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Deon gripped the body of the teapot as if it weren't hot at all. Goodness, I was getting a little worried. Not for him, but for the teapot, which looked like it was about to be crushed to bits in his grasp. Just then, Deon spoke, his gaze fixed not on me, but straight ahead. “Lily. I said hello. Why aren't you answering?” “Ah, yes. Hello…” I returned the greeting obediently, but raised an eyebrow. Can’t he read the room? If he had any social awareness, he’d be moonwalking right…- 9.6 K • Ongoing
- Prologue I smoothed a hand over my chest, the unfamiliar sensation of my heart pounding at twice its normal pace. The scent of flowers tickled my nose, and warm sunlight peeked through the clouds. Not a single thing was out of place. But the one thing that truly captured my heart was the man sitting before me. “I never actually thought you’d come…” The man blushed and averted my gaze. The tips of his ears, even redder than his face, were adorable. Heh, so this is why people go on…
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It was a familiar sight: Ignati choosing to buy a slave who looked utterly unsellable. This particular slave, however, was uniquely hideous among all the others he had chosen, so much so that she was repulsive. The servant resisted the urge to intervene and simply averted his eyes. “My lord, are you certain you wish to purchase this one?” Meanwhile, the slaver was in a panic. “Why? Is she sick?” Ignati asked. “No! Not at all! It’s just… her appearance…” Even though his most…- 7.1 K • Ongoing
- “Yes,” Nayul replied meekly, though her intentions were anything but. I’ll break this curse and escape. The odds were against her with her rank demoted, but she couldn’t waste time as a captive. If she kept trying, she was bound to succeed eventually. For now, she decided she would gather what information she could by listening, and make her move at nightfall, when their guards were down. Late that night, when all were asleep, Nayul easily broke free of her iron shackles. She forced…
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- Nayul’s first instinct was to smash the wagon and kill the slavers. An Awakened’s physical abilities—from strength to hearing—far surpassed those of an ordinary person. Furthermore, she was a Hunter with S-Class recovery and purification skills. Her abilities transcended human limits to such an extent that she was practically a monster herself. Though her skills leaned toward healing, she had a few offensive ones as well. I shouldn’t even need skills for this. Without hesitation, she…
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- “Three… portals?” Normally, only two ever appeared: the escape portal to the lobby, and the portal to the next floor. But now, next to those two, was a third. It was a phenomenon she had never seen or even heard of. It might have been the first of its kind ever discovered. Someone else might have been tempted to explore the unknown, but not Ha Nayul. She was the type to choose stability over adventure. The Hunter Association would be more than satisfied with a simple report. No need for a…
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- “This one.” A hand, by no means small, pointed at Ha Nayul. Its owner was a boy on the cusp of manhood, yet traces of youth still clung to him. “I'll take this one as my new slave.” Despite his age, the boy already knew the difference between a person and a slave. And so, he looked down on her with an utterly arrogant and insolent gaze as he spoke. In that moment, Nayul’s new master was chosen. The one who bought her, Ignati Aurel, was a seventeen-year-old boy—the second son of…
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Ariel had only said it casually, but the moment the words left her lips, it seemed like a brilliant idea. Yes, if she saved up, she could buy a magic stone. Until then, she could just stay here! She was only a child, after all! “So you agree?” “No.” Etheldred’s firm reply made Ariel pout. “Why?” “We’re nine and eight.” “So what?” “We can’t share a room.” Ariel stared at Etheldred, utterly bewildered. “Why not?” “I heard that once you’re…- 25.0 K • Ongoing
- Worried? My foot! You… you Rodbrill-like Rodbrill. Why are you here bothering a busy person? Ariel whipped her head away and burrowed back under her covers. She wanted to tell him to hurry up, shut the door, and get lost, but since her circumstances weren’t ideal, she had to show him with her body. A gesture that screamed, shut up and get out. But as she waited and waited, Rodbrill showed no sign of leaving, and Ariel grew annoyed. Does he want a kick to the shins before he’ll leave?…
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- Anastasia, the physician, came rushing into Ariel’s room. After a quick examination, she announced, “All her baby teeth have fallen out, a little later than usual. Congratulations.” Her voice, utterly devoid of spirit, stood in stark contrast to her words. Etheldred frowned. “She was bleeding so heavily, and you’re telling me it was just from losing her baby teeth? Are you certain?” “…If it was caused by an impact, there can be a lot of blood. From what I’ve seen, she’s…
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