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    • by Cristae 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…
    • by Cristae 296 Before long, the children of the Chick class gathered cozily in front of the screen to watch the video, and a tidal wave began to approach them. ‘Fortunately, they don't seem too scared.’ If the children started squealing in fear because of the 4D effects, the plan could fall apart. But instead, the kids were fascinated and amused. Gru's face turned bright red with excitement as she took turns exclaiming to the friends on either side of her. Confirming this, Kwon Riyeong glanced…
    • by Cristae 205 She couldn't put her finger on who, but among the crowd, there was an unpleasant gaze fixed on her. Romi sharpened her eyes without thinking, then caught herself—she was in front of the cameras—and smoothed her expression. ‘…Am I still on edge from that incident?’ Romi recalled the day her former agency’s president paid her a visit. During her idol trainee days, that man had ruined her self-esteem, then denied her a debut. Now he’d resurfaced, bragging about how well his…
    • by Cristae 169. ‘What in the world is this feeling…?’ It wasn’t simply the confusion of having a would-be stepfather who was the same age as her lover. She had already vented most of that awkwardness when she pulled at that guy’s hair. What was age, after all? If anything, her mother deserved praise for her boldness. Yet Seraphie still found herself ill at ease. She wanted to graciously accept her mother’s romance, but this vague unease would not disappear. “Sir Felikia, your…
    • by Cristae 194. “My goodness, how much everything has changed.” The Matron of Validus looked around the Validus estate, so different from what she remembered, and was filled with wonder. The Validus estate she remembered was a nightmare. Her former husband's abuse and violence, shattered bottles, her daughter beaten in her place, the listless servants, and the wilted, lifeless garden. She once thought she’d only leave this place in death. “……” Her hand, touching the bright columns…
    • by Cristae That afternoon, the empty ruins of the amusement park rang once again with the sound of lively voices. Within Candy Town, groups of diverse players gathered in fives and tens, treading nervously as they entered, following their maps to the storefronts they had rented. Despite the park’s notoriety, people couldn’t afford to risk their lives and give up making a living. Those who had answered Si Zhiyan’s call were not few in number. In just a few short hours, he had filled up more than twenty…
    • by Cristae Side Story 8. —Crown Princess Hera. Would you care to help me prepare Belladi’s evening dress? It was none other than Sion, Belladi’s other closest friend. Hera tilted her head slightly in surprise. —I thought the Viscount of Agla would make separate preparations. Everyone assumed Hera would compete fairly without relying on her status. This belief stemmed from Hera’s upright conduct over the years. For this reason, no one had offered her assistance—except for Sion, who…
    • by Cristae Side Story 3. “Aining, please.” Killian muttered, bowing his head. His reaction made me giggle, and I kissed his forehead. “Are you no longer upset?” My voice carried a teasing note, and Killian sighed as if embarrassed, but nodded. “It’s hard to keep pretending I’m sulking, thanks to Aining.” “I’m just true to my feelings~!” Aining shouted as she bounced on my bed. Killian smiled faintly at her words, then wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed…
    • by Cristae 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…
    • by Cristae 185I shot Sir Cherie a sidelong glance and spoke to Leo. “Leo, don’t pick up habits like that.” “But isn’t it better to be upfront about these things?” “…Are you announcing you’re about to get into trouble?” When I fixed him with a sharp glare, Sir Cherie opened and closed his mouth several times, suddenly at a loss for words. Then, as if betraying his lord with a faithful heart, he shut his eyes tightly and said, “That’s not what I meant…” His reaction was a…
    • by Cristae Side Story 7. “Duke Belladi Alton, Lord Meldor Alton. Good afternoon.” After a brief greeting, Hera carefully continued. “I've come, risking impropriety, upon hearing that Lady Nesia will soon return to the country.” “The Crown Princess’s visit is always welcome here.” At Belladi’s words, Meldor nodded as well. “Nesia will be delighted too, I’m sure.” Hera smiled warmly at the kind words of the Alton siblings. Belladi, watching Hera as she sat across from her,…
    • by Cristae 231 On Groo’s mouth dropped open in shock. Failing to grasp it all at once, Groo carefully reread the status window. “Did I get this achievement because I made so much money with the drones this time?” With narrowed eyes, Groo stroked his chin. A portion of the sales amount returns as Filial Points? If so— More sales = More Filial Points And Filial Points can be used for leveling up! Large sales = Large amount of Filial Points = Consecutive level-ups! If…
    • by Cristae Chapter 169 Soon, his aura chillingly cold like a shard of ice, his left hand touched my cheek with utmost care. “I’ve said this before, haven’t I? Lady Blanche is more precious to me than anything else in this world.” A whisper, tender as a lover’s secret words slipped into a beloved’s ear. But Sir Cherry had never spoken those words before. That night, on the balcony, his revelation, though desperate as a sinner in confession, was at once solemn as a knight’s vow. So I…
    • by Cristae 243 Attack Japan? Kazuki’s eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation. “Wow… Orchestra really does have ambition… To, to attack Japan….” “Don’t listen seriously to their nonsense,” Joorim said, shaking his head. “Groo, you too. Don’t get swept up by your brothers’ wild ideas.” Swept up? Groo puffed out her cheeks in protest. “No, Groo just…!” As Groo swung her legs in frustration, Gidan set her down on the floor. As she toddled over, Joorim picked…
    • by Cristae 196At my words, Sir Cherry (presumed) hesitated, seeming to nod up and down, then shook his head from side to side. Watching this ambiguous gesture, somewhere between a nod and a shake, I couldn’t help but let out a short laugh. It was almost admirable, how this man, who once thought a mask would be enough to hide his identity, put so much effort into concealing himself. Hiding his face and voice, even refraining from using his frozen aura, just in case. For Sir Cherry (presumed), it was quite…
    • by Cristae In the small house of the Forest Hot Spring Festival Hall, Kazuko stared at the swaying orange flower.The little shrine maiden sat at her feet, the puppet mimicking her exactly, tilting its head slightly. Si Zhiyan sat across from her, waiting quietly. After a long while, Kazuko raised her flowing sleeve, gently covering her lips. She lifted her face, hollow eye sockets fixing on Si Zhiyan. Good, that was right. Si Zhiyan let out a quiet breath, smiling softly. “As you once…
    • by Cristae 145. It was no mere feeling of déjà vu. Before, nobles had arrived in their finery to watch the spectacular fall of the Countess Validus. Today, once again, all had gathered here to see another daughter of Validus. This time, however, there were a few differences: the venue was the temple, and conspicuously fewer nobles were present than one might expect. “They’re being cautious about you.” Loony and Karl, arriving in a separate carriage, joined Seraphie. “They don’t want…
    • by Cristae 137Dwelling After seeing off the unfamiliar bloodfolk, only Yan Cheng and his four brothers remained here. Yan Cheng and Ye Xianqing paid their respects to Si Zhiyan, their words cautious and respectful. Si Zhiyan understood they had private matters to discuss among themselves as old comrades, so after a brief exchange, he excused himself, leaving them the space to catch up. Taking advantage of the time, Si Zhiyan took a rough circuit around the . The was filled with low, wooden cabins, most…
    • by Cristae 197. “Oh, how adorable.” “Aren’t these the porcelain figurines that were all the rage last year?” About midway along the garden path, there was a particularly well-lit area. There, a gazebo stood where guests could rest awhile; the magical lights they’d seen earlier twined around its pillars and flat roof like vines. All around, porcelain animal figurines were clustered together, playing out charming little scenes. Behind the squirrel figurine stood a tiny house. Covered in…
    • by Cristae Mostyn understood Killian’s shock all too well—she herself had nearly laughed to tears on first hearing it. Nesia always seemed like a pure white rabbit amid the black panthers of House Alton. That such a child would be called the “Spirit Master of Demons”? Suppressing a fresh fit of giggles, Mostyn recalled Ryuspell’s recent letter. [To my brother, It’s been a while. How’s life as Duke Fredo?It still feels strange to think of you as Duke, but with all the loyal retainers in…
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