Naturally, the embassy stepped forward to help.
They did not want to miss the opportunity to expand the Empire’s influence.
‘After all, Shujecin was a war hero.’
Although the situation was worrying that Hades might fight for control, he did not make any noise, realizing that it was not the time for a pride fight.
I looked down from the tall tower.
I didn’t think there would be anyone among the envoys who knew the appearance of the Holy Sword, but it was better to be cautious, so I didn’t plan to go to the battlefield.
I could see people moving busily about a hundred meters away from the castle.
They rolled a large barrel and poured its contents along a predrawn line.
It was oil gathered from all over the castle.
‘I’m glad Hades believed my words.’
Pouring oil to hold back the fireattributed demons. Most people would have dismissed it as nonsense.
But Hades gave it to me completely. I can’t say that there was no effect of showing off the Holy Sword…
“It’s all thanks to me.”
Did he read my thoughts?
Denesor puffed up with pride.
“If it weren’t for me, would that kid Croitner have believed your words?”
“……Be quiet.”
I concentrated on the spectacle spread out beneath the wall.
A wide band of oil now blocked all paths to the castle, and all forces were on standby behind it.
“You’re smart.”
Denesor suddenly spoke.
“Catching fire with fire… But no matter how good the plan is, the person implementing it must comply. Are you confident, Master?”
“Yes.”
I replied firmly.
The one implementing this is none other than Hades Croitner.
“He’ll do well.”
Even if Hades doesn’t trust me, I trust Hades. Because he has shown things through actions, not words.
Otherwise, I would have left the castle long ago.
Just a few minutes after the troops were all ready, the blizzard concealing the “fires of hell” reached the oil belt.
I clenched my fists and stared at them, tense enough to break out in cold sweat.
But as soon as the blizzard engulfed the waiting troops, I could no longer keep track of the course of the battle.
Because all I could see was the white blizzard.
I tightly closed my eyes.
It was time to leave it to the heavens.
[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]“Here they come!”
“Nobody should break rank, hold your formation!”
Hades bellowed, his voice hoarse as he took position. The Sujetch standing next to him simply stared quietly ahead.
Hades glanced once at the massive oil barrier laid out before him, then raised his head.
‘Really…… Will this even work?’
Spraying oil instead of water.
The idea seemed entirely unbelievable, but Hades had put Angelica’s plan into action.
Facing intense opposition.
Everyone in the duchy seemed to think he had gone halfmad, but in the end, no one refused his plea to trust and follow him.
‘……If I fail today, regaining trust will be impossible.’
So, he must succeed.
Hades gripped his sword. The cold that the blizzard brought, familiar as if from his homeland, touched his skin.
He breathed deeply. Ice, snow, chilly air. Amid things he couldn’t help but love, he felt an alien heat.
‘……There they are.’
According to Angelica, those flames couldn’t be extinguished with water.
‘If I can’t stop it, she will die, and so will I.’
That was the sole reason he trusted Angelica’s words.
Even words heard from the holy sword couldn’t be completely trusted, but he could believe that Angelica would act for her own survival.
And maybe…….
‘She may not want me to die either.’
“Do not move.”
Hades warned loudly.
“Anyone who moves, I will cut down myself.”
More precisely, he would freeze them so they couldn’t move at all.
The heat drew closer.
Hades could now recognize the demons’ hideous faces and the flames enveloping them, even through the blizzard.
And when they reached the oil…
“Ugh, aaargh!”
A scream erupted behind him. The flames suddenly roared higher.
Hades kept his eyes forward. The fire had reached the oil, so naturally, it would burn.
The success or failure of the plan would be confirmed in a few moments.
A minute passed.
The flames blazed even more fiercely.
Another minute passed.
The flames now exceeded Hades’ height.
‘……It’s a success.’
Hades clenched his teeth. Angelica’s plan had worked perfectly. The demons were trapped in the oil, unable to move a single step.
Now it was his turn.
He raised his sword and softly chanted, and immediately, a massive ice wall began to engulf the entire demon army.
The blizzard seemed to greet its own kind, clinging to the ice wall to form a massive snowball.
Hades focused, and focused again.
Any slight failure would result in everyone present meeting a terrible end.
In just a few seconds, the mighty demon army was trapped inside a massive ice wall.
Of course, even the strongest ice wall could not extinguish flames that would not go out.
The time he bought for the knights was only a few minutes, and it wasn’t long before the demons’ heads began to pierce through the ice wall one by one.
But……
“Cut off their heads!”
The knights immediately charged forward, shouting.
No matter how powerful the demons were, they could do nothing with their heads alone.
Hades looked at the rolling heads of the demons on the ground and smiled coldly.
It was a perfect victory.
One that could not have been achieved without Angelica.
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…
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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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