“In the blood of a black dragon, there is a power that nullifies any magic. However, it only works on living beings, and it doesn’t affect spells.”
“Why are you telling me this?”
“An imprint is a kind of magic.”
“……!”
“It’s an ancient magic pact that originated from the distant past. No one knows who started it or when. However, it’s clear that its power flows through the veins of some Beastkin, binding their souls.”
My heart began to beat irregularly. I felt uneasy, wondering why Arwin was bringing up such a topic.
“Do you not think it’s an absurd thing? Forcibly imprinting someone and making them forever love their counterpart. In a sense, it’s no different from a curse.”
“…….”
“Still, if Beastkin of the same kind imprint each other as soulmates, it’s acceptable. The feelings for each other will never change forever. However, if one is from a tribe that doesn’t practice imprinting, or if it’s a human…”
Even though Arwin’s eyes were a bright and vivid azure like the sun, they felt as cold as ice when he looked at me.
“Someday, you will change your mind. Only one of the two individuals bound by an absolute imprint will change.”
“…Do you think I will change my mind someday…? What about you?”
“Yes.”
“…….?”
Feeling both awkward and angry, a wry smile involuntarily escaped my lips. However, I couldn’t come up with any rebuttal.
I didn’t entirely agree with Arwin’s claim that I would eventually change my mind. It was a moment of realization. The absurdity inherent in the phenomenon of imprinting.
Even if the other person changes their mind, one has to live their entire life looking at that person alone. How miserable would that feeling be?
‘…Arwin probably hopes that Graian won’t change like that.’
“So, I would like to offer you a choice, Lady Duke.”
“…A choice?”
Arwin, strangely gentle, pushed the crystal vial in front of me. As if giving me an opportunity to drink it.
“From now on, I will tell you about the most tragic fate of the Salisbury family.”
“…….?”
“If your heart changes after hearing this story, then please drink my blood from that crystal vial. The imprint binding you and Graian will be nullified. You won’t need to stay by his side due to the imprint, and you will be free. Graian will also gain his freedom.”
In a gentle tone, as if telling a story, Arwin seemed like the serpent of creation. Like the serpent that tempted Eve, allowing her to eat the forbidden fruit.
“Then, let’s begin… I will tell you the story of when the curse of the Salisbury family first manifested.”
At the same moment.
Graian, who was supervising the training of knights, paused upon unexpectedly hearing a report from his butler.
“…Arwin went to meet someone?”
“As I just mentioned… He went to meet the lady.”
The stern energy that flickered in Graian’s silver-gray eyes intensified in an instant. Pressured by his demeanor, the butler unconsciously hunched his shoulders and bowed his head even deeper.
“……What was the matter?”
In response to Graian’s subsequent question, the butler answered with a slightly trembling voice.
“I haven’t heard anything about it. I apologize…”
“…Fine, understood.”
Srrung― Graian sheathed his sword and his gaze, filled with a feral intensity, shifted beyond the training grounds, towards the main building where the Duke’s residence was. Dark-colored eyes, tinged with wildness, were deeply sunk.
“I will go and see.”
Having sweated profusely, Graian hurriedly returned to his room, cleaned himself thoroughly, and changed his clothes. Since he couldn’t dry his hair completely, water droplets fell steadily, but he didn’t pay much attention. After all, catching a cold at this level was unlikely.
‘Arwin went to meet Gloria… Is it for the reason I’m thinking?’
Although he expected Arwin, who always clung to him like a guardian, to meddle, he didn’t anticipate it happening so quickly.
‘Someday, if I have to tell Gloria that story… I wanted to say it myself.’
Anxious, his steps quickened. The path to Gloria’s room felt unusually long. Has Arwin already told her? What kind of reaction did Gloria show after hearing the story?
Can I hold her back?
…Is it okay to hold her back?
When he thought that far, Graian realized he was feeling extremely uneasy. Furthermore, he was afraid.
Afraid of losing her.
“…….,”
Originally, she wasn’t anyone’s possession. He knew that if he wanted, he should let her go.
But he didn’t want to.
If she tried to escape or run away… he wanted to firmly hold onto her, so she couldn’t go anywhere.
So, it shouldn’t be done, but he realized he was extremely anxious and even more fearful.
That he might lose her.
“Ha……”
Graian stopped in the hallway for a moment, burying his face in his hands. Heavy sighs escaped consecutively from his mouth.
It felt like going back and forth between heaven and hell.
Perhaps there was hope that she would hear all the truths and still choose him,
Despair that any human, driven by the desire for self-preservation, would naturally try to escape.
These two emotions mixed, making his head complex.
“…….,”
He let out another sigh and raised his head, clenching his fists tightly.
And he started walking again. Looking straight ahead at the direction he had to go.
It’s a matter of trust.
Yes, he had said it was a matter of trust.
With a clear mind that had dispelled the fear, Graian came to a conclusion.
‘I trust her.’
When the male lead is punished by carrying the female lead’s child and having periods like a woman
“I’ve given birth to two children for you, yet you still think about him.
Was I nothing but his substitute to you from beginning to end?”
Synopsis:
Meng Huan, a scumbag who has dated countless girlfriends, transmigrates to a female-dominated country.
Day 1: Whether it’s female dominance or not doesn’t matter. The beauties here are passionate and amorous. Isn’t it easier to date them than in modern times?
Day 2: After a night, Meng Huan discovers the differences in the female-dominated world. Men here actually have chastity locks and menstrual cycles. This hinders his ability to perform, damn it!
Day 3: What’s wrong with sleeping around? I don’t want you to marry me. I’m meant to be a playboy. I don’t care about male virtues… What? You want to drown me in a pig cage? Marry, I’ll marry!
Day N: Meng Huan inexplicably vomits and receives the shocking news of his life… He’s pregnant.
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