aerie
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12
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4.7 M
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Ariel woke up at ten in the morning, right when her magic class was beginning. She stretched under the warm sunlight streaming through the curtains and tossed off her blanket. Right then, Canon came in with breakfast. As her personal maid, she always seemed to know exactly when she would be up. She placed a tray on the table with creamy coffee, sweet bread, and some fruit. Ariel ate a piece of bread and half a tangerine, then picked up her coffee and spoke up. “I’ll finish this, then go…- 871.7 K • Ongoing
- ︵‿୨ ₊‧꒰ა ཐི༏ཋྀ ໒꒱ ˚₊ ୧‿︵ Devoncia staggered and caught himself against the wall. He felt dizzy, almost as if he were suffering from anemia. Even though he’d only just recovered from being ill a few months ago, he could feel a fever creeping back into his body. He stood there, head bowed, steadying his breath before calling for a maid. “Meiji.” One of the maids standing nearby quickly approached, bowing her head. “Yes, Your…
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- ‘Branch?’ Ariel suddenly remembered what she’d forgotten. The Crown Prince’s invitation, the magic aptitude test, Devoncia, Skylar, the keepsake, the river, the bracelet. “But… wasn’t that months ago?” Flustered, she tapped on the system window. 『 The Crown Prince’s invitation event is ending. The story will now change course. * Two normal endings have been removed — Archmage Ending (Deleted) / All Friends Ending (Deleted) * All good endings for…
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- On any other day, she would never have said it aloud, but tonight, she found herself wanting to mix a touch of sincerity into her teasing. She also wanted, for once, to see more of that startled expression on his face. However, contrary to her expectations, Axion only inclined his head in quiet acknowledgment. After a brief silence, he spoke again. "And what about you?" “What about me?” “Does it suit your tastes?” His bluntness caught her off guard. She had never once considered his…
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- Evelyn froze, her eyes losing focus, trembling slightly. The perilous nearness of his touch against her pale skin made it hard to draw even a proper breath. “You, what on earth are you…?!” Even though she managed to force the words out, she couldn’t bring herself to finish them. Axion was only fastening the ribbon on her dress with unhurried ease. It seemed the knot had looked ready to come undone at any moment, and it must have been bothering him. Watching him work at the ribbon so…
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- ︵‿୨ ₊‧꒰ა ཐི༏ཋྀ ໒꒱ ˚₊ ୧‿︵ Beneath the glow of chandeliers adorned with pale crystal, the orchestra’s melody floated through the air like a soft caress. The chime of wine glasses meeting rang out across the grand hall, and the evening’s revelry deepened. Maybe because even those noble houses that rarely left their estates had joined the imperial season’s festivities, the banquet room thrummed with warm, animated conversation. From her place at…
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- From the early morning hours, the servants of House Inevasel bustled about, aiding their masters in preparation for the Imperial ball that marked the height of the spring social season. Evelyn, too, had woken up earlier than usual to complete her toilette. As she studied her reflection in the mirror, a faint blush touched her cheeks. “Have I gone a little overboard with all this preparation?” Larie, who had been assisting her with unflagging enthusiasm, shook her head firmly. “On no other…
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- “Ellie, I’ll take you home, so let’s be on our way.” “No! We haven’t finished our conversation yet.” The man arched a brow at his young cousin. “And what did you have to discuss with my fiancée?” In answer, the little girl crossed her arms and, in an almost comically imperious gesture, crossed her short legs as well. “I can’t accept the lady as your fiancée!” Her clear, ringing voice carried across the garden terrace. The words, as explosive as any thrown…
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- In the faintly chilled air, Elodie took a sip of the hot chocolate placed before her. Though she seemed intent on hiding it, the corners of her lips curved upward ever so slightly. ‘Good, it seems to suit her taste.’ Evelyn, who was relieved inside, happened to meet the girl’s eyes. Elodie drew back slightly, a guarded wariness flickering in her gaze. Seeking to shift the awkward mood, she deliberately brought up her fiancé. “Did you know? Axion also really likes sweets.” Yet,…
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- The unexpected remark made her swallow hard. Meanwhile, Axion’s brows lifted in a sharp arc, as though weighing Khalid’s intent. “What do you mean by that?” “I believe I’ll take my leave first.” With an unreadable smile, Khalid turned and withdrew at an unhurried pace. Once the tension had eased somewhat, Evelyn released a quiet sigh. Watching her fiancé with cautious eyes, she finally spoke. “Are you angry?” “Why would I be?” “You know, don’t you? My only…
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