“He’s the same age as our son.”
Most of the citizens stayed safely in the inner city while they saw him going out in their place. It was a robust sight.
Upon visually confirming that three members of the Artina family were leaving, a roar like thunder shook the place once again.
The black horse, Arkan, resembling Hugo’s horse, slowly marched forward. It was then.
“Young Duke!”
An old man threw himself in front of Arkan’s horse. Arkan’s steed was startled and reared up its front legs.
Two Artina knights on either side blocked the old man with their sword sheaths, but the old man writhed and kept calling Arkan.
Calming the horse, Arkan signaled the knights with his hand to let go.
He could have easily subdued him if he was an enemy spy, but if he was a citizen of the Empire, he must have had a reason to dare block the procession.
When the knights let go, the old man immediately knelt in front of Arkan, touching his forehead to the ground, and paid respect.
“Young Duke!”
“Speak.”
“Young Duke, my son is a knight who left for the battlefront three months ago!”
“…….”
“Please, please check on my son’s life or death. I haven’t heard anything from him…… He’s a child who can’t die like this. My grandchildren who lost their mother when they were young and now have lost their father are looking for their father every day. Young Duke. I dare to make this shameless request to you, please, please, at least find out if he’s alive or dead. His name is Sakum! Sakum!”
The old man pounded his forehead into the ground.
The cheers stopped. The surroundings became quiet.
Arkan slowly looked around from atop his tall horse.
The citizens’ eyes were reddening. The surrounding citizens began to shout as well. As if they had been waiting for someone to light a signal flare.
“Young Duke! My son was torn apart by the beasts in that land and died in battle! Please avenge my son!”
“Move! Young Duke! Our father lives in that village! Please bring our father back to the capital! Young Duke!”
Arkan felt dizzy.
“Young Duke! I am a refugee from Maha! Those things trampled on my hometown! Please reclaim Maha!”
What he thought were expectations for those departing were, in fact…
“Why is it always Artina at the forefront every time, what are the other families doing!”
Anger towards the nobles who shirked their duties.
“Why are they leaving now after winter has passed? If they had left earlier, my son might have been able to survive!”
Resentment towards the Royal family who neglected their citizens.
“Kill those who hurt my child!!”
Revenge on the enemies who killed their loved ones.
Those who didn’t have the courage to hold a sword and step forward. Those who valued their own safety over the glory of the empire.
They hoped for someone to defend their lands, to die in their stead, to avenge their families.
This is the true face of the citizens of the Empire.
It was degrading. It was truly cowardly.
“…I see.”
However, despite their pitiful backgrounds.
The child, standing firmly on the brink of adulthood, could not hate them. He could not fail to understand them.
Arkan’s gaze took in his younger sister, his mother, and the young dragon standing in the distance.
Neither the desires nor the feelings could be ignored.
“…Alright.”
Protection if they want protection. Revenge if they want revenge. Anger if they want anger.
“I will do so.”
Because I also have them. The ones I love.
The loved ones they lost might even become the ones I love.
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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