“I, Zion Belparst, the Duke of the North, as the master of the North, hereby exile the criminal, who was once a loyal subject’s family member, from the North.”
Arcadia, kneeling, lifted his head. His face was trembling with unexpected confusion and surprise.
Julia was the same.
A myriad of emotions crossed her face.
But the judgment was not yet over.
All the vassals looked at the Duke.
“The criminal is no longer a member of the Nugent family and cannot use the name ‘Nugent’ until death. I strip the criminal of her title and order a hundred lashes. The execution of the punishment will be entrusted to Hans Edel’s closest friend and only family, the squire Hergel.”
At these words, Hergel, standing far away, burst into tears.
“Thank you, Your Highness.”
“After the execution of the lashes, if the criminal is still alive… she will be sent to the northernmost border, adjacent to Swathus. There, she will cook for the knights and soldiers, wash their clothes, sharpen their swords, and clean their arrows until her death.”
Infidel Nugent crawled on his knees to the front of the Duke.
“Thank you, Your Highness! Thank you for sparing my sister’s life…”
Tears streamed down Arcadia’s eyes.
Looking at this, the Duke continued.
“Furthermore, the Nugent family’s title will be revoked for three years. Arcadia Nugent will now be a common knight, and Infidel Nugent will be demoted to a member of the administrative department.”
“Thank you… Your Highness.”
Arcadia said.
Silence followed.
Julia Nugent slowly stood up.
She trembled violently, then prostrated herself before the Duke, crying for the first time.
These were tears of genuine remorse from the depths of her heart.
“Your Highness… I was wrong! I truly… I was wrong. Please kill me.”
“I did not say I would kill you. Living on is now up to you.”
The Duke’s voice was calm.
Bang
Julia’s forehead hit the cold stone floor.
Everyone watched in shock.
Blood flowed from her forehead as she lifted her head.
Tears streaming, she said,
“Your Highness, I was wrong. I was wrong! Please kill me.”
Julia Nugent wept uncontrollably.
“Who did you wrong, and what?”
“I wronged Hans Edel. I’m sorry… I truly wronged Your Highness! Thank you, Your Highness.”
The Duke said, looking at Arcadia,
“Thank your brother.”
“Uh… Ugh…”
Julia broke down in sobs.
Despite her denial and avoidance, had she always known deep down? Her foolishness, her sin.
And that her brother loved her.
I slowly approached Arcadia.
I extended a small handkerchief to him.
“Your eyes will swell, Vice-Captain.”
“…”
He took the handkerchief I offered.
“Thank you… my apprentice.”
The day we first sparred on the plains, when you didn’t trust me. The day you realized I saved you from the black caterpillar, you called me that.
My apprentice.
The first word of acceptance.
Why does it feel like so long ago already? Do happy memories sink deeper into the mind?
“Yes, Vice-Captain.”
“Esdel.”
He softly called my name, holding the handkerchief, unable to wipe his tears.
Then, the Duke on the dais approached Arcadia.
Seeing the approaching Duke, Arcadia drew his sword and placed it upright before him.
A knight’s vow.
“Your Highness! I pledge my loyalty.”
The Duke silently embraced Arcadia.
“I have already received it, fully.”
“I’m sorry…”
The two men embraced silently. Arcadia wept long and sorrowfully, like a river bursting its banks.
After the meeting.
The Duke was surrounded by numerous vassals.
The vassals genuinely praised the manifestation of the Holy Sword and the Duke’s achievements, showing concern for his health as a real family would.
‘Your Highness. You have truly become the rightful master of the North.’
At that moment, two elderly vassals approached me.
The eldest, Count Barkun, who had said victory is more important than revenge, and the Queen’s brother, Lord Antoine.
Count Barkun straightened his bent back before me. Standing upright, he was a tall and burly warrior.
He bowed deeply to me again.
“A salute to the Sword Master.”
It was a respectful greeting.
I tried to help him up.
“Count, please.”
Then Lord Antoine, smiling, said,
“It’s a salute to the Sword Master. I never thought I’d actually do what I’ve only read about in history books. He only bent his back this time because he was afraid he wouldn’t be able to stand up again if he knelt down.”
“Nonsense.”
The elderly count laughed. Lord Antoine said,
“Sir Esdel. I heard you’re still a squire, but you’ve done something remarkable.”
“I awakened during the battle with the monsters. It’s all thanks to His Highness’s grace.”
I lied.
“Sword Master, please take good care of our Duke.”
Both the elderly vassal and lord bowed their heads.
It was an overwhelming honor.
I also bowed to them.
“I owe an unpayable debt to His Highness. I will serve loyally.”
At that, Count Barkun extended his wrinkled large hand.
I took his hand.
“Even if this old man dies, our agreement will continue forever.”
“…I promise.”
The count smiled.
Lord Antoine said,
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
