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    • by Cristae 184. —Hoo, hoo! Aining really worked hard for Bellady! Bellady, are you happy? Did Aining do well?! —Of course, it’s perfect, Aining. —Kyaa! Bellady’s praise! I’m so happy! Picturing the sweet smile of the little desert fox, I let my lips curl upward. ‘Honestly, I never expected to use Aining’s bead in this spot!’ And yet, everything fit together as if preordained—as though fate itself intended for me to punish that Prince and Caspar, so careless with the lives of…
    • by Cristae 185. Theodore was certain this moment was a dream. "Theo." The person he thought he'd never see again stood before him. "Dohemia…" The woman with long silver hair and blue eyes gazed at him with infinite sadness. Theodore took a step toward her, but stopped at once. She was looking at him with such grief, and the faces of three others flashed through his mind. "…Bellady almost suffered a grave injury." The words slipped from him unbidden. "She's a cautious, meticulous…
    • by Cristae 186. “Meldor, you are the direct heir of Aeltern. Always feel that sense of responsibility, and never forget the weight of your position.” “Yes, Father! I will remember!” “Neshia, never forget that the name Aeltern stands behind yours. Even if you study abroad, hold your head high and never be intimidated.” “Yes, Duke!” ‘He does love his lingering goodbyes.’ Despite my sarcastic thought, I kept a gentle smile on my face. After offering encouragement and words of…
    • by Cristae Side Story 1. A clear blue sky. Beneath the stark, Gothic towers so characteristic of the North, a throng of people gathered in swarming crowds. It was because today was an exceptionally special day. “And now, for the final act of the succession ceremony.” Baron Ricken, head of the North's oldest family and eternally loyal to the House of Alton, took the floor. “Duke Theodore Alton will now present the banner to the new lord of the North.” Obeying the baron's lead, Theodore…
    • by Cristae Side Story 2. In any case, Duke Fredo never had a fervent desire to outpace others. But he was a man who simply could not abide falling behind. Mostyn, his son, was well aware of this temperament—just as I was. “If an article comes out about the South surging ahead while the West dithers, my father will leap right out of his chair.” Mostyn grinned mischievously, resting an arm lightly on Sion’s shoulder. “While we’re at it, I’ll give your southern rebuilding efforts a…
    • by Cristae Side Story 3. “Aining, please.” Killian muttered, bowing his head. His reaction made me giggle, and I kissed his forehead. “Are you no longer upset?” My voice carried a teasing note, and Killian sighed as if embarrassed, but nodded. “It’s hard to keep pretending I’m sulking, thanks to Aining.” “I’m just true to my feelings~!” Aining shouted as she bounced on my bed. Killian smiled faintly at her words, then wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed…
    • by Cristae Side Story 4. “Hera, I heard you went out in person today to the disputed territories in the West and met with the lords? Well done. There will never be a better time than now to get firsthand experience. Once you take the throne, you’ll have to judge far-off regions using only your subordinates’ reports. That’s why you need to gain as much experience in the field while you can—” “That’s enough!” Bang! Hera slammed her hands down on the table and stood up. Killian, who had…
    • by Cristae Mostyn understood Killian’s shock all too well—she herself had nearly laughed to tears on first hearing it. Nesia always seemed like a pure white rabbit amid the black panthers of House Alton. That such a child would be called the “Spirit Master of Demons”? Suppressing a fresh fit of giggles, Mostyn recalled Ryuspell’s recent letter. [To my brother, It’s been a while. How’s life as Duke Fredo?It still feels strange to think of you as Duke, but with all the loyal retainers in…
    • by Cristae Side Story 6. Still, under normal circumstances, he wouldn't even have brought up something like matchmaking! Catching Mostyn’s look, Killian simply shrugged. 'Sorry, Mostyn. But you really made a sport of me of late.’ When it came to matters involving Hera, Killian’s reactions became vivid and expressive, making him an easy target for Mostyn’s amusements. And how delightful that had been, all this time. But Killian was not one to just let things slide forever. “Now then,…
    • by Cristae Side Story 7. “Duke Belladi Alton, Lord Meldor Alton. Good afternoon.” After a brief greeting, Hera carefully continued. “I've come, risking impropriety, upon hearing that Lady Nesia will soon return to the country.” “The Crown Princess’s visit is always welcome here.” At Belladi’s words, Meldor nodded as well. “Nesia will be delighted too, I’m sure.” Hera smiled warmly at the kind words of the Alton siblings. Belladi, watching Hera as she sat across from her,…
    • by Cristae Side Story 8. —Crown Princess Hera. Would you care to help me prepare Belladi’s evening dress? It was none other than Sion, Belladi’s other closest friend. Hera tilted her head slightly in surprise. —I thought the Viscount of Agla would make separate preparations. Everyone assumed Hera would compete fairly without relying on her status. This belief stemmed from Hera’s upright conduct over the years. For this reason, no one had offered her assistance—except for Sion, who…
    • by Cristae To Hera. Hera, I was truly in the wrong. I promise, I’ll never nag you to study more again. You’re doing well enough already and I won’t undermine your confidence with needless complaints. I won’t force unreasonable schedules on you out of my selfish desire to pass on the throne quickly. So, please, could you find it in your heart to forgive me? And perhaps also speak kindly to Belladi on my behalf? Being forbidden from seeing Belladi is too harsh a punishment for me. I’m spending…
    • by Cristae “Nesia~!” “Hera~!” That evening, Nesia returned. Arriving in the capital with Theodor, Nesia rushed into Hera’s welcoming embrace. After a brief exchange of greetings, Hera inclined her head to Theodor. “It’s been a while, Lord Theodor.” “You’ve grown up, Your Highness.” “You haven’t changed at all, Lord Theodor.” Theodor only smiled wryly at her sincere words. The three proceeded together toward the ballroom. The ball had already begun an hour…
    • by Cristae "Divinity""That bastard Gu Haoping keeps changing the rules every day—restrictions keep tightening." "Before Commander Nie left, he entrusted three crates of nutrient paste as a guarantee to the Northern Squad, but instead of releasing those supplies, that bastard tightened the food distribution on the ferry, bought up surplus provisions at high prices, and monopolized all the food for unified sale. Outsiders can't buy a thing anymore." Sha Tong spat, full of fury, yet powerless to do…
    • by Cristae Reunion The Farm Master! That name had long circulated beneath the decks of the Bone Ferry. In just one afternoon he had become a legend, stirring up countless conflicts, a figure known to every household. For a moment, Sha Tong and the others were speechless, staring at Si Zhiyan’s calm face, swallowing hard. The Farm Master merely lowered his eyes, not bothering to look at them. It was as if such a godlike fissure was created by him on a whim, not even worthy of his attention. Just what…
    • by Cristae Fissure of Life "Bold spirit!" Sha Tong slapped the table. "A toast to you!" Zhong Manwen smiled and raised her cup. "To you as well." "We comrades have risked life and limb together. I'm getting on in years, my strength isn't what it was. That I can still use my life to open up new opportunities for us, that is my good fortune." After a brief moment of worry, Tang Qinghuai quickly came to understand his mother's decision. His eyes sparkled as he gazed at her, filled with the fierce pride of…
    • by Cristae Triple Protection Before nightfall, the last group of service players finally arrived at the farm. In these past five days, changes had brought new vitality to the areas surrounding the farm. The group of service players now numbered over a hundred, already taking on the shape of a nascent settlement. The defensive works everyone had once excavated together had, under the direction of the blacksmith, been expanded to accommodate more people. Within this small community, several individuals…
    • by Cristae The Snow Mountain As for the true power of the Skeletal Ferry, Sha Tong left them with one sentence. “From what I’ve observed, Gu Haoping is at least able to control a third of the Skeletal Ferry.” That single sentence made cold sweat break out on everyone’s backs.In the heart of the Sea of Blood, beneath countless curses, Gu Haoping needed do nothing at all. If he were to tear open a rift in the bones, everyone on the ferry—thousands of people—would become his hostages. Some…
    • by Cristae No Return (Double Update Combined) Swish! Directly above Zhong Yanqing was Nie Du, who managed to stabilize himself in the nick of time, but Zhong Yanqing and the two team members below her had all lost their grip! On the mountain, a fierce wind howled—something few could even imagine. In an instant, several people were swept up and away by the gale. Some drew their weapons, some contorted their bodies, but none could find a way to steady themselves. They dangled together like a string of…
    • by Cristae Painful Miracle (Double Update Combined) Bzzz— Before everyone’s eyes, the massive metal doors slowly trembled and opened a gap over a meter wide.Behind the opening, stairs led downward into darkness—a space utterly unknown. Beside the doors, the ice sculpture of the High Priest stood, its gaze vague and gentle, almost an invitation. “So that means, the ones that attacked us on the glacier—the mutant animals marked with the holy insignia—” Shi He gazed up at the massive gates…
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