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Among those lined up in two rows and bowing deeply to me, I could see some servants who originally worked at the Daiern imperial mansion.

Their voices and attitudes are certainly different from the old ducal castle.

A bit louder, a bit more lively feeling?

‘It can’t help but be different.’

Carlos Nikolai Daiern, who tormented them, is no longer in this world.

It wasn’t just the children who feared him.

The servants also feared the Duke of Daiern, who would show his violent side if things went wrong.

They tried their best not to upset him, and were busy trying to avoid catching his eye.

As a result, the ducal castle was truly no different from a devil’s castle in a horror novel.

Only I was confident. To the point where it wouldn’t be strange if someone called me a witch.

“It’s been a while, everyone. Have you all been well without any trouble?”

I asked after the highest-ranking servants of the ducal castle who welcomed me at the front.

At that unremarkable question, smiles bloomed across their faces. I can say with certainty that it was the brightest expression I had seen on their faces in the past 10 years.

“The Daiern estate is always peaceful thanks to you, my lady.”

“That’s truly good to hear.”

After that, I exchanged light greetings while looking over the servants.

I asked some about their families’ well-being, nagged others to take care of their health, and even joked with some that they had become prettier since I last saw them.

Hmm, their faces are certainly brighter compared to before.

Though I feel sorry for my husband, it seems his disappearance from the world is beneficial to everyone.

Ah! Before I forget, I need to give new instructions to the butler.

“And from now on, let’s skip these stiff greetings.”

“My lady, what do you mean…”

“I don’t know how it will be when Kardiel becomes duke, but honestly, I never liked these grand greetings. It must be bothersome for you all as well.”

The expressions of the head butler and housekeeper showed an affirmation that couldn’t be put into words.

Kardiel, who was behind me, immediately chimed in and agreed with my opinion.

“I don’t like these cumbersome greetings either, stepmother.”

“I see. Then we don’t need to do them anymore from now on.”

The head butler looked dumbfounded for a moment but soon bowed his head, saying he would comply.

Let’s ignore the lip service and acting skills of “It’s our pleasure to welcome you, my lady…”

“Ah, let me introduce you to Sir Joseph. These are the highest-ranking servants of the Daiern ducal castle.”

I had to introduce the highest-ranking servants to Sir Joseph, for whom this was his first time at the Daiern ducal castle.

That way, it would be more comfortable for him to stay here.

“This is Viscount Johannes, who has managed the ducal castle for generations, and the head butler, Gilain. Here is the housekeeper, Mrs. Bryer, and this is the head chef, Mrs. Gwen.”

The four of them each bowed to Sir Joseph.

Thanks to notifying them of his visit in writing beforehand, there seemed to be no issues in welcoming the guest.

“We’ve prepared the guest room in the west wing for Count Alperon. It’s a room with a view of the blue delphinium garden.”

“That’s a nice room. Then please guide Sir Joseph.”

The head butler moved first to guide Sir Joseph to his room.

Behind him followed Otto, Sir Joseph’s employee, carrying some luggage.

Just as the two were about to climb the grand staircase to the second floor.

“Mother! Sir Joseph!”

“Mom!”

The two troublemakers called out to me loudly from the opposite staircase.

I was about to smile gently… but those kids again…!

“Euphie, Chelsea! I told you not to run.”

And I said not to shout either.

I didn’t expect my first greeting after a month to be nagging.

Nevertheless, as they are lovely children, a sigh escaped along with an involuntary smile.

Well, when have those children ever run and shouted in this vast castle?

Do whatever you want, my dears.

“Be careful, you might fall!”

As I raised my head to add such trivial admonitions, I discovered other welcome faces standing at the top of the stairs.

Raphael, the imperial grandson with hair like a lion’s mane swaying in bright red, and Sergei with his gentle face.

“Lord Regent, you’ve arrived safely.”

“Have you arrived, Duchess?”

Ohohoho.

I don’t know why they’re coming out to greet me with such innocent smiles.

When they’ve done so much wrong.

“You two as well…”

To those two, I beamed the brightest expression I could muster.

“Fortunately, you both look well.”

Yes, you should look well. If you were injured, I wouldn’t be able to carry out the punishment I’ve planned for you two.

At that moment, I saw the two of them stiffen at the top of the stairs.

It wasn’t just the two of them.

Even Chersion, who was about to cling to me as soon as he came down the stairs, took a step back.

“Mom! Why are you here only now? I missed you so much…”

Only Euphemina, who didn’t care about anyone’s feelings, started whining while hugging my waist and nuzzling against me.

I patted Euphemina’s shoulder. I decided to interrogate the two sinners on the stairs later.

“I came running because I missed my Euphie, did you miss mommy a lot? Chelsea, why are you standing there and not coming over here?”

“Uh, um…”

Only then did Chersion blink and cautiously approach me.

As I hugged the children tightly with both arms, my mind and body became quite peaceful.

Whew, yes. I’m glad you’re safe.

“Mom, but while you were gone, Kar oppa and Chelsea kept bullying me constantly.”

Huh?

It seemed like I had heard something quite unexpected.

I turned my head towards Euphemina, doubting my hearing.

“Bullying? What do you mean?”

Then Chersion, who had been listening beside us, jumped in surprise and refuted her words.

“No, that’s not true!”

“You did bully me. I said I didn’t want to, but you kept forcing me. You, and Kar oppa too, and Uncle Sergei, and His Highness the Imperial Grandson too!”

“No, that was all for your sake, noona…”

“Mom, please scold them. They all told me to apply some strange ointment even though I said I didn’t want to!”

“Ointment?”

This seemed to be another odd statement.

How is telling someone to apply ointment considered bullying?

It seemed I needed to hear the full story. I turned my eyes to Kardiel, who was nearby, for an explanation.

But in that brief moment, my peripheral vision caught something I shouldn’t have seen. That is…

‘Why do they all have such troubled looks?’

Not just Chersion and Kardiel, but even Sergei and Raphael, the imperial grandson, who were coming down the stairs.

A tense air of exchanging silent breaths passes by me.

Aha, so that’s what this is about. Regarding that ointment…

‘They’re hiding something from me.’

It seems I need to reexamine the authenticity of the letters the children sent me.

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I decided to visit Dorothea, who was said to be imprisoned in the underground dungeon, right after finishing lunch that day.

Since Sergei and the imperial grandson Raphael had conspired with the children to hide the truth from me, I had no choice but to ask directly, right?

Of course, even so, it probably won’t be such a great truth.

At most, they’re probably just trying to avoid getting scolded by me.

If no one else, Sergei and Chersion are not the type to tell dangerous lies. They have weak nerves.

‘Well, even if that’s not the case, I have a lot to discuss with that woman.’

Of course, there were interfering forces. Surprisingly, the most active were the castle manager and the head butler.

They said that terrible underground dungeon is not a place for a noble lady like me to go.

Could it be that these people have already been recruited by those con artists… no, liars?

Such suspicion did cross my mind, but their eyes were full of genuine concern for me, so I decided to dismiss the misunderstanding.

Right after that, it was Kardiel and Sir Joseph who stood in my way.

Rather, Sergei and Raphael, the imperial grandson, had their heads bowed low with repentant faces.

Like criminals waiting for their sentence.

‘But while I understand Kardiel, why Sir Joseph?’

I raised my eyes, telling them to step aside.

Then, as if on cue, the two stubbornly began to persuade me.

“Although you said much time has passed, stepmother, it’s still not good to face the perpetrator.”

“I agree with the young duke’s opinion, my lady. You must not go alone under any circumstances.”

…This is an excuse I’ve heard somewhere before.

It’s exactly the same pretext my grandfather and Master Rogier used when they kept quiet about the slums.

In other words, it was an unfair treatment towards me.

I had no choice since they went this far to strike at my weakness.

Having made my decision, I crossed my arms with a stern face.

“Sir Joseph, would you accompany me? Kardiel, you go to your room and reflect.”

“Stepmother, that’s…”

“No. Knowing what kind of place it is, how could I take you who are still young? And remember. You’re still being punished.”

“…”

And so, only after I and the strategy team(?) each took a step back, did the obstructions on the path to the underground dungeon finally disappear.

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Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away

This is also on my reread list!

This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.

Definitely worth a read, y’all!

The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.

But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.

Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.

I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.

The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.

As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.

Intro

As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.

But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…

Do you dare?

Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.

Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.

The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.

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