“Me too, Russ. I was teaching young elves how to shoot arrows in the forest. It was written that I had to come as soon as possible, so I couldn’t disobey.”
“Even if we’re friends, I think this is a bit too much. If Siena didn’t stop me, I would have officially sent a protest letter as a priest of the temple.”
The three people sharply criticized the unexpected summons of the Emperor, but I, on the contrary, felt relieved.
‘We have become close allies. At least here.’
Could it be a reflection of the fact that we solved the zombie crisis together?
‘Or maybe Aston, in the voluntarily changed world, made an effort to create connections with the original colleagues.’
Regardless of what happened, I was glad that we were still in touch, asking about each other’s well-being.
I heard the voices of Nadiana Sherry, Jacqueline, Jessica, and Cloud.
“Why did His Majesty the Emperor call us for…?”
“Siena, you don’t know either? We were wondering if we did something wrong. Jacqueline, what about you? You have a distant relationship with the Emperor, don’t you know anything?”
“Just because I’m a country doesn’t mean I have a very close relationship with His Majesty. I don’t know what he’s thinking.”
“Hmm. Then what did he call us for? He didn’t just summon all of us to the palace for no reason. I couldn’t sleep well because I was worried.”
It was a noisy atmosphere in many ways. Due to the lost memories, we seemed unfamiliar to each other, but…
“Shall we go in now?”
“Sure.”
I cautiously opened the door to the meeting room.
As soon as the door opened, all the gazes inside turned to me.
When all nine pairs of eyes saw me, their pupils widened significantly, and tears soon welled up in their eyes.
I awkwardly greeted them with courtesy.
“Hello, everyone. My name is Shin Ilrang. You may or may not remember, but we met before when I looked like Elizabeth Kitten…”
Crack.
Before I could finish speaking, everyone who was sitting got up and hugged me. Siena was the first to run and embrace me.
“I know. I know who you are.”
‘You remembered.’
Even though it was no longer the appearance of Elizabeth Kitten, I was grateful to my colleagues who recognized me as soon as they saw me. Zero muttered.
“Perfect happy ending.”
Without me having to do anything, everyone hugged each other layer by layer, forming a shape like an onion or mashed potatoes. It was a bit stuffy, but…
“I’m glad you’re back, Ilrang.”
Siena greeted me with a sniffle. I also hugged her tightly and shed tears.
“I’m the one. Thank you for showing everyone a safe appearance.”
It was good to come back.
The warmth transmitted in the embrace seemed to compensate for all the hardships so far.
After a long hug and sharing the excitement of the reunion, we were able to ask about each other’s recent situations a few minutes later.
Fortunately, Aston arranged for them to move to the reception room in the palace where I stayed, not the meeting room. Aston himself was too busy with work to accompany us.
Drinking cool orange ade, I asked.
It was the most formal question, but it was the one I most wanted to ask when meeting colleagues.
“Have you been well? I guess you’ve been doing well just by seeing your faces.”
When I opened the conversation, Siena, Nadia, Sherry, and Jacqueline quickly responded.
“No. How could I have forgotten Ilrang completely and lived well?”
“That’s right. The words of the saint are right a hundred or a thousand times.”
“Until just now, I thought I was doing fine in my own way, but it became complete with Ilrang coming. Now I’m really satisfied.”
“It’s embarrassing to say that I forgot Ilrang. I’m sorry. Even though we’ve been through life and death together…”
To Jacqueline, whose eyes seemed to be turning red again, I quickly handed a handkerchief.
“Hey, don’t cry. Tsk! We’re fortunate to meet again safely.”
“But still. Is it okay to say that I forgot Ilrang, who played the most important role? Zero, why does the divine realm work in such a way? Isn’t this too much?”
Seeing Jacqueline angry was unexpected, and Zero, perhaps uncomfortable being pointed out, quietly put down the macadamia tart he had been nibbling on.
“Why, why are you blaming me like that…”
“Tsk, chirp, zzzt. (Well, why blame a clumsy apprentice like me? Even though I’m in a state where I can’t speak, if you think about it, all the responsibility is on me.)”
I thought it was a story that no one could understand anyway, but I was mistaken.
Siena’s eyes became even wider than before. She covered her mouth with trembling hands.
“Wha, no way. That chubby guinea pig… Is it Lord Ardel, the one you gave me?”
Siena’s words shattered the harmonious atmosphere that had prevailed.
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?
——
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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