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    • by Cristae Clang. The knife spun sharply on the ground. “That was…” –Close! Jeez, what was that?! I calmed my pounding heart. Everyone except Mister Leviathan and the knight was staring in shock, eyes wide like startled rabbits. “It’s all right, little one, it’s all right.” Ah, except for Grandfather too, who was patting me soothingly. “Wh—what—!” Delmon, who had suddenly been grabbed by the scruff of the neck, gaped in terror. “Oh, sorry.” Only then did…
    • by Cristae 328 “The boss room… is multiplying?” No sooner had Sergey finished speaking, a tremendous roar erupted. Bang! Bang! Bang! KWA-BANG! Every boss room door was shaking. The sound of rattling and pounding echoed through the air, as if something inside was desperately trying to break free. Sergey, staring in stunned disbelief at the bizarre scene, finally found his voice. “…Are there multiple bosses now?” Gidan bared his teeth in a sly grin. For the first time in ages, he…
    • by Cristae 295 Just then, a long shadow suddenly fell over Groo’s head. A woman, her hair neatly swept back and dressed smartly in a suit, stood before them. Groo read the name tag and opened her mouth in surprise. If she wore a name tag, she must be a museum staff member. But there was something else—she could sense magic from the woman. Not an ordinary person? Someone in the same field? The moment Groo’s eyes met hers, Kwon Riyeong gave a bright smile. “Field trip kids, aren’t…
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      by Cristae “Cut! Okay!” The very first take of the very first shoot wrapped in one go. “We’ll move on to the bust shot!” While the bust and close-up shots still remained, the momentum was high. The New Age production staff, observing from a distance, silently applauded at the scene that looked like it had come straight out of the novel Eclipse. ‘The writer should’ve seen this!’ Seo-jun Lee’s suspicious and unsettling aura was flawless, and Hailey Lodge’s startled reaction and…
    • by Cristae 249 “You want to rebuild the Tower that destroyed our world?” Bailach spoke as if he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. “This isn’t our land. I only say it because our world is already gone.” Dominic continued, his tone as smooth and sly as a fox waving its tail. “Don’t you think the Earth as it is now is far too restrictive when it comes to hunting prey?” “……” “Pi?!” Mephisto drew a sharp breath when it seemed like Bailach might be considering…
    • by Cristae 190 As the contribution notice appeared, Gu Heeyeon had somehow crawled dazedly out into the open, staring blankly at Gruu. “Oh, right. Heeyeon, are you okay?” Heeyeon nodded, her mouth still agape. Gruu tilted her head and looked Heeyeon over with concern. She seemed a little out of it, not quite her normal self, but at least she wasn’t injured… Maybe just a little shocked? Gruu grinned and held out her hand. “Let’s go back now.” In instance dungeons, even if you…
    • by Cristae Episode 43 The duke sat askew on the large bed, gently patting and comforting the whimpering child in his arms. "…How." It was a brief question, but Leviathan seemed to understand it well enough. "Whenever she seems oddly listless in the evening, it always ends up like this." A heavy, deep sigh escaped him. In that brief moment, the duke looked as though he had aged several years, utterly fatigued. "Khalid." His voice was cracked with exhaustion. He pulled the quilt tighter around…
    • by Cristae 309 Chloe gave a wry laugh and moved Gru behind her. Gru hid herself behind Chloe’s legs, clinging tightly to her. Chloe’s lips softened slightly at the warmth. Then, noticing a steady gaze fixed on her, Chloe looked up. It was Joorim. Come to think of it, why exactly was On Joorim here? Because of his brother? Was that really necessary? Sensing Chloe’s puzzled stare, Joorim pointed to his neck. “We both have a mole in the same spot as…
    • by Cristae 268 Joorim was quite used to taking responsibility, but this time he felt truly wronged. Why did he have to clean up Shea’s mess? Why, of all things, was he forced to wear this ridiculous mascot costume? And why did he, of all people, have to appear in a Groo-centered video like “Today’s Groo”? He was tangled in countless questions and emotions, yet Joorim obediently followed behind Yoon Arin, the staff member Jin Siwon had assigned to him. At their destination, a cute…
    • by Cristae 199 The thought of becoming a tree-person again brought tears to Guru’s eyes. ‘Guru wants to stay human just a little longer…!’ If he turned into a tree-person, his skin might become hard as bark, and leaves could sprout thickly from his head. What if, then, even Papa couldn’t recognize him anymore? “…?” Joorim, hunched in front of the flowerpot, distressed as if he were bearing the weight of the world, narrowed his eyes at Guru, who approached with a sad gaze. “What…
    • by Cristae 326 For the first Parent’s Day, there are several steps one must take to deliver an extraordinary gift. Step one! Find out what makes a gift extraordinary! So, what exactly is an extraordinary gift? To answer this, we need the help of someone with plenty of experience celebrating Parent’s Day—someone who’s still keeping up with the trends. A trendsetter. A roulette wheel spun rapidly in On Groo’s mind before coming to a stop. The right person? Gidan! After losing…
    • by Cristae 335 Meanwhile, at that moment. Yurian, trembling in a corner of the dungeon, dashed out the moment the gate opened. 'They were even crazier than I thought.' He had suspected these weren't ordinary creatures, but he had never imagined they'd be able to so easily subdue an SSS-class monster. If On Joorim hadn't come and stopped them at the last minute, he might really have witnessed an SSS-grade fried egg feast. He shuddered all over. ‘No wonder they made me into a Maltese and ride…
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      by Cristae When Seo-jun met the cat’s eyes, he gave a gentle smile and took a small step back from the cage. Hailey Lodge, who had once declared, “I like both dogs and cats, but if I had to choose—definitely cats!” mirrored Seo-jun’s cautious movement, her face slightly flushed. They both knew just how sensitive cats could be. “Alright, please open them.” After confirming that the meeting room door was securely shut, Director Wilma gave the signal. The three handlers unlocked the…
    • by Cristae 191Thud. The razor-sharp blade sliced through flesh, a spray of blood bursting forth. The intruder bit his lip, enduring the pain as the blade pierced his palm. Immediately, the blood from his wound began to move in the air like a water snake, tracing a black magic circle across the back of the man’s hand. “To make it look like a natural decline… but I’ll add a touch of poison so he won’t last through the night.” Muttering monotonously, the man adjusted a portion of the black…
    • by Cristae 214The more overwhelming the truth, the more I needed to remain calm and rational. I wanted to explain the situation concisely, without embellishment, and ask for help. But… “I’m going to try to uncover the truth step by step. I think the Mage King, to me… with me… I…” Contrary to my intent, my voice cracked, and I couldn’t manage to string the words together clearly. “Ha.” It was because I had just then noticed the blue necklace hanging at my neck—something Void had…
    • by Cristae Episode 69 ‘Kal!’ Though he tried to keep his voice steady, I could hear it trembling on the verge of breaking. I answered at once. ‘I’m at Ipsen Mountain!’ Fumbling, I touched my earlobe and closed my eyes. I could feel Licht’s gaze on me, but I had no choice. I just hoped it looked like I was only dizzy. ‘Honestly, I’m not sure exactly where. Licht and Lady Titi are hurt, but I caught the bad guys…’ ‘Huh?’ ‘I’m fine.’ A deep, long sigh…
    • by Cristae 345 The departure for the contaminated zone was set for the following day. After dazzling everyone with her dexterous ointment-making, Groo accepted their applause and praise and retired to the room the lord had prepared for her. “Please rest well, Witch. If you need anything, just call.” —Thank you. As soon as the attendants left, Groo immediately changed clothes with her magic wand. She then arranged three cushions in a circle on the floor. Placing Mephisto and Bailach each…
    • by Cristae Episode 59Gasp, how embarrassing. “Ruby? It’s dangerous. Come down here.” As Dad reached out his hand, I nervously got up and stepped down the stairs. “It’s been a while.” Licht deliberately came down to the foot of the stairs to offer his hand. One hand was clasped behind his back, a very courteous escort. “Blondie, why are you here…?” I asked blankly, unable to even think of taking his hand. Licht, retracting his arm, smiled, narrowing one eye. “Yeah. My hair is…
    • by Cristae Episode 21 "Void!" I barged straight into Void's room. “Wah! You scared me!” Void was sitting at his desk, scribbling something. “H-huh?” Void hastily covered his notebook. A diary… or perhaps— “Do you have a map in here?” “A map?” “Yeah!” “Of course I do, but…” Void rummaged through his shelves and soon produced a map of the territory. It was covered with markings for shops, amenities, lodgings, and more. “Wow, thanks!” “But why do…
    • by Cristae Episode 176 Khalid had achieved remarkable feats during this time. He became the vanguard of a large-scale magical beast subjugation force at the border where the Kingdom of Kasalia met the nations of the Western Continent. In truth, he’d set out to find Rubian’s magic stele, but the location happened to be right at the heart of a massive magical beast habitat, so he volunteered to lead the subjugation. The Babylon Empire, acting on moral grounds, provided military support, and soon a…
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