The sound of Hayden's approach echoed in the room. Tak! Tak!
Laura clears her jaw. In her eyes, Hayden was someone unreachable, as she was just a daughter of the Count who had no influence. They are like the sky and the ground that are far apart.
Laura heard a lot of praise being called out for him. His dreamy appearance and gentlemanly demeanor contradicted the force he exuded when he led an army against the monsters on the frontier. His achievement as a knight who was able to exterminate many monsters in order to protect the kingdom was the most exalted thing. Many ladies were infatuated with his charms, and Laura was also one of those who admired the Crown Prince, even without her father's instructions.
She thought, if she could be with Hayden, she could be free from her father's shackles. That's why she tried so hard to get Hayden's attention at all costs, even his father told her to do it. So she thought she was on the right track as a woman.
But tha
“Lady Sarah Lawrenttio – ah, wrong, Lady Sarah Lanchaster, are you content by playing the foster daughter of a Count?” there's a hint of sarcasm in the intonation.The low-pitched voice along with the cold tone penetrated Sarah's ear. She lifted her head up. Hayden stood with one arm leaning on a window and looked down at her with that fierce look.Hayden had no intention of elevating Count Lanchaster's status. He only wants his wealth whenever possible. But Sarah instead surprised him by becoming his foster daughter at the big annual event held by the royal family. It would be troublesome for him the next time he appointed Sarah as his consort.Thinking about the events that happened that night, his blood boils.“Your Highness Hayden, my dear, are you still mad about that? How long are you going to avoid me?”For a moment, they could only hear the sound of the wind as there is no reply whatsoever from Hayden.S
Dylan was stunned for a moment. His body heats up. With that splendid sight, he stared at Fuschia's lip, now slightly open. Her red lips twitched with every breath she took, and the blue dark hair that loosely framed her face painted a lovely picture.'I want to touch it, but...'As soon as he blinked, the blazing look in his eyes suddenly faded and the gentle look returned. Instead of responding, Dylan drew a jokester smile.The gaze that fell on Fuschia was gentle. He stroked her with infinite care just like dealing with fragile stuff, then lowered his face to kiss her cheeks. Along with a soft kiss. A low breath tickled her ear.She covers her red face. She didn't know what had gotten into her that she dared to say that.“Fuschia, what do you want from me? I can give it all, you name it.” Dylan's gaze seemed to tease Fuschia who was already embarrassed."Don't make fun of me." She pouted.Dylan bit his lower lips to sup
As I was nervously averting my gaze from his, my eyes were drawn to his hands that caressed my belly.It was hard to understand why I was still hesitating about revealing my plans to Dylan after all this time when we promised to run away together. At first, I kept my plans a secret because I still suspected Hayden's influence on Dylan. I was afraid that Dylan would unknowingly be influenced by Hayden and then spill my plans to him.But after I watched Dylan for a long time, he seemed to be more stubborn about his stand, and freer from Hayden's clutch. I think my doubts stem from Dylan's attitude that he doesn't immediately find a solution to untie Hayden's influence with his ring.I feel like he underestimated the existence of the green ring because he could easily slip out at will. Even had time to visit the Kingdom of Haddad. I don't know from where his self-confidence emerged as to underestimate the existence of the green ring that had been shackled to him fo
Instead of answering, Dylan looked at me with hesitant eyes. What I said seemed unbelievable, but the scene in front of him said something else, so it was natural for Dylan to act like that.I dared not look at Dylan again as I was afraid to know what his expression looked like.I lowered my arms, the swirling clumps of water in the air disappeared in an instant, including the splash of water that soaked the bed.For a moment, I could only hear the sound of my heart running like a wild horse as my fingertips throbbed. I dropped my head to hide my distorted face.'What if he reported me to Hayden that I am a wizard, then I was hunted as a witch? Please, Dylan, don't make me doubt you, please.'There was no turning back now. Even if he threw me aside as a witch, I can't resent him. I decided to come clean to Dylan, and I think this is a wise decision after I doubted him for a long time. With this, I can find out how Dylan will treat me in the future.
He felt like his head was turning white for a moment and silence came in an instant.The day at Green Lake when Fuschia chased him, then the night when he first appeared after their first night to protect her, the words she uttered while grabbing his robe, took over his head at this moment.It wasn't like he inferred anything from there. She was just in a dazed state after an intruder broke into her room. And he thought Fuschia was just guessing. But now, he knew why Fuschia recognized him as Hayden's replacement, and why her behavior was different."I... should have known it." Dylan swallowed his murmured."What? What are you talking about all of a sudden, Dylan? I just told you my big secret.”He should have known it then. All the changes that occurred in Fuschia were a form of defiance from painful experiences in her previous life. He should have known that maybe he wasn't the only one who had returned to the past.Fuschia was stari
Dylan left my room in the morning. He fulfilled my request to accompany me until morning came as he always left before I woke up.We talked all night. Reminiscent of the sweet moment he gave me when he was in Hayden's form in the past life. And the funny thing is, most of the good memories I think I had with Hayden, were actually with Dylan. Like the moment he gave me a small butterfly-shaped diamond pendant that he carved himself.Knowing that my fond memories were not shared with Hayden only was a relief.But it's really sad to know the reason he didn't give me that pendant in this life was because it reminded him of the moment I died. He said that in his first life, the pendant was the only thing left of me. And while draping the pendant around his neck, he annihilates everyone at Hayden's residence. And ended up dead.Yes, we talked all night, and I just closed my eyes for a moment as I keep waking up by the little sound. And Dylan was by my side to c
The carriage proceeded smoothly through the forest towards the aristocrat's residence area.Maybe because this is a carriage sent by Madame Luxor, our journey feels pretty smooth, although not comparable to the carriage His Majesty The King gave to me. But at least this carriage is friendly for pregnant women.During the trip, I rechecked the map that Laura had drawn.The Lanchaster Residence and the Luxor Residence are on the opposite side of each other. If the Lanchaster Residence was in the residential area of the aristocrats, then the Luxor Residence was near the capital's plaza. The distance between the two is also not close, but no further than the distance between the boutique and the casino.Then why do I say that the Luxor residence is the most strategic place? That's because, between that distance, there's no obelisk or dungeons, that can prevent me from creating a tunnel breakthrough. It's all thanks to Laura's research over the past few week
“Milady, close it!” Merri urge me to close the door to ground level.Laura and Merri rushed down the stairs breathlessly."There are guards on patrol. Ugh, they almost went over our heads, milady.” Merri said, still wiping her sweat.Well, the stairs that I made are quite high, about ten meters. But it doesn't seem like it will make Merri and Laura drenched in sweat like this.“Your Highness, we have arrived at my house area, but it is still in the backyard near the furnace,” Laura saidOh, no wonder they're sweating."So which way should we go to get to your mother's room?""This way, Your Highness." Laura pointed to the left.Then I knocked down the stairs I had made and made another path to the left.“Merri, can you control the fire in the furnace? Make it big so the guards' attention is drawn to this place.""Hmm, I think I can make it, milady."We waited for Merri wh
Tuyul is nowhere to be found.No matter how hard Mbayul and I searched for him, we could only conclude that Tuyul had left us. It's hard to accept that reality, especially when we don't say goodbye to each other.Mbayul and the other wandering fairies are still with us. They worked for me as a royal CCTV. They were the right creatures for the job because few could see them, even though many wizards had appeared now.Then, when Pasha was three years old, I learned Tuyul's last story."Mom, do you still remember Uncle Tuyul?"One night, Pasha asked about it.Pasha has excellent verbal skills at an early age, and he can already form complex sentences well, making it easier for us to converse. He also remembered some things about his childhood, when he was one year old.He even remembered the house in the middle of the forest that we once lived in in the Haddad Kingdom, and he also remembered our battle with the monsters. Therefore, it is not surprising that later those memories returned
It had not been six months since Dylan had served as the new king of Drachentia Kingdom, and he already held the title of 'Drachentia's golden wolf.' In that short time, he was feared by the kingdoms around Drachentia. Mainly because of his achievements in eradicating all the monsters and the remaining alchemist in Drachentia.Not only that, but he also paralyzed the illegal trade that occurred in Drachentia's sea. Without mercy. And it turns out that his actions have spread to shake the economic stability of other kingdoms in the vicinity, which have outsmarted Drachentia in terms of trade at sea.Then today was a big meeting with the diplomacy of the allied kingdoms, who were present for fear that Dylan would prey on their kingdom. As many people know that Drachentia is an archipelago kingdom, I think they are afraid that their kingdom will become one of Dylan's new islands.'But he's not that ruthless tho.' I smiled proudly at Dylan sitting beside me with a sinister expression.As
My second marriage ceremony.As Dylan requested, before the king's coronation ceremony, we had a wedding ceremony.Of course, a lot needs to be prepared for a royal family wedding, but since we want it to be done as soon as possible, the preparations are quite simple. After all, we want to be crowned husband and wife soon. So we don't think much about banquets and so on.I'm wearing a white wedding dress that looks as divine as the diamond sprinkles on top of it. When the sun's rays fall on me, my dress will twinkle.Why can there be such a beautiful wedding dress ready in such a short time? The answer is because of the enthusiasm of Laura and Mr. Andre, who had prepared the dress long ago, even when they didn't know when I could wear it. Likewise, with Dylan's wedding tuxedo.“Milady-oops, your majesty, you look so beautiful. You are like a goddess!”"Isn't she more like an angel because of her white dress?""Well, our lady can do both. Hohohoho~” Merri and the others had fun dressin
The day of Crown Prince Hayden's trial has finally arrived. The sky was a dull gray, and people flocked to the High Court to witness the historic trial in an uneasy mood. Their minds were in turmoil.Dylan and I sat on the witness stand. I could feel all eyes on us. I heard the whispers of the people behind us as they were the seats of the nobles."I'm here. Don't be nervous." Dylan whispered. Pulling up the nervousness I didn't realize ate up my consciousness.Even though I heard that Madame Luxor and Laura were trying to get a lot of news written in the newspapers in our favor, that doesn't mean everyone would necessarily believe all that. Especially the nobles who might be aiming for royal power through the royal family.More so when they heard their next king was a formerly enslaved person and a victim of alchemist experiments—not forgetting that I would also be their queen."Phew."The supreme judges entered the courtroom. I know one of the high judges who sit in the highest seat
After that great battle, I slept like the dead for two days. I pushed myself too much, so that's how it turned out.Meanwhile, Laura and Madame Luxor mobilized a lot of news media in the form of newspapers to write down everything that had happened overnight—starting from the reason for the rebellion led by the Luxor Family with the help of the Mountravven Family troops to my surprising appearance.Madame Luxor quickly prepared everything related to the news as she owned information guilds. So she has planted several reporters on the scene to capture everything that happened since the beginning of the battle.And as professional reporters they are, reporters get a lot of 'astonishing' pictures, which are then pasted in their newspaper headlines.From the picture of Hayden leading the monster army, then the picture of me using water magic, and the picture of the dragon in the sky that blessed Dylan and me. Of course, the last picture was the one that seemed the most implausible, except
I don't know what just happened. What I do know is that Dylan suddenly had Hayden's sword in his hand, and from that sword came a superpower(?) of a giant rolling circle that sliced through the monsters with a single numbness. Then because of that power, Dylan's energy seemed to be sucked in and made him fall limply into my arms.I panicked because I thought Dylan was about to die, but he was only limp for a moment. Because after that, we and some of the 'healthy' soldiers explored the temple.Of course, at the time, I also didn't know why people looked at us with amazement as they said that we received blessings from the dragon that stroked our heads with its feet.I don't even know anything about the dragon in the sky. But I think it might be Lord Drachen.Anyway, I met someone I almost forgot on the way to the temple."I'LL KILL YOU!" Sarah was about to jump at me with a vengeance, but her body was already being held back by the soldiers who followed us."It's all over, Sarah," I
"Where are you going, sir bastard?"Without hesitation, Merri engulfed Raymon's body with her smoldering blue flames.“AAAAAAHHHHH!” Raymon writhed in pain while screaming hysterically; then, his body was kicked by the grande monster.Merri smirked as she looked down at Raymon, who was flipping like a dying fish.Merri thought, 'Look, how easy it is to crush that bastard. If I were stronger since long ago, then Milady and my life wouldn't be this messed up.'"Merri?! What are you doing here?" Fuschia approached Merri, looking happy at the top of a tree.“Milady! I did it! I burn that bastard!”“Gre- great job, girl. But don't push yourself as you're still recovering, Merri."“Of course! Hahahaha, this is fun. What about you, milady? Uh? Your head is bleeding!” Merri almost jumped from her position to get closer to the flying Fuschia.That made Fuschia flustered. But then Fuschia calmed Merri down. “Calm down. I already drank that potion.”"Ah! The magic medicine, of course!”Fuschia s
Fuschia stared at the man in front of Madame Luxor warily. "Commander Hugh?"She recognized the man before as The Knight Commander of Drachentia, Hugh Connor of the Count Connor Family.Dylan frowned wryly then spoke in a low voice, "I should have made sure you died in my hands."The knight commander Hugh bowed his head as he faced Fuschia. He didn't raise his head as he spoke.“I… had time to come to the Crestine Hall. There I met Lady Laura and the survivors. Then I… learned the truth from her. So please, allow me to atone for my sin of stupidity, Your Highness.”Fuschia knew Hugh Connor as a knight loyal to the kingdom. His loyalty is shown by a devotion to the leader. He is known as the 'hunting dog' of the late king who has bitten many nobles or rebels who threaten the power of the late king.Like Hayden and Raymon, he was trained by the late king and the late general commander in swordsmanship. That was why the sword styles of the three were almost the same. So he has a good rel
“FUCHIA!”It was Dylan's voice. He emerged from behind the soldiers."Dylan!" Fuschia immediately raised her legs to shorten the distance between the two.The two of them ran at each other with their arms wide open.Amid a battle between monsters and humans that seemed like it would never end, Dylan and Fuschia hugged each other tightly.The whirlwind of their minds and the erratic beating of their heart were relieved by the familiar scent they breathed in on each other. The tight hug they shared at that time seemed to convey all the tiredness in their hearts and minds.Then, along with a brief kiss they shared, each of them killed the charging monster. Fuschia separates the head of the monster charging at Dylan with her ice saw, while Dylan rips the neck of the monster charging at Fuschia with his sword.Never before seen a romantic and horror moment happen in one frame. So many soldiers thought so and accidentally witnessed the scene.“What's wrong with your sword? Why are they so d