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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…
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150. “Phosphorus?” X tilted his head in puzzlement. He had just heard from Serapi about the explosive’s ingredient and the true nature of the stones found in the temple’s underground tunnel. “You mean the stuff at the end of matchsticks? The red part?” “But the stones we saw in the tunnel were black and shiny.” “That’s black phosphorus,” Serapi explained, quoting what he'd read in the research journal. “Phosphorus-bearing minerals form four distinct allotropes…
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151. After working so hard for a year to improve the relationship between Peonia and Lilia, it turned out that the real mastermind behind the uprising was the Crown Prince. ‘I can’t even trust the original story anymore.’ Even if the banquet passed without incident, there was no telling what that deranged killer might do. ‘Could it be that what happened at the banquet wasn’t even the cause of the rebellion?’ Felikia and X already had more than enough reasons to revolt. That…
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152. “‘The Curse of Validus,’ huh…” Inside the carriage hurriedly making its way to the square. “Yeah, now I see why things have been so peaceful.” Seraphie’s face, reflected in the window, wore a composed smile, as if she had already transcended all things. “It’s rare for someone to be born under such an unlucky star…” Loony, seated beside her, offered a sympathetic remark. Even the sound of her tongue clicking in pity seemed full of regret. “He’s quite the…
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153. "As you've seen, his works are truly bizarre. Yet their themes are unmistakably clear: they satirize the vices of our times." "Satire…" Seraphie recalled the painting from earlier. The image of human figures with beastly heads, clad in a priest’s vestments and suffering gruesome torments beneath a demon’s feet, was still vivid in her mind. "As you might expect, these are not the kind of pictures one can brazenly exhibit in public. Open activity must be difficult for him." "Then…
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154. ‘But is this really something to get that upset about?’ It was one thing to worry about Seraphie’s anger, but Orkis couldn’t help questioning whether these two living together was truly a matter that warranted such a reaction. ‘It’s not even our business.’ The fact that the man who had conned Seraphie and behaved so rudely was now being supported by her wasn’t pleasant, even for Orkis. But even so, if the two of them had ended up together, that was their own…
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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…
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156. “Even the weakest magician, if he puts his mind to it, can take several lives. A magician of that level could destroy a nation.” Orchis interjected, unable to resist adding a bit of bravado. Ouch! Orchis bowed her head quickly—thanks to Peonia stamping on her foot under the table. “When magic comes into play…” Peonia continued, pretending not to notice. “The balance of the world is shattered in an instant. That’s why magicians are strictly regulated, and never allowed…
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157. “Rude, you say?” The crown prince echoed mockingly, his eyes flicking swiftly around the room. The atelier staff and serving maids, who had been sitting on the floor or steadying themselves at tables, shocked and out of breath, hastily straightened their posture. “We greet Your Highness, the Crown Prince.” “We greet the Little Sun of the Empire.” Only then did the crown prince’s attention leave those who bowed their heads in greeting. “Peonia.” He entered the…
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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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159. The crown prince was never known for his kind temperament. There was always a chill in the air around him, a harsh, cold presence—but until recently, he had never abused those beneath him. But now, he was changing. “I heard he punished a servant just because a drop of water splashed from the washing basin, and he overturned an entire meal because the sauce wasn’t the same as yesterday’s.” “…” “…” Everyone’s faces turned ashen. “Th-then, why did that maid…
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160. The binding magic cast on the former Marquess Iris was utterly different in system and structure from anything found in the Imperial Magic Tower. Even the flow of mana lingering around her neck felt distinctly foreign. “Could this be magic from another country?” “That’s what I’ll have to investigate.” “…Good heavens…” Ex slumped to the floor, burying his face in his hands as he asked. Duke Felikia’s eyes flashed coldly at the Marchioness, who met his gaze…
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161. While laughter and conversation filled the air, they quietly slipped away to the balcony, avoiding the festivities. Only a thin curtain separated the magnificent ballroom from the outdoor balcony, which was bitterly cold. To make matters worse, it was still dim, as the lights hadn’t been turned on yet. Relying on the sliver of light leaking through the curtain, you could see that some people had already gathered on the balcony. They were supporters of the Crown Prince. They warily…
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162. “At this rate, I’ll forget what the countess even looks like. Why is it so hard to see your face these days?” “Haha….” Seraphie could only respond to Duke Felikia’s banter with a thin, dry smile. “Oh dear, you look even thinner than before. Are you remembering to eat properly? And take it easy with your work, would you? When I return home, I’ll send a steady supply of nourishing ingredients to your estate—” “Father, really. Please, that’s enough.” “Oh,…
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163. The rumor that the Crown Prince was keeping the White Mage at his palace had already spread far and wide. At first, everyone assumed the Crown Prince had lost interest in his former beloved. They gossiped that fortune's favorite had changed: the reckless White Mage had stolen another woman’s man, they said, condemning her. It was even said that Lady Felikia’s jealousy now reached the heavens. Yet the situation unfolded ever more strangely. Contrary to expectations, Lady Felikia and the…
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164. ‘Control’ was his only pleasure. As the legitimate heir of the imperial family, and moreover the very firstborn, he could control everything to his will. Even when his authority met with limitations, the fact that he was the empire’s first prince offered great consolation. Someday, he would stand at the pinnacle of the Empire. He would become the sun of his nation. For him, control was an unquestionable right and ability. It was the only light shining upon his tedious life. His…
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165. At last, Peonia, who had remained silent until now, opened her mouth. Her voice, forcibly suppressing her anger, was cold and piercing. All held their breath and listened intently to her words. “As Your Highness says, it seems I lack the qualities to become the mother of a nation.” That’s it! Secretly clenching her fist in triumph, Seraphie cheered inwardly. Peonia did not act according to the crown prince’s will. With poise and an unbroken dignity, she revealed herself as…
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166. As soon as Seraphie arrived at the imperial palace, every gaze fell upon her. “How can this be so unfair?” Following the senior attendant toward the emperor’s office, Seraphie grumbled to Orchis. “I didn’t do anything, so why do I have to go be punished?” “We don’t know if it will be a punishment yet.” Orchis tried to reassure her, telling her not to worry too much. “In the worst case, you can use Penny as a scapegoat. Lady Alveolos will surely follow on her…
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167. Seraphie nodded. Having suffered the most at the hands of that madman, it was only right for her to leave the capital, if only for her mental well-being. At that, Seraphie felt a sudden surge of emotion. What she had thought an act of selfish kindness—done for her own sake—had turned out to be of great help to those two. Hearing it directly from them made her eyes prickle with unexpected tears. It was written that both rings bore enchantments of protection and…
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168. “Have you two been well? Sera, you still wear your hair short!” “Did you cut it yourself?” “It suits you so well!” The three friends, all of the same age, burst into cheerful chatter and laughter at once. “How disappointing.” Someone standing behind them smiled demurely. “So now you don’t even see your own mother, do you?” Only then did Seraphie look up, searching for the Countess Dowager. “…?” Upon finding her, Seraphie had to widen her eyes…
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