The indifferent gaze, as if she knew what was going to happen to her, was quite annoying. As much as he wanted to see her whole body bloodied like those red pupils right away.
“Please do entertain us. Maybe, if you entertain me, something might fall on Aodin. So try hard for your homeland.”
Contrary to his words of expectation, his mouth was full of scorn. That was the case with everyone present.
Their expressions didn’t even consider that Evenel might survive.
Knowing what was beyond that iron gate.
“Miss?”
While calming her gradually rising tension and looking at the entrance, Evenel was startled by the voice nearby.
Ria, who had been told to wait outside, was standing there.
“Why are you here?”
“People’s voices were heard suddenly, I was worried about you, Miss.”
“Get out quickly.”
“What?”
There was no time to explain, so she headed towards the entrance with Ria, but it was firmly locked.
Evenel urgently spoke to Shuher.
“Please open the door. I need to send Ria, my maid, out.”
“Is that really necessary?”
“It’s enough with just me. She just followed me…”
“Then we can consider it a community of fate. It’s an honorable thing to die following one’s master.”
“That’s ridiculous,”
She never intended to involve Ria. But cruelly, at Shuher’s gesture, the iron door that had been blocking the opposite entrance slowly began to open.
And piercing through the darkness, something large and beastlike, covered in black, slowly revealed itself.
(This is a time separator.)
“Ah, Miss, that’s…”
‘Is that what they call a demon?’
It was the first time for Evenel, who had only recently opened her eyes in this world, to see a demon. But she was sure that knowing the information beforehand would not have made a difference.
Because she couldn’t simply describe this feeling as fear.
Its shape was similar to a wolf, but everything from its size was different from what she knew.
‘It’s beyond the concept of a beast.’
Compared to an ordinary wolf, it was at least five times larger, with black fur covering it from head to tail. The sharp teeth and sharp glare made her instinctively step back.
If bitten, it was clear that something, whether it be her neck or some other part of her body, would be severed immediately.
But what was important to Evenel was not the demon in front of her. She had to get Ria out of here quickly.
“Let Ria go!”
Despite her strong demand, Shuher just propped his chin on the armrest, leisurely watching as if enjoying an interesting play.
The monster that had discovered its prey was growling, looking at the two people. It seemed to be assessing their strength, keeping its distance without rushing at them yet.
“Looks like the rumors about Karies capturing monsters alive are true. What do we do now?”
Lia, who had only just grasped the situation, was trembling with fear, not knowing what to do. She hadn’t even thought that such a heinous act would be committed against Evenel.
The emperor, who had been chuckling at the two huddled together, spoke.
“Ah, I’ll give you weapons at least. Whether you use them or not is up to you.”
Several weapons were thrown into the arena where the two were standing. Various kinds of swords, bows and arrows, and even guns.
“The only way to survive is to go through the entrance where the monster came out. Don’t die too quickly and make it boring, Lady Evenel.”
Evenel didn’t hear Shuher’s voice, filled with scorn, as if she was sure to die. This was a situation beyond her expectations.
Even Lia was caught up in it.
‘I was supposed to die alone. Wasn’t that the case?’
Evenel had overlooked the most important fact. Or maybe she didn’t realize that she had created a variable.
‘So does that mean Lia will die because of me?’
At that moment, the ground shook, and the monster that had been watching them began to rush at them at great speed.
If it had been the original Evenel, she would have accepted her fate humbly, but now that Lia was there, the situation was different. She couldn’t let her get caught up in such a terrible thing.
“Run!”
She grabbed the frozen Lia’s hand and began to run desperately to the opposite side. The spectators in the stands raised their voices excitedly at the sight.
“Oh, avoid it!”
“Run faster!”
It looked no different from watching horses race in a horse racing field.
The circular arena was spacious, but there was no way the two powerless people could escape the monster. The monster leapt high and blocked their way in front.
Evenel, who had been running with Lia’s hand, had no choice but to stop.
The monster drooled, showing its threatening teeth as if it would attack at any moment.
‘Is this going according to the novel?’
Soon, the monster kicked the ground and rushed at the two. Seeing this, Lia pushed Evenel with all her might to save her.
“Watch out!”
Evenel was able to avoid the monster’s attack thanks to the push. When she came to her senses and looked where Lia was, she was completely subdued by the monster.
“Lia!”
‘What do I do now?’
Then Evenel’s gaze turned to the gun lying haphazardly on the ground. Perhaps the only tool to overcome this situation.
She approached instinctively, raised the revolver, and aimed it at the monster.
‘I have to save Lia.’
But that determination was nullified as her hand began to shake like an aspen leaf. Her breathing became ragged, and her eyes wavered.
And what appeared in front of Evenel’s eyes, holding the gun, was not the threatening monster but the bloodied figure of Aran.
“Aran…….”
A mysterious voice spoke to her then.
‘Why are you holding the gun? For what? Your sibling died right before your eyes.’
“……I can’t do it.”
At that moment, the revolver fell powerlessly from Evenel’s hand to the ground.
“What are you doing, holding a gun you can’t even use?”
“Just thrashing around because she wants to live, I guess.”
“Just die already!”
In that space, there was no one to rescue her from the pit of despair.
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?
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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!”
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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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