Duke, You're a Bit Stiff (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 59

Artia’s eyes darkened at the mention of “mana crystal.”

A tool of black magic, said to unleash immense destructive power even in quantities no larger than a fingernail.

The very reason no one dared to act recklessly against the Imperial Family was precisely this mana crystal.

“Ugh, relying on cheap gear advantages… If it were a fair one-on-one fight, Cassus would probably win.”

Artia bit her lip anxiously, then stopped—repeating this over and over.

“Seriously… The author never properly explained mana crystals, so I don’t really know much about them. Isn’t it dangerous to charge in recklessly like this?”

Yet even so, Artia thought she’d rather live half a year with a body bursting with awesomeness and bulging muscles than spend a hundred years stuck in this shrimp-like form.

Honestly, she didn’t even want to look at herself in the mirror anymore.

All she could do was infer what a mana crystal was from the occasional mentions the author had made.

“Right. Short and intense. Even if our plan fails in the capital—well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

“I can’t just stand by and do nothing. It’s better than losing you without even trying.”

“Yes, let’s go together—to the capital. I’m so eager to leave that my body’s itching with impatience.”

Excitedly, Artia rolled over once in bed, still wrapped tightly in her blanket.

Cassus quickly caught her just before she tumbled off the bed.

“Calm down.”

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