People who have long considered themselves lacking tend to have more concerns and worries when they act. Is it the right position to step forward? What will happen if I don’t step forward? It was a decision made after much deliberation and consideration. She just didn’t hesitate.
“Whether someone sees it or not, it has to be like that.”
It was a story that Hayden already knew. However, he bowed his head, not wanting to admit or hear it.
“Not doing so is something I can’t endure, Your Majesty.”
Only then did Hayden, who had been closing his eyes, open them. The tip of a slightly exposed shoe under the rich dress was visible. They were not shoes to be worn when dancing or using magic, but not shoes to be worn when running around.
“It symbolizes the Perseta Empire, Your Majesty.”
So, in a more respectful and clear manner, she was explaining.
“The foundation for living, peace, the empire itself. The people who have to protect all of that at the risk of their lives will protect Your Majesty.”
With her other free hand, she gently patted Hayden’s shoulder.
“Moreover, it’s essential to show everyone, especially the Eastern nobles, that there is someone willing to sacrifice their life for Your Majesty in a place where many people see it. How important is that?”
How much would the nobles look down on the young, inexperienced emperor? Lú had been worrying about him continuously.
“It’s something that must be done. I knew Your Majesty wouldn’t like it, and I thought about it a lot, but it was natural, so I acted. Do you understand what I mean?”
Hayden reluctantly nodded. It was awkward to see him holding her hand tightly and nodding.
“If I hadn’t stepped forward, I would probably have regretted it for a long time. I would have been very angry and blamed myself. I’m very happy to show that there is someone here who will protect Your Majesty, despite everything.”
She was truly happy. From the time in the selection hall where she used the power of the Southern Sage to now, Lú was happy to prove that she was not powerless.
“…I didn’t become an emperor to hear that.”
“But that position naturally requires it. Many people protect that position, shedding blood.”
Perhaps Hayden, who had been massacred and used in terrible experiments, would know better.
“No matter what happens, there must be someone to protect Your Majesty to the end. And you have to become such an emperor.”
He rested his cheek against the back of Lú’s hand.
“That’s why I haven’t made you a knight yet.”
“You don’t have to be a knight; it’s something that should be done.”
Hayden, finally sighing, pushed the chair he had been sitting on backward and sat on the floor. Then he laid his face on her lap.
“Why did I become an emperor instead of doing something else? I just wanted to protect you, not have Lú protect me.”
Lú grabbed Hayden’s ear all of a sudden.
“Ouch, it hurts, Lú!”
“Once you’re on the throne, there’s nothing you can’t say.”
The scolding voice was stern.
“I’m the emperor. So what? Ouch! Ouch.”
Exaggerating even when nothing hurts. Hayden scratched his ear, slapped his cheek against Lú’s knee, and probed.
“You need to improve your acting, Your Majesty.”
Upon hearing that, Hayden peeked open his eyes and looked at her.
“Wasn’t it convincing?”
“The worst.”
“That’s how much my heart hurts.”
Instead of answering, Lú grabbed his cheek. This time, instead of pretending to be in pain, Hayden laughed and embraced her legs.
“I should cut you some slack since you almost got assassinated.”
It wouldn’t have been possible on a normal day. No, Lú might have distanced herself from him due to the assassination attempt. She pretended not to know his feelings.
“Indeed, Lú is affectionate.”
So, while it could be annoying that she treated others warmly, Hayden closed his eyes, thinking about Alanca Duke Bozha, who had been looking at her today.
“Affectionate. I keep thinking that it would be nice if the Moiqufel family settled down a bit.”
“I’m affectionate to you. What’s wrong with overflowing affection?”
“Being stuck here, not knowing the situation, how did it go?”
“They are currently arresting everyone. Since Lú asked not to leave anyone behind, they need to make sure.”
The man, who politically adjusted the reactions of the imperial citizens and the extent of punishment, laughed and muttered. Lú patted his shoulder pretending not to be able to win against him.
‘Being beaten up like this, he must be exhausted too.’
All those working in Shalea Palace knew this and would have laughed at the idea.
“Ah, I think I’ll live……. ”
Hayden murmured, sweeping down his long, black eyelashes like a fan.
The lines that made up his face were graceful and smooth. When his intense gaze momentarily closed, the well-defined facial features were even more noticeable.
“Lú.”
“Yes, no, Your Majesty?”
“I can’t refute anything Lú says because I always think it’s right.”
“Thank you for thinking so.”
“So, as long as Lú doesn’t have the duty to protect me, everything is fine, right?”
“…What will be fine?”
My Arch-enemy Sealed My Memory and Said That He is My Husband
This is an incredibly captivating story that you absolutely shouldn’t miss! I’ll give a brief introduction here, and below you’ll find a detailed synopsis of the plot.
The female lead is a fierce and powerful demon king. The male lead is a once-in-a-millennium celestial lord, admired by the entire cultivation world.
They are equally matched, legendary rivals who have battled for centuries.
In the final duel, the female lead is gravely injured. The male lead saves her, seals her memories, and hides her true identity. He tells her that he is her fiancé. His entire life has been flawless—except for the one thing he never expected, never controlled, and never wanted to control: falling for his greatest enemy. She is his inner demon, his obsession.
When the female lead regains her memories, she is furious at his deception.
She makes his life a living hell.
And somehow, the male lead—possibly a total masochist—doesn’t mind at all. In fact, he’s happy she’s paying attention to him.
Yep, we’re back to my favorite trope: male lead suffering. If you love this kind of story, jump into the pit with me now!!!
Intro
Dong Xia lost her memory.
Her handsome and extremely powerful fiancé Li Qing comforted her: “It’s okay if you can’t remember. I’ll always be with you.”
Everyone thought Dong Xia’s ancestors must have burned incense to get such a perfect fiancé. He was the number one person in the immortal realm, yet he remained chaste and only loved her.
…
The day before marrying her fiancé, Dong Xia finally remembered everything.
She wasn’t suffering from memory loss at all.
Her arch-enemy had made her fake her death, destroyed her cultivation, replaced her memories, and pretended to be her deeply in love fiancé.
No wonder he said, “It’s okay if you can’t remember”!
Dong Xia laughed coldly as she pulled out her long knife: Li Qing, prepare to die 🙂
*
Li Qing, as the supreme being of the immortal realm, was the people’s shining beacon.
The only unknown stain in his life was his affection for Dong Xia, the ruler of the demon realm.
In the final battle of the war between immortals and demons, the sky collapsed and the earth shattered. The ruler of the demon realm was finally slain under the sword of the supreme being of the immortal realm, and everyone in the immortal realm applauded.
The cultivation world lost a ruler of the demon realm.
And in the back mountain of Li Qing’s cave dwelling, he secretly hid away a fiancée.
Notes:
1. The female lead is white on the outside, black on the inside, and the queen of flattery; the male lead repeatedly tests the edge of darkness, a VIP guest at the crematorium.
2. Fantasy cultivation world setting.
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