Chapter 14 Something felt incredibly off. Adonis was not only Lian’s junior but also an academy peer of Barack. While they rarely clashed due to being in different departments, they still crossed paths often, primarily because Adonis was directly under Lian’s command. However, despite their connection, their relationship could be described as distant or even…
Chapter 13 “…Pardon?” “I’m telling you this for your own good, so make sure you remember it.” If April were to hear herself being called the princess, she would likely unleash a torrent of anger and cruelty. “I’m going to rest for a bit, so don’t let anyone into the room.” The maid, still looking…
Chapter 12 “Irina…” “But, brother, you’re quite something, aren’t you?” “…” “You knew the princess was injured, and yet…” There was something he had said to bring me back to the duke’s residence. “You said I would be treated as the princess. How could you make such a promise?” Lian’s throat bobbed slightly. “You must…
Chapter 11 “Then why is the second son… What are your plans from here on?” Allen redirected the conversation, his eyes full of curiosity, and I let out a short, contemplative sigh. Though I had spoken as if I intended to heal April’s leg, I had no such intention. In fact, I planned to ensure…
Chapter 10 How amusing. The moment I saw April, my desire for vengeance against the duke’s household became crystal clear. “I told you not to open the curtains!” April’s voice trembled with fear, a palpable sense of unease creeping in. “You need to see the wound to treat it. Just calm down, alright?” Barack’s soothing…
Chapter 9 At first, I thought it was Barak’s reaction I was observing, but it was actually Alan who had reacted. An era where the act of healing was monopolized meant that it was unacceptable for anyone other than a priest to perform such a task. Moreover, if a woman possessed divine power, it was…
Episode 12: In the Martial World, They Call Me the Thousand Killing Ghost Finding the Ghosts of Hubei before the Mu-pung Escort Agency turned out to be more challenging than anticipated. ‘Damn, they had horses.’ When I heard the journey would take two days, I assumed it was on foot. Turns out, they meant on…
Episode 11. Me? I’m Going to Be Your Savior. I was about to head out to hunt down the *Ghosts of Hubei* when Bang Yak-rip suggested a detour, leading me to the Medical Hall within the Martial Alliance. “This way,” he said. “Wow, this place is huge. And there are so many people. Is…
Chapter 10 At first, I paid attention to Cho-ryeong because she was a year younger than my little sister. Her bright smile, even within the dark environment of the Black Market, had a way of lifting people’s spirits. Despite her youth, Cho-ryeong was perceptive and surprisingly thoughtful, knowing precisely when to speak and when…
Chapter 8 Since the temple monopolizes both divine power and healing abilities, I could not appear directly before people, so I had set up Allen as my substitute. If someone wished to meet me through healing, it was in the form of Allen sending letters to me. And the reason I had come to this…
Chapter 7 There is no need for the substitute princess to have any regrets. Since it was early morning, most of the servants and knights of the duke’s household were likely asleep. It was also a time when the attention directed towards me within the duke’s residence was relatively minimal. “This secret passage is still…
Chapter 6 “Sir Betrice.” At the faint sound of the Crown Prince’s secretary’s voice, Adonis, the Crown Prince’s personal guard, lost his composure for the first time. “Yes.” “Please step inside for a moment.” The weary Lerevian looked as though his insomnia had returned. For the past month, he had appeared quite well, but for…
Chapter 5 “Don’t say something so ridiculous. What possible reason could there be to call you now, after three years?” “If you find it hard to believe, why don’t you ask the Duke yourself?” “……” “Or you could inquire with the butler if you prefer.” Barak must know the truth. The only reason I stand…
Chapter 4 Is it possible to easily express the betrayal from those I considered family as mere anger? Despite spending eight years together, they made it impossible for me to offer any excuses. The one I trusted as a brother nearly severed my wrist, and even my own father was killed… Can I explain all…
Chapter 3 The path leading to my room was in a south-facing building that received the most sunlight. It was also the space traditionally used by the children of the duchy. The top floor was reserved for April, the only daughter, while the second floor was occupied by the duke’s second son. As I ascended…
Chapter 2 ‘You.’ The duke stuttered, as if he had not anticipated a positive response. ‘Anything you desire.’ Despite his promises, he would not grant my wishes. The smell of the old hut I had lived in for the past three years tickled my nostrils. The damp scent of wood and Alicia’s olive-green eyes, which…