Chapter 99: The Crumpled Report Card (4)
Unable to focus on her work, Claire tossed her pen aside and decided to take a walk, her frustration simmering beneath the surface.
She hadn't noticed the manor staff's anxious glances and carefully choreographed movements as they attempted to avoid her path.
The usual cheerful greetings from the new maids w...
2024-08-29 02:27:52 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 98: The Crumpled Report Card (3)
A warm current had briefly flowed between mother and son, a moment of shared understanding, a flicker of connection.
But that warmth, fleeting and fragile, had vanished, replaced by an icy chill emanating from Carsein.
A single gesture, a subtle rejection of her touch.
Startled, Isabella tried again, her voice lac...
2024-08-29 02:27:34 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 97:The Crumpled Report Card (2)
Finally, the hole was deep enough.
Deep enough to bury the paper, to conceal it from view. It was unlikely anyone would stumble upon this hidden grave, tucked away in a secluded corner of the conservatory, but Carsein was determined.
He’d dug with a fierce intensity, his hands caked in dirt, convinced that this… wort...
2024-08-29 02:27:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 96: The Crumpled Report Card (1)
Several days had passed since my return from Lusmire.
My unannounced departure, my overnight stay, had triggered Claire’s ire, her anger a brief storm that quickly subsided.
With the Eastern Nobles' Conference looming, everyone, from Claire to Arina to Isabella, was preoccupied with their respective duties, their focu...
2024-08-29 02:27:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 95: The First Step
‘This marks the first step towards my ultimate goal.’
Escaping that suffocating house, achieving true independence, required a solid financial foundation. Food, clothing, shelter, the basic necessities of life, demanded resources. Money, a universal currency, the key to survival, regardless of the world you inhabited.
My escape f...
2024-08-17 16:55:34 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 94: The Disgrace of Shatrain (8)
Following Camilla’s lead, we stumbled upon a treasure trove of discarded items, perfect for crafting weapons. Using scrap metal, broken tools, and whatever else we could find, we created a makeshift arsenal, a collection of crude yet effective weapons.
And the moment those weapons were wielded, a transformation occurred. Th...
2024-08-17 16:54:34 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 93: The Disgrace of Shatrain (7)
The Lusmire territory.
Its isolation stemmed not only from the deliberate suppression and interference of neighboring nobles but also from a recurring threat.
"Grrrr…!"
They resembled dogs or wolves, four-legged predators, but their fur wasn't easily pierced by blades. Instead, their bodies were covered in a thi...
2024-08-17 16:54:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 92: The Disgrace of Shatrain (6)
-Thwack!
The ax cleaved through the thick log, splitting it cleanly in two. I’d overestimated my strength, the split log tumbling to the ground with a dull thud.
I would have shrugged, retrieving the errant piece of firewood, placing it back on the chopping block, muttering something about the difficulty of controllin...
2024-08-17 16:53:39 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 91: The Disgrace of Shatrain (5)
Barak's dumbfounded expression spoke volumes, confirming my choice.
This was the correct answer.
And now, piecing together his reaction with my memories of the game's various responses, I understood his true intentions, the hidden purpose behind that innocent glass of milk.
"So it was a test. Cleverly disguised, I...
2024-08-17 16:53:15 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 90: The Disgrace of Shatrain (4)
▶ Episode I: Lusmire’s Isolation Cleared! ◀
▶ You have successfully influenced the situation in Lusmire by apprehending the culprit, Tuspel! ◀
The three knights, or rather, the three bandits, had been subdued without much effort.
Perhaps it was due to my superior stats, but their movements had seemed clumsy...
2024-08-06 22:35:36 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 89: The Disgrace of Shatrain (3)
"Which one of you dared to attack a knight of Count Modric?!"
The gold coin he'd flicked so carelessly.
And the silver coin that had struck his own head, landing on the ground with a mocking clink.
The insult, the audacity of calling it a "farewell gift," enraged him.
But the moment he stood, a blade pressed ag...
2024-08-06 22:35:10 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 88: The Disgrace of Shatrain (2)
"Wow... Young Master, you've completely adapted, haven't you?"
Mark approached me, a look of admiration on his face, as I finished my laps. He handed me a water pouch, and I accepted it, shrugging nonchalantly.
"Adapted? Don't be ridiculous. I'm still painfully slow."
"If you say so... Won't that make those guys feel...
Chapter 87: The Disgrace of Shatrain (1)
“Sob… sob…”
Flora, escorted back to the ducal manor by Camilla, had shed countless tears during her journey.
But even now, her blue eyes remained filled with unshed tears, shimmering like fragile glass beads.
Once again, she had failed.
She’d been dismissed before she could even speak, her efforts ...
2024-08-06 22:33:50 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 86: Not by Request, But by My Own Hand (2)
A chill coursed through me, an icy wave that numbed me to the bone, rendering the cold night air insignificant. But amidst the icy grip of anger, my mind sharpened, fueled by a renewed sense of vigilance.
The Memorial, a glimpse into Carsein's painful past, served as a stark reminder of my own.
Yes, I had to e...
2024-08-06 22:33:20 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 85: Not by Request, But by My Own Hand (1)
-Ding!
▶ Late Arrival Event Activated!◀
The status window, accompanied by Arina's grating voice, finally displayed the notification.
Even with Flora standing beside me, it seemed the event trigger had been tied to my arrival, not hers.
“As you can see from her waiting here all this time, Flor...
2024-08-06 22:32:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 84: A Tiny Sprout (6)
"W-Why are you here...?"
"First, would you mind releasing me?"
"Release…?"
My gaze instinctively followed his words, traveling downwards.
My arms were wrapped tightly around him, holding him close.
What in the world…?
I had been drifting peacefully in my sleep, relishing the comforting warmth of something sof...
2024-08-06 22:32:33 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 83: A Tiny Sprout (5)
“Why is Milady so late?”
Mina, waiting anxiously for Harnie’s return, muttered to herself, her brow furrowed with concern.
Her mistress was known for her punctuality.
While occasional delays were inevitable, usually caused by the machinations of the social circles or the watchful eyes of the marquisate, she was meticul...
2024-08-06 22:32:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 82: A Tiny Sprout (4)
The moment my hand slammed down on the table, the sneering fools abruptly fell silent, their mouths clamped shut like puppets with their strings cut.
Someone else’s first date? Their choice of location? Their meticulously planned itinerary?
Right. As if their self-proclaimed rules applied to everyone. As if they had the authority t...
Chapter 81: A Tiny Sprout (3)
The sound of shattering glass coincided with the look of sheer panic on the servant's face.
Well, considering I'd just smashed into him after accusing him of not watching where he was going, he had every right to be surprised.
But I seemed to have found the right target.
[ Kiyan ]
[ Affinity: -35% ]
Below his name w...
2024-08-06 22:30:45 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 80: A Tiny Sprout (2)
"W-What did you just...?"
"Bars... the world...?"
A wave of shock washed over the party venue as those cheesy lines left my mouth.
Some cringed, their fingers curling inward.
Others, overwhelmed by the secondhand embarrassment, guzzled their wine to quench a sudden thirst.
And some let out muffled groans, trying to remain...
Chapter 79: A Tiny Sprout (1)
Silence filled the carriage.
The only sound was the rhythmic clip-clop of hooves. No, perhaps even that sound was fading into the background, unnoticed.
"..."
My gaze drifted towards my hand. Held within it was a small, cylindrical container, likely holding a salve for wounded skin.
In short, an ointment.
'This i...
2024-08-06 22:29:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 78: Breakfast, Again (2)
“You want to eat here? where I should be sitting?”
I was dumbfounded by the sheer absurdity of the situation. Harnie, equally baffled, glanced at me, her eyes asking if I had any clue what was going on.
‘Like I know...’
The fact that Flora, who loathed Carsein with a passion, wanted to eat right next...
2024-08-06 22:29:23 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 77: Breakfast Together Again (1)
A day had passed.
My body still ached, a dull throb that was a constant reminder of the fight at the shack. While it was unreasonable to expect a speedy recovery, a restless energy buzzed beneath my skin.
Confined to my room, I had spent most of the day researching, analyzing, and planning. And I had made some significa...
2024-08-06 22:28:53 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 76: Pulled Chapter (2)
-Scrape, scrape.
The familiar sound of a knife against a cutting board reached his ears. Soon, a plate of neatly sliced apples, each bite-sized, was placed before him.
‘She even shaped a few into bunnies.’
This noble lady, diligently preparing snacks for him, was quite skilled.
‘Camilla’s an exception; most nobles wouldn...
Chapter 75: Pulled Chapter (1)
Two days had passed since the incident at the shack.
Unlike Theo Ramstear, who lay unconscious, frothing at the mouth, or Carsein, his body covered in wounds, blood staining the wooden floor, Flora had emerged from that horrifying ordeal relatively unscathed.
Upon her return to the ducal manor, she was showered with love and conc...
2024-08-06 22:27:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 74: CHAPTER 1 (8)
The arrival of the newcomer abruptly ended Theo Ramstear's tirade.
As the oppressive darkness retreated, chased away by a brilliant light, a wave of relief washed over Flora.
It didn't matter who it was; someone had come.
Someone had heard her cries.
Someone could help.
She could tell them what had happened, reveal the truth about ...
Chapter 73: CHAPTER 1 (7)
-Drip. Drip.
The chilling sound echoed through the darkness, each drop a hammer blow against Flora’s already frayed nerves.
The cold, damp air sent shivers down her spine, her body trembling uncontrollably.
Theo’s voice, laced with amusement, shattered the oppressive silence.
“Ah, I forgot. You can’t speak with that gag in you...
Chapter 72: CHAPTER 1 (6)
“Wasn't Carsein supposed to come with you?”
Isabella greeted Arina, her voice heavy with worry, as her daughter returned from the training grounds.
“He said he needed to catch up on training.”
“There’s so much we need to discuss. Couldn’t you persuade him?”
“It would have been impossible, Mother. He’s s...
2024-08-06 22:26:10 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 71: CHAPTER 1 (5)
With Emma Urnen out of the picture, Theo Ramstear must have believed that his secret was safe.
Considering Carsein’s tarnished reputation, even if he had attacked Radiel, most would assume it was just another one of his transgressions.
Even if Radiel herself tried to clear his name, the evidence from the previous trial, where everyone poi...
Hello everyone!
It's been a little while since my last update, apologies for the silence, I was quite busy. Today is my birthday! And what better way to celebrate than to have a mass release?! As a show of my appreciation for your continued support, you will receive this mass release before the free readers. Once again, thank you all for your support. It is greatly appreciated.
Stay...
2024-08-06 22:23:13 +0000 UTC View Post