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    • by Cristae Episode 73 I slowly opened my eyes. The first thing I saw was… a head of fluffy pink hair, as soft as cotton candy. “Hello there.” Rosetta smiled as she greeted me. I barely moved my eyelids, burying my nose in the bedding as I mumbled back. “Hello…” Wow, this is real. It felt as if I’d been wandering in dreams for a long time. Too bad that dream was a rotten nightmare. ‘Tch. It’s rare for me to see my past life in a dream.’ Maybe it was because my…
    • by Cristae Episode 31 Khalid and I met on the battlefield. “Why are you tied up in there?” “…I don't know.” He was trapped alone in a cave somewhere deep within a harsh, rugged mountain range. Back then, I didn't even know this was the world of a novel. So, I shouldn't have carelessly spoken to what could well have been a high-level magical beast—or reached out my hand. “Do you want to get out?” “…” “You're not sure?” For some reason, I couldn't just leave…
    • by Cristae Episode 143 “Wow! The old library is amazing!” I stretched out both arms and exclaimed excitedly. To be honest, I was quite used to this place by now, so there was nothing particularly surprising about it… Let’s do well, Rubian! “Ahem, ahem. The bookshelves are a bit chaotic, aren’t they?” Euliope replied in a subtly excited voice while uncorking a fatigue recovery potion. She seemed quite pleased with my enthusiastic reaction. “Yes! It’s like a maze!” “Be…
    • by Cristae Episode 111 Leviathan sat alone in his office. Rubian had been taken away by Rosetta, who said she would put her to bed, and all the servants had been dismissed. He leaned back in his chair and tilted his head. A sigh escaped him. ‘Was it really just my imagination…?’ Earlier, in that garden, Leviathan thought he’d sensed a strange trace of power from Rubian… or so he believed. Of course, for a non-mage to sense magic was impossible. But he, too, had surpassed the limits…
    • by Cristae Episode 33 “Heh.” “Don’t laugh. I’m really pissed off right now.” Yet her eyes seemed even redder than usual for someone who claimed to be angry…… “Haa.” Khalid rubbed his face in the weary manner of an adult. His perfectly sculpted features looked utterly exhausted. “……So you’re saying there’s a reason you have to stay in Zevert territory, no matter what.” “Mm……” Khal pressed his lips together for a moment, then let out a resigned…
    • by Cristae Episode 7 Wait, hold on. What exactly is going on here? “Enough already.” Clutching my aching stomach, I opened my eyes wide where I was slumped at the edge of the road. Had Mister finally gotten fed up with me? —No, that wasn’t it. The one who cut me off with a frosty chill in his voice was… The blue-haired knight standing beside me: Sir Leon, Mister’s adjutant. “His Grace hasn’t slept a single night in days.” His stern gaze landed on me. We were on…
    • 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 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 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 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 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 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…
    • by Cristae 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…
    • by Cristae 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…
    • by Cristae 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…
    • by Cristae Chapter 147 The first thing to catch the eye was her jet-black hair. “Ugh, the one who looked exactly like me has gone and turned just like Leviathan…” How indignant I was the first time I saw it! “What is this! Get out of my way! I’m going to dye my hair too! I took a certain pride in having the same color as my youngest one!” “Waaah, Grandpa, you have white hair! I have silver!” “What’s the difference?” “It’s different! It’s definitely…
    • by Cristae 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…
    • by Cristae 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…
    • by Cristae 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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