If the world would be destroyed because we couldn’t subdue the Demon King, naturally, Hades would lose his life too.
“I came to Donovan by myself, and won against Your Highness by my own strength. I don’t think any more proof is needed. Don’t you think?”
“…Maybe you are right.”
Hades took a big step toward me.
“But there is one thing you are overlooking.”
His hand lightly brushed my hair.
I tried to hide my tremors, but my entire body shivered at a movement that was not even skinship.
“You then and you now are different.”
“…How am I different?”
Hades’s stern gaze softened.
“Back then…everyone ignored you. Including myself.”
I swallowed dryly. I could anticipate what he would say next.
“But now it’s different. Who would underestimate you? Who would belittle you and be caught off guard?”
I pursed my lips. Hades wasn’t wrong. Even Altair seemed wary of me.
Despite not knowing I was actually not Angelica!
“Be careful.”
Hades spoke earnestly.
“You are far more valuable than you think.”
“Your Highness.”
Hades frowned as he looked at me.
It was as if he was saying he would see what I was going to say.
“I am confident that I can win against an opponent who does not underestimate me.”
I deliberately smiled.
“Even if that includes Your Highness.”
“Interesting joke.”
Contrary to his words, Hades did not look pleased.
“So you think you can fight and win against me now?”
“Yes.”
I nodded.
“Do you want to check?”
Hades stared at me intently.
“I wonder what you are trying to prove, Priestess.”
I shrugged my shoulders.
“I guess, proof that Your Highness doesn’t need to worry about me anymore?”
“…Then I won’t check.”
My eyes widened. Hades was not the type to avoid such challenges. Especially, even if he had affection for me, he would want to teach me a harsh lesson for my own safety.
“Even if you were to obtain the power of the regent, I would still worry about you.”
“…!”
I opened my mouth, then closed it again.
No words came out.
It was not because of what I just heard, but because of the golden letters that appeared on Hades’s chest.
90 (Unbelievable)
His feelings for you were only growing. Where would this affection lead?
It was an unbelievable level of affection.
Right now, I was consistently opposing Hades. I had even defied him provocatively. Defying his order not to wander around at night felt trivial.
Yet the affection level increased?
“Why, are you so surprised by what I said?”
“……Yes.”
I licked my lips.
“I had no idea Your Highness thought so highly of me.”
Hades took a step toward me.
His gaze had hardened.
“I didn’t know either.”
His words were more of a soliloquy than something meant for me.
“Not until I saw you looking at him….”
I lifted my head. Before I knew it, Hades had gotten incredibly close.
The distance between us was as if only a single sheet of paper could flutter through.
“Hades….”
Overwhelmed by the atmosphere, I unknowingly murmured Hades’ name.
100
A golden number flickered quickly without any explanation. My eyes widened. The affection level increased without me doing anything.
It was just a trivial word, calling Hades by his name.
A slightly tense voice from Hades followed.
“Angel, I was always so confident that I knew everything. You have taught me so much. Even now, in this moment, you’re giving me a great revelation.”
I couldn’t respond. No, I couldn’t. Because the text on Hades’ chest had changed again.
! Affection Level !
My vision turned white and my hands trembled. Throughout my time playing Leodel, I had never seen such a text. If the affection level reached 100, that was it.
Characters with an affection level of 100 treated the protagonist very kindly, helping them in small or large ways, even sacrificing themselves for them.
But affection level?
‘I’ve never heard of such a thing!’
Of course, not all players in the game aimed only for clearing it.
Some wanted to become friends with characters, win their hearts, and even date them.
But no one had ever gone beyond a humantohuman level of affection in the game. Not even Angelica, who was nearly hung by the protagonist.
Hades cautiously reached out his hand toward me. Only moments later did I understand the meaning of his hand. The men in Leodel formally asked for a woman’s hand when they sought her heart.
“Angel.”
My heart started pounding in a sense of crisis. I hadn’t been raising the affection level all this time expecting this result.
All I wanted was a slightly easier life… how did it come to this?
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?
——
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!”
——
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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