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    • by Cristae 190 As the contribution notice appeared, Gu Heeyeon had somehow crawled dazedly out into the open, staring blankly at Gruu. “Oh, right. Heeyeon, are you okay?” Heeyeon nodded, her mouth still agape. Gruu tilted her head and looked Heeyeon over with concern. She seemed a little out of it, not quite her normal self, but at least she wasn’t injured… Maybe just a little shocked? Gruu grinned and held out her hand. “Let’s go back now.” In instance dungeons, even if you…
    • by Cristae Episode 43 The duke sat askew on the large bed, gently patting and comforting the whimpering child in his arms. "…How." It was a brief question, but Leviathan seemed to understand it well enough. "Whenever she seems oddly listless in the evening, it always ends up like this." A heavy, deep sigh escaped him. In that brief moment, the duke looked as though he had aged several years, utterly fatigued. "Khalid." His voice was cracked with exhaustion. He pulled the quilt tighter around…
    • by Cristae 309 Chloe gave a wry laugh and moved Gru behind her. Gru hid herself behind Chloe’s legs, clinging tightly to her. Chloe’s lips softened slightly at the warmth. Then, noticing a steady gaze fixed on her, Chloe looked up. It was Joorim. Come to think of it, why exactly was On Joorim here? Because of his brother? Was that really necessary? Sensing Chloe’s puzzled stare, Joorim pointed to his neck. “We both have a mole in the same spot as…
    • by Cristae 268 Joorim was quite used to taking responsibility, but this time he felt truly wronged. Why did he have to clean up Shea’s mess? Why, of all things, was he forced to wear this ridiculous mascot costume? And why did he, of all people, have to appear in a Groo-centered video like “Today’s Groo”? He was tangled in countless questions and emotions, yet Joorim obediently followed behind Yoon Arin, the staff member Jin Siwon had assigned to him. At their destination, a cute…
    • by Cristae 199 The thought of becoming a tree-person again brought tears to Guru’s eyes. ‘Guru wants to stay human just a little longer…!’ If he turned into a tree-person, his skin might become hard as bark, and leaves could sprout thickly from his head. What if, then, even Papa couldn’t recognize him anymore? “…?” Joorim, hunched in front of the flowerpot, distressed as if he were bearing the weight of the world, narrowed his eyes at Guru, who approached with a sad gaze. “What…
    • by Cristae 326 For the first Parent’s Day, there are several steps one must take to deliver an extraordinary gift. Step one! Find out what makes a gift extraordinary! So, what exactly is an extraordinary gift? To answer this, we need the help of someone with plenty of experience celebrating Parent’s Day—someone who’s still keeping up with the trends. A trendsetter. A roulette wheel spun rapidly in On Groo’s mind before coming to a stop. The right person? Gidan! After losing…
    • by Cristae 335 Meanwhile, at that moment. Yurian, trembling in a corner of the dungeon, dashed out the moment the gate opened. 'They were even crazier than I thought.' He had suspected these weren't ordinary creatures, but he had never imagined they'd be able to so easily subdue an SSS-class monster. If On Joorim hadn't come and stopped them at the last minute, he might really have witnessed an SSS-grade fried egg feast. He shuddered all over. ‘No wonder they made me into a Maltese and ride…
    • by Cristae 191Thud. The razor-sharp blade sliced through flesh, a spray of blood bursting forth. The intruder bit his lip, enduring the pain as the blade pierced his palm. Immediately, the blood from his wound began to move in the air like a water snake, tracing a black magic circle across the back of the man’s hand. “To make it look like a natural decline… but I’ll add a touch of poison so he won’t last through the night.” Muttering monotonously, the man adjusted a portion of the black…
    • by Cristae 214The more overwhelming the truth, the more I needed to remain calm and rational. I wanted to explain the situation concisely, without embellishment, and ask for help. But… “I’m going to try to uncover the truth step by step. I think the Mage King, to me… with me… I…” Contrary to my intent, my voice cracked, and I couldn’t manage to string the words together clearly. “Ha.” It was because I had just then noticed the blue necklace hanging at my neck—something Void had…
    • by Cristae Episode 69 ‘Kal!’ Though he tried to keep his voice steady, I could hear it trembling on the verge of breaking. I answered at once. ‘I’m at Ipsen Mountain!’ Fumbling, I touched my earlobe and closed my eyes. I could feel Licht’s gaze on me, but I had no choice. I just hoped it looked like I was only dizzy. ‘Honestly, I’m not sure exactly where. Licht and Lady Titi are hurt, but I caught the bad guys…’ ‘Huh?’ ‘I’m fine.’ A deep, long sigh…
    • by Cristae 345 The departure for the contaminated zone was set for the following day. After dazzling everyone with her dexterous ointment-making, Groo accepted their applause and praise and retired to the room the lord had prepared for her. “Please rest well, Witch. If you need anything, just call.” —Thank you. As soon as the attendants left, Groo immediately changed clothes with her magic wand. She then arranged three cushions in a circle on the floor. Placing Mephisto and Bailach each…
    • by Cristae Episode 59Gasp, how embarrassing. “Ruby? It’s dangerous. Come down here.” As Dad reached out his hand, I nervously got up and stepped down the stairs. “It’s been a while.” Licht deliberately came down to the foot of the stairs to offer his hand. One hand was clasped behind his back, a very courteous escort. “Blondie, why are you here…?” I asked blankly, unable to even think of taking his hand. Licht, retracting his arm, smiled, narrowing one eye. “Yeah. My hair is…
    • by Cristae Episode 21 "Void!" I barged straight into Void's room. “Wah! You scared me!” Void was sitting at his desk, scribbling something. “H-huh?” Void hastily covered his notebook. A diary… or perhaps— “Do you have a map in here?” “A map?” “Yeah!” “Of course I do, but…” Void rummaged through his shelves and soon produced a map of the territory. It was covered with markings for shops, amenities, lodgings, and more. “Wow, thanks!” “But why do…
    • by Cristae Episode 176 Khalid had achieved remarkable feats during this time. He became the vanguard of a large-scale magical beast subjugation force at the border where the Kingdom of Kasalia met the nations of the Western Continent. In truth, he’d set out to find Rubian’s magic stele, but the location happened to be right at the heart of a massive magical beast habitat, so he volunteered to lead the subjugation. The Babylon Empire, acting on moral grounds, provided military support, and soon a…
    • by Cristae 169 Next, the boy muttered in clear annoyance. “Master, should I stab him?” “Idiot. Not yet.” Taemin, eyes wavering, tried to reason with the children. “Hey, guys, you shouldn't do this. This is bad.” “But…” At that moment, the kids were easily swept up and set aside by Serhi. “Are you crazy? Do you realize you’re acting like bandits?” Gru rolled her eyes dramatically. “We… We’re maybe justice bandits…” “What does justice have to do with…
    • by Cristae 338 “Is it because I didn’t say anything that you’ve come to catch me?” Gru spoke with worried eyes, and Joorim, Ijo, and Kazuki all comforted her, gently patting her head. “No, that’s not it.” “No, no, Princess.” “That’s not it at all, Gru-chan. Alice just wants to borrow the ho-mi for a little while.” “Borrow the ho-mi?” “Yes. There’s something Alice wants to try using it for.” Something she wants to try? Gru lowered her gaze, fidgeting with her…
    • by Cristae 356 Chapter: The First Father-Daughter Joint Operation? "On Ijo's soul is now asleep inside his body. That fellow called Cabalon has taken possession of him." Bailach recalled the last traces of Cabalon's presence he had sensed. "Beep." Mephisto, too, seemed to have sensed something, nodding in agreement. "Cabalon?" At Gru's question, Mephisto transformed into the form of a white child and answered gently. "Yes. The man you struck with the duck tongs." Gru pursed her lips in a…
    • by Cristae 314 “Sniff!” Groo, her eyes swollen from crying, calmed the familiars who fussed over her with concern. “Uung. I’m, sniff, fine now. Don’t worry. Hrk!” When Groo rubbed at her eyes, Joorim, trying to stop her, examined her eyes with worry. “Now you really look like a goldfish. We’ll put some ice on that when we get home.” “Okaaay…” As Joorim went to lift Groo up in his arms, she shook her head. “Why?” Groo widened her tear-filled eyes. “Yulian…
    • by Cristae 274 Let’s make a new item! …That was the conclusion Groo finally reached, but her head was in turmoil. ‘Groo keeps getting scolded.’ At this rate, she was more a disgrace than a dutiful daughter. The more she sat in the thinking chair reflecting in silence, the more her desire to be praised and to be of help swelled within her. So Groo made up her mind. She would prove she wasn’t just a troublemaker! When was the last time she had received genuine praise? She pushed aside…
    • by Cristae Episode 211 “Father!” I shot to my feet. The silhouette speeding toward us on horseback could only be my father. As the boat drew closer to shore, our eyes met for a fleeting moment, even from afar. In his hand, gripping the reins, he held a small violet box. Ruby? Why are you… how is this…? My father’s furrowed brows seemed to convey those unspoken words. It was then. “Who the hell are you?” Licht drew his sword, leveling it at the boatman. “You…
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