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    • by Cristae 215 “Why don’t you ever tell Dad the truth?” “Because…” Groo’s mental Dad Reaction Algorithm flashed through her mind. Rolling her eyes sideways, Groo answered. “It’s fun.” “…!” Joorim was left speechless for a moment, his mouth agape. Meanwhile, Kazuki sat on the edge of the desk with a bright grin. “Disciple-chan, your master really was shocked! How did you do it?” Groo, stretching out her tucked legs and leaning companionably against Kazuki,…
    • by Cristae Episode 142Ch. 14 The capital, in an alley of Bamiless. The Second was staggering as she walked. ‘I’m reaching my limit…’ Living in a land without magic was growing unbearable. But she couldn’t leave empty-handed. ‘With Father absent, this is my chance.’ Opportunities to pursue the Seventh alone did not come often. Having secretly come to the capital to find the Seventh without the Mage King’s knowledge, she leaned against a wall, exhaling a slow breath. She had…
    • by Cristae Episode 265 “In Arcadia, the throne has always gone to the strongest mage among the royal family. Lady Rubian, you are the last remaining royal here and also the most brilliant mage. You have more than enough qualifications. You rightfully ought to ascend the throne!” “For reference, I accidentally cut down the Mage King’s ‘sixth’—he tried to disguise himself in a crimson-embroidered priest’s robe and flee to the continent like a rat.” Licht added this with a smile that betrayed…
    • by Cristae Episode 27 Was it Hazel who told her? “Footsteps. The sound of heels hitting the floor was different. It was like you were slightly dragging one leg…” “…” “And when you dodged the carriage in the village earlier, you staggered to the right.” Chup chup. The hands wrapping the cloth were astonishingly deft. “So I thought maybe your leg was hurting.” Hah. Morris gave an involuntary sigh. “If you keep enduring it, it’ll only get worse.” “…” “Gasp,…
    • by Cristae Episode 167 Leviathan stood dazed for a moment, then coughed awkwardly. "Uh, well, when you listen closely, it's kind of cute." "…You don’t have to make excuses to me." "…Don’t tell anyone. I'll sulk." "…All right." I grew curious as to what on earth could have been going on for such noises to be made. Heading out into the hallway, I checked out the window and let out a breathless, incredulous chuckle. "Ha ha ha!" Out on the hillside behind the barracks, Rubian was…
    • by Cristae 162“First of all, it seems finding his way is a lost cause. He’s not himself right now. The magical beast destroyed his beloved natural history museum—he’s in the throes of utter chaos.” “Oh dear.” I couldn’t understand the trouble at all, but I furrowed my brow in a show of sympathy. In the end, as Liam drifted off in thought, heading toward the pond, Void finally grumbled, “For crying out loud!” and hurried off to fetch the eldest brother. “Little fairy… come…
    • by Cristae Episode 79 “For now, leave the Eosia matter to them. If any new information comes in, notify me immediately.” “Yes, sir.” Borbel bowed respectfully and withdrew. Leviathan called for Adolf. “Bring me Rubian’s adoption papers.” “Here they are.” He completed the complicated documents with meticulous care. Rubian was his daughter. Whatever past she carried no longer mattered. His pen paused a moment at the section regarding the child’s nationality. “Adolf,…
    • by Cristae Episode 63 “No, you really don’t have to eat it!” “If you want cake, you need to have your meal first. Let’s go.” “Huh?” While I stood there blankly, I realized Liam had already made it halfway down the corridor and was looking back at me. His gaze lingered, then came a short sigh. “So it’s true, what Void said. You really are a spoiled child.” “Wh-what?!” I flailed my limbs like a fish freshly caught, because Liam, having strode up without expression,…
    • by Cristae Episode 198 A temporary residence owned by the temple, situated in the plaza. Only after drying my drenched body did I find a moment’s respite. Dawn was slowly approaching, yet the sky remained dark under the lingering influence of the typhoon. Outside, the only sounds were the occasional crash of something breaking; inside, all was silent. “You sons of bitches!” Correction—the air was far from quiet, as the Red Tower Master, now recovered, unleashed a torrent of curses that…
    • by Cristae 75“……” “You were here this morning, too.” “Did she fall asleep?” Khalid’s reply was unrelated. “If you’re that curious, you might as well have gone in.” “…It’s fine.” The boy answered coolly, folding his arms. He looked, surprisingly, quite natural standing among the knights. “…I don’t deserve to.” “What?” “Nothing. I’ll keep watch here.” He spoke with resolve, turning his gaze away from Leviathan in a final way. That…
    • by Cristae 259 Rather than a "crafting laboratory," the place was hardly different from a kids’ café. No wonder—the room was filled, here and there, with all sorts of toys children would love. Beyond that, the space was divided into various zones: a station for playing with soil, an area for roleplay, a section stacked high with blocks, another for drawing—all tailored for different creative play. “All of this…” “It’s all the latest models,” Groo said proudly, rubbing her nose. To…
    • by Cristae Hunter of the Chick Class Does His Duty! Episode 194 “Disciple-chan, don’t you know yet? Master still has a lot to teach you.” “Hmm…” “Hand.” Gru took hold of the large hand extended before her. ‘Hmm?’ Through the tattoos on his knuckles, a red, chain-like pattern briefly appeared before fading away. ‘I feel like I’ve seen that before.’ But as Kazuki started walking, the thought slipped from her mind. “Disciple-chan, let’s have a race. If you win,…
    • by Cristae 114“All right. Your attire’s a bit unkempt, but… oh, it’s fine. I’ve learned some flexibility at this post. We’ll work out the details as we go.” “Eek! No… Rubian! Help me!” Nothing could stop a youth thirsting for knowledge. In the end, Asha was borne away in a book cart lined with plush cushions. Thud. It wouldn’t be more than a few steps from here to the adjoining study, but Asha… made the journey in comfort. Khalid shook his head, as if in…
    • by Cristae 354 It felt as if too much time had passed. After Jin Siwon was taken into surgery, and Sergey and Gidan were moved to intensive care. The clock's hands kept turning, but to Groo, it felt as though time itself had stopped. The pale walls of the hospital pressed down with heavy silence. Groo sat in the corridor, quietly staring at the tips of her shoes. The red light above the surgery room door was still on. Though Jin Siwon had gone in a long while ago, no doctor had yet…
    • by Cristae 299 Chapter A Day Without Dad Joorim went to the Blue House the very next day, having been summoned by the president. He took a small army of lawyers with him, saying, “Daddy has work to do and will be very busy for several days.” Eavesdropping, Gru realized it must be for an official apology over the recent incident, as well as the Mephisto Series Mk.3 contract. Joorim seemed terribly worried about Gru, but Gru’s eyes sparkled. ‘If that’s the case…’ Today was a day…
    • by Cristae 210 Chapter: This Is the Kind of Person My Dad Is The sparkling sunlight tickled at the corners of Groo’s eyes. ‘Morning!’ As soon as morning came, Groo’s eyes popped open and she once again raised the round item she’d hugged all night above her head. ‘It’s not a dream!’ Gathering her jittery excitement, Groo pressed a fist under her chin, just to steady herself. She’d cuddled the item while sleeping, worried it might all be a dream. ‘Groo’s transformation…
    • by Cristae Episode 109 That lunatic. Even in that state, he didn't let out so much as a groan. In the end, the Emperor took a step back. If a mage had truly intended to infiltrate the duke's residence… that would have been a disaster. But there was no evidence. Because he was dead. ‘A mage dying on my land is the biggest headache of all.’ The Emperor let out a long sigh and pressed his forehead. As Leviathan began to walk away, he glanced at him. “Arcadia’s come upon a convenient…
    • by Cristae 364 On Suhyeong entered the storage room, waving away the floating dust with his hand. The long-neglected storage smelled old and musty; the airborne dust tickled his throat. He sneezed loudly, sniffed, and called out, “Ijo, have you found it?” Digging through boxes, On Ijo stood up with excitement, grinning. “Father, do you remember this? I cried because I said this was a duck and not a chick.” “I remember. I searched all over the stores to find a chick, and in the end,…
    • by Cristae Episode 241 A dark chapel. I sat absent-mindedly, gazing up at the statue of the goddess. Moonlight streamed through the broken window, casting a white beam across the goddess’s face. For some reason, it felt both sacred and not quite sacred at the same time. “It feels different from the one I saw at church during the Green Festival prayer service.” Maybe it’s because this one is much bigger. Then again, the faces of gods are always drawn however humans imagine them, aren’t…
    • by Cristae Episode 152 ‘What if the seed wasn’t everything…?’ What if the ones in my arm were just decoys, and she’d implanted another in my chest! I need to get it out, now. Thump! Shhhk! At that moment, he heard the sound of thin branches sprouting all at once from his heart. Jin Siwon hesitated, blinking once before turning his head slowly from side to side. “……” He pressed his lower lip tightly as he looked at Serhi. “Serhi.” Serhi slowly turned his…
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