“It’s writing made with magic!”
Upon reading the text, Sherry exclaimed.
‘There were survivors!’
From the moment she saw the writing, Sherry’s heart pounded with anticipation.
It was the first sign of human life in days.
Though sensitive to light, the zombies could not recognize the silvery magical writing that overlay the magical barrier surrounding the Damon mansion.
“Grrrhhhh…”
Only ‘people’ with magical abilities could see the writing made with magic.
On the other hand, nobles from the Caladia Empire were usually born with at least some magic, so it was obvious that Sherry and Cloud could see it.
‘Even people with magic can’t easily do something this intricate!’
Writing with magic wasn’t something just anyone could do.
Magic involved drawing out the magical power stored in one’s body through a medium called magic.
And it wasn’t just pulling out the magic; it was paying for it in an equivalent exchange with elemental magic.
That is, making one’s internal magic visible to the outside world was an incredibly difficult feat.
So someone had demonstrated such a difficult task in the form of writing?
‘The person who wrote this must definitely be a mage.’
An incredibly talented one at that!
Undoubtedly a high-ranking mage who had studied at the Magic Tower.
‘That means, after all…!’
The gloom that had filled Sherry’s face lifted, leaving behind a smile as bright as sunlight.
“Brother! People outside must be coming to save us!”
We’re alive!
Unable to contain her joy, Sherry hugged Cloud and even danced.
Cloud too could not hide his joy.
“It looks like there were other survivors outside.”
“Definitely strong people! That magical writing isn’t possible unless you’re a high-ranking mage with remaining internal magic.”
“And to have come all the way here despite the numerous roaming monsters…”
“They must either be a highly capable individual or not alone! They came to save the survivors!”
A ray of hope shined in the isolated mansion engulfed in a gloomy atmosphere.
“It’s possible that the royal family finally organized a subjugation force to deal with the monsters!”
“I hope so.”
Hopeful imaginings bloomed in the minds of Sherry and Cloud, like dough rising well.
‘If the people coming to help could just reach the mansion… we might be able to save Mother and Father.’
After staring at the writing on the barrier for a long time, Sherry and Cloud let out another exclamation.
“The writing has changed!”
Like erasing chalk from a board, new sentences were written in silvery magical text.
If anyone reads this writing, please do me one favor.
I want to rescue you.
Could you make a hole big enough for a person at the top of the magical barrier? I need to conserve magic. Of course, if it’s too difficult, we will manage.
Allow us to enter the mansion.
Three minutes will be enough.
Oh, could you also open a window? I don’t want to enter through the chimney.
Although the writing was sloppy and hard to read, the purpose was clear.
“Brother!”
“I’ll go downstairs right now and adjust the range of the magical barrier.”
“I’m coming too!”
Sherry and Cloud hurriedly descended the stairs and headed to the room where the magic stone controlling the barrier was stored.
Cloud pressed a button on the barrier device, creating a human-sized hole near the top of the barrier as indicated by the writing.
“Groooaaar?”
“Ooow…woooo.”
“Grrroooaaaaaa…”
As a hole appeared in the previously impenetrable magical barrier, zombies with keen senses of smell began to gather around the Damon mansion.
“Woooh? Woooaah.”
But since the hole was made at the top of the barrier where zombies couldn’t climb, there were none who could invade the Damon mansion.
She roamed aimlessly, trying to regain her sense of taste.
“Where are they? Where are the people?”
Sherri looked here and there outside with a pounding heart, but there were no living people to be found anywhere.
“Wh, where are they?”
As Sherri fumbled around looking for the saviors who had written the words, new sentences appeared over the magical barrier.
Thank you for listening to my request.
See you soon.
“See you soon…?”
A heavy thud resonated on the rooftop, reaching the ears of a bewildered Sherri and Cloud.
“Owwwwww…”
It was a human voice, the voice of a person.
In their excitement, Sherri and Cloud flung open the large window.
And with the outdoor air, five people entered the room.
Sherri, in her indoor clothes, rushed toward them.
“Nice to meet you! Thank you for coming to rescue us… huh?”
Sherri, who had been running forward, suddenly stopped.
Three men and two women.
But all five had familiar faces.
“Wait, Knight Michael Easter, Wizard Rus Critchern, half-fairy Benedict Fairman, and… Countess Nadia Rootree?”
What is this mix of people who are like oil and water?
Sherri Damon, who had been slowly shifting her gaze to the last person, almost tripped in surprise.
“El, El, Elizabeth Keaton?”
Why are you here…?
Calming silver that resembled moonlight, violet irises like crushed violets, and slightly upturned, delicate eyes.
When male lead is the homewrecker
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
I’ve read the novel below twice already. Girls, I’m highly recommending it to you!
The female lead? Not a good person.
The second male lead? Not a good person.
The male lead? Willingly plays the third party, breaking up the female and second male lead’s relationship despite all the warnings from his friends—so yeah, he’s definitely not a good person either.
Basically, nobody in this novel is simple-minded or without scheming.
The female lead starts off as the male lead’s secretary, but don’t worry—later on, she takes over the company while the male lead steps back to support her. He won’t steal her spotlight, overshadow her, or dull her shine.
I love novels where men are out here snatching wigs, tearing each other down, and going to war just to win the female lead’s affection. And this is exactly that kind of novel. Most of Hai Dai Ran’s works have this dynamic. You’ll see the male characters’ emotions being pushed to the absolute extreme.
There’s even a scene where the second male lead exposes the male lead online for being a homewrecker. The brotherhood immediately gangs up on him, dragging him through the mud. I find it compelling —it completely flips reality on its head, where usually, women are the ones fighting over a man and getting torn apart by the sisterhood.
For me, female leads in the novels I read should only struggle in their careers, not in love. But if the brainless romantics in the story are all men? I have zero complaints.
I’ve pretty much read all of Hai Dai Ran’s novels and even translated all of them—her works are just my thing. I’ll slowly upload everything here. One day, when my website is official, I hope I can invite her to join as one of the star authors.
Here’s the story synopsis:
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Intro 1:
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
With blood trickling from his clenched fist, Rong Xiu gazed at the woman before him, his eyes clouded with anguish. Hidden in the wardrobe, he had witnessed Fan Xia – the woman he desperately loved – in an intimate embrace with her fiancé. Yet his heart still yearned for her, defying all reason.
Fan Xia, the elegant and composed assistant, carried something mysterious in her eyes whenever she looked at her fiancé, Wen Lan Sheng. Strange occurrences began to surface – secret meetings with the young Gu Jin Yi, an unexplained withdrawal of 5,000 yuan… Then suddenly, her fiancé’s sister, Wen Jing, violently attacked her.
In this matriarchal society, Rong Xiu had risen to become the chairman of a powerful healthcare conglomerate, breaking through gender prejudices. But for the first time, he willingly stepped into the shadows as the other man, disregarding his friends’ warnings to become her secret lover.
Because he had discovered the truth – Fan Xia wasn’t the pure angel everyone believed her to be. And perhaps, he was the only one capable of helping her execute her mysterious plan…
Intro 2:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition
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