“Karitos, as a high priest, you should take responsibility for your position. If you keep treating people like this, your reputation will only suffer more. It’s good to have a high priest who is perfect in everything, of course. Even if you continue like this, it might not be a problem. But if these things repeat, only enemies will remain by your side. People shedding tears of blood because of your careless words will undoubtedly emerge.”
His golden eyes shook in various directions.
“If only enemies remain, difficult situations will continue. If that happens, you will eventually lose faith in people. Whether I can say such things to a high priest… but…”
“Okay.”
“Yes?”
“No one has ever said such things to me before. I always tried not to hear unpleasant words. It was okay to live like that. But recently, there was someone who thought there was something wrong with me. However… you, Empress Mama, made me come to my senses. It’s even good to be scolded like this… in a way.”
This guy… he’s a bit leaning in that direction. Even the high priest’s cheeks were slightly flushed. Isn’t this a bit dangerous?
“Enemies have been increasing recently.”
Karitos, who had a lot to say since he became a high priest, was a bit strange. I wondered why there were so many enemies back then, why it was filled with bad rumors, but now I think I know.
‘Living on the taste of that good-for-nothing.’
How many enemies must he have had? It’s obvious even without looking.
“Yes. Still, I’m grateful. Seeing you respect other people’s opinions.”
Karitos awkwardly scratched his head.
“Please scold me in the future.”
“…Yes?”
“If I did something wrong, please tell me. Someone said that I seem a bit different from ordinary people. That I don’t feel others’ emotions well.”
Well, he grew up like that. Since he could live without caring about others’ eyes, he probably didn’t feel others’ emotions well either.
“I see.”
“But if Empress Mama keeps scolding me, I think emotions will develop. I’ll learn if I did something wrong. So…”
“Well… if you want… I’ll scold you about things that I don’t understand… as advice.”
“Scold me as much as you want!”
No, it’s not scolding. Damn it. But I had to sigh at his smiling face with a bright expression.
It’s not my preference, but if he asks, I have to do it.
“Sure.”
“I’m really sorry for today’s incident. I didn’t think it would feel so bad. I just vaguely thought that it would be good to get along with the kids from good families.”
“Even in good families, there are problematic children, and there are well-mannered children from families that are not prestigious or are orphaned. Don’t judge others based on external factors. It’s something you can’t choose. That’s it.”
“Ah…”
Was the advice somewhat effective? His expression changed ever so slightly. For some reason, in that moment, he seemed a bit sad. It was very brief.
“So, don’t do that from now on. Understand? You’re a high priest, Karitos. Even if you can’t love everyone, you shouldn’t discriminate.”
“Yes. I’ll try to learn while being scolded in the future.”
“Yes… well…”
“Then, Empress Mama. Could I… come again? I won’t come without notice. As the protector of Heaven… I’ll only come when you permit.”
I nodded as I looked at him hesitating.
“Let it be so. But don’t impose anything on Heaven or Shannoncia. If Heaven allows Shannoncia to meet him as a friend, then it’s fine.”
“Yes!”
“You can come whenever you want. It’s good to have many friends.”
I should talk to Rianadro about this as well. I should ask if it’s okay to let Ridel make friends without considering their status.
“I’m bringing in children too casually.”
Even though there is no concern about what I do in the Imperial Palace, it might be a bit different when other children meet Ridel and talk with him.
Despite being an emperor who is generous about everything, it could be a bit of a problem if it makes someone feel uncomfortable.
“Yes! I’ll take my leave now. I apologize for the sudden visit.”
“No, it’s fine. See you next time.”
With those words, Karitos bowed his head respectfully. Like a cheerful bird, he headed towards the direction where the children were, making lively sounds.
The emperor is an unfortunate X, Sehelus is a person with many scars, and Karitos is a bright child. Looking at these men who give different impressions, I sighed softly.
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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