Chapter 59
Yuder had borrowed it from one of the Cavalry members returning home the day before.
He remembered that the man, a devout follower of the Sun God from a pious family, always carried multiple holy books. Believing Yuder to be a fellow devotee, the man had willingly lent him a copy.
Chapter 58
"Did you not say there is a mysterious power in the Red Stone? I am certain that Duke Peletta will find a way to make it serve your cause."
"..."
"The court mages and the priests of the Sun God are all working day and night for you, Your Majesty. And I too..."
The Empress tr...
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Lin Wanrong said earnestly, "This is called a sanitary belt, used by women during their monthly periods." At the end of the 1980s, when sanitary pads had not yet become widespread, sanitary belts were the most commonly used feminine products in China.
As soon as he finished spe...
2023-05-17 02:26:26 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 99 An Exotic Idea
By the time they had returned to the mansion, it was already afternoon. After a hasty lunch, Eldest Miss Xiao reported to Madam Xiao, and the two of them waited for Lin San in the guest room. Given the imminent peril faced by the Xiao family, they dared not waste a moment.
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After an arduous effort of completing the drawing, he chuckled heartily while gazing at the patterns on the paper, thinking to himself, 'I truly am a genius at making money.' He wondered what Eldest Miss Xiao would think when she saw these drawings. Undoubtedly, she would blush in...
2023-05-17 02:25:25 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 57
"...I'm glad that your taste aligns with mine. It makes me feel that the effort to bring you on as my assistant was worthwhile."
"Pardon?"
Yuder was preoccupied with thoughts about Thais Yulman, and had missed Kishiar's comment. He turned his head a little too late to ask again, o...
2023-05-16 14:35:33 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 56
Yuder recalled the moment he first met Kanna, seeing the bitterness in her expression.
When he first met her at the front of the Blue Crown for the Cavalry's entrance test, Yuder thought of her as a rigid and angry person. He simply thought that she was the type of person whose face wou...
2023-05-16 14:34:58 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 55
"Do as you will."
In his previous life, there were many who vowed to remember the name of Yuder. However, none among them could lay a finger on him.
"That... that man until the end... Master! Please wait!"
The servant cried out with a horrified face and then dashed after the...
2023-05-16 14:34:31 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 54
The man lifted his staff, embedded with a transparent magic stone, and moved slowly. With each soft sound of the staff's end meeting the ground, the color drained from Kanna's face.
Having ascertained this, Yuder reached for the hood hanging on Kanna's uniform and pulled it over her hea...
2023-05-16 14:34:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 53
"If passing through is this simple, anyone could infiltrate the First Wall. Isn't His Majesty too exposed to danger?"
"No, that's not the case. The First Wall is more secure against outside intrusion than any other."
"How so?"
"Well..."
Nathan was about to answer when ...
2023-05-16 14:32:53 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 52
"Duke of Peletta, this is no joke. Answer my question."
"Very well. If something unsavory occurs while my Cavalry and I are investigating, I will take responsibility and step down from my position as Commander. Does that sound acceptable?"
His response was straightforward, but it ...
2023-05-16 14:32:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 51
Inside the silent palace, the head attendant, who had stationed Kishiar and the Cavalry members outside the door, politely knocked before entering. This place was eerily quiet, void of even the typical sight of a guard knight.
Could this really be the residence of an emperor of an empir...
2023-05-16 14:31:39 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 97 A Seduction? (Part 2)
Xiao Yuruo was taken aback. She had not intended to convey that meaning, but to her surprise, this man had such a lewd interpretation. Shocked, she exclaimed, "Lin San, you, you mustn't misunderstand!"
"Really?" Lin Wanrong chuckled, "Did I misunderstand? Then, Mis...
2023-05-16 08:07:25 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 96 A Seduction? (Part 1)
From afar, he couldn't discern clearly. 'Could it be Xiao Yushuang, that girl?' he wondered. 'No, she must be angry with me today. Why would she willingly come to see me? If it's Xiao Qingxuan, that girl, it's even less likely. She has never had the habit of coming out t...
2023-05-16 08:06:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 95 Who's Crueler?
Lin Wanrong nodded and said, "Miss, you mustn't lose heart. These four couplets have been passed down in my hometown for a thousand years. Through the heat of summer and the chill of winter, through dynastic changes, they have stumped countless talented individuals, yet only a ...
2023-05-16 08:06:26 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 50
The blue belt signified the individual who served the Emperor directly, and the five knots represented over fifty years of service in the palace. The golden tassel symbolized the most brilliantly shining sun, a privilege only the head of the Emperor's attendants held.
Yuder had no memor...
2023-05-15 15:05:52 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 49
Kishiar gave Nathan a light command and stepped briskly into the open carriage door. Looking at the large door which allowed the tall Kishiar to enter without bending his body even slightly, Gakane swallowed his saliva.
"Is it really true that the imperial carriage has been designed by ...
2023-05-15 15:05:25 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 48
In the past, Yuder hadn't paid much attention to Kishiar's attire. There were occasionally members with unique abilities who wore odd clothes, so the fact that Kishiar often wore gloves wasn't particularly unusual. However, on reflection, Yuder realized that since his return, Kishiar had neve...
2023-05-15 15:04:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 47
It was a story that didn't make sense in any conventional sense, but then again, being dead and returning to the past was already far removed from the realm of common sense.
Yuder pulled his hand away from his now calm head, the headache having subsided. Gradually, light was seeping in ...
2023-05-15 15:04:30 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 46
"Was its name the Cavalry?"
"I believe so. Kiolle has been making quite a fuss about them."
The old man shook his head slowly, his brow furrowing.
"My ears are still ringing."
"Ah, due to the incident where they were humiliated by a commoner not long ago."
"I can...
2023-05-15 15:04:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 45
The Peletta Knight, who had served as a guide on their journey, had given Kishiar the special magic stone that indicated he could handle all the horses.
When their lord, whom they should protect, decided to lead in the most dangerous situation, the Knights should have naturally tried to...
2023-05-15 15:03:41 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 94 Number One Beauty and Talent in Jinling
There was an abandoned mansion outside the south gate of the city, where Dong Qingshan had set up the base for Hung Hing. After defeating Li Ergou, the south of the city had become Hung Hing's territory. Their income was just enough for self-sufficiency...
2023-05-15 08:26:20 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 93 Winning Over
Lin Wanrong sighed inwardly, ‘I don't know what kind of luck I've stumbled upon to meet my precious Qiaoqiao. It really tugs at my heart.’ He tightly held Qiaoqiao's hand and said, "From now on, you are not allowed to keep these things to yourself. Tell your big brother about...
2023-05-15 08:24:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 92 Qiaoqiao, My Darling (Part 2)
With just that one sentence, she could say no more. The tears streamed down her cheeks; despite having a thousand words to say, she found herself unable to utter even one.
After being apart for several days, Qiaoqiao, still as lovely as ever, looked noticea...
2023-05-15 08:24:11 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 703
That evening.
At the Central Palace Tetra.
The Emperor, who had been more active outdoors lately, had returned from a long-overdue inspection of the continent.
Leaving most of the state affairs to Empress Charlotte, he had been roaming around outside.
On his way back,...
2023-05-15 00:16:24 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 44
"Why then, do you keep that fact a secret? There's no need to hide it, is there?"
"I suppose so. But it's a power that, when revealed, wouldn't bring much good. It's as if it might as well not exist. I think it's better to believe it doesn't from the start."
At such a seemingly je...
2023-05-14 14:43:43 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 43
Yuder visualized the unknown client in his mind. A figure of wealth and power, and incredibly meticulous. Likely, the client had chosen to hire mercenaries to ensure that even if the tail was stepped on, no harm would come to them.
They had gathered and dispatched over ten Awakeners, pr...
2023-05-14 14:43:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 42
"Finn. Should we start with the fingers? Or perhaps the toes?"
"I prefer toes."
"Fine. Let's crush the toes first."
"W-wait."
One of the enemies tried to crawl backwards, bowing his head. But Finn's foot moved faster.
"I'll talk. I'll talk... Wait! Aaaaagh!"
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"I'll handle this quickly. The area within the wall is safe, so all you need to do is watch, Commander."
"Are you sure you can manage alone? From what I can see, there are at least ten of them."
Kishiar asked, glancing at the enemies with a look of interest. Like Yuder, he showed ...
2023-05-14 14:42:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 40
How was it? It was only then that Yuder understood that Kishiar's order to bring the box had not been thoughtless.
'Come to think of it.'
He recalled thinking that he had grown somewhat accustomed to the energy emanating from the Red Stone more than he had been the day before. He ...
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