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    • by Cristae Let us set aside the new players for now, how they had scrambled to the front and devoured their meals ravenously in the dining hall… As for Si Zhiyan, he landed within the newly formed terrain of the farm. The lava terrain lay on the southwestern edge of the farm, merging gradually from the lush green meadows into a stretch of crimson rock. Molten magma flowed slowly in the crevices between the stones. This area was not large, situated close to the industrial zone and still carrying a certain…
    • by Cristae 155. “People can really change for the better!” That afternoon, As soon as Seraphie returned to the mansion, she held a small party. The guests, as always, were her usual lover and friends. So, it was really nothing more than a slightly fancier dinner. Yet it was enough for Seraphie to show off her excitement. “We recycle even trash—why on earth couldn’t a person be reclaimed as well? Ah, it took me a whole year to realize this truth!” “Darling, am I bleeding from the…
    • by Cristae What happened after that night, Si Zhiyan could hardly remember. Bian Xu was too young, like a wild creature brimming with vitality. His embrace was scorching and warm, calling out Si Zhiyan’s name in confusion and sobs, devouring him bit by bit. He was feeding—bodies and flesh entwined, souls as well. Si Zhiyan laughed in the pauses between gasps for air, tilting his head back, his misted eyes staring at the ceiling, arms wrapped around Bian Xu’s golden head, buried at his neck. After a…
    • by Cristae Boom!!The rocks behind collapsed with a thunderous crash, blasting open that narrow crevice that only allowed passage by turning sideways.Xiao Qiu’s figure, swallowed by flame, was buried beneath the falling stones.Through the swirling dust, a squad emerged.Leading them was a man dressed in sleek green silk, his long hair tied in a ponytail at the back. His eyes, narrow and slanted upwards with a line of bright green at the outer corners, were strangely androgynous—not at all gaudy, but carrying a…
    • by Cristae …… …… Two minutes later, Si Zhiyan sat on the grandest seat in the castle’s hall, surrounded by brilliant lights and garlands of fresh flowers and ribbons. This was the most extravagant location in the entire amusement park—the hall on the castle’s second floor, opening out to a distant terrace from which the whole park could be seen at a glance. A gold-edged red carpet ran from the little town all the way here, and thanks to some uncanny mechanism, a gust of wind seemed to carry…
    • by Cristae 176. “How could I possibly leave someone so lovable alone…?” He pressed gentle kisses to her slender nape. Then, to the spot he’d just grazed with his tongue, he slowly sank his teeth. “How could I possibly leave you be?” The sensation of his teeth worrying her skin drew a faint sigh from Seraphie. She wanted to kick him away, but for that, he was simply too dear. ‘It’s my fate, then.’ I’m utterly caught in his grasp. The damnably sweet temptation continued,…
    • by Cristae Bian Xu immediately fell into deep thought. “Hmm… they all look delicious…”He agonized over his decision as if facing a great battle. Seriously wracked by choice, he spent a full five minutes before finally settling on the creamy shrimp flavor. Si Zhiyan, however, wanted to try the Italian tomato-braised beef sandwich. Thunk. Into his hands fell a sandwich stuffed full and perfectly uniform inside its white bread. The crust was crispy on the outside and soft within, just tinged with the…
    • by Cristae "It upgraded, upgraded?! So fast?!"Supervisor Liu was petrified with shock.Bian Xu hurried over, barely suppressing a laugh as he tried to comfort Supervisor Liu. Meanwhile, Si Zhiyan opened a new system interface.A deep green crystal imbued with silky, pale golden radiance, as precious as an emerald.Within, golden, transparent, fluttering wings could vaguely be seen vibrating—the origin remained a mystery.The saying that jade nurtures its owner was just a legend, but this truly could nurture you.An ore…
    • by Cristae Jingle jingle jingle—Jingle jingle jingle— Lately, your phone always rang at midnight. The callers were invariably a bizarre lot: “My cat’s gone missing, how unfair! Right at the Broom Company’s cat parking spot! I’m absolutely furious. With such poor cat parking management, how do they justify charging so much?” “It’s all the fault of Peter Pan Toy Company—ruined my child, sob sob… Of all the businesses to run, why manufacture such heartless toys? Doesn’t everyone have…
    • by Cristae Gurgle, gurgle… The vine visibly began to boil. This terrain lure seemed a little different from those before. Suddenly, the vine recoiled, winding tightly around Si Zhiyan, constricting in an instant! It shuddered, as if it needed more time to digest what it had swallowed. “Kh…” In all his previous experiences, consuming a terrain lure had never produced such a reaction. Taken off guard, unable even to evade, Si Zhiyan’s body arched backward, his movement overturning the tea…
    • by Cristae 185. “What does it look like I’m holding right now?” Seraphie, who had wisely kept her mouth shut, glanced at the stack of documents in Luni’s hand. Among them, a dusky blue envelope caught her eye. “…A newspaper bill?” “It’s my certificate of title from the Emperor, you damned superior!” Luni threw the letter at Seraphie’s face with all her strength. The sharp smack it made was quite satisfying. Only then did Seraphie notice the seal on the envelope. That…
    • by Cristae The faux-human stared blankly at Si Zhiyan, chewing mechanically. Pop! His teeth grazed the ultra-thin grilled sausage casing, and at that touch, the sausage burst in his mouth. This was something Si Zhiyan had just assembled from the Frosthorn Rabbit’s pack. His favorite sausages weren't strictly orthodox hot dog frankfurters, but a special all-meat sausage unique to the farm. Select wild boar and beef, combine in the right ratio of lean to fat, whip into a fine paste, then mix in generous…
    • by Cristae Shi He gently pushed aside the icicles at the cave entrance. It was a mountain cave. Deep within the ice fields, beneath layers of frost, inside the abyss, on the jagged ice-clad cliffs and in an extremely hidden spot, there was a small opening. The coordinates pointed here. Thick snow blanketed the abyss above. Moonlight filtered through the ice, casting multicolored, distorted refractions that danced across the boy’s shoulders, outlining his taut form. This was not a place humans could…
    • by Cristae 143. “I knew this would happen.” Seraphie responded indifferently. She had already expected as much. “I’ve looked into the child’s distinguishing features. They say her hair is a very deep navy blue.” “And you thought you could claim she was Validus’s blood relative just because of that?” Loony frowned. The temple’s actions had long since departed from common decency; now, they were outright rude and vicious. Just what gave them the confidence to make such transparent…
    • by Cristae 140. “Seraphie.” Orchis took Seraphie's excited hand and met her eyes. “You are now the most powerful noble in the Empire.” To have risen to the rank of high nobility in less than a year—this was an achievement that would be remembered in the history of the Ortus Empire. But despite such dazzling success, Seraphie had one persistent problem. And this, perhaps, was the perfect opportunity. “So what should I show them?” “Terror and threats?” Pura answered in her…
    • by Cristae 186. Tok, tok. With every tap of Seraphie’s fingers, Lady Baglosa held her breath, her body trembling in tiny spasms. This was a scenario she had never anticipated. No matter how high and mighty Validus had become, to her eyes, Seraphie was still just a scrawny, unimpressive woman. ‘And yet…!’ Why was she forced to bow her head, unable to meet her gaze, holding her breath lest she even make a sound, suppressing her ragged breaths to the barest whisper? The humiliation and shame…
    • by Cristae 137. Seraphie entered the library and slipped into its most secluded corner. There, on the shelf, stood a large glass jar containing a pristine white feather. After setting the box on the shelf for a moment, Seraphie raised her hand to take the glass jar. “I’ve failed completely.” She laughed at herself. Despite countless vows and relentless caution not to grow attached to the people here, she found herself surrounded by those she cherished. And among them, she met someone for whom no…
    • by Cristae 149. “Interesting people seem to gather around the Count on their own.” Despite Pura’s rudeness, X showed no sign of displeasure; rather, he grew more interested and initiated conversation. Eventually, even Pura, who had been steadfastly ignoring him, half conceded and joined the discussion with X. Serapi, finding it bothersome to interject, kept her lips firmly shut. The place the three arrived at was the construction site of a temple being built on the outskirts of the…
    • by Cristae Si Zhiyan smiled as he watched them. He flipped through the account book casually, didn’t look closely at anything, then set it aside. He fixed his gaze on the sycophantic, bald-headed boss and directly quoted a number. Six digits, neat and precise, accurate down to two decimal points. Si Zhiyan’s voice was calm, always speaking softly, understated in everything he said. But the instant the number left his lips, the bald boss’s expression changed dramatically. “You must have spent…
    • by Cristae 158. “…Are you sure you’re all right? You have no regrets, do you?” Seraphy asked cautiously, as if probing for any uncertainty. “Would a woman go back on her word?” There was not a hint of falsehood in Peonia’s reply. Breaking off the engagement was nothing to her. She was confident she could accomplish anything, and nothing could stand in her way. In that sense, the crown prince was merely something to be set aside. “After the banquet, I plan to ask my father to request…
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