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    • by Cristae 128We crept along quietly, Khalid leading the way with me following close behind. For a moment, it felt as if we’d slipped back into the past. There had been times before when the two of us moved about secretly just like this… ‘Although back then, the circumstances were much harsher.’ Just then— From outside the door came the sound of the attendant’s polite clearing of his throat. As we moved silently between the bookshelves, Khalid halted abruptly—and lost in thought, I walked…
    • 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 85He stroked his chin, then suddenly lifted his head. Something felt just out of reach, almost within his grasp. “Come to think of it, isn’t there a festival in the northern part of Babylon around this time?” “Yes. I believe so.” “I recall hearing it’s… a festival where many children gather.” A sinister smile crept onto the Mage King’s lips. “It’s worth looking into.” “What should I do?” Putting on a deliberately stern expression, he gave the…
    • 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…
    • by Cristae Episode 160Ch. 17 “….” I awoke beneath the bright sunlight. Blinking, blinking. A strange ceiling came into view. What’s this? Where am I? Ah, the Duke’s residence in the capital…. ‘Oh.’ Into my dazed mind, memories surged over me like the tide. Yesterday… Yesterday, truly, something incredible happened! ‘I confessed everything.’ The fact I’m a mage—my entire past! ‘Life really never goes as planned….’ Once again, I was struck by that…
    • by Cristae 276 Chapter: War of Nerves HunterNet Anonymous Board Gidan Sergey Lee Taemin On Groo Just these four. Why isn’t Wooju included? F-rank kindergarten kid Wooju vs. F-rank kindergarten kid Groo. The winning toddler should be in the youth match, lol. A toddler match… It would be an epic showdown. Honestly, the toddler match might be more fun than the youth match, hahahahaha. Put Wooju in as a substitute. Okay. Get Groo out, lol. If Groo gets in, On…
    • by Cristae Feeling the rush of power suddenly swell, Rubian made a face as if she had just bitten into a sour lemon. Still—hee hee, I like this, I really do! “I was a little worried when you showed up, but honestly, I’m so glad you did!” She always says such things so easily. Khalid scratched his chin awkwardly with his free hand. He felt a strange unrest inside—though he could never quite figure out why. Maybe it was that heart-shaped hairpin… “You… who picked out that…
    • by Cristae Episode 203 Startled, I sat up. "Damn it." What is this! I hurriedly kicked off my blanket, ran over, and swept aside the curtains. The sun was just beginning to cast its pale light, birds chirped peacefully outside, and I could hear the shouts of the knights in training, as usual. It was an ordinary morning at the Duke Zevert's residence, nothing out of the ordinary. "What a dream…" My body slumped down onto the floor. How could a dream feel so wretchedly real? ‘What…
    • by Cristae Episode 65 "Ow, my back. The undergrowth is so thick, this shortcut won't be usable anymore." The sudden presence was announced with an unexpected tumble; it was a woman dressed in blue Eastern-style robes. "Hehe. I bet you never imagined I'd beat you home by taking the hot spring route, did you?" I froze like a statue. Of course, I was shocked that there was an unknown shortcut here—but more than that— 'That voice…' The gentle tone was achingly familiar to my ears. Brushing off…
    • by Cristae Chick Class Hunter is Showing Filial Piety! Episode 201Chapter: The Ghost of Gokseong Amakusa Re-Enters Korea …No comment on whether he returned per the Korean government’s request… While Korea was abuzz with Amakusa Kazuki’s interview stating, “I will await approval of my naturalization,” after his re-entry, In front of the Orchestra headquarters building. Groo, having just stepped out of the car, shook her head at the sitter who was about to take down her bicycle. “I don't…
    • by Cristae Episode 121 Magic cast with malice leaves a trace that lingers for a long time. Just as Allen had said, the reason this place felt especially eerie was that malice clung to the space itself like a stain. ‘Magic so thickly saturated with malice…’ Khalid exhaled in short, sharp breaths. ‘It’s not mine.’ Only then did the strength drain from his body. He sank back, slumping to the ground. “That’s a relief…” “What’s this? What’s wrong with you?” He…
    • by Cristae Episode 90 “As expected. The Zevert young lady is joining the competition…” “Did you hear? That declaration, full of nonchalance, as if nothing in the world could ever be difficult for her.” “Truly, the young lady of the north…” Somehow, it felt like things were going awry. I buried my face in my palms. But since I truly intended to get my hands on that herb, I did not deny any of it. ‘I want the Memorial Herb.’ After all, used alone, it’s merely a simple…
    • by Cristae 168At that moment, someone stepped in front of Caesar. “Your Excellency.” Caesar and Penadel’s gazes met in the void between them. Though the whites of Caesar’s eyes, glimpsed through the mask’s slits, had not yet turned completely black, the signs were ominous. Once the whites went jet-black, the beast’s transformation would progress to the physical form; at that point, not even the Valuaachten family’s abilities could reverse it. Penadel placed a cautious hand on his sword…
    • by Cristae Episode 253 The human body is transient and helplessly frail. I must separate this space. Muttering thus, the god unleashed a mighty power and then fell into a deep slumber within a new vessel. Time in the cave flowed so slowly, it seemed nearly at a standstill. Khalid, too, slipped in and out of a profound sleep, together with the divine beast. Before long, the boy grew into a young man. Judging by the growth of his body, it must have been only several years, yet Kal realized that the…
    • by Cristae Episode 247 Dawn was breaking. As the bright sunlight scattered across the land, the traces of last night’s fierce battle were laid bare. Perhaps it was because we had fought against a golem army. There wasn’t blood everywhere, so it didn’t feel quite so gruesome… 'Wow. The terrain has changed.' A hill had sprung up overnight, and the ground was deeply gouged as if clawed by some great beast. 'Whatever it was, something truly extraordinary must have happened…
    • by Cristae Episode 235 "Senia!" "Ah!" A woman shot out like an arrow, swept Sebelena into her arms, and rolled across the floor. "Uh…?" "I was just about to go see you!" "W-wait? Senia? Sister?" Sebelena stared blankly at the gaunt woman sprawled atop her. Though her face was still sickly, her eyes sparkled with vitality. 'What is this? Some kind of magical manipulation?' No, that can't be. Senia no longer has the power left in her body to do something like that. "How… did this…
    • by Cristae Episode 239 “I feel a strange gaze on us.” With narrowed eyes and a sharp look on his face, Father scanned the surroundings. “For now… we should hurry.” Liam tightened his grip around my shoulders, drawing me deeper into his embrace. The sanctuary was lined with several antechambers. Passing closed prayer rooms and meditation chambers, I arrived at the large central nave. “……” Behind the altar on the podium stood a magnificent statue of the goddess. Quickly, I…
    • by Cristae Episode 231“……!” “You said you were searching for a route to the Mage Kingdom, didn’t you? This was created long ago when a problem arose with the southern portal. Though the portal was repaired before it could be completed, and thus it was never used… Having this will allow you to move forward without losing your way, disoriented by the Mage Kingdom’s barrier…” The mage hesitated for a moment, then bowed his head deeply. The hand gripping his staff trembled faintly. “I’m…
    • by Cristae 165The name Theodore had given soon became the child’s nickname. So time passed, and in the year Cherry turned ten— During summer, the only season in the North when snow is rare— Just like the first snow falling without warning, the lingering curse was suddenly lifted from the child’s eyes. The Grand Duchess, at last able to embrace her son with blue snowflowers blossoming in his gaze, did so; and the Grand Duke, placing his hand on the boy’s shoulder, spoke aloud, for the first time,…
    • by Cristae 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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