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Chapter 30 • ────── ✦ ────── • Marriage as a Shackle “……Ahem.” A brief silence hung between the two men. Then suddenly, Chancellor Federin Lewins burst into laughter, even pointing a finger at the emperor. “Hahaha! Are you trying to kill this old man with laughter, Your Majesty? This is even funnier than the time you wore heels and sprained your ankle trying to woo Empress Lovina.” “Hey, that was because Robina said she liked tall men! Stop laughing! Commander Lu

Chapter 29 • ────── ✦ ────── • The Return of the Black Monster (2) “……Why didn't you tell me?” Heath, Gilliana, and Vernon swallowed hard. They had expected their Commander to be angry. But since she had already used up her parental leave, and they themselves had insisted on staying by her side during that time. it hadn’t been easy to bring it up. Still, they couldn’t possibly be barred from using the Grand Training Hall simply because their commander had been absent.

Chapter 28 • ────── ✦ ────── • The Return of the Black Monster Knock. Knock. As if to snap Emily out of tearing at her hair, someone knocked on the door. It was the priests who had come for the baptism ceremony. Emily quickly smoothed her dishevelled hair, and adjusted her posture. “Come in!” Two men entered, wearing tall hats and clerical robes, their faces hidden behind white masks. One appeared to be an assistant, wearing a plain robe and carrying the holy water

Chapter 27 • ────── ✦ ────── • The Children Wants to Become the Saintess “Ho? Is that so? Then I shall write the name of the recommended person and put it in the box.” Headmistress Norcia looked at Lucia with a playful, interested smile. “Now, for the sake of fairness, would the final nominee please come forward?” As everyone knew, Lucia hadn't said a word. Yet, by some twist of fate, she found herself standing on the podium. With eyes as dull as a dried pollack,

Chapter 6 • ────── ✦ ────── • The Ritual “My lady, are you here?” “Yes, Anne. I'm here.” Delcia closed the book she was reading, placed it back and left the library. “What's the matter?” “A guest has come looking for you, my lady.” “.....A guest looking for me?” “Yes. A lady named Vienna Terrium is waiting in the drawing room.” Delcia looked down at the back of her hand, it was emitting a bright light. Her face flushed as she quickly followed Anne. Vianna

Chapter 5 • ────── ✦ ────── • Foolish Love Vianna sighed as Delcia came to her and told her she’d gotten her family's permission. Honestly, Vianna hadn’t expected that at all, so she’d been feeling a little relieved up until now. But seeing Delcia stand there so boldly made her chest feel heavy. She had no idea how she had received permission from her family, but even the mirror that reflects only the truth was silent, so Vianna had to consider that she indeed had receiv

Chapter 4 • ────── ✦ ────── • Guilt and Self-criticism “A part of your body?” Delcia nodded. “If you mean a part of your body...” Count Ferdo trailed off and looked at his daughter. Delcia swallowed hard, she had deliberately been vague about mentioning the heart directly, they would definitely object. Apparently, that only made them more curious. Pondering what to replace it with, her mind raced through a list of body parts that aren’t life-threatening. “Y

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 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 21 • ────── ✦ ────── • Summoning the Black Hounds The child had not been kidnapped. Lucia was at a distance where she would have noticed even the slightest presence of an intruder. But, why did she run off on her own? Lucia didn't have time to unravel the question. Sweat beaded on her forehead for the first time in ages as she scanned her surroundings. While she knew the city map perfectly as an Imperial Knight, searching every inch of the maze-like alleys

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

Chapter 1 • ────── ✦ ────── • For You Today was different from the other days that were just a repetition of long waits. With her sapphire-blue eyes full of excitement, Delcia was waiting for her beloved, Edwin. The servants were also busy preparing to welcome him. Finally, the moment had come. Today was the day Edwin returned from the western frontier, where he had gone to fight the war against the Kingdom of Polta. After returning safely from the battlefield, her w