It was like a momentary reprieve, as if freezing the disappearance. Even if I couldn’t do anything, even if it might be difficult in this era… as time passes, someone might find a way. It was because of such hope.
“That’s impossible.”
‘Why?’
“Even if the magician abandons his ‘work’ and runs away, Siena’s body and soul are already contaminated due to magic. The act of sealing her with divine power is no different from eventually annihilating her.”
‘Then how about magic?’
“It will work? Even if the extraordinary magician were exceptionally talented, it’s impossible with current skills. Modern magic doesn’t have the ability to restrain the dead.”
Even in the midst of slowly crumbling, Siena seemed to have noticed our gloom, smiling brightly all along.
“Don’t be sad, everyone… I appreciate it. You will all repay the debt of me and my husband’s enemies, right? Moreover, since the Duke is also on your side, I feel secure.”
“Siena.”
“This is the right ending. Because of me… there were people who almost sacrificed themselves. I’m grateful to have stopped doing terrible things before committing them. Especially, Duke. Don’t be in pain. The self-blame is not yours. I’m just… a bit unlucky. Unhappiness can happen to anyone.”
“Siena…”
“I want to rest now.”
When Siena finished speaking, her arms and legs turned into dust and disappeared. Ruth, Benedict, and Michael shed tears like me. No one could stand being in the presence of a precious person’s death, which was silently approaching.
At that moment.
“…An unexpected ending, but the Duke is safe.”
“…Tirium?”
Beside a blushing Sherry, the sorceress Tirium from Quina was standing. She climbed the stairs with a crooked waist and quickly approached us.
“The identity of the buyer is indeed the prophecy of Caladia.”
“…Keep this a secret. It won’t be good for the imperial citizens if this fact is known.”
As Siena, holding onto her crumbling body, pleaded with Tirium, Tirium smiled kindly at her words.
“Even if Lady Vee doesn’t insist, I have no intention of spreading someone else’s story recklessly.”
“Then why…”
“I have a proposal. When the dreadful energy subsided, I couldn’t approach the upper floor, but now I can.”
“…What is it?”
“I have a way to save Lady Vee.”
Ruth, Benedict, Michael, and I were all surprised by her words.
“What did you say?”
“Is that really true?”
“Hurry, tell us.”
Tirium took out a small crystal ball and presented it to us as we earnestly begged. Inside the crystal ball, a small light shimmered like on the other side of the deep sea.
“This is a sealing spell. It has been passed down through generations in our family, a sealing spell unique to sorcerers. In magic, one must counteract with magic. If you use this, you should be able to restrain Lady Vee’s soul.”
“That means…”
Siena’s eyes focused again. She couldn’t shed tears, but she was crying.
“Does it mean I can live?”
“The scattering of the physical body cannot be prevented, but for a while, the soul remnants of the innocent Lady Vee can avoid going to hell. Originally, it goes against the divine providence, but… since there is already a small god present here, I dare to seek approval. What do you think, O deity?”
Tirium asked Zero, staring at him intently. Zero, who was already surprised by the revelation of his identity, trembled once but soon regained composure.
“Well, well. It’s fine. Even in the divine realm, they wouldn’t want an unjust soul to disappear like this.”
“Then, I will take that as your agreement. Since time is short, let’s proceed quickly.”
That was the right decision. Siena now only had her head left. If we delayed any longer, even the remaining head could turn into dust, and her soul could disappear.
“…Please.”
“Of course, Duke.”
Tirium bit her finger, then drew a magical circle over Siena’s head with her blood. As she mumbled something, the magical circle emitted a bright blue light.
Woo-woo. The small light inside the crystal ball resonated.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
