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    • by Cristae 183. According to Luni, Count Baglosa’s daughter was engaged in a standoff with the Validus staff at the mansion’s gate. She had come recklessly, demanding to see Seraphy, and her insistence was witnessed by Karl, who was waiting at the house, as well as by Orkis and Luni, who arrived just in time. “……” Seraphy pressed her hand to her forehead. Just hearing the account of events was enough to bring on a headache. “No one followed her, did they?” “Sir Orkis and Karl…
    • by Cristae 191. Regrettably, the situation was far from favorable for a heartfelt reunion. “What about the others?” At Pura’s question, the man hurried to share what he knew. “The other Glakes, aside from me, are split between here and the warehouse across the way. Check on the people over there as well. The office of the men running this place is right upstairs.” “Can you walk?” A mage, having removed his shackles, asked. The man stood shakily. Pura and the other Glakes quickly…
    • by Cristae 182 As breath filled my chest, my mind’s gears began to spin furiously. Once consciousness returned, one thought alone came to me: What must I do to prevent the extinction of humanity? Clinging only to that thought, I opened my eyes—and saw my younger brother’s anxious face gazing down at me. Poor thing. For all the ways he had resisted fate, how wretched he must have felt when, as prophesied, he was forced to stab me in the back. I reached out my aged hand toward…
    • by Cristae A rush of chaotic footsteps sounded behind them. Yan Xu quickly pulled Si Zhiyan aside, bringing a finger to his lips in a silent “shhh.” He wrapped his arms around Si Zhiyan and ducked his head as countless vines surged upward, writhing and curling to shield them from view. At the far end of the leaf-strewn avenue, a cloud of dust began to rise. So close—close enough that he could hear the other’s heartbeat.Swaddled in Yan Xu’s burning warmth, Si Zhiyan felt his own breath nearly…
    • by Cristae Episode 195 As if someone had tilted an umbrella over me, the rain that had been soaking me to the bone suddenly stopped. The bursts of magical fireballs striking the translucent barrier surrounding myself and the small figure before me exploded like fireworks. “How dare you…” The anger radiating from her back was so intense that my opponent could barely contain her rage, her breaths coming in harsh gasps. Cautiously, I called her name. “Ophel…lia…?” At that, Ophelia…
    • by Cristae 188. “Are we certain that the corpse is Lady Baglosa?” At the crown prince’s question, the messenger nodded with solemn gravity. “The hair on the corpse is dark green, and the bone structure also indicates a woman. Additionally, there is a mark on the partially burned thigh that identifies her as Lady Baglosa.” “A mark?” “She was born with a large birthmark on her thigh, which Lady Baglosa’s nurse has confirmed.” “……” With an inscrutable expression, the…
    • by Cristae Silently, Li Shize drew Zhong Manwen aside, taking a few steps back. It was lunchtime, and the restaurant was far from empty. With nearly a hundred rooms, there were at least two or three hundred people present. Some carried trays, others ate or chatted… but now, everyone had paused, attention fixed on the center of the conflict: the food service window. was a dual-flavor hotpot. When picked from the tree, it had to have both types of broth to make up a complete pot. The white broth was a plain…
    • by Cristae 141. ‘…It’s a dream.’ Seraphie quickly grasped the situation. She was standing in the capital square, barefoot and still in her pajamas. The once-familiar square was now a ruin, thick gray smoke curling from place to place. Wounded and dead bodies lay scattered on the streets, while children who had lost their families sobbed nearby. It was, in short, hell. That was how she knew it wasn’t real. ‘Am I just too exhausted?’ Seraphie naturally recalled her day. She had…
    • by Cristae 164. ‘Control’ was his only pleasure. As the legitimate heir of the imperial family, and moreover the very firstborn, he could control everything to his will. Even when his authority met with limitations, the fact that he was the empire’s first prince offered great consolation. Someday, he would stand at the pinnacle of the Empire. He would become the sun of his nation. For him, control was an unquestionable right and ability. It was the only light shining upon his tedious life. His…
    • by Cristae 283 “Is Team Korea gathering up now? Instead of regrouping at the base, they’re moving toward the center.” “Personally, I think it’s because they’ve entered phase three. From the third phase onward, every monster defeated grants not only team buffs but personal buffs as well, making it a crucial turning point.” “Ah, Team Korea—Gidan Hunter, Sergey Hunter, even the drone—all are funneling regular monsters toward Lee Taemin. Like a mother bird feeding her chick, they’re…
    • by Cristae 258 "Ah, I didn’t get my stamps!" "Stamps?" Groo pulled out a laminated sheet, about the size of a notebook, from her bag. On it, there were three spaces drawn, waiting for stamps. "If I become a good police officer and get all the stamps here, the PR team manager will give me a present." "Give it here. I’ll stamp them all for you." When Joorim tried to snatch away the sheet, Groo clung to his arm and shook it vigorously. "N-nooo~ Don’t do that~!" In the end, having…
    • by Cristae 190. Just as Pura had predicted. Once the Kia company had finished their business, they returned to the lodgings first. The remaining mages claimed they needed to conduct another experiment with their communication magic at dawn, so they began inspecting the land at the outskirts of the territory. Immediately, the cadet branch family members from Tifeon, who had been lurking nearby, hurriedly interjected. “You can’t go any farther than this.” When the mages tried heading toward the…
    • by Cristae 229 “Uncle?” For a fleeting instant, Han Rowoon’s eyes went wide. His pupils dilated, his mouth opened. “Groo-chan!” Kazuki, who had quietly come up behind, swooped in and gathered her up in his arms. A murmur of excitement began to fill the hall behind them. It was because the monster specimens, which had stood like pillars, were now turning their heads and waving their arms. “What, do those things actually move?” “Wow, that’s amazing—they look so…
    • by Cristae Episode 189 The magic I had witnessed from Leo and Cheshire until now had always been beautiful and steadfast, suffused with goodwill. Perhaps, having always been surrounded by such things, I had unconsciously come to underestimate what was called black magic. In an instant, the massive magic circle, black as pitch and coiling across the entire temple like a giant serpent, glowed with such ominous light that it seemed to choke the breath from all who beheld it. Realizing that Giuseppe had…
    • by Cristae 172. “So, you’re planning to kill Count Loria in front of your grandmother.” Crack—the firewood split with a sharp sound. “…That’s unexpected.” Orkis lowered his axe, picking up the freshly split logs and stacking them to the side, where a fair pile was already accumulating. “I never thought I’d hear you speak of killing someone.” “Don’t you like it?” While Orkis split the firewood, Serapi sat crouched beside him, watching with idle curiosity. “Like it?…
    • by Cristae 351 At the sudden recollection of the tune she’d been humming, Joorim’s brow furrowed sharply. “…Tomato?” Why am I singing such a stupid song? Her head spun. A wave of nausea surged up from her gut. She couldn't hold it back any longer and doubled over. A mass of vomit, speckled with seeds, splattered across the snowy plain. “Hah…” Only then did her mind begin to clear a little. Staggering, Joorim got to her feet. Her whole body felt as heavy as if it were…
    • by Cristae 237 Chapter The Vicious Cycle of a Grand Misunderstanding “Groo, the car’s high off the ground, so let me carry you down.” “Yes!” The manager picked Groo up and set her on the ground. “I’m fine,” Bailach protested, but the manager wouldn’t take no for an answer. Groo watched as Bailach was lifted out of the van by the manager, then looked around the filming location. ‘No one can do anything…’ Actors and extras in zombie makeup sat huddled together. The…
    • by Cristae The witch’s wooden puppet stared at Si Zhiyan for a long time. Upon that wooden face, the ink-drawn pupils were chipped and worn, the old lines smeared and chaotic; its gaze never wavered from Si Zhiyan, as though it was struggling to comprehend his words. After a while, the girl’s emotionless voice sounded again: Buzz! Tangled threads flashed with a chilling, murderous gleam. “No problem,” Si Zhiyan’s smile remained unmoved. “If I failed to provide those smiles, as promised, I…
    • by Cristae 199. “First, let’s move Sera.” Orchis lifted Seraphy in his arms and carried her to her bedroom. Meanwhile, Loony hurriedly called for the butler. Alarmed at the news that the master had collapsed, he quickly sent word for the doctor. It was not long before Doctor Kara arrived and swiftly examined Seraphy. “It appears she has suffered quite a shock psychologically.” Removing her stethoscope, Kara explained in a composed tone. “Make sure she rests well for the day and serve…
    • by Cristae Episode 201 “The Red Tower Lord’s immortality black magic didn’t fail. If the price had been insufficient, it wouldn’t have manifested at all.” “Then… are you saying that’s just how the spell was meant to be?” “I don’t know what the Red Tower Lord would think, but he is immortal, isn’t he?” Cheshire spoke as if joking, but, horrifyingly, his words were true. Neither Lady Cherry’s aura, nor Cheshire’s magic, nor even Giuseppe’s holy power could kill the thing…
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