Inside the room, Nine, the second Empress, stood elegantly on the red carpet in her exquisite dress. She greeted the two entering the room with a cunning smile.     “You’ve worked hard. But… you didn’t bring the person I wanted, did you?”     “Th-that’s because…”     Unable to meet Nine’s gaze, they hurriedly bowed…

    After stretching lightly on the training grounds, Rosalie summoned a dagger in her hand. Nathan also summoned an unusual hook-shaped sword in his hand.     “Rosalie, you can attack first~.”     “No problem.”     Rosalie swiftly charged at Nathan, and he skillfully evaded Rosalie’s attacks. Rosalie, who had been pushing Nathan back, took a…

    “I heard not long ago that the Duchess saved the Crown Prince from a trap, and that she received royal favor as a result!”     “What are you trying to say? Are you accusing me of not distinguishing between public and private affairs, thereby subjecting Lady Amins to excessive punishment?”     Count Amins was…

      Emperor Patrick cleared his throat loudly.     “Tsk, I’ll ask again. Lady Sonia Amins, did you send your knights to kill a commoner belonging to the Duchess’s territory?”     With his question, a suffocating silence filled the air. Sonia, unable to meet his cold gaze, looked toward Count Amins, who stood beside her….

      Nathan stole a glance at the paper and muttered.     “Is there a place you need to look for after the trial is over?”     “Hmm, a place?”     Rosalie stopped writing and looked at Nathan.     “Do you remember the story I told you before?”     “Of course. I have a surprisingly…

      “I believe you. So, it would be better if you loosen up your expression a bit.”     Derivis said, tapping the corner of her mouth. His demeanor was light and relaxed, unlike Rosalie’s heavy face.     “You’re the one who came to save me.”     He wanted to hear the truth, but he…

      Rosalie listened to him quietly, opting to stay silent instead of offering awkward words of comfort.     “But that was just my petty revenge. Day by day, the Empress’s attacks grew more vicious, and Derivis suffered. All because of his wretched father.”     “…Why are you telling me this?”     “When the Duchess…

      Thinking of Sonia, who was bedridden and had stopped eating, Count Amins lost his temper and threw away his dignity. He also lost the tension he had felt from Rosalie.      No matter what anyone said, he firmly believed in his daughter. And above all, he had a reason why he couldn’t admit…

      “Your Grace!”     Emma, Joey, and the Duchy’s knights ran towards Rosalie. Emma was so focused on Rosalie that she forgot about Derivis, who was following behind her.     But when she saw Derivis, she quickly lowered her head.     “Let’s go back. Sir Joey, get ready.”     “Yes, I will prepare right…

      “…I don’t let go once I’ve gotten my hands on it.”     In the end, Derivis’s greed won over the conflict. Instead of facing the treacherous path ahead, he found satisfaction in seeing himself reflected in Rosalie’s deep khaki-colored eyes. Derivis held the small hand tightly.         ⊱⊱⊱────── {.⋅ ✧✧✧ ⋅.} ──────⊰⊰⊰   …

      “There were a bunch of rats.”     Rosalie ran a hand through her hair, her voice scratched.     “It seems so. The bodies of the Imperial Knights also bear Devi’s swordmanship.”     Rosalie looked down at the Imperial Knights wearing red cloaks and fell into thought. He had cut down those who wore…

      Then, with a satisfied expression, she raised her voice again and spoke.     “Count Amins suddenly said he couldn’t attend. He must still know what embarrassment means.”     Since Rosalie had deliberately avoided meeting, Count Amins couldn’t express his official position. As a result, rumors spread, and Count Amins, who valued his honor…

      Derivis couldn’t help but smile. He somehow felt like Rosalie would actually come to the rescue. In style, too.     ‘It’s a ring.’     Rosalie examined the ring that Derivis had slid onto her finger. When Derivis put on the other ring on his index finger, the two transparent beads glowed with a…

      Nine unfolded her fan to cover her mouth. The small movements of the dots around her eyes on top of the fan indicated that she was smiling.     “A female participant? I’m really looking forward to it,” she said.     Rosalie briefly bowed her head. Despite her elegant and dignified appearance, Rosalie knew…

  Sponsored by skyfrog. Thank you!  (3/3)       Rosalie headed towards the estate of Countess Seth in order to have the tea time she had promised her. When she arrived at the mansion and waited in the reception room, Moiron appeared, looking tired and worn out.     “Sorry for making you come all the…

  Sponsored by skyfrog. Thank you!  (2/3)       Toronto suddenly stood up from his seat and looked at Rosalie with a puzzled expression.     “Your Grace, have you caught a cold?”     “No. I don’t even have a fever.”     “Oh, really? Your face is all red.”     As Toronto spoke, the knights gathered…