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    • by Cristae Episode 72 Several days passed. From the moment I returned to the manor, I fell mildly ill. In the end, at the Duke’s strict command, the physician of Zelox was dragged in without warning. I learned how the kidnapping incident was resolved from fragments of adult conversation I overheard while half-asleep. Licht, Titi, and Olivia had all returned home safely, and the culprits were captured and sent to prison. Asha was nearly accused as another suspect in the kidnapping for approaching…
    • 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 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,…
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      by Cristae To the quiet cheers of the crowd, Seo-jun opened his eyes. If the ears had been part of his actual body, he could’ve told whether they were moving or not. But no matter how much he focused, all he could feel was the headband pressing against his head. “Guess I’ll have to check with a mirror.” Continuing that slightly pitiful thought, Seo-jun looked into the mirror in his hand. The mechanical ears, shaped exactly like a wolf’s, drooped low. “Whoa!” As soon as Seo-jun gasped in…
    • 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…
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      by Cristae Verdus’s “guardians” had a fearsome reputation among Einrogard students. They looked like little more than bundles of wood or bronze tied together—like wooden mannequins or metal dolls—but had combat power far beyond what you’d expect from a “small golem.” It wasn’t supernatural strength, strictly speaking. It was just that these guardians were cobbled together from leftover parts and junk, then enchanted by Professor Verdus’s unique art. Summons like these were always…
    • 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 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 60Without realizing it, my tone had grown a little sharp. Licht blinked in a daze. A flicker of embarrassment passed over his usually calm face, the mask slipping from his features. After a moment, the prince dropped his head, covering his mouth with a hand. “…What am I doing?” A short groan escaped him as he ran both hands through his hair in frustration. “Sorry.” He suddenly lifted his head. Now Licht’s face was mottled with discomfort and embarrassment. The constant,…
    • by Cristae Episode 82 “Half-wit. Luck’s all you’ve got.” The princes jeered. It was nothing new. Licht was the emperor’s illegitimate child, lucky enough to have been acknowledged with the status of prince. That fact was a top secret, but as with all secrets, it was an open one within the palace walls. “So why did you come all the way out here alone and end up abducted? Do you really enjoy catching our father’s attention that much?” Licht sat down with a calm, polite…
    • by Cristae Episode 45 “Well then… I’ll just check the hidden characters and be right back, so stay put and enjoy yourselves, dreaming as you watch, all right?” After escorting Rubian and Khalid to the workshop, Maddox turned away. It was called a workshop, but in truth, it was a clutter of odds and ends like dyes and protective gear—nothing particularly dangerous. “Yes! Hurry and go check the blueprints!” As Rubian got as far as ‘check the—,’ Maddox vanished like the…
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      by Cristae While people were still unsure about Seo-jun’s physical change… The plane carrying him soared over the Pacific and landed in Los Angeles, USA. “Welcome, Jun.” Amid the cheers of fans who had gathered upon hearing of his arrival, Seo-jun got into the car prepared by Kings Agency and headed straight to his residence in LA. ‘Ah, not a hotel. A house.’ Thinking of it as his second home brought him comfort. Hotels became familiar over time too, but this felt different. Seo-jun…
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      by Cristae Lee Han’s passionate eagerness made Sevios flash a brief smile. There are two kinds of people when faced with a challenge: Those who run from trials… …And those who leap into them, full force. This junior was clearly of the second kind. Now Sevios understood why his clubmates wanted so badly to recruit him. "You light up more as things get harder, huh?" "?" Lee Han just had lots of grudges against Professor Verdus—that was it. He tilted his head in confusion. "It’s just, I…
    • by Cristae Episode 92 The next day was the swordsmanship tournament. On my way to the arena, I paused. Void, who should have been waiting in the preparation room, was racing towards me from afar. "Ruuuuby! I won!" Void was jumping up and down with a wooden sword in hand. My head tilted in confusion. "But it hasn't even started yet? How did you win?" "Everyone forfeited?" "What? Why?" "Dunno. They all got a stomachache or something." Void shrugged, proudly showing off the badge pinned to…
    • by Cristae 87“All right, everyone, sit!” “Yes, ma’am.” With a flourish, the Zevert family moved in unison to the girl’s small, rounded gesture—like soldiers falling into line. Order restored. A sigh, laden with torment, slipped from the young lady as she shook her head. As Rubian straightened again to sit properly, a sudden thought flickered through her mind. With care, she glanced over her shoulder. “……!” Her eyes met those of the Marchioness Eibreich, who’d been watching…
    • by Cristae 96“How are they… managing things?” Dad slowly rose to his feet. “There was a kidnapping not that long ago. Everyone’s gotten complacent, haven’t they?” Mom echoed, her voice icy with concern. “Well then, I’ll be off. Levi.” “Yes.” With that enigmatic farewell from Mom, Dad was swept away on a gust of wind and vanished. I blinked in confusion. “Dad… where are you going?” “To give them… a little guidance.” “Huh?” “Advice. Sounds like…
    • by Cristae "Save me." I turned to see the Duke—the hero himself—with dark circles under his eyes, clutching a dessert tray as though it were his lifeline. "For me, a sword is better than a pen. At least, that's true for me." Muttering words I couldn't make sense of, he shuffled toward me like a zombie, and I couldn't help a deeply rational suspicion. Hmm… Could the male lead… have died of overwork? A dark alleyway. A figure, cloaked from head to toe in a black robe, slipped out of the…
    • by Cristae Episode 50 “Hmph, go on.” The caretaker pinched my nose as she spoke. We were sitting side by side at the base of a nearby tree. “Hmph.” I blew my nose into her hand. “Oh dear. Your nose is all red now.” “Sniff.” “All cried out?” Nodding, I dipped my head and the caretaker grinned broadly. Something about her gentle face made my tears start flowing again. ‘Is it because I got caught doing something wrong?’ I didn’t know myself why I kept crying.…
    • by Cristae Come to think of it, the magic stone shop was right next to the forge. The old man, just coming out from there, spotted me and hurried over. “So, you were out and about only to end up here? Hm?” “Your beard… your beard…” Rub, rub. After scooping me up and rubbing his face against mine to his heart’s content, Grandpa finally set me down. “Ha, seriously. A real spectacle, you are.” “Ah, the blacksmith, Mister.” “Good day. Care to pick out some pretty scraps of…
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