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As I donned my hunting gloves and the metal-trimmed hat, I pondered how to act around her. I had plenty of experience with fleeting romances, so drawing a line wouldn’t be difficult. But doing so in front of Sasha, with a cold demeanor, seemed impossible. Seeing her face would undoubtedly be awkward. Could I bring myself to say hurtful things, to act in a way that would push her away? Lost in thought, I opened the door and, as expected, ran into Sasha pacing the hallway. “Are you leaving…- 150.7 K • Ongoing
I don't remember what possessed me to ride back to the manor. As I stumbled through the hallway, the butler approached, bowed, and offered me a towel on a silver tray. A heavy downpour had soaked me while descending the mountain, but the rain had stopped as if by magic upon reaching the manor. As if mocking me, the dark clouds retreated, leaving me drenched and dumbfounded. I stared blankly out the window before accepting the towel. “Master Ludwig will be leaving for a hunt with his friends at…- 150.7 K • Ongoing
Rosie felt dizzy. Count Kanies’ sudden death, Noah’s appearance as the murderer, and Michael being accused of orchestrating it all… what was going on? She gripped the edge of the table, gasping for breath, and noticed Andrew staring intently at her. “…Do you have something to say to me?” Andrew sighed deeply. “Miss Rosie, first, I want to assure you that I, too, want Master Michael to be proven innocent.” Rosie looked at him, puzzled. She couldn’t fathom why he would suddenly say…- 131.4 K • Ongoing
- “What…? What did you just say?” “Count Kanies has been murdered!” Rosie’s mind went blank. Unable to believe or comprehend Andrew’s words, she echoed numbly, “Murdered…? Do you mean someone killed Count Kanies?” Andrew gasped, catching his breath before confirming the count’s death. He seemed utterly exhausted, as if he had run all the way from wherever he was to the Laporte mansion. “Count Kanies… he was murdered in his home. The police are investigating now, but…”…
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Two rings adorned the hand he withdrew. Silver on his index finger, gold on his thumb. “Ah, ah. Yes.” I’d never seen him wear rings before. ‘Did he put them on just for this? His preparedness…’ As I marveled at his meticulousness, he stepped away again. Seemingly finished with his business, he reached for the doorknob and headed out. “Discuss the design between yourselves. I have other pressing matters to attend to.” “Yes, yes. Safe travels, Your Grace.” Click. The…- 161.8 K • Ongoing
- *** “Could you raise your arms a little higher, Miss?” “Yes, yes.” I spread my arms out to the sides. The tailor's measuring tape draped softly around my waist. A soulless, service-industry smile fluttered in her voice. “Oh my, with a figure like yours, there's nothing the dress design needs to compensate for~” “I-Is that so?” “Yes~ Of course~” The gentle praise made me feel strangely embarrassed. No one could dissuade the Duke from his insistence on taking me to…
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“Yes! You can’t just break up with the Emperor! It’s a choice you can’t undo!” ‘Well, that’s true…’ It was a strangely compelling argument. Adillot’s face fell. “I-I still have so many things I want to do, and I want to try dating, and go on dates, and I’m not even sure if this is the best choice…” Tears began to stream down Mia’s face again. “But with these selfish thoughts, how can I tell you not to marry…” Adillot’s mouth fell slightly…- 250.6 K • Ongoing
- “Mia!” And truly, not long after, Adillot appeared, mounted on his horse. The moment their eyes met, he saw her huddled beneath a tree. “You….” Mia’s heart plummeted. The expression on Adillot's face, a man who usually lived as if the world revolved solely around him, was unlike anything she'd ever seen. Desperation bordering on despair had filled his features, only to be replaced by overwhelming relief the instant he saw her. His face was one of pure gratitude to the…
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It was an absurd display of tyranny, so severe that it felt as though the sun of Egelperium was setting, and dark clouds were gathering. Duke Sephirothe closed his eyes in despair. 〈The House of Sephirothe leads the seven noble families. However, the balance of power is not constant. Over time, other families rise, and then others still, maintaining an equilibrium.〉 Below him, countless individuals waited for the House of Sephirothe to fall. He had dedicated his entire life to serving the imperial…- 74.5 K • Ongoing
- She ascended the stairs, drawing closer to Aktion's throne. Even if it meant incurring the emperor's wrath for sacrilege, she had no choice. “…Your Majesty. Can you hear me?” Duke Sephirothe called out to Aktion once more. He had tirelessly striven to maintain order in the empire, even as the emperor succumbed to hallucinations, heard phantom voices, and indiscriminately took maidservants as concubines. As the head of one of the seven noble families, he had guarded the affairs of state from…
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