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    • by Cristae Episode 80 But I was promptly caught before I could even get out of the greenhouse. Naturally, by Grandpa’s hand. “You don’t smell. It’s not because you didn’t wash that he avoided you.” “It’s too late.” “It’s true. He says he always gets nervous when you come around…” “What?” “…He says you make him nervous. I think he came to try to comfort you, Mister.” With just those words, Khalid hurried away. After skipping his training for days, the…
    • by Cristae Episode 179Even without going through Mikhail, there was a way to verify whether the First King’s prophecy was accurate. That was by asking Giuseppe, who currently possesses the “gift of prophecy,” whether he too had seen the kingdom’s calamity. However, if Giuseppe truly had seen it with his prophetic gift, I couldn’t approach him recklessly. If I made a mistake, he might discover that Leo was the Star of Heroes. ‘I can’t be sure, but I’ll try probing for a reaction by letting…
    • by Cristae Episode 223 "Ugh, it's so cramped." I crawled into the cave, inching my way through the gap between the rocks. I was the only one who could squeeze through the narrow passageway. Of course, I faced opposition from Kal and the rest of my family, but this time, I couldn't concede. "There's no way someone like Father could have been defeated by mere magical beasts. There must be another reason." "But still!" "If he's hurt and unable to get out, we have to rescue him quickly. Is there…
    • by Cristae Episode 209 “Your Majesty.” A knight approached hurriedly. “What is it?” “Well…” After hearing the report, the Emperor set down the goblet he had been holding, his face suddenly hardened. And he spoke. “A large horde of magical beasts has appeared near the southern coast.” Leviathan instinctively furrowed his brow as he glanced at Rubian. The Emperor’s cloak fluttered in the breeze. “I must return. I’d appreciate it if you could tell the young lady I’m…
    • by Cristae Episode 72 Several days passed. From the moment I returned to the manor, I fell mildly ill. In the end, at the Duke’s strict command, the physician of Zelox was dragged in without warning. I learned how the kidnapping incident was resolved from fragments of adult conversation I overheard while half-asleep. Licht, Titi, and Olivia had all returned home safely, and the culprits were captured and sent to prison. Asha was nearly accused as another suspect in the kidnapping for approaching…
    • by Cristae Episode 273 “So then… who do you think I’d like?” Khalid spoke, furrowing his brow. I blinked at him, dazed. “Th-then why haven’t you said anything until now?” We’d had countless opportunities to confess our feelings. I’d been waiting for those chances like a hyena! If he liked me, too, shouldn’t he have pounced on those opportunities like I did? Instead of running away! “I thought… if I were to confess to you, I’d need the proper status… a…
    • by Cristae Episode 142Ch. 14 The capital, in an alley of Bamiless. The Second was staggering as she walked. ‘I’m reaching my limit…’ Living in a land without magic was growing unbearable. But she couldn’t leave empty-handed. ‘With Father absent, this is my chance.’ Opportunities to pursue the Seventh alone did not come often. Having secretly come to the capital to find the Seventh without the Mage King’s knowledge, she leaned against a wall, exhaling a slow breath. She had…
    • by Cristae Episode 265 “In Arcadia, the throne has always gone to the strongest mage among the royal family. Lady Rubian, you are the last remaining royal here and also the most brilliant mage. You have more than enough qualifications. You rightfully ought to ascend the throne!” “For reference, I accidentally cut down the Mage King’s ‘sixth’—he tried to disguise himself in a crimson-embroidered priest’s robe and flee to the continent like a rat.” Licht added this with a smile that betrayed…
    • by Cristae Episode 27 Was it Hazel who told her? “Footsteps. The sound of heels hitting the floor was different. It was like you were slightly dragging one leg…” “…” “And when you dodged the carriage in the village earlier, you staggered to the right.” Chup chup. The hands wrapping the cloth were astonishingly deft. “So I thought maybe your leg was hurting.” Hah. Morris gave an involuntary sigh. “If you keep enduring it, it’ll only get worse.” “…” “Gasp,…
    • by Cristae Episode 167 Leviathan stood dazed for a moment, then coughed awkwardly. "Uh, well, when you listen closely, it's kind of cute." "…You don’t have to make excuses to me." "…Don’t tell anyone. I'll sulk." "…All right." I grew curious as to what on earth could have been going on for such noises to be made. Heading out into the hallway, I checked out the window and let out a breathless, incredulous chuckle. "Ha ha ha!" Out on the hillside behind the barracks, Rubian was…
    • by Cristae 162“First of all, it seems finding his way is a lost cause. He’s not himself right now. The magical beast destroyed his beloved natural history museum—he’s in the throes of utter chaos.” “Oh dear.” I couldn’t understand the trouble at all, but I furrowed my brow in a show of sympathy. In the end, as Liam drifted off in thought, heading toward the pond, Void finally grumbled, “For crying out loud!” and hurried off to fetch the eldest brother. “Little fairy… come…
    • by Cristae Episode 79 “For now, leave the Eosia matter to them. If any new information comes in, notify me immediately.” “Yes, sir.” Borbel bowed respectfully and withdrew. Leviathan called for Adolf. “Bring me Rubian’s adoption papers.” “Here they are.” He completed the complicated documents with meticulous care. Rubian was his daughter. Whatever past she carried no longer mattered. His pen paused a moment at the section regarding the child’s nationality. “Adolf,…
    • by Cristae Episode 63 “No, you really don’t have to eat it!” “If you want cake, you need to have your meal first. Let’s go.” “Huh?” While I stood there blankly, I realized Liam had already made it halfway down the corridor and was looking back at me. His gaze lingered, then came a short sigh. “So it’s true, what Void said. You really are a spoiled child.” “Wh-what?!” I flailed my limbs like a fish freshly caught, because Liam, having strode up without expression,…
    • by Cristae Episode 198 A temporary residence owned by the temple, situated in the plaza. Only after drying my drenched body did I find a moment’s respite. Dawn was slowly approaching, yet the sky remained dark under the lingering influence of the typhoon. Outside, the only sounds were the occasional crash of something breaking; inside, all was silent. “You sons of bitches!” Correction—the air was far from quiet, as the Red Tower Master, now recovered, unleashed a torrent of curses that…
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      by Cristae To the quiet cheers of the crowd, Seo-jun opened his eyes. If the ears had been part of his actual body, he could’ve told whether they were moving or not. But no matter how much he focused, all he could feel was the headband pressing against his head. “Guess I’ll have to check with a mirror.” Continuing that slightly pitiful thought, Seo-jun looked into the mirror in his hand. The mechanical ears, shaped exactly like a wolf’s, drooped low. “Whoa!” As soon as Seo-jun gasped in…
    • by Cristae 75“……” “You were here this morning, too.” “Did she fall asleep?” Khalid’s reply was unrelated. “If you’re that curious, you might as well have gone in.” “…It’s fine.” The boy answered coolly, folding his arms. He looked, surprisingly, quite natural standing among the knights. “…I don’t deserve to.” “What?” “Nothing. I’ll keep watch here.” He spoke with resolve, turning his gaze away from Leviathan in a final way. That…
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      by Cristae Verdus’s “guardians” had a fearsome reputation among Einrogard students. They looked like little more than bundles of wood or bronze tied together—like wooden mannequins or metal dolls—but had combat power far beyond what you’d expect from a “small golem.” It wasn’t supernatural strength, strictly speaking. It was just that these guardians were cobbled together from leftover parts and junk, then enchanted by Professor Verdus’s unique art. Summons like these were always…
    • by Cristae 114“All right. Your attire’s a bit unkempt, but… oh, it’s fine. I’ve learned some flexibility at this post. We’ll work out the details as we go.” “Eek! No… Rubian! Help me!” Nothing could stop a youth thirsting for knowledge. In the end, Asha was borne away in a book cart lined with plush cushions. Thud. It wouldn’t be more than a few steps from here to the adjoining study, but Asha… made the journey in comfort. Khalid shook his head, as if in…
    • by Cristae Episode 109 That lunatic. Even in that state, he didn't let out so much as a groan. In the end, the Emperor took a step back. If a mage had truly intended to infiltrate the duke's residence… that would have been a disaster. But there was no evidence. Because he was dead. ‘A mage dying on my land is the biggest headache of all.’ The Emperor let out a long sigh and pressed his forehead. As Leviathan began to walk away, he glanced at him. “Arcadia’s come upon a convenient…
    • by Cristae Episode 241 A dark chapel. I sat absent-mindedly, gazing up at the statue of the goddess. Moonlight streamed through the broken window, casting a white beam across the goddess’s face. For some reason, it felt both sacred and not quite sacred at the same time. “It feels different from the one I saw at church during the Green Festival prayer service.” Maybe it’s because this one is much bigger. Then again, the faces of gods are always drawn however humans imagine them, aren’t…
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