Die If I Can't Marry Off My Favorite (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 13
“You’re going to run straight to His Majesty and confess everything just because you can’t do anything alone? Are you bragging about your incompetence right now?”
Even as he said that, his visible anxiety made me snort inwardly. He clearly knew he’d messed up.
Besides, he must’ve thought that by bruising my pride like this, I wouldn’t dare tattle to Asperan—but don’t judge me by your own standards.
I tilted my head with an innocent, puzzled expression.
“Bragging… about being incompetent…? How is reporting work matters to His Majesty a sign of incompetence…?”
“K-Khm!”
“By the way, I still know almost nothing about monsters, so I really need someone to help me…”
I drew out my words and glanced sideways at Prom. His black pupils flickered restlessly.
Good. Time to push Prom a little further.
From my brief observations, he was a man of strong pride who deeply hated having anything taken from him.
So, I’d make him feel the threat that he might lose all authority over the monsters entirely.
“His Majesty, being thoughtful and wise, will surely assign me someone new to assist me. For example…”
I paused briefly. Where could Asperan possibly entrust monster management?
A place capable of fully controlling monsters, genuinely interested in them, and powerful enough to completely strip the research institute of its authority over them.
‘Hmm…’
Ah, right—I just remembered there’s a Mage Tower right here in Beloi Castle. Perfect. The Mage Tower fits all the criteria.
“He might assign me a mage from the Mage Tower.”
I neatly wrapped up my provocation with “a mage from the Mage Tower.” The effect was immediate.
“What nonsense!!”
Prom roared in fury and stormed toward me. He jabbed his finger violently into the air and shouted.
“How dare that Mage Tower covet the authority of our research institute, which works tirelessly for Loakin’s future? How dare they!!”
He must’ve harbored deep resentment toward the Mage Tower—his reaction was far more intense than I’d expected.
After ranting furiously at some invisible target for a while, Prom suddenly cleared his throat and immediately apologized to me.
“Kuh-hm! That was an indiscretion on my part. Monster-rearing duties naturally belong to our institute! If you don’t know something, you should obviously ask—specifically, ask us, the experts! Isn’t that right, everyone?”
“Yes…”
Under Prom’s burning gaze, the other researchers reluctantly nodded.
Just as I’d anticipated—once I maneuvered the head of the institute, Prom, the rest followed obediently.
Prom smiled benevolently and said,
“Yes, yes. The current situation here is indeed… quite serious. Improvements are needed. So, what would you like to do now?”
“Cleaning.”
I answered without hesitation. I’d already planned this step long ago.
“I need to start by cleaning. I’ll get rid of those webs. But the room is so large and filthy—I’ll need some help from others…”
“No!”
The researchers suddenly shouted in unison. I blinked in surprise.
“What do you mean?”
“No outsiders! We can’t let anyone from outside into this institute!”
“This place is shrouded in top-secret matters~.”
“F-for security reasons, it’d be rather difficult… Sorry…”
“My research…”
Prom, Sec, Titira, and Kiri each gave their reasons in turn, adamantly refusing.
Such fierce opposition! I scratched my cheek.
“Well, I guess there’s nothing I can do then.”
[This is the timeline separator]“…And so, Your Majesty, all the researchers ended up cleaning the rearing facility themselves.”
I concluded my report solemnly. Asperan Loakin’s face was a mix of utter disbelief and seething rage, his mind clearly reeling.
A grinding sound came from Asperan’s clenched teeth. Veins stood out sharply on his temples.
“You neglected the monsters I entrusted to your care… like that.”
As expected—Asperan hadn’t known his “puppies” were being treated so poorly.
His fury upon learning the truth belatedly was terrifying. Killing intent radiated from around him.
The four researchers knelt before Asperan in unison. I cautiously stepped backward.
Asperan’s voice, though restrained, was colder than a midwinter gale.
“It was you who insisted on bringing the monsters here to the institute instead of handing them over to the well-staffed Mage Tower after your taming attempts failed.”
“Y-Your Majesty…”
“I clearly ordered you then to care for the monsters properly and without fail. To handle matters like this—you must have thought me quite the fool.”
“No!”
The researchers vehemently denied it, bowing their heads deeply, but Asperan’s anger didn’t subside.
“I’ve always tolerated your arrogance. Do you know why? Because I respected your willingness to throw yourselves into research everyone else avoids, striving to uncover new knowledge.”
“…”
“But you’ve only grown more and more insolent. Don’t delude yourselves into thinking I’ll keep overlooking this forever.”
Though his fury wasn’t directed at me, my limbs stiffened and cold sweat trickled down my back. My body trembled uncontrollably.
Fortunately, after a short while, Asperan clicked his tongue softly and withdrew his killing intent.
He concluded his anger by issuing punishment to the researchers.
“I’m cutting off your personal research funds for the next year.”
“…We accept your decree.”
The researchers pressed their foreheads to the floor in deep bows before retreating. Asperan approached me.
“You did well today, Shuria. You must’ve suffered quite a bit because of those hopeless fools.”
“Oh, no, Your Majesty! They actually helped me a lot with the cleaning.”
I bowed deeply and answered politely, subtly siding with the researchers.
I’d unintentionally ended up reporting everything to Asperan, and my conscience prickled. If they held any ill will toward me, I hoped this would clear it up.
At my reply, Asperan’s rigid expression softened slightly—he must’ve thought the researchers had shown some remorse after all.
He didn’t mention the monster neglect incident again. Instead, after scanning the room, he said,
“Renovating this place will certainly require considerable effort. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll provide whatever you require.”
‘Anything!’
Anything—he’d actually said anything. How sweet those words sounded.
I’d already been planning to visit Asperan tomorrow about something I’d been considering.
I’d been worried about how to persuade him, but this worked out perfectly.
With a bright smile, I declared confidently,
“Then, please give me some land!”
For some reason, Asperan’s expression twisted strangely upon hearing my request.
[This is the timeline separator]The land Shuria boldly requested was the spacious vacant lot within the institute grounds.
After composing his surprise, Asperan asked for her reason, and Shuria replied,
‘I’m going to build proper rearing facilities for these puppies—the Moonlight Wolfhounds.’
Naturally, Asperan granted permission.
Moreover, he even bestowed upon her a golden token granting unlimited access to all craftsmen and laborers within the castle.
And today, exactly one week later, was the day the Moonlight Wolfhounds’ rearing facility was completed.
Asperan had personally come to witness Shuria’s first steps as a monster caretaker.
“Your Majestyyy—!”
Shuria, who’d been inspecting the completed facility alone, came running out with a flushed face to greet Asperan.
Asperan nodded to acknowledge her enthusiastic welcome, but Shuria suddenly made an “oh no!” face and bowed deeply.
“I greet Your Majesty!”
At that sight, Asperan couldn’t help but chuckle softly. Just as he’d thought since first meeting her—she really was a funny, odd woman.
Tucking away his faint smile, he looked down at the three fluffy bundles clinging tightly to Shuria.
The once-fearsome trio of Moonlight Wolfhounds were now unrecognizably clean and fluffy.
Incredibly, those same ferocious creatures were now rubbing against Shuria, showing off their affection.
Asperan murmured in quiet admiration.
“They already obey you well.”
“They’re amazing, aren’t they? These little ones are incredibly smart—and so affectionate too.”
Shuria bent down to stroke each of the three puppies in turn. Their tails wagged furiously, as if about to break off.
Brushing off the white fur clinging to her hands, Shuria said cheerfully,
“Alright, shall we go? I’ll show you around!”
The rearing facility Shuria proudly introduced was clean and functional, without a single unnecessary detail.
A wide snowy field for the Snowland-born Moonlight Wolfhounds to run freely, three sturdy doghouses, and a circular pergola for Shuria’s use—all practical and well-considered.
“I’ve completely renovated the underground rearing area too. The little ones will sleep there at night.”
“Yes, well done.”
Asperan scanned the entire facility while listening to Shuria’s explanation.
The rearing grounds, enclosed by strong, high fences, looked remarkably cozy.
“Hmm, and also…”
Shuria hesitated, opening her mouth tentatively. Asperan turned his gaze toward her.
She fidgeted nervously with her hands and spoke carefully.
“I asked the researchers, and they said these little ones don’t have names yet.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. So… would Your Majesty perhaps consider giving them names?”
Asperan raised one eyebrow.
“Names? Really necessary?”
“Names are important for puppies! They help build affection and are essential for training too.”
Asperan fell into brief thought.
Naming them wouldn’t be difficult. But names should carry affection for the being they belong to.
In that sense, there was someone far more suited to naming these monsters.
“Then you name them.”
“Me?”
“You’ll spend the most time with these dogs, so it’s only right that you give them names.”
Shuria looked down at the Moonlight Wolfhounds. Honestly, she was delighted at the chance to name them herself.
After pondering for a while, she spoke with evident satisfaction.
“Then I’ll name them Cuty, Tiny, and Awesome.”
“…What kind of spell is that?”
“They mean cute, small, and amazing.”
“Hmm.”
Strange words I’ve never heard before. Perhaps terms from the region she came from.
Cute and small for monster Moonlight Wolfhounds? Honestly, the names didn’t suit them at all—but if she really wanted those names, so be it.
Asperan simply nodded without further comment.
“Do as you wish.”
And so, the three Moonlight Wolfhounds were named Cuty, Tiny, and Awesome.
Since the words “Cuty,” “Tiny,” and “Awesome” didn’t exist in this world, no one realized just how terribly cringey Shuria’s naming sense truly was.
Unfortunately.
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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Oh my, I understand Shuria’s stressed feelings.. I also often do it when doing assignments..
is canis the second male lead? because the aura of the second male lead is very strong…