Of course, it was futile to think that I could turn Hades’s heart away from me now.
Clearly, it was impossible.
Moreover, to lower the favorability that had already transformed into love from 100, I would have to commit treason or something.
And the result would obviously be the death penalty!
‘What should I do now.’
I nervously bit my lip. The situation had reached a point of no return. No matter how hard I try, Hades won’t let me go.
He obviously won’t let me leave with Altair and his group either.
‘Fortunately, he’s not jealous.’
Wait a moment.
Could it be… Is the reason he tied me down because he’s jealous?
I buried my face in my hands. How did things get this complicated? My head was spinning.
But one fact was certain.
‘I can’t raise the love meter any more.’
Even at this level, I couldn’t bear to think of what Hades would be like if his love for me increased any further.
I had to leave Donovan quickly.
Whether Altair is there or not!
‘Altair and his group will eventually come to the capital. I’ll just join them then. Ah, if I had known this would happen, I would’ve left with Iscariel earlier!’
I stomped my feet.
Though I realized I had dug my own grave, it was too late.
“Lady Saint, do you perhaps…”
Amy cautiously asked me.
“Do you dislike him?”
The answer sprang from my lips immediately.
“How could I?”
Why would I dislike Hades Croitner?
Hades was my benefactor. No, more than that, he was the most amazing person I’d ever met, leaving aside the notion of favors. It’s not easy to meet someone you genuinely admire, and I had met him in the world of the game.
Furthermore, my time with Hades was both tense and enjoyable. Unlike Amy, whose relationship with me was merely professional, Hades had always stayed by my side, even when he didn’t have to.
In a world where no one knew me, having someone show interest in me was a joy.
But…
“However, I can’t accept his feelings.”
“Why? After all, he will eventually take a duchess, won’t he?”
“Ah…”
I blinked in confusion. Come to think of it, I had never considered that possibility. Would Hades get married?
He had made me his wife to avoid marriage talks with the princess. I’d thought of marriage as an utterly impossible option for him.
“Will he… marry?”
“Of course, he has to! A successor has to be born, you know. The Croitners have been rare for generations, and there is currently no legitimate heir.”
Amy mumbled under her breath.
“That is… if we exclude the bastards.”
I grimaced. Yes, there were seeds spread around by the former Duke Donovan. Tobias was one of them.
‘Absolutely not!’
The idea that any of them could become the duke was preposterous. It would be much better if Hades got married and had a child.
‘Well, I have no choice but to refuse anyway.’
My uneasy mind calmed down. I didn’t want to remain someone’s wife, so I had no choice but to reject Hades’s courtship. He’s a good person; he’ll understand my feelings.
‘…Huh?’
It was then that I realized something. Other than this issue, I actually wanted to accept Hades’s feelings.
‘…’
As the silence grew longer, Amy pressed her head closer to me.
“What are you thinking, Lady Saint?”
“…I don’t want to be a wife?”
Amy’s eyes widened.
“But you are already a wife, aren’t you? Why would you dislike it? Of course, it’s a disguise, but… I thought you wouldn’t have any aversion to it.”
“…”
I didn’t want to say it. That I would hate to see another woman by Hades’s side. Just the thought of it made me feel sick to my stomach.
“Just because.”
“Just because doesn’t cut it!”
Ignoring Amy’s fury asking for an explanation, I closed my eyes, pretending to sleep.
But sleep was far from coming.
(This is a time marker.)
“……As the snow keeps piling up, ugh.”
Altair furrowed his brows. Rather than gaining fame by exterminating demons, he had only managed to consume the castle’s food stores all winter.
And the result would naturally be ruin.
‘Does that damned man even know the consequences of his actions?’
Of course, he doesn’t.
Altair sighed. Having the Holy Sword would make escaping through this snow easy enough. The sword was that powerful when held by the protagonist.
But the problem was that obtaining the Holy Sword wasn’t easy.
The moment he infiltrated the vault, Hades would come rushing.
‘If it weren’t for the blizzard, I could just leave. If my feet get tied down even a little because of the snowstorm…’
His head would be swiftly taken by Hades.
Considering he’d stolen the Holy Sword guarded by Duke Donovan, no one would question his immediate execution.
There was only one answer.
‘…I’ll have to use Angelica.’
If he exploited Angelica, who was naive yet trusted by Hades, obtaining the Holy Sword would be trivial.
He knew all too well how to unlock the vault and claim the sword.
A curious voice broke into his thoughts.
“What are you thinking about so deeply?”
“It’s nothing, Liridel.”
Altair shook his head.
“I was just contemplating how to escape from here.”
“Ah, that.”
Liridel smiled.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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