain, she had to weaken Latium, the foundation of the Argen family's power. Even briefly, for just a few minutes. She might be able to get out of here. A possibility, long buried, glimmered in the man before her. Noxian Rubelot. The adversary of Latium, the one blessed by Rubencia, finally curled his lips into a smile. “Fortunate. We’re going the same way.” “I have no intention of letting this family, those with Argen…- 46.9 K • Ongoing
- From Sophia's perspective, the sudden engagement was bewildering. However, the maids, privy to the rumor of Sophia's confession to the Duke, mistook her bewilderment for bashfulness. They fussed over her, gently kissing the back of her hand and guiding her to a sofa. "There's no need to be shy, Miss," they reassured her. "You may have initiated it, but after witnessing the Duke's devotion, no one could claim he doesn't love you. He's been utterly devoted. Every single day, he sat by your sleeping…
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