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Clouds drifted away, and the moon emerged. In the moonlight, his bluish-gray eyes shimmered with a mysterious light. “Khalid…” When I called his name, he smiled crookedly. “Yeah.” “You…” As if spellbound, I started to walk toward him again. “I didn’t expect you to welcome me like this.” Khalid rose to his feet as if he’d done this a thousand times and spread his arms wide. “I—” My slow steps turned to a run without me realizing it. And…
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88“Ruby, let’s get this to go. The atmosphere in this place isn’t exactly appetizing.” Dad rose with a cold smile. I quickly grabbed the hem of the disrespectful Duke’s coat. “Dad, food always tastes better if you eat it here…” Who on earth taught this Duke any manners? Ah. It must have been Grandpa. “Hahaha. Can’t even joke around with you.” The Emperor laughed heartily. “To think I’d see this kind of Duke. All right, all right, take your time.” Licht…
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130Licht pretended not to hear and stepped closer to look down at Khalid. He seemed to have grown into an even more infuriatingly smug face over the summer. “Hello?” “Does this look like a time for pleasantries to you?” “Well, close enough. More importantly… Rubian is at the Academy, right?” “I don't see any reason I should answer—” “There is.” The elegantly curved eyes of the prince were thoroughly annoying. Khalid gave a short, derisive laugh and turned his…
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Episode 127 Apparently, my foot had barely grazed the tip of his shoe. “Ah, sorry.” “Ah, sorry? Soooorry?” Havelus seized upon my words and began to draw them out. “You think just apologizing is enough after stepping on a noble’s shoe? Do you have any idea how much these shoes cost?!” “…Um? Well, I apologized, didn’t I? What else am I supposed to say?” I asked in genuine curiosity. And really, it wasn’t even as if I’d properly stepped on his foot—why was he…
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Episode 98 “There’s a seat prepared for you over there.” I peeked toward the maid’s outstretched hand. At the round table, my brothers and Khalid sat with unashamed faces. When had they escaped all the way over there? “You left me behind!” As I grasped my skirt, preparing to stomp over, a few girls grabbed my arm. “Ah, would you mind sitting with us…?” “Sorry. I promised to sit with my brothers…” “Oh, I see. That’s too bad… Oh!” At that moment, the…
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Bang! I kicked open the door to Mister’s office. He looked up from a discussion with Butler Adolf, surprised. “Dad…!” I grinned from ear to ear. It’s coming! The word’s coming out! “‘Dad’ is a fresh one.” Leviathan strode over with arms outstretched, ready to lift me up. “Wait.” I raised both hands lightly to stop him. “I just grew about an inch, you know. So you don’t have to treat me like a little kid anymore—” “What are you talking…
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With a crash, the books stacked in Liam’s arms slid to the floor. “You little rascal!” He darted over and scooped Rubian right up. “Ah! The books! The books!” “What’s going on here? And how did you get in? Aren’t we supposed to be pretending not to know each other?” “That’s right! We are! This is a secret rendezvous just between you and me…!” “I love secret meetings, just us two.” Liam hugged Rubian tightly. As he looked over his little sister for the…
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Episode 89 Bang! Bang! From early morning, the sound of celebratory fireworks boomed through the air. No wonder—the highlight of the Verdant Festival, the children's competition day, had dawned! "Finallyyy!" I opened my eyes wide and hurried to get ready. Instead of the cumbersome dress I'd worn on the day of the prayer, I chose comfortable clothes fit for activity, put on my mask, and together we all headed for the competition hall. The enormous arena was swarming with…
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24 I headed to the smithy with the lord. The lord’s hobby was weapon development. His sole pleasure was in drawing up designs himself, commissioning their creation, and then delighting in testing the finished products. ‘Well, considering how many of his designs are now in actual use, maybe it’s not entirely a hobby.’ One of the main enterprises of Zevert was the weapons business. Arms crafted from the high-quality ore mined around the territory were renowned across the…
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With a calm expression, he lifted Rubian onto his knee. She was still unnaturally light for an eight-year-old. “It’s nothing. Anyway, don’t pay too much attention to what my father says.” “But…” “See? You’re worrying about pointless things again and now the crown of your head is all warm.” “Oh. You’re right.” Rubian pressed a small hand atop her head, marveling at the sensation. Leviathan let out a quiet sigh. “So, if you weren’t upset, what were you doing…
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The maids stood before the east room as if offering a silent prayer. "…This feels strange." The maid who opened the door murmured. The east room. The most prized chamber in the entire manor. "Wait, I can feel tears coming again…" "Don’t, please… If you start, I will too." One maid pinched her nose and tilted back her head. Hazel blinked her eyes, damp and shining. It was a child's room. A space the duke and his wife had prepared themselves. "My goodness, they even…
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110I finally understood why, in the latter part of the original story, Leviathan’s whereabouts after the war were so unclear. I used to think it was simply that I couldn’t remember what happened to him. That was partly true, but more than that— He truly couldn’t act at all. Much like Grandfather before him. Due to his injuries, he was forced into seclusion in Zelox, unable to show himself to the world. I clung tightly to my father’s clothes. Right now, he was Duke Zevert, actively…
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108A blue barrier shimmered to life before Dad’s eyes. “Rubian?” A deafening roar rang out. In the dark of night, the explosion was strong enough to brighten the sky for a fleeting moment. The shockwave sent a whirlwind howling through the air. Trees splintered and broke, their sharp branches hurtling forward. Spying me, Dad instinctively pulled me close, sheltering me as he dropped to the ground. “Duke! Rubian!” Asha reinforced the protective spell. Clinging to Dad, I…
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Episode 77 “Blan…kets! Outerwear! Covers!” He dashed off somewhere at full speed, then returned, his arms full of things like his furry outerwear, blankets, and anything remotely like a throw, all bundled up. Yet, in the end, he was so flustered he couldn’t bring himself to actually drape anything over me, only standing there shivering, his hands trembling uncontrollably. “I-Isn’t the coat too heavy? What if my little sister just… vanishes?” What’s with him. “I’m not…
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Episode 101Ch.10 The eventful banquet had finally ended. The matter of the tracking mage, which had worried me, was settled for now, and once I removed the bracelet, I quickly regained my energy and ate to my heart’s content. After having a cake-eating contest with Liam and Void, I finally left the party hall. Naturally, I was the victor. As I was leaving the banquet, my elder brothers were each caught by acquaintances from their respective academies. Void was surrounded by a group of…
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Episode 97 “Thank you for all your hard work, everyone.” The grand hall sparkled brilliantly. The awards ceremony began with an address from His Majesty the Emperor. Of course… we first had to sit through a very lengthy closing statement. The children who participated in the competition had gathered in small clusters in front of the stage. All the adults, resplendently dressed, looked on from behind with proud smiles. I stood in the very front row, a little tense. On either side of…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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