Ted looked at Acid with a bewildered face upon hearing his words.
I felt the same. Why would Acid suddenly swear loyalty to me?
More importantly…
“Acid, isn’t it true that only knights can make an oath of loyalty?”
I stated a sobering fact.
Our little furballlike Acid might get hurt, but it had to be said.
Then Ted spoke quietly.
“No, Lady Cien.”
“Hm?”
Acid and I both looked at Ted simultaneously.
“Since Acid has awakened his healing abilities… he can make an oath of loyalty with those abilities.”
I pondered seriously.
There must have been a reason Ted needed to swear loyalty to me.
In the future facing the original protagonist, or Axel, divine power was an essential weapon.
Especially since most villains from the Mirmod family were vulnerable to divine power. Ted’s holy sword Armos could easily slice through them.
But Acid was still young, and I wanted to allow him to choose his own master.
Of course, I’d be happy if I became Acid’s master and gained full access to his healing powers, but I still had a conscience.
I cautiously spoke up while slightly conflicted.
“But if an oath of loyalty is made, I become the master of both of you… is that alright?”
At that moment, Acid’s face brightened up.
His previous tension seemed to evaporate.
“I want to be, be your subordinate, Lady Cien.”
Subordinate?
‘Why are so many people volunteering to be my subordinates lately… Do I have that much charisma?’
After a little selfpraise, I lowered my head.
“It’s not like that, we’re friends!”
“Yes, then… I’ll swear as a friend.”
Carefully copying Ted, Acid bent one knee.
Acid was sincere.
I felt naturally drawn to his earnestness and extended my hand.
“Here, my hand!”
With a trembling hand, Acid gripped my right hand. Sweat flowed from the boy’s palm.
Oddly, it didn’t feel unpleasant.
I stared quietly at my hand.
Ted held my left hand, Acid my right.
The sight of the two brothers kneeling before me was unexpectedly magnificent.
Ted seemed slightly tense, but Acid was even sweating from his forehead, which was somewhat cute.
I tightly grasped their hands again and cleared my throat a few times.
“Now, make the oath!”
Ted spoke first.
“…Acid, I’ll go first. Follow me, adapting your words to your situation.”
“…Okay.”
For the first time, Acid didn’t refuse to call him by his name. The awkward atmosphere between them was gradually disappearing.
When Acid’s tense shoulders relaxed,
Ted whispered softly, locking eyes with me.
“I, Ted, once dubbed as a knight of Senoa and master of the sword Armos, acknowledge Lady Cien Mirmod as my lady and master.”
Following Ted, Acid hesitantly looked into my green eyes.
“I, Acid, once a street child, and now the owner of a holy blue light, acknowledge Lady Cien Mirmod as my lady and master.”
As soon as they finished speaking, a faint light emanated from Ted’s holy sword, and a blue light flowed from Acid’s fingertips.
Ted waited quietly for the lights to touch the back of my hands and fade away before opening his mouth.
“I swear to protect Lady Cien Mirmod with my life, forever.”
Acid also spoke decisively.
“I swear to protect Lady Cien Mirmod with my life, forever.”
As soon as their words were done, a complicated magic circle of circles and triangles was drawn on the floor.
As the circle vividly surrounded us, Ted whispered quietly.
The knight’s solemn vow concluded, a magic circle was drawn. Bound to their lady and master.
My mouth dropped open.
“So intriguing!”
I gazed at the magic circle for a while, then Acid murmured in a tone filled with emotion, staring blankly at my yellow dress.
“Thank you for accepting me as a servant, Chick…”
Wait, what did he just say?
“Huh?”
Acid’s cheeks flushed red.
“I, I thought you looked like a cute chick… I’m sorry.”
Whenever a loyalty vow was made, he was just too adorable saying things like that.
I cocked a proud eyebrow, tucking the hand they had kissed behind my back.
“The chick is you!”
“…Ye, yes?”
“I’m not cute; I’m cool.”
Straightening my shoulders with a snap, Acid nodded as if mesmerized.
(This is a time divider.)
Surprisingly, right after Ted and Acid made their knightly vows, their attitudes towards each other mellowed considerably.
I was excited about what to do with their relationship but…
‘Well, we now live in the same mansion.’
I was elated. Ted had sworn fealty to me, as had the cute Acid.
Dad and Leonhart were nowhere to be seen, and I really wanted to brag to them.
“Where did Leonhart and Dad and Delpia go?”
“Ah. Well…”
The maids looked unexpectedly flustered.
When I tilted my head in confusion, they cautiously spoke.
“It seems they are busy because Lord Axel is coming.”
“…Huh?”
“Lord Leonhart is the adopted son of the family serving Lord Axel, and Lord Matthias and Lady Delpia are enemies. Lord Axel has announced his imminent return.”
“I see a storm brewing…”
The muscular maids sighed. That’s when it clicked.
“Is Axel Mirmode…”
“Yes, Miss Sien?”
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!”
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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…
——
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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