As Zero had mentioned, the moment Ashton touched the dial of the Duke Keaton’s communication device, the ivory-colored dial turned golden.
“Only the royal family of the Caladia Empire can use this emergency contact method. It’s designed for use when a member of the royal family is in life-threatening danger abroad,” the search window informed.
‘Hmm, indeed.’
The device for communication, managed within the royal palace, would naturally be secure.
However, members of the royal family couldn’t always stay within the palace. It seemed like they had installed an emergency system to call for assistance from any noble when outside.
‘Now, the only one left who can use this emergency system is Duke Whitewood, Ashton.’
When they ruthlessly expelled young Ashton from the royal family, it appeared they had not thought to sever even this emergency network.
‘Should I consider this fortunate?’
Ashton seemed preoccupied while operating the device.
“It’s been a while since I used this, so I’m not sure if it’ll work… Ah, it did.”
When Ashton fiddled with the dial and pushed a button, an unfamiliar warm-toned automatic voice responded.
[Dash] Identity of the royal family confirmed. [Dash] Switching to temporary emergency call mode. [Dash] Please enter the coordinates of the desired location.Ashton calmly entered the coordinates for the Linestead lordship.
[Dash] If you want voice call only, press 1. If you want video call, press 2.Turning the dial to press 2, a small rectangular screen shot up, just like when he had video called with Rus.
‘Wow… Even the recorded voice for the royals is exceptionally polite.’
Although I was relieved that things were going well, my mouth dropped open at the class-discriminatory treatment.
‘Is it because I became the male protagonist, Prince Louis, in ‘The.Flowery.Path’ that my status is so great?’
Although it was an infuriating sight, I let it go. What could be done by being angry at the already deceased royals?
“Well, there is a saying that it’s better to roll in a field of shit in this life than the next. Although it’s a saying from your original world.”
‘Ah, yes.’
While I was focusing on the upcoming video, the two curious people turned their attention elsewhere.
“Ah, I never knew they applied magical video calling technology here.”
“Quite interesting.”
Rus observed the situation wearing glasses, and Jacqueline, who had just entered, watched her cousin’s actions with twinkling red eyes.
Static came from the small rectangular screen before words floated up.
Attempting to connect.
Displaying the situation in Linestead’s lordship.
With a click, light gradually entered the screen.
The scenery of Linestead’s lordship, though modest, was neatly decorated.
Beige, ivory, and brown adorned the interior, but the rooms appeared extremely desolate.
Considering it was a family that had staged a rebellion, the communication devices capturing Linestead’s lordship seemed to be installed like CCTV everywhere.
“…Only the minimum furniture is present.”
As Michael murmured while watching, the scenery inside, including the lord’s room, seemed too desolate for human habitation.
There was nothing apart from a bed, desk, and chair.
‘Dry.’
It was a lonely space, befitting the Worei family, who only desired freedom from their subjugation contracts.
One peculiar detail was that, as if it were prayer time, every visible person was kneeling and seemed to be praying.
With closed eyes, their praying forms appeared closer to priests than to royal dogs.
‘Did the Worei family have a god they believed in? I never heard such a setting…’
My intrigue in the lordship’s scenery was momentary.
I asked Ashton to display the study within Linestead to check if Kieran was alive.
“Duke, please focus the camera on Kieran Worei, the head of the Worei Earl’s family.”
“Understood.”
Inside the office, Kieran was seated.
Kieran was a handsome man with clean silver hair and pale skin.
He had a slender, muscular frame that emitted a youthful, boyish charm. His muscles, free from any fat, and the scars on his hands revealed the hardships he had faced in his life.
He was also sitting in a chair, his eyes closed and his hands clasped as if in prayer.
‘…Is he sleeping?’
Kieran, who showed no movement with his eyes closed, was silent.
“Duke, is the emergency call connected to the audio now?”
“Of course.”
“Understood.”
I took a deep breath and yelled loudly.
“Hey, Kieran Worei, head of the Worei Earl’s family! Wake up!”
“Ah! That sounds like a boiling kettle! My ears!”
Even Jerome moved away from me with a grimace, but there was no response from Kieran.
‘…What’s going on?’
Just because his abilities were sealed didn’t mean Kieran had lost the experience he had gained through harsh training.
Even sensing the smallest signs was a principle of the Worei Earl’s family, but…
Oddly, Kieran remained unresponsive, as if he couldn’t hear anything.
Suddenly, a sense of foreboding passed by.
“Hey, hey! Kieran Worei! Can’t you hear me? Huh?”
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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