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    • by Cristae 242 “What is this…!” “What’s wrong?” Chairman Nam’s daughter, Jeon Jina, scowled as she checked the article. “This is ridiculous. An S-rank just happens to appear at such perfect timing?” “…They might have kept it hidden. They probably wanted to avoid a scene of internal competition between two S-ranks in one country.” Chairman Nam crossed her arms. They were likely strategizing on the best S-rank concept that wouldn’t threaten Kazuki, and timing the…
    • by Cristae 222 The child glanced back at Joorim, who seemed somewhat dazed, and then pointed at Reiji, declaring, “Dad! This man is a bad person! He’s handsome, but don’t let that fool you!” “Did little one just call me handsome?” Joorim thought it remarkable that Reiji managed to understand only that part. Reiji tilted his head. “Is it common in Korea to put handcuffs on handsome people?” Ignoring Reiji’s nonsense, Joorim hesitated for a moment. It seemed Groo was missing…
    • by Cristae 236Knights busily moved about the deck. I stood at the prow, gazing for a moment at the blue expanse of the sea. The weather was wonderfully clear, the waves tranquil. Strangely, I felt a sense of calm. There was no fear at all. Perhaps it was because my father was with me. 'Alright, when all this is over, I’ll have to go boating with my family.' Something like a luxury cruise! 'Please, let that day come!' With that earnest prayer, the ship cut smoothly across the azure sea. Thanks…
    • by Cristae 187What the—! You said your back hurt! “It seems you’re a bit injured, so let me take you to the physician.” I felt the firm arm wrapping around me like a vine. The slight trembling—was it because… he was trying not to hurt me as he held me? “Pardon? Sir Khalid, you? But why? And you’re so talkative today? This is the first time I’ve heard you say more than three sentences!” No way. He’s always been a bit of a chatterbox. I thought this to myself as I gripped…
    • by Cristae Episode 91 “When did you even have time to prepare for that?” I blurted out the question in Khalid’s stead, startled. Father, as if he’d anticipated it, replied nonchalantly. “With money and coerc—no, with money and negotiation skills, anything is possible.” “Ah… I see…” Truly, you are remarkable. I was about to ask if it wasn’t all a bit much, when suddenly the knights, having just arrived, shouted from behind. “Go, Khal! If you don’t place in the top…
    • by Cristae Episode 269 Judging by the small petals caught in his hair, he must have just come back from training outside. I saw them and chuckled inwardly. It was too endearing, that incongruous clumsiness behind his indifferent expression. “Have you eaten?” Khalid turned around with a sunny smile and asked. Regrettably, that fluttering charm of his seemed to fall away, though—for the record—he was still adorable. “Yes. What about you?” “I have, too.” “How does it feel to be…
    • by Cristae Chapter 163 “So. What sneaky plans were you up to this time?” I blinked my eyes. Violet gaze was fixed on the parchment in my hand. “Ah…!” Right, Dad was here! ‘If Dad helps, I won’t have to be separated from Khalid!’ These days, Dad was happiest when I clung to him, asking for help! I quickly grabbed his hem and opened my mouth. “Dad, I, I nee—” See? That smooth smile curling upward in satisfaction. “Give me…
    • by Cristae Episode 124 “Duke, you’ve arrived. I’ll announce you to His Majesty at once.” The attendant hurried over and bowed to Leviathan. Leviathan stood before the massive audience chamber doors, quietly waiting for permission to enter. It wasn’t long before the attendant reappeared. “Thank you for waiting! His Majesty asks that you come in… now…” The attendant trailed off, glancing warily at the Duke. “Um, Your Excellency… Did our door somehow offend you?” It was…
    • by Cristae Episode 30 Ahem, ahem! Senior Oberon, repeatedly clearing his throat for no reason, clapped his hands once with a stern expression. "All right! That’s it for today’s training!" He was a good lieutenant, always covering for his superior's shortcomings. I watched Oberon’s receding figure, then headed for the shade of a tree at the edge of the training grounds. "Mister. Why are you sleeping out here?" Snore, snore. The radiant, handsome man lay sleeping. "Wake up!" When I shook…
    • by Cristae 197At Belinda’s words, Cheshire frowned hard. Even if it was Belinda speaking, he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He’d been communicating with the priests about the “Walkers of the World’s Veil,” but that was only because they shared a common goal and mutual interests. As head of the Grey Tower, Cheshire was obliged to extradite the Red Tower Master—a top-level fugitive in the Mage Republic—back to their homeland. He couldn’t entrust the execution of a national criminal…
    • by Cristae 146 “Ouch.” “What are you doing all of a sudden?” Khalid scowled and grabbed my wrist. Limp and thin strands of black hair dangled in my hand. “Just watch.” Gripping the hair, I fueled it with magic. The air around us trembled for a moment. Would it work? “Here goes.” A blue magic circle floated up, and I felt my internal mana and the surrounding magic flow into the intricate formula. The limp strands of hair stood on end. And then… ‘The inscription on…
    • by Cristae 166 ‘…Mion.’ Someone called Leo by an unfamiliar name, gently caressing the child's cheek with the back of their hand. Leo, still drowsy with sleep, murmured vaguely. ‘That’s not my name.’ Yet, the warmth of the hand stroking his face seemed achingly familiar. Leo even knew that the reason the person used the back of their hand was to keep the rough, callused palm from scratching his delicate skin. ‘En…on.’ ‘My name is Leo.’ At the very moment Leo…
    • by Cristae 204“Alright then, gather the maids and head to the dressing room! You have a banquet later, don’t you? Go and get yourself scrubbed and polished until you’re even more beautiful! Meanwhile, I need to clean the bedchamber!” In the end, Licht was practically chased out of his room. ‘Perhaps I should tidy up a bit myself.’ Today was Rubian’s coming-of-age ceremony. A party was to be held at the Imperial Palace, a special occasion. The Emperor had even granted use of one of the…
    • by Cristae 210 Asha let out an exasperated cry. “No! No! That’s not how you do it! Hold it gently by the end so the mana doesn’t get unstable… Haah, non-mages, honestly.” On the bridge leading to Sapphire Hall. The servants were busily repairing the collapsed bridge. Asha Drukan anxiously watched the tiny skiffs going back and forth across the lake. They were bringing over a new crate of magical fireworks, since the old ones had all exploded. How could the palace staff be so…
    • by Cristae 134“Very well. Let’s go into my office! And about our special curriculum going forward…” “Pardon? No, I just wanted to look at the books in the archive.” “Sorry to break it to you just when destiny seems to be calling, but the archive is off-limits for a while. Luckily, I’ve made a few copies of some texts, so we can start with those…” “……” “Miss Rubian?” Rubian’s lips moved as if to speak. “Huh, this wasn’t what I meant to do…” “What was…
    • by Cristae Episode 62 “Our youngest really has quite the nerve.” Dad rested his chin on his hand and placed it on my head. I gazed at the cake boxes stacked neatly in the dining room. One of every kind, a total of eight. “They were just so delicious.” “Right. Who would have thought you’d go so far as to reserve and buy the entire tea salon menu for a whole month.” I said I’d be staying here all month… I bought them thinking of everyone. ‘Maybe buying a whole month’s…
    • by Cristae Episode 11 “Uh……” Eyes growing slightly wider at the sight of me. Smooth lips twitching ever so slightly. Then, a quiet murmur to the attendant at their side. “You know.” “Yes, young master?” “…It feels kind of weird because of that kid over there.” He covered his mouth with his hand, but I still heard everything. ‘It must bother him to have someone new around!’ If I want to fit in here, I’ll have to get along with him, too! I swallowed nervously,…
    • by Cristae 182 The next day. After taking medicine prescribed by Borvel, the renowned physician of the North, I made a splendid recovery! “Ha! Ha!” I spun around the training ground, feeling energy surge through my body like it hadn’t in ages. Dad didn’t seem too pleased about it, but thankfully, Borvel and Mom had convinced him that a little exercise was necessary. ‘I can breeze through the Grand Training Ground now!’ “Um-hahaha.” With a refreshed face, I wiped the sweat…
    • by Cristae 61 Titi changed the subject. “Oh, I heard about that. They say it’s only girls being targeted.” “Huh? I heard it’s noble children, boys and girls alike.” “Really? I’d heard status doesn’t matter.” Hmm? Titi and Liv tilted their heads at each other, faces close. “With something this unsavory, I guess the rumors are bound to take many forms.” When I added this, Licht, who had been listening quietly, let out a heavy sigh and joined in. “Whatever it is, the…
    • by Cristae 209 The moment Zhang Wei transformed with his item— Watching from inside her soap bubble, Groo felt a jolt of electricity run through her. ‘Th-that’s…!’ It was the very ‘miracle change (transformation)’ she had longed for. The dream of her five long years as a child was right there before her eyes…! Whenever Groo mimicked her favorite cartoons, shouting “Miracle Change—Transform!” Joorim always responded with: “Shouting won’t make it happen, so just eat…
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