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Sweeter than honey

Author: Wintersnow
last update Last Updated: 2021-07-19 00:55:31

[Dear, Lady Aileen Silver.

The plan is going well. I'm already doing what you instructed me to.

However, how long did I have to wait? My father and all the people of this island seem to blinded by her fake kindness. I'm so excited to exposed her true nature.

Of course, thanks to your potion which can force people to say nothing but honesty. Did you know? That pretentious woman seemed doing something with magic.

She is a witch, Lady Silver. No ordinary people can build different building just in one week. Although, she already hired several talented builders, it is just impossible.

However, just like I said before, no one complaint about this, and they still idolized her like she was a goddess or something! Oh, my!

That's why, I'm glad that you are in the same boat with me. And I'm so thankful that you are invited me to the Emperor's birthday party as your guest. Of course, I wil

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