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Chapter 5 • ────── ✦ ────── • Lizzie “Miss Monica, I’m introducing you sooner than expected. This is Martinel.” “Hello, Miss Monica.” The young boy nestled in Mrs. Mollet’s skirts looked remarkably like her. His soft brown hair and glossy black eyes were nearly identical. His gently curved eyes, as if filled with all the goodness in the world, made him seem completely untouched by anything dirty or sorrowful. “Miss Monica, Martinel. You should call her Teacher .” “

Chapter 4 • ────── ✦ ────── • Riella The road from the train station square to the lodging was short but lively enough to delight the eyes. The dinner at the inn when after returning was also satisfying. Monica pondered the young man named Louis as she fell asleep, but she completely forgot about him the next morning because of the interview. Madam Oran had told her that the family she would be working for was called the Mollet family. The Mollet family’s mansion was in a

Chapter 3 • ────── ✦ ────── • Sol The place Monica worked during the war was a bit distant from the front line, and the wounded were brought in daily. Sol was one of the men brought in about two months before the kingdom’s defeat. During the transport, the young man’s dog tag was half torn off and worn, leaving only the name Sol and a part of his military number. He had been hit by shrapnel near where a bomb exploded. Unluckily, the shrapnel had damaged his eyes, and bo

Chapter 2 • ────── ✦ ────── • Wasted Opportunity The orphanage building, which had been converted from an old school, was cold and drafty. It was located on the outskirts of the capital, with many children but few people. Still, on days when patrons came, it looked somewhat presentable. The children would attach flowers made from scraps of fabric to the building, and wear handmade knitted ribbons in their hair. The nobles and newly rich would pat the children’s heads onc

Chapter 1 • ────── ✦ ────── • Monica The beautiful mansion and the roses that five gardeners had toiled for days to bring to bloom. Beneath the glow of gas lamps on a summer night, the flowers spilled outward in dazzling abundance. If the word wealth were to be translated into a landscape, it would look like this. It was a sight one could stare at endlessly, yet Monica could not. It was because of the man in front of her. “You’re saying you’re not Garcia...” Mo

Chapter 9 • ────── ✦ ────── • Viscount Warren Clang! The chattering women giggling behind the partition fell silent and turned their heads toward the source of the noise. Underneath the green partition, shards of a broken teacup lay scattered, reddish-brown puddle of tea stained the floor. “Oh my, are you alright, Madam?” The attention of the other women in the teahouse immediately converged on one spot. When a staff member hurried to remove the partition, a w

Chapter 26 • ────── ✦ ────── • The First Official Day of School Today was Nia’s first official day of school. The knights had been busy since dawn: prepping Nia’s uniform, making breakfast, and readying the carriage early. Perhaps wanting to make up for yesterday’s chaos, Gillie and Vernon were aiming for perfection, making sure not a single detail was missed. “……Yawn.” Unlike the others, Heath looked like a walking corpse. He let out a long yawn and eventually col

Chapter 25 • ────── ✦ ────── • A Chaotic Entrance Ceremony (3) The fanfare marking the end of the ceremony filled the small hall. Lucia held Nia’s hand, waiting for the crowded, clinking toasts to thin out. Glancing at her daughter, she noticed the child had been utterly dejected since returning from the garden. Nia was naturally a crybaby, but her plump cheeks were so slumped now that it looked like tears could spill at any second. She had left for the garden smilin

Chapter 8 • ────── ✦ ────── • A Memory with No Meaning Unexpectedly, Psyche ended up following Hans down the stairs. In the awkward silence, Psyche felt the need to speak and turned to him. “Now that I think about it, I heard you’re a son of a count.” “Yes. The third son. I have no title or anything. I came to the ducal family because I had nothing else to do.” “"Still, you are quite brilliant, aren't you?" Hans' eyes widened at Psyche's sincere remark. He droppe

Chapter 7 • ────── ✦ ────── • Reason for Falling in Love “Yes.” So much time had passed, yet she had only received one invitation from the noblewomen? Ikali was surprised, but Psyche’s face remained calm. Anger began to build inside of him. “It's a salon hosted by the Marchioness Williams. I sent a short reply saying I would go.” Ikali went silent. But everyone, especially the servants nearby, could tell he was furious. Hans, standing behind him was dismayed, he al

Chapter 6 • ────── ✦ ────── • An Act of Protest His expression was mocking, but his eyes were dull and lifeless. If she hated it that much, she could go out into society or go shopping. How was he supposed to interpret the fact that she kept appearing before his eyes? Is she trying to protest against me? He already knew that Psyche hadn't wanted this marriage. A marriage forced upon her because of money. Only the groom had changed, the terms of the marriage offere

Chapter 5 • ────── ✦ ────── • The Devil's Spawn Even though Anna is her closest confidant, it was best to keep her words to herself as little as possible. She certainly couldn’t say that she had seen the future, that she was unloved by her husband for over four years, or, to make matters worse, that the entire family would be destroyed for treason. Instead of offering a complicated explanation, Psyche simply smiled. “It wouldn't be proper for me, who was sold to t

Chapter 1 • ────── ✦ ────── • The Boy from Childhood It was four years ago, when Pysche was espoused into the Demiosis ducal family of the empire. It was March, when the peach blossoms bloomed. Some called her marriage a transaction to settle the kingdom's debt. Others said she was fortunate to join a ducal family instead of becoming an old nobleman's second wife. After all, her marriage had been broken once before and it was due to an unavoidable circumstance. The fami

Chapter 24 • ────── ✦ ────── • Chaotic Entrance Ceremony (2) There was a small event during the entrance ceremony. While the parents were listening to announcements, the children, already assigned to their classes, headed out to a small garden for a brief orientation. There were four designated spots, each marked with a character symbolizing its class. Chairs were arranged in circles according to the number of children. Fortunately, Cézar, Ivonne, and Nia were all plac

Chapter 23 • ────── ✦ ────── • Chaotic Entrance Ceremony (1) It was finally the day of the entrance ceremony for the Eldarion Academy’s affiliated kindergarten. Sitting in the moving carriage, Lucia felt a headache coming on. The nagging of her knights, who had followed her around all morning chattering nonstop, still rang in her ears. “Commander. It’s not that we’re ashamed of the Black Knights. It’s just that our public image and a kindergarten are complete opposit

Chapter 22 • ────── ✦ ────── • Rumours About Her Husband “Is this why you adopted her?” Lucia’s bad habit flared up in response to Mia’s sharp tone. It was the habit of simply agreeing with facts. Unaware of the misunderstanding Mia had formed, Lucia simply nodded. “Ha! I knew it. Annie, wake up! Since when have you been using divine power? I said, since when?!” Mia shouted, but Nia was deep in a sleep so heavy she couldn't be roused. “You’re making a child

Chapter 20 • ────── ✦ ────── • The Missing Child Not only did they need to have the kindergarten uniform tailored, they also had to buy a bag and stationery, so Lucia stopped by a general store recommended by Marien. On their way out after purchasing the necessary items, Lucia felt as though multiple people were watching her. Was it just my imagination? It didn’t seem so. Despite wearing plain clothes rather than a conspicuous uniform, she could still feel their

Chapter 19 • ────── ✦ ────── • Preparing for the Child’s Kindergarten Supplies On a street facing the central plaza of the Eldarion Empire’s capital, Lucia and Nia were walking through the middle of an alley lined with the most fashionable high-end shops on that grand avenue. As they strolled beneath a vast, cloudless sky and felt the weather turning cooler by the day. There’s only one month remaining for my parental leave. On top of that, the kindergarten entran

Chapter 3 • ────── ✦ ────── • A Part of My Body Vianna shook her head at Delcia's declaration that she would offer her own heart. “No, no. I can't allow that.” “But, Vianna!” Delcia looked at Vianna, with a flushed face. But Vianna did not budge. “Why, why not?” “I've granted a similar wish before. The result…didn’t go well. I can't let it happen again this time. If that's your only wish, go back home.” Delcia clasped her hands together and pleaded. “P-please, use my heart t

Chapter 2 • ────── ✦ ────── • The Witch Who Grants Wishes “I'm sorry, Delcia.” Delcia’s brother, Arnold, apologised. Delcia, who had clung to him and cried for a long time, slowly shook her head. This was no one's fault. Everything was the cruelty of war, and all of this was something that those who fought in the war had to endure. Delcia was also one of those who had to endure it. She had to. She knew that fact well in her head. She was a strong person, so she cou