I stared blankly at the crystals. Could it be…… that the aim of the experiment that the Inse Salvation Society had been conducting was…….
“They were trying to extract the elemental responsiveness of the beastkin and transfer it to humans.”
“……!”
My heart started to tremble. Then, the background of the Inse Salvation Society really was―.
“Elemental responsiveness is something that the elementals permit. Humans have lost their elemental responsiveness quite some time ago. Because of that, in Inse, the talk that ‘humans have been forsaken by the elementals and the World Tree’ began to circulate.”
Arwin paused briefly and then added, looking at me fleetingly,
“The fact that the royal family of Ainstern, who contracted with the spirit of the World Tree, has not appeared for over a hundred years also contributed.”
……When talk about ‘humans being forsaken’ circulated, it must have been most troublesome for Inse’s rulers.
So they had no choice but to devise a countermeasure. The method they thought of was…….
“……Kidnapping beastkin children, extracting their elemental responsiveness, and transferring it to humans in experiments……?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Arwin calmly affirmed my muttering monologue. Of course, he only seemed calm on the outside; he was clearly angry.
“It’s too obvious who’s behind this. But we need proof. So we interrogated the Inse Salvation Society bastards, even using torture, but no one seemed to know anything substantial. Most of them were ordinary believers, thinking the Inse Salvation Society was a genuinely good religion…… crazy people.”
“…….”
Could Olivie be one of them too? It seemed likely. She looked insane.
“But do you remember the soldier I kept in the pocket dimension?”
“Ah……. Yes.”
The soldier who was beaten and ridiculed by Arwin. How long had he been trapped in that ‘garbage dump’ pocket dimension……?
“It turns out, he was the illegitimate child of some noble family in the Ainstern Kingdom.”
“……Really?”
When I asked in surprise, Arwin simply nodded in agreement. His words continued in a casual tone.
“Thanks to that, I got some information. According to him, ‘I don’t know for sure either, but someone high up in Ainstern is involved. You be careful too. It’s best not to get too involved in this matter. I was just trying to earn some pocket money.’ he said.”
(This is a time separator.)
‘Yes, the more I think about it, the more suspicious the King of Ainstern becomes. Surely that bastard is the backer of the Inse Salvation Society.’
How could a mere pseudoreligion have such a facility? It would have been a difficult task even with the support of a noble family. So it must be something more, at least a royal family.
“Keeawoong!” (Move aside!)
“Uwaak! The rabbit is attacking!”
“It’s scary!”
“Keihong kyak.” (You’re all such cowards.)
Today is Sunday. The current time is 2:31 PM. Though it’s cold, the weather is clear and pleasant. April plays with the children in the form of a rabbit, and I am treating the children one by one.
“Teacher, the rabbit is too wild.”
“Hey, it’s not a rabbit but the Duchess… And the Duchess…”
Most of the children followed me around like ducklings, calling me ‘Teacher’, but those who were a bit quicker and had social skills addressed me cautiously as ‘Duchess’.
And April, she played with the children almost all the time in the form of a rabbit… Therefore, only a handful of children knew that April was the Salisbury Duchess…
“The rabbit took my strawberry!”
“The rabbit bit me again…”
“I got slapped on the front paw. Look, isn’t it red?”
“The rabbit’s too wild…”
…An indescribable feeling comes over me. April Salisbury’s identity, reputation, dignity, etc., is this really alright? She plays too sincerely with the children! We are volunteering here!
“The Duchess seems to be enjoying herself. She will be lonely when the children leave.”
Jade, who was helping me, said with a soft smile. A tender affection could be seen in the boy’s eyes looking at April. What a good time.
“When the children leave, you play with April like that. Aggressively.”
“…Didn’t you know? I’ve already been playing like that for quite a while. There are more than twenty rabbit bite marks on my arm.”
What, really? At my questioning look, Jade rolled up his sleeve and showed me his arm… There were indeed many rabbit bite marks! This is insane! April, you’ll have to take responsibility for this!
“It’s a complete disaster. I’m all married off now. What should I do, Gloria?”
Jade made a pitiful gesture. Dang it… It’s my fault for not educating the child properly. I have to tell her, even jokingly, not to bite people as a rabbit. I must firmly warn her.
After treating the children, I headed to the annex with April, Lodri, and Jade. We planned to serve snacks to the children in the tearoom in the annex.
“The children will be sent to the orphanage once all the treatment is over, right? And those with families will be picked up by their guardians.”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
I nodded at Jade’s question. The rabbit, looking a little tired from running around, was dozing in my arms.
“…I heard treating the children might strain your body, Gloria. Are you alright?”
“What? Where did you hear that?”
I hadn’t told anyone… No, I had. Now that I think about it. The only person who could eavesdrop on my conversation with the fairies.
‘This little one.’
April squirmed in my arms, pretending not to have heard our conversation. I had forgotten that April, as a contractee of the great fairy, could hear the voices of the fairies.
I recalled a conversation I had with the fairies in April’s presence not long ago.
{You treating the weakened children, who lost vitality, might worsen your health instead. Our power is almost omnipotent, but that doesn’t mean it’s truly omnipotent, Gloria.}
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
It’s not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre — make sure to check it out!
This is a novel I’m planning to reread as well.
The male lead is strong, skilled in martial arts, and not the usual fragile type you often see in matriarchal novels.
Meanwhile, the female lead is a scientist—rational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesn’t let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, you’ll gradually find the story really intriguing.
It has a mix of mystery, detective elements, and romance.
The author’s writing style is like crafting a puzzle—except they deliberately leave out a few pieces, making it hard to predict what happens next, yet keeping you hooked.
In the end, everything will come together and be explained.
One-sentence summary: Wife, stop playing with beakers and look at me!
In a laboratory accident, research scientist Zhu Wansheng accidentally travels to a matriarchal world. The original owner of the body is an eighteen-year-old only daughter of a wealthy rouge merchant, already married with a handsome young man.
Zhu Wansheng grins: Nice! She always said she was heaven’s favorite granddaughter. After a life of toil in her previous life, she can enjoy blessings in this one.
However, her joy lasts no more than three seconds as bad news arrives: the original owner’s family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, she’s stuck with a research system full of restrictions.
Zhu Wansheng: ? Is this the destiny of a research dog?
——
Faced with this mess, Zhu Wansheng pours herself a bowl of wine to drown her sorrows. In her drunken haze, her husband arrives.
His figure is imposing, holding a long sword, with a dignified air that captivates Zhu Wansheng.
Gu Yingqing, however, looks at the alcohol-reeking Zhu Wansheng with undisguised disgust and coldly asks, “Divorce or not?” The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, “I think… it’s not… it’s not… impossible!”
——
The next day, after sobering up, Zhu Wansheng is full of energy, rolling up her sleeves ready to make a big move. As for yesterday? She has no memory of it.
Zhu Wansheng is ambitious; a research dog fears nothing!
Upgrading rouge, extracting fragrances, producing perfumes, researching lipsticks… all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original owner’s dying rouge shop is revitalized. Her mother is pleased and with a wave of her hand, passes on the family business to her. As she takes control and her experimental results gain popularity, it’s the pinnacle of her life…
——
But there are always those who can’t stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts – they want nothing less than her life.
The person who has always kept his distance from her suddenly holds her tightly in his arms, eyes full of concern.
She is unharmed, but he falls into a pool of blood…
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, “I can grant you one wish.”
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, “I regret it. Can we not divorce?”
Zhu Wansheng: ? When did I agree to a divorce?
[Small Theater]
The newly developed rouge is beautifully packaged, and Zhu Wansheng is eager to try it.
Gu Yingqing suddenly appears: “My lady, may I apply it for you?”
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adam’s apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste it…
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: “Spring Night.” Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
“My lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?”
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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