aerie
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4.7 M
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"Once the children left for their marriages and academies, I started feeling rather lonely. In a place like this, there’s not much to do other than embroidery. That’s why I’m so glad to have the visit of such esteemed guests." As Madam Sharon softly stroked the embroidery she had made herself, lost in nostalgic memories, Karentina smiled gently. The Rodon family seemed to embody the life she had always dreamed of. “A large family... how wonderful.” Karentina couldn’t tear her eyes away…- 546.2 K • Ongoing
- As Karentina sipped the warm tea, the fragrance of green grapes filled the air. It seemed to be Darjeeling. She took a big bite of the freshly baked scone, still warm, topped with clotted cream and jam. The rich butter flavor instantly filled her mouth, tantalizing her taste buds. The thick, clotted cream and tangy-sweet jam melted away almost immediately. ‘This is so good!’ It was definitely a scone she had every day, but the freshness of the ingredients made it taste unmatched. Every dessert…
- 546.2 K • Ongoing
- Even if they managed to sign contracts with other kingdoms, the cost of teleportation magic for long-distance transport was ridiculously high. On top of that, for perishable goods, they would need to invest in magic preservation tools to maintain freshness. No matter how hard the farmers worked, the current system made it nearly impossible for them to see a fair profit. But within the same empire, it was a different story. There was no need for additional magical tools, and the cost of teleportation…
- 546.2 K • Ongoing
- The mansion they arrived at was a quaint stone manor as if it had stepped right out of a fairy tale. The red roof, surrounded by neatly stacked stone walls, perfectly complemented the picturesque scenery. A thin trail of smoke curled up from the chimney, suggesting they used a traditional fireplace rather than a magic stone. The days were comfortably warm, like the last remnants of autumn, but the nights turned chilly. Above the walnut-colored door, a charming wreath woven with opaque glass pieces and…
- 546.2 K • Ongoing
- Even when they wanted to open trade routes to other regions, no one was willing to buy the West’s agricultural products due to the South’s dominance. The West had been branded as producing low-quality, cheap goods, a reputation that had become entrenched in the minds of the empire’s people due to relentless rumors and bad-mouthing. Since the South consistently enjoyed abundant harvests, the prejudice against the West was not easily erased. Even when they attempted to export to other kingdoms, the…
- 546.2 K • Ongoing
- She had only shut her eyes tightly for a brief moment and opened them again, but to her surprise, she was no longer where she had been standing. Instead of the cool, dry air of the North, the fresh scent of the forest filled the air, tickling her nose. "Lady." Karentina quickly looked up at the menacing voice coming from above. Ignis was glaring at her, his face twisted in a fierce scowl. "Would you mind letting go?" "Huh?" It took only a second for her to realize what was happening. She…
- 546.2 K • Ongoing
- ‘I thought it would be heavily guarded and grand in scale…’ Contrary to her expectations, the large circular magic circle had a surprisingly simple appearance, with ancient script engraved around its perimeter. The lack of grandeur left her feeling oddly deflated as it was far less impressive than she had imagined. Ignis glanced at her. “Lady, come this way.” Karentina swallowed hard, her nerves tightening as she hesitantly stepped onto the teleportation magic…
- 546.2 K • Ongoing
- “Isn’t the lady being considerate of Baron Rodon?” “....!” “With a teleportation magic circle, you could travel from the north to the west in just a few minutes. However, the cost of using the magic circle is incredibly expensive. And unlike you, a high-ranking noble or a member of the imperial family, Baron Rodon, being of lower rank, would have to go through multiple complicated procedures just to use it.” ‘Ah, he’s really sharp.’ “You must have done all this for him,…
- 546.2 K • Ongoing
- “I’m perfectly fine. Once you hear what I have to say, you’ll be the one asking me to come along.” The corners of his mouth lifted into a smirk, like a lion finding an entertaining toy. “Go on, let’s hear it.” “Your Highness wants to gain the support of the neutral faction, right?” “It’s not just me. The imperial consort likely feels the same way.”. “But as someone born of pure noble blood1, the imperial consort doesn’t exactly look favorably upon the varied group…
- 546.2 K • Ongoing
- Thanks to Leah’s divine powers, Karentina was up and about in no time. Even though her physical condition was somewhat weakened from being confined to her room, her overall health was relatively good. She started thinking about the upcoming New Year’s festival, which was just around the corner. Driiip. She watched absentmindedly as Zion gracefully poured the milk tea. “Master, is something on your mind?” “Oh, just a few things.” Karentina gave a slight smile as she lightly…
- 546.2 K • Ongoing
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