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    • by Cristae Episode 29Making a Barrier with Mister to Defend This Place! "I want to take swordsmanship lessons!" Mister’s eyes widened in surprise as though he hadn't expected to hear that. "What?" "I'm going to learn the sword! I’m going to get really, really strong! Isn’t that what it means to be a man of the north?" Mister scrunched up his face with a reluctant expression. "Well… yes, I suppose?" A good idea had come to me, so I was too preoccupied to notice his expression. 'If I…
    • by Cristae 206“Hey, don’t practice your theater lines on me. And that was way too much.” I whispered softly. Licht laughed quietly in his throat, letting go of my hand. Since he had been wearing thin silk gloves ever since entering the hall, I hadn’t actually felt the touch of his lips when he kissed my hand. Strictly speaking, it was a common form of greeting as well. So I thought nothing of it. “But you look beautiful today.” At my whisper, Licht scratched his cheek…
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      by Cristae “Oh right. Your Highness, please don’t reveal that you’re a dragon, Student Lee Han.” Professor Garcia whispered softly. Royalty in the Empire might be as common as fancy pebbles, but add ‘dragon’ to it, and things were different. If the already-slightly-mad Daylily Tower wizards found that out, who knew how they’d react. “Understood. Your Highness, as you just heard, please don’t reveal you’re a dragon.” “Understood!” Joulin nodded vigorously. Staying in…
    • by Cristae 104The boy scratched his eyebrow, then bowed politely. “Sorry, Rubian.” “Hm?” “For misunderstanding you. Didn’t that cause you trouble yesterday?” Ah. About yesterday. I shook my head quietly. Strictly speaking, it wasn’t Licht’s fault. “It’s fine. Is that why you wanted to keep talking with me?” “Mm. I had too many thoughts on my own. If I caused you any distress… I’m truly sorry.” Everyone knew—even the stones in the road—that the Zeverts hated…
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      by Cristae Unaware that a battle-hardened, killer junior he’d trained was glaring at him, Sevios went on. “You know, right now, the other clubs are fighting to recruit you. If we didn’t, they’d hang me from a rack. Actually, no, they'd subject me to the 'bookshelf punishment.'" “Bookshelf… Like a bookshelf desk, or a drawer or something?” “No, not that. Bookshelf Punishment. You know—like hanging or beheading. It’s what our club does.” “……” Lee Han decided not to ask for…
    • by Cristae 212 Chapter The Sensation Created by an Industrial Spy Lee Soyeon Confirmed Heading to Singapore Soyeon leaves China and is off to Singapore. Rumor has it she’s either seeking asylum in Singapore or preparing to be repatriated to Korea. Meanwhile, in China, after wringing everything out of Soyeon, they’re set to announce the S-rank Metallic Armor Changer—an absolutely insane mechanized transformation item. Damn, they drained her dry and just sent her packing with a…
    • by Cristae 64Thick foliage and trees made it seem as though the place had been hidden away by fairies themselves. There, I laughed as I kicked my legs in the water. “Hehehehehe.” Pale steam rippled as the water splashed. “That laugh is weird.” From behind a tree, Khalid grumbled in annoyance. “Do I really have to stand watch for you?” “Please do.” After checking the depth, I slipped into the water, still wrapped in a thin cloth just in case. “Wow… So this is what it means…
    • by Cristae Episode 35 “I understand. You mentioned he’s the son of a healer, correct? Since I have some acquaintances remaining there, I’ll try sending a letter.” Borbel packed his medical bag. As he was about to leave, he suddenly turned back as if something had just come to mind. “Come to think of it, Lord Rubian is said to have made medicine using herbs, yes?” “That’s right. Apparently, he learned by watching over the shoulder.” It was a miraculous remedy that not only won over the…
    • by Cristae 272 “Oh, how frustrating. I could spoon-feed it to him, even chew it for him, and he still wouldn’t get it!” Sevelena, somehow irritated at the end, stormed off. So the gathering awkwardly dispersed. I was almost glad—I’d been so mired in self-doubt, wondering what on earth I was doing here, that I could hardly focus on anything around me. “Oh, these are fresh.” On my way home alone, I wandered past the shops, browsing here and there. Maybe because it was spring, the…
    • by Cristae 242 “What is this…!” “What’s wrong?” Chairman Nam’s daughter, Jeon Jina, scowled as she checked the article. “This is ridiculous. An S-rank just happens to appear at such perfect timing?” “…They might have kept it hidden. They probably wanted to avoid a scene of internal competition between two S-ranks in one country.” Chairman Nam crossed her arms. They were likely strategizing on the best S-rank concept that wouldn’t threaten Kazuki, and timing the…
    • by Cristae 222 The child glanced back at Joorim, who seemed somewhat dazed, and then pointed at Reiji, declaring, “Dad! This man is a bad person! He’s handsome, but don’t let that fool you!” “Did little one just call me handsome?” Joorim thought it remarkable that Reiji managed to understand only that part. Reiji tilted his head. “Is it common in Korea to put handcuffs on handsome people?” Ignoring Reiji’s nonsense, Joorim hesitated for a moment. It seemed Groo was missing…
    • by Cristae 236Knights busily moved about the deck. I stood at the prow, gazing for a moment at the blue expanse of the sea. The weather was wonderfully clear, the waves tranquil. Strangely, I felt a sense of calm. There was no fear at all. Perhaps it was because my father was with me. 'Alright, when all this is over, I’ll have to go boating with my family.' Something like a luxury cruise! 'Please, let that day come!' With that earnest prayer, the ship cut smoothly across the azure sea. Thanks…
    • by Cristae 187What the—! You said your back hurt! “It seems you’re a bit injured, so let me take you to the physician.” I felt the firm arm wrapping around me like a vine. The slight trembling—was it because… he was trying not to hurt me as he held me? “Pardon? Sir Khalid, you? But why? And you’re so talkative today? This is the first time I’ve heard you say more than three sentences!” No way. He’s always been a bit of a chatterbox. I thought this to myself as I gripped…
    • by Cristae Episode 91 “When did you even have time to prepare for that?” I blurted out the question in Khalid’s stead, startled. Father, as if he’d anticipated it, replied nonchalantly. “With money and coerc—no, with money and negotiation skills, anything is possible.” “Ah… I see…” Truly, you are remarkable. I was about to ask if it wasn’t all a bit much, when suddenly the knights, having just arrived, shouted from behind. “Go, Khal! If you don’t place in the top…
    • by Cristae Episode 269 Judging by the small petals caught in his hair, he must have just come back from training outside. I saw them and chuckled inwardly. It was too endearing, that incongruous clumsiness behind his indifferent expression. “Have you eaten?” Khalid turned around with a sunny smile and asked. Regrettably, that fluttering charm of his seemed to fall away, though—for the record—he was still adorable. “Yes. What about you?” “I have, too.” “How does it feel to be…
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      by Cristae Come to think of it, if they’d known Seo-jun would win another Oscar, maybe he didn’t have to enlist. =22 He’s still only 23. Since he’s a student too, he probably could’ve delayed enlistment. =33 If I were Seo-jun, I would’ve postponed it as long as possible, worked hard, and then won the award. =Nah, even if he delayed it, it wouldn’t matter. The law still hasn’t changed. =?Still?? Wasn’t this being discussed back when Seo-jun was 12 and 18? =Just discussed. Nothing was…
    • by Cristae Chapter 163 “So. What sneaky plans were you up to this time?” I blinked my eyes. Violet gaze was fixed on the parchment in my hand. “Ah…!” Right, Dad was here! ‘If Dad helps, I won’t have to be separated from Khalid!’ These days, Dad was happiest when I clung to him, asking for help! I quickly grabbed his hem and opened my mouth. “Dad, I, I nee—” See? That smooth smile curling upward in satisfaction. “Give me…
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      by Cristae "Here, why not take Wardanaz too—let him see how it's done?" "Huh?" At the suggestion, Sevios frowned as if to say, 'what nonsense.' "You know I always go solo on these jobs." "Just this once. Please, just for now." "Yeah, anyone who robbed the principal's villa has proven their skill. He won't hold us back." For once, the club members didn't back down. Their persistence showed Sevios how much they wanted Wardanaz to really join them. Once he saw what it was like to score a big haul,…
    • by Cristae As Havana drew aside the clothes that covered him, his chest was revealed—a mass of blood, the ribs protruding sharply. All beneath his chest was mottled with bruises; his waist sagged unnaturally, grown alarmingly thin. Only because he wore loose clothing, and his spine was warped with a slight hunch, had it gone unnoticed until now. His joints were broken and bent backwards; white bone jutted through torn flesh, leaving him soaked in blood. The bloodfolk's deformities were nothing like the fluid,…
    • by Cristae Episode 124 “Duke, you’ve arrived. I’ll announce you to His Majesty at once.” The attendant hurried over and bowed to Leviathan. Leviathan stood before the massive audience chamber doors, quietly waiting for permission to enter. It wasn’t long before the attendant reappeared. “Thank you for waiting! His Majesty asks that you come in… now…” The attendant trailed off, glancing warily at the Duke. “Um, Your Excellency… Did our door somehow offend you?” It was…
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