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Chapter 41 Chapter 4: The Oath. Reina’s birthday banquet was held a day early, as she wished. It was her formal introduction to all the northern nobles. If the previous tea party was an informal gathering with noblewomen, this banquet was official. Perhaps that’s why. Since early morning, Reina was tense, exhausting herself with preparations. Lily, who’d taken charge of her adornments, smiled brightly. “You’re so beautiful. Your fair skin makes everything stand out. Right, sis?” Rose…- 1.2 M • Completed
Chapter 28 "Oh dear, you can't do that." Just then, Dad separated Kiki and Max. Having swiftly taken control of the situation, he sat Kiki down in a chair. "Kiki, you stay and finish breakfast with Bell. You barely ate yesterday too." Then he took off his apron, placed it on the chair, and put his arm around Max's shoulder. "Max, let's go together with Uncle. I happened to have something to give to Grandma anyway, so this works out perfectly." However, even while being led by…- 1.7 M • Ongoing
- Chapter 27 That evening. I narrowed my eyes and glanced furtively at the man sitting before me. *'Kiki said he'd never seen him before in his life, so why does he keep staring at Kiki?'* Even now, while talking with Dad, his eyes were fixed on Kiki. "Your cooking skills are excellent." "Thank you. Would you like some more?" Perhaps because of that. Kiki had been noticeably stiff ever since the man called him "Young Master." I thought he'd gotten better when we took a nap…
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- Chapter 40 Kaiden frowned, glaring at Reina’s bandaged ankle. It was where the snowfox had bitten her. His voice growled with a sharp edge. “You could’ve died if I’d been a moment later.” Recalling that moment made his heart lurch. The image of her closing her eyes in resignation fueled his anger. “Next time, no matter what, hold on until the end. Don’t just stand there with those ‘catch me’ eyes.” “It wouldn’t have mattered. If you hadn’t come in time, I’d be…
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- Chapter 39 “You said you’d never marry.” “Did I?” “Don’t dodge, Kaiden. This is huge. Marrying a royal, of all people—it’s not like you.” “It wasn’t because she’s a royal. It was because she’s Reina.” “Even so, that doesn’t make Her Highness any less royal. Face reality. No matter how much she came here for you, in a critical moment, she’ll choose the Empire over the North.” “She’s not Her Highness. She’s Your Grace.” “What?” “Fix…
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Chapter 27 To you who called me a wanton woman --- What the boy needed most desperately at that moment was bread. Soft, warm, fragrant bread. And the baker was trying to buy him for those two loaves. --- *'This crazy...!'* --- A harsh curse naturally burst out. He wanted to call him an irredeemable bastard and spew out a torrent of filthy insults. If only, at that moment, the face of his dying mother hadn't flashed before his eyes. If only the tear-filled eyes of that…- 1.5 M • Ongoing
- Chapter 26 To you who called me a wanton woman "Wh-what are you, what are you doing...?" "There's no need to make that face. The flames cannot cause me any pain." He muttered indifferently and concentrated his divine power on his hand. Soon, a power as blue and clear as moonlight settled in his hand, and his melted hand was restored to its original state. At that unbelievable sight, fear crept into Loelia's eyes. Though he had called her a witch, was someone capable of such things…
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- Chapter 38 “Forty-eight, forty-nine, fifty.” Having delivered all fifty lashes, Reina tossed the switch aside. Sweat beaded on her forehead from the relentless task. Aiden and Rose, witnessing it all, were speechless. The seemingly frail Reina had administered such cold justice. When she’d ordered Lady Mary’s dismissal, they thought it lenient. But making her fetch the switch under sword threat felt like unparalleled punishment. For Lady Mary, who valued authority and dignity, there…
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- Chapter 37 Reina leaned on the crutches brought by a maid and approached Lady Mary. She’d been too complacent. Thinking the rebellion was three years away, she believed she could gradually weaken their power. She thought it would be better for Dahlia too. But she never imagined Lady Mary would act so brazenly, endangering both Dahlia and herself. Finding no reason to spare her anymore, Reina asked coldly. “You said it was out of loyalty?” “…” “To whom are you truly loyal? Who is…
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- Chapter 36 “Your Grace?” As Rose hurried over, Reina asked abruptly. “The scarf?” “Huh?” Rose looked stunned, especially guilty since she’d just passed her task to Lady Mary. “The scarf? Lady Mary took it just now. I was going to handle it, but…” As she started to explain, Reina cut her off. “Lady Mary took it?” Rose felt annoyed at being interrupted but sensed the tense atmosphere and softened her tone. “Yes. I don’t want you to misunderstand—I didn’t shirk my…
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