nieye
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For the next three days, Livi threw herself into work without a moment’s rest. She prepared lists of the food and medical supplies needed for the campaign, ensuring nothing was missing, and ordered extra medicines in case of emergencies. When the day of departure finally arrived, Livi woke up earlier than usual and sat before her vanity. The reflection staring back at her was covered in red marks from her neck down to the swell beneath her chemise. The older marks were just beginning to fade, but…- 246.2 K • Ongoing
- As promised, Mia brought the organized documents to Livi’s room later that evening. A quick glance through them told her they were more than enough to estimate the supplies required for the upcoming campaign. ‘I thought she might refuse to hand them over.’ Livi frowned as she dipped her quill into ink. She was well aware of her position in the castle. She was an outsider, a ticking time bomb who could betray them at any moment. Her success at guiding the knights safely through the canyon had…
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- ‘What I did before?’ Realizing what he meant, Livi’s expression tensed faintly. “If you mean the magic circle from the canyon, I’d rather not discuss it. It’s not a particularly pleasant memory.” “I understand you don't hold the Knight Order, or the commander, in high regard. But even so, that doesn’t change the fact that you are the Duchess of Celsion.” “What are you trying to say?” “I only mean that you shouldn’t take what happened today to heart. If you give…
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Once hailed for his exceptional talent, Del Gilbert had been invited to the palace nearly every week by Emperor Edmund himself. He was the first to ever teach Portia how to play the piano. ‘He’s aged so much.’ The man she remembered from childhood had been taller, broad-shouldered, with long jet-black hair. Now, his silver-streaked hair was slicked back with wax, and though his frame had slimmed down, his belly jutted out slightly. The neatly trimmed beard under his chin reflected all the…- 115.9 K • Ongoing
- She asked her fiancé, who was seated across from her, then popped the piece of meat into her mouth. “There’s no such thing,” Johan replied. He seemed entirely uninterested in the food, his gaze fixed only on Esha as she ate. “Then why have you suddenly been acting so affectionate?” “…Because the wedding is soon.” Gulp. Esha swallowed the meat down. Instead of looking at Johan, she stared at the round white plate in front of her. “Is that so?” “Yes.” “Well,…
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The prisoner swallowed the scale, and seconds later blood began to spew from his mouth. He staggered, clutching his chest as fire burst forth from his mouth. The flames coiled around the death-row inmate’s body, swallowing him whole until nothing remained but ash. The stench of burning flesh filled the air. A horribly nauseating smell. A chuckle came from behind the bars. "That's why I said it wouldn't work." Agni's eyes were devoid of any emotion. More heartless than the look one might…- 165.3 K • Ongoing
- Within moments, the training grounds descended into chaos. Sand swirling thick in the air as the two groups fought in a storm of dust and anger. Mia blinked, her expression one of sheer disbelief. “What on earth… Madam, Sir Jeff will be here any moment. I’m so sorry.” Before she even finished, Jeff came running up behind Mia, panting heavily. His eyes went wide as he took in the sight. Livi on one side, the brawling knights on the other, before his face hardened into a grim…
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- After their marriage was announced, Johan behaved every bit the dutiful fiancé. He accompanied Esha to choose her gown and match her shoes. He even began sitting with her at every meal. The servants, for once, sighed with relief, glad to see some warmth return to their relationship. Esha’s usual sharp temper had softened, if only a little. One early morning, she summoned the capital’s most renowned jeweler to her chambers. Johan sat with her, facing the merchant across the table. The jeweler…
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- Two maids were holding Annie by the arms. Neither could bear to look, and both had their eyes squeezed shut. “Y-Your Highness.” The knight holding the shears faltered. Esha drew the sword from his scabbard and leveled it at his throat. Gasps rippled through the room. “You dare to defy an imperial order?” Her voice was glacial. Faced with no other option, the knight gripped Annie’s chin. In Elendor, an imperial order was absolute. Annie could barely breathe, as if she might faint…
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- The stomacher had been torn so savagely that there was no way she could mend it on her own. In a hurry, Livi took a shawl from the wardrobe, draped it around her shoulders, and straightened her appearance. With the help of the maids, she made her way halfway down the stairs, where she was met by a butler who escorted her to the hall where dinner had been prepared. Several people were already seated at the dining table. Three to four men, by the looks of it. Judging from their attire, most of them…
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