Ah, they may have been criticized as the worst group members in the original work, but the abilities of these sub-male leads were really reliable, up to 200%.
“Did you hear that? It’s possible.”
“……Yes!”
Elated, Sherry quickly buzzed Jacqueline.
“It’s possible, Jacky!”
[Dash] Really?“Yes! So stop worrying and start packing. Only take what you need!”
[Dash] Alright, thanks, Sherry.“It’s not me you should thank; it’s our savior here.”
At Sherry’s words, Jacqueline was silent for a moment before cautiously adding,
[Dash] …Could you please convey my gratitude to Lady Elizabeth Keaton?‘Huh?’
I was genuinely surprised. Jacqueline knew I was the one who came to rescue.
“How did you know?”
Sherry was also surprised. She knew Jacqueline didn’t hold me, ‘Elizabeth Keaton’, in high regard and had purposely not informed her that I was the one coming for the rescue.
I didn’t want to waste time revealing the rescuer’s identity.
‘Ah… Now that I think about it, Lina must have noticed my absence by now!’
Whether it was two or three hours didn’t matter. If life had gone as planned, everything would be roses.
I sighed, hoping the servants wouldn’t whine about where I’d been when I returned.
Jacqueline calmly responded to Sherry over the phone.
[Dash] Sherry, I noticed from the voices I heard in the background while you were calling.“Really? Just from that?”
[Dash] One of my strengths is never easily forgetting what I’ve seen or heard. Although I didn’t expect it to be Lady Elizabeth Keaton… In this urgent situation, who has time to hold grudges? Really, thank you so much.“Of course!”
[Dash] See you later then.Hope and relief tinged Jacqueline’s voice.
“……Yes! See you later.”
Just as Sherry was about to hang up, glowing with happiness,
“Hold on.”
“Yes?”
I stopped Sherry.
“Um… Could I borrow the communicator for just a moment?”
“Ah, certainly, Your Grace. Here you are!”
Taking the communicator from Sherry, I took a deep breath and spoke.
“Hello, Lady Celeste?”
[Dash] …Hello, Lady Keaton. It’s been a while. May I inquire why you asked me not to hang up?Her voice was tinged with caution, perhaps fearing I might cancel the rescue mission.
I couldn’t help but chuckle as I spoke.
“I’m not reneging on my promise to rescue you. There are things to check before leaving the Damon Estate, but I thought it would be good to ask Duchess Celeste Yeongae in advance.”
“Um… Could you pack some long-range weapons like firearms or crossbows when you pack? Also, if there are holy waters in the house, please bring them.”
‘As the number of people increases, more weapons are needed to protect oneself!’
And for the ultimate goal of eliminating zombies, more weapons were necessary.
There were plenty of weapons in the Keaton Estate, but the story’s setting was in a relatively peaceful era, so it was not abundant.
The more weapons and food in the current situation, the better.
“It doesn’t have to be long-range. Even a dagger is fine. Just bring all the weapons you can. Don’t worry about the weight; I’ve brought a spatial pocket, so you can put them in there.”
Jacqueline, from across the handset, let out a deflated laugh as I spoke in a rapid-fire manner.
[Dash] Yes, understood, Duchess Keaton. I will make sure to gather all the weapons and the remaining food to be helpful.“…Thank you.”
Even without mentioning it, she’s taking care of the food. It was indeed in the careful lineage of Duchess Celeste Yeongae.
[Dash] We probably have a spatial pocket in our treasure chamber as well; I’ll make sure to bring that too.“Duchess Celeste Yeongae…! I love you!”
Boo-hoo. I love my smart sister(?) who understands even my gibberish perfectly!
As I gave a thumbs-up in awe, Jacqueline seemed puzzled but finally burst into laughter.
[Dash] I didn’t know Duchess Keaton was like this; it’s surprising.Blush.
‘It’s because I’m not the real one…’
Unable to reveal the truth, I chuckled awkwardly.
“Uh, then, see you later.”
[Dash] Alright. How long will it take?When I looked at Zero, he informed me of the time.
「If you walk with a Frenchie mage’s magic, it should take about 20 minutes at most.」
“20 minutes! I’ll be there in 20 minutes.”
[Dash] Understood. I’ll pack quickly and wait for you.Ding.
A notification sounded.
[Achievement updated.] [Achievement[Dash]Gather Collaborators!] [New collaborator, ‘Jacqueline Celeste,’ is added.] [‘Elizabeth Keaton’s’ collaborators: Nadia Lutri / Sherri Damon / Cloud Damon / Jacqueline Celeste]Ex-husband Wants Reconciliation
One-line summary: Chasing the wife to the crematorium (making an effort to attract someone who has become indifferent), the female lead doesn’t look back, the second male lead takes the position.
Intro:
To repay the kindness of the older generation, Su Mu crossed into a female-dominated world and became a live-in daughter-in-law of the Yan family, single-handedly saving the Yan family from fire and water.
But her husband, Yan Jiyue, the eldest son of the Yan family, treated her with sarcasm and never showed her a good face.
It wasn’t until after Su Mu’s death that this pampered and arrogant young master shed a few fake tears and pretended to want to die for love.
This life’s kindness was enough. If there was a next life, she would definitely kick Yan Jiyue away.
Who knew that the heavens would be so kind as to allow her to be reborn, returning to the time when she had just married into the Yan family.
Su Mu glanced at the Yan eldest son, who still spoke coldly to her, and threw a divorce letter in front of him.
“Let’s divorce!”
***
Yan Jiyue never imagined that he would be reborn. He happily went to find Su Mu, wanting to make up for the mistakes he had made in his ignorant youth.
Wasn’t the reason the heavens allowed him to be reborn to let him reconcile with Su Mu?
But when he pushed open the door to Su Mu’s room, the person lying on the bed was another man.
Su Mu’s personal attendant, Xie Yi.
Yan Jiyue hated him so much that his teeth itched. In front of Su Mu, Xie Yi was a gentle and considerate whisperer of sweet nothings, but in reality, he was vicious-hearted and deliberately sabotaged their husband and wife relationship.
In the previous life, it was he who secretly hid in Su Mu’s coffin and committed suicide, stealing a step ahead of him to be buried with Su Mu.
Yan Jiyue’s eyes were filled with hatred as he cursed, “What kind of thing are you? Your background is lowly, what right do you have to occupy Su Mu?”
Xie Yi looked at the sleeping Su Mu and no longer pretended to be a whisperer of sweet nothings.
He proudly stuck out his belly, “I have the right because my belly is capable of giving the Wife-master a daughter.”
***
Yan Jiyue was consumed with jealousy. He spread rumors that Xie Yi had once been branded with the mark of a “harlot” on his chest.
But on the night Xie Yi cut off the flesh bearing that mark, Su Mu suddenly realized something was amiss.
“How did you know the exact moment I was poisoned? And why did you show up a month early?”
Xie Yi remained silent, blood from his wound soaking through his robes. His sapphire eyes brimmed with anguish – or was it just a flawless act?
Between a once-arrogant husband now seeking redemption, and a gentle soul willing to die for her – who truly held the darkest secrets? And could it be that Su Mu and Yan Jiyue weren’t the only ones given a second chance at life…?
[Reading Guide]
1. True divorce, chasing the wife to the crematorium, the female lead doesn’t look back, the male lead is Xie Yi.
2. The ex-husband did not cheat, he just realized too late and didn’t realize that he liked the female lead.
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