Luelle turned her head away while pouting. She fiddles with her dress while trying to say something, but her mouth keeps opening and closing without uttering a word. Seeing Luelle's timid behaviour after making her request, Jermaine sighed heavily.“Luelle, didn't we agree that you wouldn't have to deal with such troublesome work? Aren't you the one who asked to move to the Queen's Palace because you don't want to take care of the Concubine's Palace?"Luelle flinch. “Tha-that was because at that time Luelle was afraid of the Northerners, whereas now you have them imprisoned. Luelle can start taking care of my palace.”“Still, wouldn't that make things difficult for you?”“At that time Luelle didn't know many things, but Luelle could learn. You can call a teacher, or you can teach me yourself. Or, don't you believe that Luelle can do all that, too?”“I know you can do it, but it will tire you out. I don't want you to get tired just because of that trivial work. Have you forgotten what
Sashal's expression turned grave, but a faint smile played on her lips.“Your Majesty,” Ruri held Sashal's hand, she said. “I don't feel good about this. Will everything be okay?”Sashal gave her a broader smile, but she could not answer Ruri's question even then. She looked at the door of her room. She asked Bella to come by her side, knowing that Jermaine's presence would not bring good news to her and the people around her. Sashal stroked her growing belly. She smiled every time she felt her belly grow, which she had never experienced in her previous life.'This is it, baby. It's time to finish playing house with your father.'Tadadag! The door opened abruptly, surprising Bella and Ruri, who also fixed their gazes at the door. Jermaine is still holding the doorknob, while his gaze fixates on Sashal. Behind him lined up several Royal Warriors, surrounding her in the corridor of her palace. “Queen,” Jermaine called out to her with a heavy tone. Sashal took one step forward, then c
“Is that... really you?” Ruri asked through her gritted teeth, showing her rage towards Bella, who continued to lower her head as she stepped away.Sashal muttered. “Bels, tell me that’s not true.”Jermaine enjoyed the scene happening in front of him. His eyes shifted quickly from one side to another, following the person saying something. He smirked at the pathetic sight, where Sashal’s face seemed to darken.“She asked you, Bella. Why won’t you answer her?!” Ruri shouted and then ran charging at Bella.“Ruri, no!”But Ruri’s movements were stopped by Jermaine, who came, shielding Bella with his hands gripping Ruri’s neck. Ruri’s body was lifted for a few seconds before he flung it so hard and far that she hit Sashal’s work desk.“No, Ruri!” Sashal immediately approached Ruri, who was slumped weakly on the floor. Her neck looked red.Sashal glares at Jermaine. “Don’t you dare to hurt her.”“Well, I had no choice but to do it to protect my eyewitnesses. Isn’t that right, Queen?”Sasha
A strong gust of wind carrying the salty aroma of the ocean slapped him all over his face. Rohan grinned wryly as he felt unwelcome by the ocean and its waves, but still, he insisted on standing on the rocks, getting hit by small waves that crept up on his feet. Challenging what the ocean would bring to him.“Tch, what are you doing there?” Alpha Jabre jumped over rock after rock, approaching Rohan.“You're here?”“This is my territory, kiddo. I should be the one to say that.”“Haha… right.”Alpha Jabre drew his eyebrows upwards as he glanced at Rohan. He scoffs. "So, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling melancholy because you get scolded by those guys? But you realize that you deserve it all, right? The presence of those ships is because of your failure in Southern Olf.”Rohan tasted his mouth, which tasted bitter, then replied lazily.“That's why I'm here. I put myself at the front of the line in case they charge at us.” Rohan took a deep breath as he looked into the distance.Not
There was only one reason why there was a knock on the door when it should have been just me in this locked building. I dragged my feet towards the door lazily. Actually, I didn't need to pay attention to the knock on the door, but for one reason or two, I needed to at least make my presence known.Clack, creaaaak. As I pulled the doorknob of the room, I winced.In front of the bedroom door was a dining cart with food on it, which was covered with a serving lid. I looked right and left. Of course, even today, I found that there was no one around. Whoever delivered this food cart has sprinted out of the famously haunted building.This situation has been going on for two months.I opened the serving lid, then pressed my lips hard, trying not to laugh.“Whoa~ hahaha, now only one type of food is given to me, huh? And that, too, was crusty brown bread. Let's see what's under the other serving lids." I opened the other two serving lids.I snort at the creativity possessed by whoever is tas
“Aha~ I'll let you know when we move to your actual room, Your Majesty.”I grinned. Ruri always knows how to pull and push. Even though I like to prank her by inviting her to stay longer in this room, she always gets away with her witiness. Ruri's cheerfulness is a big help for me in an isolated place like this.“I don't understand why you like asking me to stay in this room so long. Even though it's for tricking those people, you shouldn't stay in this dusty place for long, geez." Ruri stretched her hand to me, and her eyes widened in shock.“No way! Are you touching that rotten bread, Your Majesty?”“Yup. I wonder how hard the bread will be today. But it wasn't as hard as the other days."“Cause it's moldy this time, eugh. Let's get your hands wiped clean.”"I can do it myself, thank you."Hand in hand, Ruri and I walked into the mansion's deepest part. Passed through a dark hallway because the windows were covered with wooden boards, then turned to the corridor's corner. It was the
“How is she now? I hope she's not too stressed with her current job." I poked the melon Ruri served me, then devoured it in one big mouthful.My gaze is fixed on the melon for a reason I know best. It was because talking about Bella still felt difficult for me, even after two months had passed. Because I feel… guilty.“Sometimes, you are quite cruel to those closest to you in strange ways. Of course Bella is experiencing a lot of stress because she has to serve that b#tch." Ruri also poked at the melon pieces with a little roughness.Her chewing sounded like the clock ticking as she waited for me to say something else she wanted to hear. But I didn't entertain her with that.“Your Majesty, she misses you so much. She wishes to accompany me here to be with you again."“No, she can't. It was dangerous for her because she didn't have an older brother like Ansel. You know what I'm worried about, but you keep pestering me with such conversations about Bella."“Hah, I guess I've gone too fa
Menitto's job since he left the Arena was to help me track my mother's whereabouts. Since he managed to find her several months ago, I asked him to monitor her consistently. Not without reason, cause I want to make sure that my mother doesn't approach the capital again, especially the royal palace. I'm worried that her presence will put a lot of variables that don't support my plans.I need to persist a little more in following this pattern if I want to get out of this place, using that way.“She's still at the manor. Even after she heard about your situation, she did not leave the manor or receive guests from outside, especially from the capital.”“Phew, that's great. I hope you can keep an eye on her and take appropriate action if she goes near the capital.”“I understand. Leave all that to me, Milady.”Ruri chimed in. “I often think that it's not like you just do careful calculations, but more like you know the future, Your Majesty. That's always fascinating. Don't you think so too