…Of course, there were other plans as well.
The pretext of showing skills through the hunting tournament was a ruse.
Matthias and his closest confidants met in an abandoned building on the border of their family’s territory.
A huge barrier created by a dark magician surrounded the abandoned building. It was a place where not even a mouse could invade.
Inside the quiet and huge conference room with floating dust from the abandoned building.
Seated in the highest place, Matthias halfsharply and halflazily looked at those who had sworn loyalty.
‘All of them are already loyal.’
His real goal was clear.
He will usurp the position of the Duke to control the power of the family.
And he will lead a rebellion to break the neck of the empire’s executives to obtain the necessary truth.
That’s it.
All of this was for Cien’s happiness and safety. He hoped that Cien wouldn’t die like Yuela, and above all, he hoped for a day when he could properly tell Cien about her mother.
“Greetings, Lord Matthias.”
Those who thought lightly about murder, robbery, and intimidation gathered.
Matthias won their loyalty. He saved their lives by pretending it was a coincidence, or he forced them to submit with powerful force.
So far, everything has been too easy, like walking a predetermined route.
“Delphia will arrive soon.”
“I killed the spy sent by Delphia. She was trying to approach Lord Cien.”
“She can die. Do as you please. Anything.”
It doesn’t matter if those who dare to touch my daughter die.
“But not in front of one person.”
His previously lazy eyes sharpened.
“If you do….”
“Behave well in front of Cien.”
“What does that mean….”
“Specifically, lie flat like a good dog.”
At that moment, even the breaths of the followers were not heard.
Matthias said with a low laugh.
“Cien will participate in the hunting tournament tomorrow.”
“……”
“Be sure to be careful then. Bad behavior [dash].”
In the silence, Matthias, who would be the most villainous in this place, lazily said.
“It’s bad for child education.”
Matthias didn’t want to disturb his child’s emotions with the hunting tournament, which was just an excuse.
All the people gathered here were Matthias’s confidants.
But they were also faithful hounds that he tamed.
Criminals whose hobbies were murder, robbery, and intimidation began to prepare for the hunting tournament in a somewhat strange direction.
On the morning of the hunting tournament, the villains were very busy.
For example, it’s like this.
‘Mad Dog of the Hessian Continent’, Melle, who had pledged loyalty to Matthias who saved his life a while ago.
And so, he resolved to execute Matthias’s current command to the letter.
But then…….
“How about this ribbon?”
Staring at Melodia, who cautiously donned a red ribbon over her tattooed body, the ‘coldhearted Dragon Slayer,’ Mont, whispered softly.
“Absolutely grotesque.”
Glitter sparkled on the cheeks of the Dragon Slayer who made such a remark.
As per Matthias’s command, the villains under his command tried their best to make themselves look less intimidating. At first glance, their appearances were quite monstrous.
“What should I do? I’ve never pretended to be good before.”
A man with a monstrous expression lifted a finger and gently poked his own cheek.
“They say this is a cute pose. What do you think?”
Another grotesque man next to him replied coldly.
“Disgusting.”
“……Damn it. I don’t want to be executed!”
At the word ‘execution,’ the complexion of everyone present drastically paled.
Matthias Mirmode had told them….
‘Anyone who shows a monstrous face to Sien will be executed.’
“This should look kind enough…….”
Individuals with low moral standards began to scramble.
[This is a time divider.]I, who had no idea about the villains’ situation, was busily preparing for the day of the hunting competition.
A happy and meaningful hunting competition day!
I neatly packed the delicious ham lunchbox prepared by the maids into my bag.
‘I’m going to be super strong!’
With the physical protection artifact given by Grandma, I was naturally pumped.
I scampered around the room like a flying squirrel. The maids, standing staunchly at the room door like knights, clapped and said,
“You’re swift, Lady Sien!”
Swift?
I stopped in my tracks, then swiftly walked towards them.
“……Can you see me?”
“Yes!”
Shoot, Grandma said teleportation is when you move without your feet being seen.
“But for a sixyearold baby, you are really fast? Congratulations!”
“No,”
“Pardon?”
“No, uhm. No.”
It wasn’t that it wasn’t.
I had to become stronger within a month.
I clenched my fists and bulged my eyes.
I can’t. I must show exceptional skill in today’s hunting competition.
I remembered the offensive artifact Grandma sneakily slipped into my pocket during a training session some time ago.
‘Grandma said she would help me use artifacts well, even without mana!’
Grandma gave me various expensive artifacts under the pretext of educational materials, and this offensive artifact was one of those she gave me.
Although I might fall short compared to others, due to the lack of mana and insufficient training in artifact utilization, it would be significant that I had tried to use it.
‘Okay, it’s time to use the power of the offensive artifact that Grandma gave me!’
I spoke to the maids with a voice filled with enthusiasm.
“Let’s hurry up! I have a lot of work to do!”
“Yes. In front of Lady Sien’s carriage, there are also associates of Mr. Matthias, who will participate in the hunting competition together!”
“Wow, you mean Daddy’s friend?”
“Ffriend. Ah, yes. That’s right! Friend!”
I never thought that a henchman of my father would already be here in Mirmode, a villainous family. It was a bit strange.
But a thought crossed my mind that there might be people with a naive nature like my dad even in this family.
“I’ll help you with the chair right away!”
Excited, I ran out to the carriage waiting in front of the mansion.
But then…….
I mean…….
The state of my dad’s friends, no, the henchmen…….
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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