aerie
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The realization, though it came late, brought a bitter, cynical smile to Anais’s lips. Meanwhile, Nectar, now overcome by rage, his face flushed red, began to raise his voice. “You! You ungrateful wretch! I won’t let this—” Anais cut him off, her tone even. “It seems you’ve forgotten that I’m now a Lisandro. Remember, every action you take toward me is an insult to His Highness the Grand Duke.” “What! You insolent…!” Unable to contain his rage, Nectar tried once more…- 190.1 K • Ongoing
- He had taken in another man’s daughter and sold her off for a handsome price, and now, even after all that, he sought to use her once more. Still, she had believed there might remain some faint sense of affection for raising her, for she had considered him her father for so very long. But Anais realized, all too late, that it had been nothing more than her own foolish hope. “Heh, heh. The day is near when the Viscount’s house will rise again. I thought you and your mother would be left to rot…
- 190.1 K • Ongoing
- Perhaps that was why Anais, quite out of character, kept up the little game. ‘Still, maybe I’ll manage to talk to someone?’ She entertained the hope, light as it was. The truth was, if she were still Anais Orelcian, she would’ve been the first to lower her gaze. But as Anais Lisandro, she no longer felt the need. ‘Don’t go against others’ wishes, be obedient and accommodating.’ The advice that had once been paramount to her as an Orelcian had already been shattered, rendered…
- 190.1 K • Ongoing
- So, she did exactly as they wished and remained silent. That much wasn’t difficult for her. But the Grand Duke stepped firmly in front of her, shielding her from view. Only then did he lower his head. Despite his courteous demeanor, his tone was cold and warning as he spoke. “Your Highness. If you have something to say, you may say it to me.” ︵‿୨ ₊‧꒰ა ཐི༏ཋྀ ໒꒱ ˚₊ ୧‿︵ At Diego’s words, Peder scoffed. “Are you trying to play the…
- 190.1 K • Ongoing
- She had swiftly mastered everything she needed to know to fit into high society and raise her worth on the marriage market. So, with confidence, Anais opened her mouth. “In gatherings like these, you must know how to dance if you want to endure the hours.” She smiled brightly and led the Grand Duke onto the floor. As he drew near, about to step on her foot once more, she deftly sidestepped and spoke. “Not that way, this way.” He started to move in the opposite direction, but let Anais…
- 190.1 K • Ongoing
- “L-Lady Bianca, we must get you away at once.” The maid, trembling with fear, shook from head to toe. She tried to lift Bianca, whose body had gone limp and was slumped on the floor. “Huek. P-please, you must stand.” Tears welled in the maid’s eyes as she stamped her feet in panic, unable to tear her gaze from the door. Bianca also fixed her eyes at the door. Would the person who opened that door and entered be an Esper, driven mad and ensnared by her pheromones and lunging at her?…
- 364.2 K • Ongoing
- In the end, Bianca never saw Dexter. She had stood waiting for an hour, yet there was no response. In the end, the attendant watching over her pleaded in desperation, saying that if she didn’t return, he might lose his life. She couldn’t bear the thought of another dying because of her, and so she turned away. She also waited for the maid who had promised to inquire, but the answer that came back wasn’t the one she had longed to hear. ‘It seems the awakening fever has finally…
- 364.2 K • Ongoing
- Could he have already returned? The thought came to Bianca unbidden. “Is Sir Alec still away as well? If not, could you at least summon Sir Lancelot?” If Lancelot were here, it would mean Dexter had returned as well. “I shall inquire at once.” Shouldn’t she have said no, that they were not here? Yet the maid, almost against her own will, gave a nod of assent. “…Ah!” By the time she realized her mistake, it was already too late. ︵‿୨ ₊‧꒰ა…
- 364.2 K • Ongoing
- He had half-expected her to strike him across the face, yet she only bit her lip and fixed him with a fierce glare. Her fists were clenched tight, though she clearly lacked the courage to swing them. If only she could release her anger instead of locking it away. It seemed, however, she was determined to endure to the very end. “If you mean to help, then do it properly unless you’re just here to get in my way. Besides, it hardly suits you to grieve in the first place.” Tears welled in her…
- 364.2 K • Ongoing
- “Everyone, withdraw for now. I’ll handle the rest.” “Understood. In that case, I’ll rejoin Team One since they’re dealing with another rift.” Dexter nodded. He called Alec over and gestured toward Bianca. She remained in that state, and it bothered him so much that he couldn’t bear to stay by her side. He’d thought that seeing her like this would bring him some relief, but it seemed that wasn’t the case at all. Annoyance welled up inside him, yet at the same time, a spiteful…
- 364.2 K • Ongoing
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