rubymoon
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“What do you think?” Yuri tore his gaze away, realizing he had been observing Charlotte intently. Seemingly oblivious to his scrutiny, Charlotte asked him directly, her expression unchanged. Yuri responded a beat later, “Pardon?” “The food here. What do you think? This place is supposed to be quite popular.” Charlotte pointed to a note scribbled by Luce Dayere on the corner of the map, a recommendation complete with suggested dishes. Yuri looked down at her smiling face, then at the map…- 95.6 K • Ongoing
It’s customary for imperial citizens, especially nobles obsessed with age-old traditions, to observe a certain rite of passage. When a child turns eighteen, their family, or the family they are betrothed to, prepares a necklace. The defining feature is a long chain that reaches the center of the chest, as close to the heart as possible, and the central gemstone represents the child's family. This customarily crafted necklace is worn on important occasions after the child comes of age, especially…- 95.6 K • Ongoing
- *** It happened again. He was back in the dark cell. No, this time was different. Priest Johannes, his face impassive, led him down into the temple’s depths. He shoved Yuri through a heavy iron door, leaving him in a space far more desolate than the cell with its sliver of light. Trapped in endless darkness, he lost all track of time. I should have killed her, he thought. I shouldn’t have hesitated. Regret was far from his mind. These were his constant companions. And between these thoughts, he…
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- A nobleman's daughter. The daughter of a very high-ranking nobleman, at that. My first impression of her, from afar, was that she was utterly unremarkable. She, who should have wanted for nothing her entire life, was as gaunt as a glass shard, her face pale and melancholic. Yet, her posture and gait were impeccable. She carried herself with an oddly imperious air, as if she had never once cowered before another soul. It was quite aristocratic. Yuri, a boy barely a man, found her rather amusing. His…
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Adults and children alike sniffed the air, trying to pinpoint the source of the delicious smell. “This is a scent I’ve never encountered before, My Lady!” “I’ll make you some delicious sesame oil egg rice with it later.” “What’s that?” “You’ll see when you taste it. It’s a simple, tasty dish that people living on their own often make.” “Living… on their own?” “It’s a thing. Anyway, I’ll make it for you tonight.” “Yay! Exciting!” The…- 139.2 K • Ongoing
- A fierce battle raged within him. Vanessa told me to let go, so I have to let go! clashed violently with I don’t want to let go. I want to do much more than this. Good and evil wrestled within his heart. He couldn't side with either. He simply held her, his breath hot against her. He remained still, holding Vanessa tightly. Startled, she called his name again. “Ki… Killian?” He forced his lips to part, managing a single phrase. “…I don’t want to let go.” “Y-You…
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"But isn't it already dangerous, with the Empress and the knights aware of my survival?" "Do you think I can't silence the Empress or the knights?" No, he would silence them. If necessary, he would rip out their tongues or slit their throats. The sheer power of the viruses swirling around him was a testament to his ruthlessness, regardless of status or familiarity. Of course, that wasn't all there was to Callix. His proven track record in the desolate north, abandoned by the Emperor and deprived…- 81.5 K • Ongoing
- Daphnela murmured, her gaze fixed on the window. Callix, subtly opening his eyes, tugged at her hand, seeking her attention, but she remained unmoved. "They must be very displeased that I'm still alive." "If your survival displeases them, they can take themselves to the afterlife. I'd be happy to send them myself. Or you can do the honors, if you're inclined." "Aren't they Your Highness's valuable adjutants and comrades?" "Not particularly cherished, but they're too useful to lose to the…
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“There’s something I absolutely cannot forgive. I’ll stake my life on it. He… that person… he lied about it.”Even Mint would be furious if someone tampered with her memories of Mama. She understood it in those terms. She thought that was the end of it.“Garrett… I wish I had recognized you sooner.”This was truly unexpected. Brett was connected to Garrett, and quite closely, it seemed. Mint recalled the profile the warden had given her on Garrett. She hadn't paid much attention to it, but…- 76.8 K • Ongoing
- “I have no intention of forgiving you.”“….”“Does that mean what you did never happened?”This statement was quite unexpected.“But it would certainly be faster to accept you back and climb the tower than to spend time finding new comrades.”The implication was clear: he would use Brett for a quicker ascent. Brett stared down at the ground, seemingly accepting of this treatment.“You know as well as I do that we were able to climb easily because of my master.”“….”He’s taking credit…
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