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    • by Cristae — 174 What does it mean to become an adult? Is it just growing older? Or having a more mature appearance? I’m not sure. I never became an adult in my previous life. So I can’t say for certain, but I do know one thing: simply coming of age doesn’t magically transform you into something extraordinary. After all, the macarons I craved yesterday are just as tempting to me today, and the tedious classes I skipped yesterday are still as tempting to skip again. Maybe being an adult…
    • by Cristae — Episode 187 Giuseppe wants to wipe out the dark mage organization. On the other hand, what Cheshire is after is the Red Tower Master—a wanted criminal from the Magocracy and a member of that same dark mage organization. At first glance, it might seem as if they’re chasing the same enemy. “The Red Tower Master absolutely must fall into the hands of the Tower. That old man knows too much—if he ends up in the Temple’s custody, we’ll all have headaches.” The two were not…
    • 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 — 365 While the customer was waiting, Nurse Goo (Goo Hyeoyeon) kept him company with chat. Meanwhile, Groo retreated to the back of the booth, Wooju trailing behind. Behind the curtain, in the booth’s rear, Wooju placed the robots on the operating table. “This surgery won’t be easy today.” At Groo’s words, Nurse Seo (Seo Wooju) pulled gloves onto her small hands. With gloves flapping loosely on both hands, Groo clapped smartly. Now it was time to prepare the materials…
    • 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 — 278 Lea leaned against the bus window, watching the German team’s coach, Thomas Kunz, through the gap in the seats. Scrolling rapidly on his phone, he looked angry enough for his ears to burn red. She could also hear the commotion from the other team members and coaches. No matter that the Korean team had two S-ranks—bringing a kindergartener was, to most, an outrageous arrogance and an insult. ‘We’ll have to work hard.’ Lea let out a quiet grunt and tried to sink out of…
    • by Cristae — 238 Kim Inhan fought to mask his tension, speaking to his team in a measured tone. “Come to film another crafting YouTube, are we? Listen to those effects. Impressive, I’ll give you that.” His banter prompted laughter among the stiffened team—until the unfinished teddy bear’s ears twitched at the sound. Twitch! The laughter halted in an instant. Oblivious, the unfinished teddy dug in the hip pack slung across its chest, producing a strawberry yogurt and handing it over. You…
    • 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 — 312 After finishing their meal, Chloe set about cleaning. “We’ll need to tidy up if we want to make room for the tree.” “Okaaay.” Groo sprawled on the sofa, watching Chloe clean. She seemed less like she was cleaning and more like she was searching for something. Once she’d checked every nook and cranny, Chloe called out loudly, as if for effect. “Shall we go buy a tree?” Groo jumped up. “Yes, let’s!” Chloe bought a small tree, just a bit taller than…
    • 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 — 215 “Why don’t you ever tell Dad the truth?” “Because…” Groo’s mental Dad Reaction Algorithm flashed through her mind. Rolling her eyes sideways, Groo answered. “It’s fun.” “…!” Joorim was left speechless for a moment, his mouth agape. Meanwhile, Kazuki sat on the edge of the desk with a bright grin. “Disciple-chan, your master really was shocked! How did you do it?” Groo, stretching out her tucked legs and leaning companionably against Kazuki,…
    • 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,…
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