Meanwhile, there were various changes within the duke’s house.
Firstly, Benjamin, the craftsman of daily necessities, completed the water gun and sprayer.
A water gun resembling a sniper rifle that I obtained as a reward from Zero, and a sprayer capable of longrange shooting.
As soon as he made the first finished product, Benjamin hurriedly found me and handed it over.
“Duke! I brought the first finished product of the item you requested!”
“Oh, thank you.”
It looked so much like a real gun, the water gun was impressive, and the sprayer could forcefully and powerfully spray the water contained within.
Of course, it had the durability to hold a full load of holy water.
‘I did well ordering a silver water container that can hold holy water.’
I praised Benjamin with admiration for the satisfying performance.
“Perfect? I did well entrusting it to Benjamin.”
“Th, thank you…….”
Benjamin shyly blushed and was pleased. Being in the Keaton Duke house, which only brings in master craftsmen, he was truly a talented friend.
“I’d appreciate it if you’d take care of the mass production like this.”
“Ah, yes! Of course. I have already prepared for mass production with the other craftsmen who work in the annex besides me.”
Though the artisans who were staying in the duke’s house were few enough to count on one hand, I decided to trust Benjamin who spoke confidently.
“Yeah. I’ll count on you. I’m trusting only Benjamin.”
“……Yes!”
With the first completed prototype in hand, I went to find Michael.
When I knocked on the door of ‘The Room of Heaven,’ Michael greeted me.
“Welcome, Your Grace. What brings you here?”
Michael’s attitude towards me had become much kinder and gentler compared to when we first met at the temple.
‘Is it because of the battle against the zombies together?’
Or maybe because I showed such a weak appearance in the basement.
Either way, it was a positive sign that Michael didn’t think ill of me.
I’m in the middle of a diabolically difficult group assignment, so it would be a pity if a team member ran away.
I handed the water gun that Benjamin made to Michael. A sturdy and highperforming sprayer too.
“Here, take this.”
“What’s this……?”
“It’s a weapon made to hold holy water and shoot at zombies. The holiness imbued in the holy water only temporarily paralyzes the zombies, but you, Michael, are the most suitable person to completely annihilate them while they are stopped, so I thought it best to give it to you first.”
Even though he’s Michael, a holy knight who already possesses divine power, you never know how human affairs will turn out.
And since he was the first party member I recruited, I thought it best to give it to him first.
‘I’ve repaid the favor for whittling down the wooden stick.’
I was not the type to live in debt, so I felt more comfortable giving this to Michael.
I didn’t expect him to react too enthusiastically since he was a holy knight, but I saw him flash a faint smile.
‘Huh?’
Did he just smile? That stern Michael?
He stood blankly, then bowed his head in thanks towards me.
“Thank you, Duke. For being the first to care for me. I never expected such consideration from you as we did not get along in the past. I’m grateful for your respect and treatment despite my prejudice.”
“No… well. Isn’t this just natural?”
A duke is a duke. A servant is a servant.
Even if Michael’s relationship with the malicious Elizabeth from before had been bad, it was none of my concern.
Elizabeth’s acting hostile back then? That was a necessary evil, so it’s excusable.
‘Being the greatest knight, he should not be timid in seeking revenge over the past, that’s not like me.’
If I were to neglect Michael, other servants might also be treated poorly, which would make them anxious.
I treated him as such after making various calculations, but feeling guilty as he appreciated me too much.
However, Michael once again smiled faintly, praising me.
“That is the most admirable change in you, Duke.”
“…Then I’m glad.”
If the status window could have shown affection levels, surely Michael’s affection would have reached the level of an ordinary person, right?
‘Just keep going like this, please.’
No more, no less, just like this. Please!
I silently begged as Michael, holding the water gun and sprayer I had given him with care, bid me farewell.
“I will make good use of these weapons in the battle against zombies. Take care not to overdo it.”
“I’m really fine…”
“Yes. I understand.”
That person, he seems to be ignoring my words.
With an uneasy feeling, I left Michael’s room, but the moment I closed the door, I jumped as if I’d seen a ghost.
“Aaah! Lu, Lus?”
“… …”
Lus was standing awkwardly, a displeased look on his face.
“Do you have business with Michael? Then go on in…”
“Why don’t you give it to me?”
‘Huh?’
An unexpected question was thrown at me.
“What did you just say…?”
“…I asked why you gave it first to that knight only.”
‘Oh my, jealousy?’
No, Zero. That’s not it. Clang.
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)”
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Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
