She hesitated until that moment, wondering if she could take that hand.

‘I don’t know what will happen from now on. But…’

With a deep breath, Evenel opened her eyes and stood up, relying on Shuher’s hand. Contrary to his cold eyes, his hand was unexpectedly warm.

There was one reason she took his hand. Because the option to die had disappeared for her now.

‘I don’t want to die just for the reason of fate.’

She had realized this obvious fact too late. This is my life, and how I live is entirely up to me.

That’s why she didn’t want to conform to the given fate.

“Do you have a reason to spare me now?”

At Evenel’s question, Shuher suddenly pulled her hand closer. In an instant, the distance between the two narrowed.

He opened his mouth slowly, looking at her surprised white eyes.

“Yes, perfectly.”

Evenel did not understand the meaning of the smile filled with so many implications.

(This is a time delimiter.)

“Miss, are you awake?”

Awakened by the voice, Evenel sat up in bed. The aches all over her body confirmed that yesterday’s events were not a dream.

She was now in the Emperor’s Palace where Shuher resided.

After all that had happened yesterday, Shuher had left, only saying that they would talk formally tomorrow.

Seeing the bedraggled Evenel, Lia burst into tears. Though Evenel thought she should be the one crying, she first comforted Lia.

She could not explain what had happened, as nothing was yet decided.

Fatigue overcame her, and when she opened her eyes, it was now.

“What will happen to us now? Can we go back to Aodin?”

Lia, who had been napping in the corner of the room, was still trembling with fear. Understandable.

Anyone would be scared and afraid if they had been on the brink of death with monsters approaching.

Evenel was in no position to guarantee anything, but she could promise this one thing.

“Lia, I don’t know what will happen from now on, but I promise you this. You won’t be in danger anymore.”

She had come to Karies for her and even risked her life. She had overcome the risk of death twice, so what couldn’t she do?

“You seem like a different person, Miss.”

“Really?”

Seeing the previously lethargic and listless Evenel with such serious eyes, Lia was only flustered.

But she soon nodded her head, as if she believed in her. The desire to stay by Evenel’s side had never wavered.

Since the past, from the moment she decided to follow her from their first meeting.

And this event had strengthened that resolve even more.

Then there was a knock on the door, and Demil was standing there.
“Feha is looking for you.”

“Understood. Lia, wait here.”

“But……”

“It’s okay, nothing will happen.”

Following Demil, Evenel came out of the palace.

If Aodin was late spring, this place was a complete autumn. The cloudless sky and the cool wind were perfect for outdoor activities.

Looking around carefully, she followed him into a building, and those who bowed politely at the sight of Demil began to murmur as soon as she passed.

“Why is there an Aodin person here?”

“Didn’t they die again this time?”

Just from hearing that much, it was felt how hostile the people here were toward Aodin. To the extent that they could casually say that someone should die.

Compared to the jeers and abuse heard yesterday, this was rather mild.

She followed Demil in silence to a door and stopped.

“I have brought Lady Evenel.”

“Come in.”

Perhaps he had been dealing with state affairs since early morning, Shuher was sitting in a more formal outfit than yesterday’s white shirt.

“Sit here.”

Evenel, sitting on the sofa Shuher pointed at, rolled her eyes and looked around. It looked like his office from the desk and the various papers and books piled on it.

In Aodin, she only went back and forth between the room and garden, so she couldn’t help but be interested in this exotic space.

And Shuher was watching her every move.

It was a very awkward act for someone who remained calm even when facing a monster. Or it was part of her thorough plan.

“One might think you’re seeing an office for the first time, although you’re a princess of a nation.”

“Ah, I just thought things would be different here. You called me about yesterday’s matter, right?”

Evenel, before Shuher took undue interest, went straight to the point and asked.

“Yes, we need to discuss your treatment. Of course, I have the right to decide that.”

“But things have changed since yesterday. Your Majesty needs the ability I possess.”

She had thought calmly about her situation on the way here. Although her background knowledge was lacking, it was by no means a disadvantageous situation.

She had one strong key to negotiation.

With a noticeably changed attitude from yesterday, when she was unsure of her abilities, Shuher looked at Evenel with his legs crossed.

“It seems you’ve revalued the ability you possess.”

“Yes. So it seems we should do something. Negotiate.”

It wasn’t that surprising since it was somewhat expected. He gladly agreed to the negotiation.

After all, nothing would change anyway.

An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most

One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.

This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:

1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.

It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.

(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)

2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.

The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.

3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.

Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).

Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.

Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.

4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).

5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!