October 24th, 157th of Euclase Imperial Year.
The war between the rebel forces led by Ethan Diamond the Sorcerer against Euclase Imperial Supreme had ended. The one-day great war was won by the Army of the Euclase Empire, and every rebel had been captured and held as a prisoner of war.
Evidence of Sorcery was found in the Diamond Castle and the Alchemist Tower in the Diamond Duchy, brought by Harriet and Liam.
With this, the Diamond Duchy was officially deemed as perished and recorded in history as a cruel noble family who did not hesitate to use their power to commit crimes and forbidden art.
However, Harriet, who realized one fact that was forgotten by everyone almost flipped the table in anger. “What do you mean Celine Diamond can't be found?!”
The Emperor's aides flinched at Harriet's anger. They had never seen Harriet this angry–plus the fact that Harriet was pregn
While Ezra and Harriet were having a weird first meeting that oddly looked like a reunion, Ezekiel's presence in that place was forgotten. He was actually nervous about appearing before Harriet after not seeing each other for a long time–and after what had happened a few months ago. But he was a little relieved to see that Harriet was healthy and… felt complicated seeing her growing belly. “I came to report the injured victim. I'm here because it seems like the others would be able to deal with the less seriously injured without me. Also, that super duper cool doctor from the East Continent that you brought along, aaaaaaah!! He is so beautiful and talented!” Ezra spoke very quickly and cheerfully, making the atmosphere in the place so bright and breezy. “Mm, isn't he very reliable? You should talk to him sometime. Whenever we hear his story about the East Continent, the Duke and I get very engrossed… even though he
Harriet rode on Liam's back. Following them were the Amaryllis Pack and Heath who was leading them. They were at the very back of the Imperial Army's convoy that was on its way back to the Capital. After driving from morning until noon, Harriet began to feel sleepy. Moreover, on Liam's back, it felt like she was being gently rocked. Her husband's fur and body temperature were warm and soft, and she almost fell asleep. Not because she was tired, but because it felt so comfortable on Liam's back. Warf! Arf arf! Harriet was startled by Heath's deep barking behind her. She awoke for a moment from her drowsiness and looked back in surprise. A big question mark appeared on her face. But then all the Lycans stopped walking when Liam stopped and lowered his body. Harriet got down and looked confused because she was the only one who had absolutely no idea
Harriet finally breathed a sigh of relief after laughing. She rubbed her growing belly and smiled happily. She leaned against Liam's body which was leaning against a large tree. After eating a few pieces of beef jerky, Liam returned the bag of food to Harriet. And Harriet slowly picked up another piece to snack on. "Isn't it weird that sometimes I can't eat meat out of pity for the animals, and other times I feel really hungry and want meat?" asked Harriet with a deep breath. This time Harriet looked so serious and a little sad, but Liam's body was shaking from holding back laughter again at his wife's words. He didn't know why Harriet was suddenly joking around like this and had even complimented him casually. Usually, Liam was the one who joked and complimented Harriet shamelessly in order to tease her. Was Harriet in a good mood? But looking at
The night before, Harriet had been discussing what everyone should do once they got to the capital, including securing Ethan Diamond and deciding on his public execution. She talked to the Emperor's subordinates, Nobles, and the Emperor himself that they should give the Diamond area to someone strong enough to guard it at this time, as those who evacuated to the South and North would soon return to where they were before. Before that, they had to thoroughly cleanse Sorcery to the core by giving the former Diamond's territory to someone strong and trustworthy. Instantly, several names were mentioned. One of them was Ezekiel. After everyone realized that Axias and Ezekiel could die at any moment in a shocking event, they got anxious and suggested that the Empire take over the area themselves and expand their power. Thus giving Ezekiel a Grand Duke t
“Gosh, this meeting has been going on for so long and you guys haven't decided anything yet? Finish it soon, aish! I want to speak to Duchess Almandine,” Eoin said. Instantly, Heath who was sitting in the corner and Axias stood up from their seats. “Take the Grand Duke away from here.” Axias commanded his subordinates responsively, while Heath stepped forward to shield his sister's body behind him. “Hey, I just wanted to say hello to Madam Goldlane. Or Madam Almandine? How can I call you now?” Eoin who was dragged away by the Emperor's subordinates began to gently push forward, but only with his gentle physical strength, no one could drag him away. Everyone was astonished to see the mysterious Grand Duke suddenly appear and wanted to speak to Harriet rather than anyone else in this place that was more related to him. He didn't want to see his brot
Harriet told Liam what happened seven years ago. Hearing that, Liam could sense the many considerations Harriet had made when making that decision. Finally, Liam understood why the Emperor didn't want to say what happened seven years ago and asked him to just hear it directly from Harriet. He didn't expect that not only was Helena still alive, but that so much had happened behind it all. Politics, secret ancestry and all the deals Harriet had to keep. Goldlane was a family descended from its female lineage. Harriet was the last matriarch of March Goldlane, and currently, she had become a Duchess for marrying him and other reasons. Liam understood why Harriet needed time to tell him about her family situation. He also finally understood why he had a hard time finding anything when he tried to find out about Harriet's background all this time on his own. Everything was so
"Ah-chee! Ah-cheem! Ah-" Ezra was finally able to stop sneezing for a moment. But… “Ah-cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeem…!” Her high-pitched sneeze startled Heinrich and Ezekiel. The two of them were riding near the horse-drawn carriage Ezra was in, and they immediately looked at each other after hearing that. "Physician!" Heinrich responded much faster than Ezekiel, and that took Ezekiel by surprise. Actually, Heinrich himself had wanted to call a doctor since he heard Ezra's third sneeze long ago, but he felt it would cross the line if Ezekiel, Ezra's husband, didn't call a doctor, and he, a nobody, did instead. Ezekiel felt discomfort in his chest. What was he really thinking that he didn't realize about Ezra's condition? “Summon the best physician, now!” said Ezekiel quickly. Meanwhile, the best physician who h
The streets of the capital were filled with gathered people. Everyone present on the side of the road was waiting for the victory convoy of the Euclase Empire's Army to arrive soon. And they heard that the Lycans would also follow this convoy. Everyone who heard it started to get scared. However… they were also curious. It had been so long since the last war had occurred on this continent, and it had been so long since the Empire public had seen the Lycans with their own eyes. Moreover, stories had spread that in this war, the Lycans and Mages became one of the decisive forces that helped the Imperial Army put an end to the war. But what became the centre of attention were the two figures who a few months ago became the centre of the scandal of the century of the Euclase Empire. The Duke and Duchess of Almandine. "Ooh! It is His Majesty!”