nana
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- Side Story 1 - End of Vacation, Start of Second Semester The classroom buzzed with a mix of excitement and groans as students filed in after the opening ceremony. Inha winced, the scene feeling like déjà vu. The setting was familiar enough, but the atmosphere still felt alien. Perhaps it was because she hadn't truly connected with the school. She had made some memories during her semester at Geumseong High, though most of them involved embarrassing, intimate moments with Seongjun, tucked away…
“Presenting Daphne Artemia, daughter of the Duke of Artemia, from the Kingdom of Sethna!” 'I’m not from Sethna.' The weight of countless gazes felt oppressive, and my mind wandered. Only the bride was permitted to walk the silver carpet, so I parted ways with Sir Janiche at the entrance. Carefully, I lifted the long train of my dress and approached Asheradren. His silver hair was swept back, revealing his smooth forehead. He wore the same purple ceremonial robes as I did. …- 160.5 K • Completed
I had no desire for a lavish ceremony. Becoming Empress felt less like a joyous occasion and more like shouldering a heavy burden. The Empire, however, disagreed. They wanted to restore the imperial authority weakened by the recent rebellion. “This dress is dusted with diamond powder. It will shimmer with every move you make.” “The ring on your index finger is set with Sophia’s ruby, passed down through the imperial family for 200 years….” “The earrings you’re wearing now are…- 160.5 K • Completed
- He was still being called that? I burst out laughing. Come to think of it, Dietrich had been squirming in my arms, trying to get to Asheradren. If he was saying this much, it was probably safe to trust him now. Relieved, I let Dietrich go. The bright yellow puppy whimpered happily and leaped towards Asheradren’s chest fur. “...Ugh, I hate this.” “Think of it as parenting practice.” I replied to the disgusted Asheradren and detached the cat. I thought Sena hated Dietrich, but I didn’t…
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- “...What is this now?” The flustered emperor turned, as if to avoid Sena. But the cat, thoroughly incensed, launched itself at Asheradren again and again. “Sena! Stop it! It’s dangerous!” I pulled Sena back, nearly yanking out white fur in the process. If anything happened to the cat, I knew I would never forgive Asheradren. “Would you stop that? Honestly, I never thought a newborn prince would be more loved than me.” Asheradren sighed, flattening himself against the floor,…
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- “...Your Majesty! Please!” “Hush, Sir Janiche. You’ll wake Daphne.” “I don’t care! If Lady Daphne finds out what you’re about to do…!” How much time had passed? I woke with a start to the sound of urgent voices. Reflexively, I reached around and sat up. He was gone. Dietrich was not beside me. “...Your Highness!” A scream escaped my lips. I was alone in the darkened bedroom. I was sure I had heard Sir Janice’s voice. Without…
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- “...What is this? Who could have…?” I stammered, taking a step back and covering my mouth. I thought those who wanted to overthrow Asheradren were all dealt with. Indeed, the palace had been eerily quiet for the past few days. “...This is serious. Are we the first to find this inscription?” Sir Janiche frowned. We were in the corridor used by the nobles who frequented the palace. Perhaps many had already seen what was written on the wall. “We must be the…
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- “Alright. A hero’s welcome it is.” I readily scooped up Asheradren. He nuzzled his head against me, so endearing that I almost forgot he’d just killed so many people. ‘I hope peace will finally come to the Empire.’ But there was still so much to do, like dealing with the aftermath of the noble families he’d eradicated and quelling the rumors about Asheradren that were sure to spread outside the castle walls. “We’ll treat your eye as soon as you’re clean.…
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- *** “What’s wrong? What happened to you? Are you hurt?” “No, I’m…” “You’re insane! You’re injured! I told you to be careful!” The stammering Asheradren reeked of blood. The nightmarish sounds from outside had long since ceased. ‘It’s all over so quickly.’ I was glad I’d heeded Sir Janiche’s advice not to look out the window. Just looking at Asheradren was enough to understand the gravity of the situation we’d just faced. “What…
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- “As expected of the world’s strongest metal. I knew it could pierce your skin.” Freesia’s face was alight with triumph, an incongruous expression given the dire circumstances. ‘Crazy b*tch,’ the boy muttered, barely audible, from behind a tree. “I wanted to gouge your eyes out, what a shame.” Freesia clicked her tongue. It was a pity that none of her carefully prepared weapons had found their mark. They had all likely died before even getting close to Asheradren. It wasn’t…
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