The meeting concluded with an apology from Shujechin.
Donovan’s officials accepted the apology more out of astonishment than anger.
Of course, compensation for the damages was an entirely different matter.
Hades, in particular, wanted to know the treatment of the injured knights.
“Half of Donovan’s knights are severely injured because of Byungbaek’s younger brother. What are you going to do about this?”
Shujechin responded as if he had been waiting for the question.
“My entourage will heal them.”
Hades furrowed his brows.
“The injuries aren’t easily healable.”
“It’s possible if it’s my entourage.”
Hades tilted his head at Shujechin’s tone, full of conviction.
“Are they such skilled healers?”
“They are Archpriests.”
“……!”
Murmurs erupted around the room. Almost everyone wore shocked faces; I was no exception.
Being an Archpriest meant reaching the highest position in terms of both abilities and status; there would be fewer than five in the whole world.
‘…Could it be?’
A face circled in my mind. But there was no way he would follow imperial officials…
Shujechin stood up.
“The most pressing issue now is damage recovery. I will call my friend.”
It was a phrase that boasted of the Archpriest’s close friendship.
“There’s no need.”
Hades responded slowly.
“Why waste precious time summoning and introducing? We can meet your friend while we move.”
Shujechin furrowed his brows.
“But Your Majesty, we can’t visit the patients with all these people.”
Hades smirked.
“Don’t Donovan’s people seem considerate? There’s a mountain of issues to address, so my ministers also have much to discuss. Isn’t that so?”
Grudging assent spread among the people.
Sneaking a glance up, Hades stood, as if he knew this would happen. Neither I, Hades, nor Shujechin moved until he left the meeting room.
Only after Hades had completely exited did he signal the knight guarding the door to close it.
“You really are remarkable.”
Shujechin sincerely admired.
“I can’t believe I couldn’t distinguish you from the impostor.”
“It can’t be helped. My younger brother… has been imitating me since he was very young.”
Shujechin sighed.
“I have no face to show you, Your Majesty, for letting things come to this.”
“It’s already a thing of the past.”
Hades responded flatly.
“But if your friend fails to properly heal my knights, I might change my mind.”
“They will heal.”
Shujechin answered with conviction.
“Because he is… Kael!”
At his shout, a tall man in white robes turned around.
I widened my eyes. The man looked too young to be Shujechin’s friend in his midforties.
But my surprise was not for that reason.
With long silver hair reaching his waist and blue eyes, dressed in the black suit symbolizing an Archpriest, he reminded me of one person.
‘…Iskariel.’
If there are fewer than five Archpriests in the whole of Leodel, the strongest among them is Iskariel.
Although he never got involved with the protagonists because he was too powerful, I had seen him welcoming the protagonists when they reached the empire.
Always disappearing like the wind, claiming to be busy. And he was Shujechin’s friend.
‘Maybe Byungbaek is more capable than I thought.’
Just as I had suspected, Shujechin introduced the Archpriest without a hitch.
“Duke, meet my friend Iskariel.”
“Iskariel?”
Hades blinked his eyes slowly, as if surprised.
“The Iskariel who repelled the Demon King?”
“You flatter me.”
The Archpriest smiled softly.
“All I did was buy some time for the people of the empire.”
“But I heard that act saved tens of thousands of lives. It’s an honor to meet you.”
“If it wasn’t for good luck, it would have been impossible.”
The Viceroy seemed to have no interest in the compliments about himself. His blue eyes, which at a glance seemed indifferent, turned towards me.
“Who is this…?”
“Let me introduce you. The Holy Maiden of Donovan, Angelica.”
I quickly realized that Hades no longer introduced me as his wife.
‘Well, there’s no need to anymore.’
Now that it’s revealed that my engagement to the princess was a sham set up by a fake suitor, there’s no need for me to pretend to be his wife.
“You’re the Holy Maiden, I see.”
I swallowed dryly. The Viceroy’s penetrating gaze made me feel uncomfortable somewhere.
“You don’t seem to be from Donovan… where are you from?”
I smiled ambiguously. I had no idea how Iscariel would react when I named the coal mining village where the original Angelica was born and raised.
A holy maiden from a humble background and with little divine power was naturally ignored. He couldn’t openly belittle me only because Hades had introduced me as Donovan’s Holy Maiden.
But since I couldn’t hide it, I answered calmly.
“I’m from Keishi.”
“…Keishi?”
Iscariel’s eyes widened and he looked me over.
“Do you know Keishi?”
Hades suddenly interjected.
“Yes.”
Iscariel nodded his head.
“I visited there a long time ago.”
“Then you might have met Angel.”
“Probably not.”
The Viceroy responded dryly.
“I don’t easily forget people I’ve met.”
“I see.”
Hades pulled me towards him.
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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