The absence of Nadia, a certified lunatic, from the wedding ceremony, a once-in-a-lifetime event, was as absurd as saying the sun would rise from the west tomorrow.
Naturally, a rational question followed.
“……Couldn’t she be sick and unable to attend the wedding as a guest?”
I chuckled at Michael’s retort.
“The Lutri Count’s family is known for producing skilled warriors. The people from that family all grow up without a day’s illness from childhood. Nadia was no exception.”
People of the Lutri Count’s family had a rare characteristic of rarely getting sick.
So, if the healthy Nadia Lutri didn’t attend Siena’s wedding, it meant something more important than disrupting the wedding was afoot.
‘Like preparing to kidnap and confine the beautiful half-fairy she had been eyeing every day.’
Around that time, the Lutri Count’s house purchased a large quantity of plants.
People thought it was for beautifying the garden, but none of those plants were planted in the garden of the Lutri Count’s house.
“Where did all those plants go?”
“……Underground, probably.”
That was the correct answer.
Fairies are the closest beings to nature, loving sunlight and nutrient-rich soil.
Benedict, half-human and half-fairy, also inherited this characteristic and could not function where no light reached.
When Nadia, who becomes obsessive when she wants something, found this out, she made her move.
The plants were set aside to provide nutrients, but she would confine him underground, without even a sliver of sunlight, until he promised to be hers.
That was Nadia Lutri’s revenge on Siena.
‘Although all was in vain as Siena Evergreen became a zombie.’
Zero chuckled mockingly at Nadia, while wearing a hamster-like form; the apprentice god despised foolish humans.
‘Thus, if she sees you, the possessor, Nadia Lutri will be even more eager to exact revenge. She thought you were dead, and now you’ve appeared alive and well. She won’t let you go easily.’
‘I know, damn it…’
Would someone I know give me a quest to beat Nadia Lutri and rescue Benedict Fairman?
It was absurd, but what could be done? I’d just have to deal with it.
While I was resigned, Michael and Lus talked about the forgotten Benedict.
“Nana the Paladin may have been absent from the wedding, but Ben is different, right?”
“Even if he cried his eyes into fish shapes, he would stay to see Siena become the Crown Princess to the end.”
“But there was no contact from Ben.”
“Same for me. He said he would say goodbye before leaving for his hometown, but then he went incommunicado.”
“So, it’s likely…”
“He seems to be confined, judging from the situation.”
“Ah, that fool…”
I firmly grabbed Lus’s arm and pleaded.
“Let’s go to the Lutri Count’s house.”
“That seems dangerous.”
“We have to go. Whether it’s Michael or Lus, if you’re going to fight zombies in the future, we absolutely need the power of Benedict Fairman.”
Unable to deny that, Lus and Michael reluctantly agreed.
“He’s a good archer, after all.”
“If we bring Ben along, he’ll definitely be helpful.”
“So you agree?”
Lus grimaced.
“Damn it. We have to fight not just zombies but also wicked humans.”
But he didn’t forget to adjust the landing coordinates of the flight spell to the Lutri Count’s mansion.
“Wind, guide us to our destination.”
The prayer-like spell swiftly and efficiently transported us to the Lutri Count’s mansion.
The mansion soon appeared, covered with multi-colored hydrangeas, the family’s emblem.
Above it, a round magical dome was in place, blocking zombies just like at the Keaton Duke’s mansion.
“Keeiiaaah!”
“Kraaah!”
“Gwooohhh….”
Zombies, sensing something even if invisible, had surrounded the dome-shaped magical barrier.
The eerie sight of them avoiding to touch the magical barrier intensified the dread.
The curtains in every visible window of the Rutley Count’s residence were closed, giving no sign of life.
“‘Isn’t this the same trap I’ve set for Benedict in the basement?'”
Tsk tsk. Karma, perhaps? While not particularly sympathetic, I still had to enter the Rutley Count’s residence.
“Rus, can you break the magical barrier without causing a fuss?”
“Isn’t that basic? Basic of the basics.”
Rus chanted a magical spell.
“Open the way for allies in the magical barrier!”
A large hole appeared at the top of the dome-shaped barrier, big enough for an adult to enter.
“This barrier must’ve been set up cheaply. Normally, even an A-rank wizard like me would find it hard to break.”
Rus, holding Mihael on both arms, entered through the hole.
“If something goes wrong, we jump out, understand?”
“Of course.”
“Don’t try to save anyone and end up getting caught yourself.”
“Let’s head to the basement first.”
“The foreign wizard nags too much. Wish you’d be quiet like the platinum-haired knight!”
Rus was so focused on safety that even Zero grumbled.
“‘Did I displease him that much because I’m incompetent?'”
Feeling sad, Mihael awkwardly comforted me.
“We are with you, nothing bad will happen.”
Yes, that’s how it should be. Hopefully.
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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