aerie
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16 d, 8 h
Time passed, and soon enough, the stems that had absorbed the solution began to turn black. When even the once-vibrant leaves started to wither, she felt a wave of relief that finally, the experiment seemed to be a success. “It’s working…!” Perhaps it was the memory of all those years spent on this work, but she felt a lump rise in her throat, her nose tingling with emotion. Still, she forced herself to remain calm, knowing that she’d have to repeat the process many times to be certain of…- 723.2 K • Ongoing
- For a moment, Evelyn wondered if Axion was just teasing her but those crimson eyes of his were nothing but sincere, seemingly holding only truth. Regretting the unnecessary question, she bit her lip, pressing her fingertips to her temples. “What exactly is the problem, then?” Axion only tilted his head to the side as if amused by her confusion. “Are you really asking because you don’t know?” ‘Surely not…’ It seemed clear now that he must be referring to the contract they had…
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- She just barely managed to swallow her words and let out a shallow sigh. First things first, she needed to clear up her fiancé’s utterly ridiculous misunderstanding. She carefully picked up the inky-black kitten and held it out to him. “This is the kitten I said looked just like you.” At that, Axion arched an eyebrow, looking completely lost as to what she meant. Evelyn gave a quick glance at Khalid, who stood silently at her side, then continued. “This is Duke Rikeran. There were…
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- It didn’t take Evelyn long to find the book she was searching for. She pulled it from the shelf with ease, glanced at the cover, and spoke up in a mildly surprised tone. “Oh? This is a book by Lotus Milton.” “You’re familiar with this author, my lady?” A hint of curiosity flickered in Khalid’s clear blue eyes. “Yes, I read his works from time to time.” Lotus Milton wasn’t particularly well-known in the Baltian Empire. His books tended to attract only animal lovers or the…
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- “I was curious about what my fiancée wanted.” Ever perceptive, Axion seemed to sense that she had some scheme in mind. His gaze all but insisted she get straight to the point, so Evelyn handed him a document without further preamble. Resting her chin on her hands, fingers interlaced, she spoke in a voice filled with quiet resolve. “Axion, I’d like you to sign these papers.” He fixed her with a steady, indifferent gaze, unfazed by her sudden request. “And what’s this, all of a…
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- “....!” Evelyn lost her balance and stumbled straight into the arms of her fiancé. Her face, unintentionally pressed against the solid plane of his chest, flushed as she swallowed hard. In the quiet of the room, the only sound was the thunderous pounding of a heart, though she could not say whose it was. Amidst it all, Axion’s form, now so close, seemed like a work of art, sculpted with painstaking care. ‘No. What am I thinking?’ Snapping herself back to her senses, Evelyn quickly…
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- Now that her own sigil had manifested, Axion’s rampage must have grown even more ferocious. She couldn’t just watch as the man in front of her seemed about to be consumed by madness. “Axion, are you alright?” Just as she approached her fiancé and reached to support him— Thwack. —Axion struck her hand away with force, murmuring in a low, strained voice. “Don’t come any closer.” He seemed intent on not letting his out-of-control powers hurt anyone, least of all her. Yet…
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- ‘Dahlia… Lorenheim?’ It was only then that Evelyn snapped back to her senses, and she found herself genuinely impressed. Dahlia was even more beautiful than the novel had described. With a faint blush tinting her cheeks, the woman in front of her greeted her in a gentle, almost musical voice. “May the Baltian Empire’s glory shine eternal. It’s an honor to meet the Young Lady of House Inevasel.” For a moment, she stared at Dahlia, eyes wide with surprise. “You know who I…
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- “The sea breeze is awfully cold tonight. You should keep this on.” ‘What’s gotten into him…? Did he eat something strange?’ Evelyn tilted her head in confusion while Chloe, standing nearby, seemed thoroughly entertained by the scene. “My, how considerate you are.” Axion nodded, utterly composed. “I’m just doing what anyone would.” Perhaps it was because he had spent so many years pretending to get along with her, but he managed to put on a flawless act even in front…
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- Evelyn had spent the night wide awake, eyes open, body heavy and stiff as she finally pushed herself up from bed. ‘Why did I have to remember that moment…’ Axion’s fragile appearance from before still lingered in her memory, a shade she couldn’t quite shake off. Then, her gaze fell to her left hand, where she saw the same serpent sigil as her fiancé. “Maybe… it’s better to imprint after all?” Even so, she hadn’t the slightest intention of marrying Axion. She simply wasn’t…
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