A man who had come riding a horse and bent the neck of an Awakened.
His voice kept echoing in her head.
‘What we want is the next Bercheria who will appear after you disappear. She will make a very pretty prey.’
What do they want from me? Why do they use me as prey?
The face of the brutally murdered Awakened came to mind.
She couldn’t understand why humans would have a reason to kill a god.
If a god grants their people the power of protection, they can gain many things.
Some lives destined to die could be revived, and if one wished, creating new life was not difficult either.
Furthermore, everything existing on this land would be protected and become more vibrant.
Fruits would become sweeter, animals would plump up, and plants would grow tall and sturdy stems.
What are humans gaining by giving up such benefits?
“Dikper.”
Dikper, who was arranging branches for Bercheria to sit, swept back his wild, tangled hair.
Despite the cold weather, his arms, revealed by his sleeveless shirt, were inflated with muscles that resembled those of a beast.
“Speak, Bercheria.”
“Have you ever heard about an Awakened who was Bercheria before me?”
Dikper put down the branch he was holding and dusted off his hands with a thump.
“Yes.”
“What kind of person were they?”
He crossed his arms and made a serious face, as if organizing his thoughts.
“But shouldn’t you know that better, Bercheria? There should be remnants of the Awakened’s memories.”
Dikper also knows because he is an Awakened.
What she sees and how she feels.
“Belophai is a god that doesn’t need an Awakened. You know that, right? You and I are the only ones on this land.”
“…….”
“Seeing the same thing and thinking the same.”
Bercheria’s golden pupils blinked slowly.
Seeing the same thing doesn’t mean everyone thinks the same.
Nor does the same approach guarantee that one will see the same thing.
“Bercheria. Come with me to the Kingdom of Contana. I’ll treat you well.”
Bercheria’s eyes narrowed.
Although they seemed to be saying similar things, the expressions on Dikfer and Lakrahan’s faces were vastly different.
The face of Lakrahan when he had spoken of marriage held many things.
Tension, worry, caution.
And above all, the feeling that he was considering me more than himself.
But Dikfer…
‘It feels like he’s just reciting lines he’s been given. As if it’s his duty.’
“Did the Absolute God reveal that you and I should marry?”
“Yes. That’s right, Bercheria. You know how we should heed the words of the Absolute God.”
“I know. Of course I know.”
Bercheria clearly remembered what the man who killed the Awakened in her dream had said.
Next, Bercheria.
Pretty prey.
Who could be behind that man?
What could they gain from this marriage?
One thing was clear; all conclusions were moving in the direction of wanting Bercheria to leave Feriat.
Why shouldn’t I be here?
Am I protecting something? Or is there something that should not be exposed?
She hadn’t even guessed.
Even if Bercheria stayed in Feriat, there was nothing there to make her hesitate to leave.
The only thing she would miss if she left was…
“Just…”
‘Ah.’
‘Lakrahan.’
As soon as she thought of his name, Bercheria felt her eyes getting hot.
‘I wanted to kiss you. It wasn’t a mistake.’
Since then, Lakrahan had occasionally pressed his lips against hers.
It wasn’t to regain his abilities, it was simply to kiss her.
Such actions by Lakrahan made Bercheria feel strangely.
Her mother had come to Bercheria and talked about how terrible her time spent with her was.
Every single day, without fail.
As if she was trying hard to make her unhappy.
To Bercheria, who had lived her whole life like this, Lakrahan’s voice seemed to open up an entirely different world.
He wanted to kiss me, he wanted to cherish me, he made me feel like a good person.
It wasn’t just talk.
Indeed, he had done many things for Bercheria.
Leaving someone like that behind would be deeply regrettable.
It wasn’t regrettable because she had not received anything.
It was regrettable because she had given him nothing.
Thus, she remained wistful about him.
If Bercheria had to choose one thing that she’d miss if she left this place, it was Lakrahan.
That man was the only one.
But reality doesn’t always flow as one expects.
“Bercheria.”
Suddenly jolted by Dikper’s voice, she snapped out of her thoughts.
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
It’s not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre — make sure to check it out!
This is a novel I’m planning to reread as well.
The male lead is strong, skilled in martial arts, and not the usual fragile type you often see in matriarchal novels.
Meanwhile, the female lead is a scientist—rational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesn’t let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, you’ll gradually find the story really intriguing.
It has a mix of mystery, detective elements, and romance.
The author’s writing style is like crafting a puzzle—except they deliberately leave out a few pieces, making it hard to predict what happens next, yet keeping you hooked.
In the end, everything will come together and be explained.
One-sentence summary: Wife, stop playing with beakers and look at me!
In a laboratory accident, research scientist Zhu Wansheng accidentally travels to a matriarchal world. The original owner of the body is an eighteen-year-old only daughter of a wealthy rouge merchant, already married with a handsome young man.
Zhu Wansheng grins: Nice! She always said she was heaven’s favorite granddaughter. After a life of toil in her previous life, she can enjoy blessings in this one.
However, her joy lasts no more than three seconds as bad news arrives: the original owner’s family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, she’s stuck with a research system full of restrictions.
Zhu Wansheng: ? Is this the destiny of a research dog?
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Faced with this mess, Zhu Wansheng pours herself a bowl of wine to drown her sorrows. In her drunken haze, her husband arrives.
His figure is imposing, holding a long sword, with a dignified air that captivates Zhu Wansheng.
Gu Yingqing, however, looks at the alcohol-reeking Zhu Wansheng with undisguised disgust and coldly asks, “Divorce or not?” The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, “I think… it’s not… it’s not… impossible!”
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The next day, after sobering up, Zhu Wansheng is full of energy, rolling up her sleeves ready to make a big move. As for yesterday? She has no memory of it.
Zhu Wansheng is ambitious; a research dog fears nothing!
Upgrading rouge, extracting fragrances, producing perfumes, researching lipsticks… all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original owner’s dying rouge shop is revitalized. Her mother is pleased and with a wave of her hand, passes on the family business to her. As she takes control and her experimental results gain popularity, it’s the pinnacle of her life…
——
But there are always those who can’t stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts – they want nothing less than her life.
The person who has always kept his distance from her suddenly holds her tightly in his arms, eyes full of concern.
She is unharmed, but he falls into a pool of blood…
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, “I can grant you one wish.”
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, “I regret it. Can we not divorce?”
Zhu Wansheng: ? When did I agree to a divorce?
[Small Theater]
The newly developed rouge is beautifully packaged, and Zhu Wansheng is eager to try it.
Gu Yingqing suddenly appears: “My lady, may I apply it for you?”
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adam’s apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste it…
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: “Spring Night.” Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
“My lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?”
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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