Afterward, even though neither Laura nor Ned mentioned the contract again and they went on living their daily lives as usual, Laura couldn't help but keep track of the days left until her departure from Ned.On that particular day, she was busy packing her jewelry box in the room, eyeing its contents with a pensive gaze. The unassuming pieces she wore everyday paled in comparison to the extravagant jewelry the two sisters had once owned, but she had long since given up on such vain pursuits.She wiped the box clean, her movements silent and methodical. Ned watched her from the doorway for a moment before quietly turning away.In the town, Ned took extra precautions to conceal his identity, donning a hat and a face mask that covered his features completely. He set out in search of a jewelry store, wandering for quite some time until he stumbled upon a particularly elegant establishment. It dawned on him that he wanted to find a piece of jewelry that would surpass anything Laura had eve
When Laura didn't respond to his words, Ned smiled, turned over, and left the room, leaving Laura alone on the bed lost in thought. Laura got up and looked at the direction Ned had gone. She silently stared, with unspoken words choking in her throat.Uncertainty about the future and fear of loss made her choose silence. She was afraid that once she spoke, she would regret mentioning the contract. So she chose to silently watch him leave. Then, Laura lay on the bed with a blank stare, not knowing how to give Ned an answer.If it was really true like he said, she indeed had nothing to offer in return. But memories of her time with Ned flashed through her mind.Watching him complete his revenge plan step by step, getting accustomed to the good news that followed every time he went out, she had gradually become deeply dependent on him. Now, Laura was at a loss, feeling as if a heavy stone was blocking her chest. She felt suffocated and wanted to go out for a walk.That night, she went to
In the evening, a beam of white light flew into the castle, signaling Ned's return. Laura, who was eating a purchased egg tart in her room, offered him one upon seeing him."Try it, maybe you'll like it. The taste is a bit different from what you're used to," she said, holding it up to his mouth.Ned, being a carnivore, was not particularly interested in the sweet treat, but he gladly accepted it from Laura's outstretched hand. He felt a sense of warmth towards her and increasingly believed that she was his destined partner, though there was still something missing.When Laura saw that Ned didn't react immediately, she assumed he didn't want it and said, "If you don't want it, that's fine. I'll just eat it myself." But Ned quickly grabbed it from her and said, "Who said I don't want it? I'll have it," with a slightly disgusted expression. As he took a bite and chewed, he realized the familiar taste and seemed to understand something."Laura, I have something to do. Wait for me here. Y
Laura opened the window and looked out at the moonlit night, suddenly remembering how she had enjoyed the scenery in Ned's arms that evening.She missed that feeling deeply.Then, glancing down, she caught sight of Ned and Loba embracing and laughing together in the courtyard below.She watched them from a distance, unable to make out their words but sensing a closeness between them that made her heart ache.She was furious, but managed to conceal her emotions as she waited calmly for Ned to enter her room. Her gaze fixed on the pearl earrings on the dressing table, and she couldn't help but imagine Ned giving a similar pair to the other woman. The thought was too painful to bear.Meanwhile, Ned stood at Laura's doorway for a long time, pondering Loba's words. If he confirmed that Laura was his destined partner, the bond would be irrevocable.However, h
After a while, Ned straightened up and ended the fight, lying on Laura's body, sucking in the unique taste of each other. Laura was very tired at this time, but she still couldn't help but ask, "Don't you have another woman?Why are you here with me? According to the contract, you can do whatever you want with me, but I don’t understand your current intentions." Laura asked Ned with an angry tone. "What other woman, what are you talking about?" Ned looked confused. "Did my eyes deceive me, or did I see you embracing another woman beneath the castle? I saw everything, and you don't have to hide it from me," Laura said with a jealous expression, immediately regretting her words as she realized she had n
Laura had a dream.Or rather, it felt like a dream.She abruptly opened her eyes, as if waking up, and met Ned's gaze. At the same time, the imposing figure of Massimo Legoza, the hated leader who had slaughtered her entire clan, emerged in her mind. In Laura's heart, this man was the father who had dragged her and her mother into the abyss.She never believed that her mother had an affair with a guard, nor did she believe Massimo's clean slate. Besides, Laura remembered what Kathy had said when she was being tortured by him: her mother was tortured by that demon and thrown into the forest by the guard.Knowing this made her heart ache even more, and it was a lifelong pain for Laura. Therefore, she was determined to uncover the truth and find her mother at all costs.Among all the people she had dealt with, she had forgotten about him, but now it seemed that ev
As they walked, Laura shared with Ned the legends she had heard about the forest. "My family's elder once told me that the roots of the trees in this Dark Forest hide evil powers. Merely touching them can plunge one into a realm of darkness, never to return to the light. Yet, this forest is also a sanctuary for mysterious elves, who dwell in darkness and gain wisdom and strength through communion with the trees. Looking at it now, it indeed seems different," Laura said. Ned listened attentively and smiled. "I often practice my magic here in this forest, as it's the best place to absorb moonlight at night. I'll show you where I usually practice. It's not as scary as your elder described, and there are no mysterious elves. Legends are just legends, and this forest is just a place without sunlight." As they walked, they arrived at Ned's regular practice spot, which wa
On the top floor of the castle, Laura and Ned discovered that Massimo's door required a password to enter. However, Laura didn't know the password, so she couldn't unlock it. Ned, being a werewolf with incredible strength and seemingly unlimited power, decided to ram into the door.With a resounding crash, the door fell to the ground, and a cloud of smoke billowed up and dissipated. Laura waved her hand to clear the smoke and exclaimed, "So this is how his room looks like."Massimo's bedroom was a spacious and impressive chamber, filled with a sense of grandeur. The walls were adorned with exquisite murals depicting a mysterious story that seemed to transport one to another world.The floor was covered in smooth marble, each tile was inlaid with intricate patterns. Elegant porcelain display cases were placed in every corner, showcasing unique pieces of art. Ned walked up
Years later, as the sun cast its golden rays over the peaceful countryside, Ned and Laura sat on their porch, looking out over their lush garden. Their hair was now white with age, but their eyes still sparkled with the same mischievous glint as in their younger days.Laura tended to the flowers while Ned tinkered with a small device, his mind still filled with ideas and inventions. They had grown old together, side by side, and their love had only deepened with time.One day, a young boy appeared at their cottage. He introduced himself as a descendant of one of their old friends and said that he had come to seek their wisdom. The boy, named Alex, was a curious and adventurous soul, and he wanted to know more about the legendary heroes who had saved the kingdom.Laura and Ned smiled at the youngster's enthusiasm. They invited him to stay and share their stories, their experiences, and the wisdom they had gained over the years. Alex was eager to learn, and he listened intently as they
Leo spoke up to Halen, "Prince Halen, something this bizarre must be caused by some kind of supernatural force. I've heard of a similar incident happening in a kingdom to the east."Upon hearing Leo's words, Halen's eyes lit up, and he called Leo close to him, eager to hear more.Leo began to speak in a measured tone, "Prince Halen, it is rumored that a curse was placed on the head of the patriarch of that family, causing a series of strange events that ultimately led to the deaths of all its members."Halen was taken aback and asked, "Do you know who the patriarch of that family was?""I've heard rumors that his name was Massimo Legoza!" Leo replied.Halen's eyes widened in surprise, "What! How could it be him?"Seeing Halen's reaction, Leo pretended to be oblivious and asked, "Why, Prince Halen, do you know him?""He's the Duke of our family. I never knew he was once the patriarch of a family," Halen said, sounding alarmed.Leo feigned concern, "Oh, Prince Halen, then you must be ca
The guard hurriedly entered the study to report. "King, something terrible has happened. The Queen... The Queen is gone.""What?" King Naumes stumbled slightly, his face registering disbelief."King, the Queen is dead," the guard said tremulously, afraid of the king's anger."What! Impossible! My mother was fine. How could she be dead? You stupid guard, shut your mouth!" Halen looked incredulous, contradicting the servant and kicking him to the ground.King Naumes pointed at the guard, his voice trembling. "Where is the Queen? Tell me where she is!""King, she's at the castle gate. The doctor believes she fell from the terrace," the guard said.King Naumes rushed to the castle gate, his heart pounding. He saw the Queen's closed eyes and the blood staining her lips, her blood soaking into the ground.The king embraced the queen, shaking her body and calling her name desperately. But she wouldn't respond to him like she used to, and the king howled in despair."Why? Why?" The king, who
Ned gently placed the handkerchief back over Laura's face and patiently explained, "If you don't wear this, Massimo will recognize you instantly when you come across him. It will be difficult to carry out our revenge then."Laura found Ned's words reasonable and didn't protest further.That evening, Ned and Laura were standing on the top floor of the castle, admiring the view. "Laura, what do you think we should do now?" Ned knew that with Massimo's return, Laura would be eager to take the next step."It's time we create something interesting to celebrate Massimo's return," Laura said with a glint in her eye.Ned understood Laura's intention and asked, "Who do you want to be the first to initiate this?""Of course, it should be our esteemed First Prince. I want him to go down and fetch washing water for my sister
Nevin slowly approached Laura and placed his hands around her waist. "Could you be my princess consort, replacing the previous one?" he asked. Laura felt a sense of disgust as she heard this. She almost pushed him away, but then she thought that being close to the prince might provide an opportunity to exact revenge on the princess consort. So she pretended to be bashful and remained silent.To Nevin, Laura's silence seemed like acquiescence. He continued, "Alright, then from now on, you will maintain the schedule of the previous princess consort and take her place. You won't have to do any cleaning; I'll have the servants do it for you."Just as he finished speaking, Halen walked in and applauded, saying, "Brother, you're really in high spirits! The princess consort has just left, and you're already cozying up to her servant." Laura, sensing Halen's arrival, discreetly made her way out, but lingered near the door.
The knife pierced through the princess's body, and she slowly collapsed to the ground.Everyone was horrified by the princess's actions. In the distance, Ned watched the scene with a smile."This family is really interesting," he said.Nevin's eyes widened as he watched the princess lie motionless on the ground.Halen immediately ran over, cradling the princess's body in his arms. "Why? Why did you do this? You didn't have to protect me," he asked, confused.Blood continued to pour from the princess's mouth as she trembled and spoke. "Because you were so good to me, and I knew all about your plans," she said."You knew, but you still helped me? Why are you so foolish?" Halen was shocked to learn that the princess had been aware of his schemes."Because...because you were one of the few people in this castle who were kind to me. Even
When the Queen saw Halen in such a state, she assumed he was feeling unwell and quickly walked up to him. "Halen, my dear son, what's wrong with you?" she asked. Halen, upon seeing the Queen, quickly bowed and wiped the corner of his mouth. "I'm sorry, Mother. I just saw a woman, and her beauty was so captivating," he confessed, pretending not to know who the princess was. "I saw her too. She's your brother's woman. Don't even think about it. Go back to your room and rest. I'll send a servant to bring you breakfast. You need to get well. The way you behaved just now is not befitting of a prince," the Queen said, feeling a sense of shame that her son was coveting his brother's woman. Halen, hearing his mother's words, had no choice but to return to his room. However, as he lay in bed, his mind was filled with thoughts of evil plans. With a wicked smile, he prepared to take a nap. Meanwhile, the princess had brought the roses into her room and began arranging them beautifully. When s
Laura cautiously leaned in to listen at the door, coincidentally, Ned was wandering around the castle and saw Laura. He walked towards her, but Laura was so focused on listening to the sounds inside the room that she didn't notice him. Ned quietly approached and gently tapped on Laura's shoulder. Laura was startled and turned to see Ned, pushing him away lightly."You scared me, do you know that?" she exclaimed."What are you doing?" Ned asked with a smile.Laura gestured for him to be quiet with a "shhh" motion, reminding Ned not to speak. Ned understood and leaned in to listen as well. They could hear the sound of a bottle shattering inside the Prince's room. Laura was very worried, she was concerned about what might have happened to the Princess. She wanted to knock on the door, but her status prevented her from doing so.Ned saw through Laura's thoughts and took her by the hand, using his magic to make them both invisible. Laura looked at Ned with confused eyes, not understanding
When Laura saw Lucy's angry appearance, she did not intend to pay any attention to her and thought about what to do next.The next morning, when the Selene foreman came to assign work, Lucy was still so eager to attack Laura that she did not listen to what the Selene foreman had to say.Lucy deliberately walks up to Laura and uses Ned's method to deal with her. When Laura comes, she reaches over the mop and directly trips Laura"Ah -" Laura cried out in pain, and this scene was just seen by the foreman Selene, who did not want to listen to any explanation from Lucy, put Lucy in the back kitchen to help, and was never allowed to come back to work.In this way, Lucy completely disappeared from Laura's life, and her residence was changed. Laura lived a reasonably well-nourished life without Lucy's provocation.At the end of their work, Ned and Laura go together. Ned leans close to Laura's ear"I'll meet you tonight in the back garden. I found a great place