aerie
Stories
12
Chapters
857
Words
4.7 M
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32
Reading
16 d, 8 h
‘She’s just a partner in a political contract who only maintains her position without even holding an engagement ceremony. She’s a mere shell… a crown princess in name only!’ Sienna, who seemed to be holding back well, eventually became engulfed in anger. Resentment flared up like adding fuel to the fire. She had to clench her teeth to keep her emotions from showing. To be precise, Anastasia Chappelle was nothing more than a temporary fiancée who had entered into a marriage contract…- 871.7 K • Ongoing
- It was because the Crown Prince aimed to further stigmatize the class system. He sought to refine and institutionalize nobility, creating boundaries and confinements for each. It was the starting point for all forms of discrimination. By changing the language spoken by everyone, regardless of whom they addressed, it would make their class status palpable. Therefore, the powerful nobles would become ensnared by the titles and treatment they were currently given, obsessing over trivial honorifics. Then,…
- 871.7 K • Ongoing
- Two vehicles passed through the main gate and disappeared completely from sight. The early morning farewell was finally over. Ariel excused herself to go back to her room alone, making the excuse that she wanted to sleep again. She wasn't particularly sleepy, but for some reason, it was too tiresome to stay up. As she changed into her pajamas, slipped under the covers, and turned on her phone, there were still no notifications on the brightly lit screen. “...Is there less than a month until the…
- 871.7 K • Ongoing
- ̊ · : * ✧* : · ̊ Even in her dreams, messages from the system window floated around. Worries lurked in the subconscious, occasionally encroaching on the realm of consciousness without taking any tangible form. Ariel felt like she was being crushed by scissors. She thrashed about in the sheets, feeling stifled and gasping for breath until she suddenly woke up. In the meanwhile, there was a rustling sound next to her. The surroundings felt…
- 871.7 K • Ongoing
- Ariel was quite taken aback by Skylar’s sudden intrusion. After a while, she realized that his interruption was out of concern for her. Feeling very grateful, Ariel wanted to make sure he got some rest, even if just a little, after running in looking like a mess. However, he rejected her kindness. Not only did he push her away and tell her not to come closer, but he wouldn’t even meet her gaze. Then, she had to reluctantly pass on the towel and water, along with the clothes, through a servant…
- 871.7 K • Ongoing
- Skylar hesitated in his steps as he was about to enter the parlor. All the disregard for dignity and grace he had displayed in his impulsive run now filled his mind like a panorama. Why did he act like that? Without any sense of dignity… ‘As a member of the imperial family... to show such a disgraceful appearance!’ His face felt like it was boiling with shame, ready to explode. Pushing Lexius aside, he was unable to lift his face because of the gaze from the other side. It was because Ariel…
- 871.7 K • Ongoing
- Magic was very convenient and useful for many things. Its usefulness has made many people dependent on magic, so because of this, magic sometimes impairs rational thinking. For example, for aristocrats or royalty. Those with high-purity magical power prioritized magic over tools or machinery when in a hurry, even if tools or machines would be much more efficient. Usually, such judgments were made when reason was clouded, and emotions took over. That was the case with Skylar now. Upon hearing…
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- Before he knew it, his outstretched hand began to gently play with Ariel's locks of hair. He twisted and untwisted them in his fingers, persistently staring at the pink cheeks that peeked through. ‘Skylar brought her.’ Even though he didn’t have the hobby of stealing other people’s things like Devoncia, this was something he wanted to intercept. ‘Will she come over if I treat her kindly?’ Lexius stopped his high-handed manner for a moment and masked his fierce expression with a…
- 871.7 K • Ongoing
- Lexius's voice had no trace of laughter. His fine, soft hair bristled as his murderous tone took on a threatening edge. Still, Ariel remained seated. Like a young tiger cub unaware of the frightening reality, she maintained an unyielding posture1. Even as his eyes turned ferociously different, she pretended not to notice. This was the Count’s residence. No matter how great his presence was, he wouldn't behave arbitrarily here. “Please tell me what you were saying.” "...What?" “You…
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- ‘...Was my body really that unwell?’ Even when she thought about it, her condition didn't seem that bad. While she was tired, certainly not to the point of fainting… "Are you feeling all right?" Seeing Canon sending a worried glance, Ariel stopped her thoughts and nodded her head. "Yeah. I'm okay." "Then, I'll help you change your clothes. The Grand Prince will be waiting for you downstairs." "Yes. I'll be ready in a minute." It seemed he had somehow made it into the…
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