Long Live the Emperor, Minus Me (Completed Main Story) - Side Story 9
Since Professor Baird and Melchizedek had never even met before, I went to the professor’s office alone.
Melchizedek had said he would casually explore the academy in the meantime.
Although I felt guilty—since it was clear he’d accompanied me solely to spend time with me during the journey—I had no choice; such an opportunity to tour every corner of the Empire wouldn’t come easily again.
“I’m sorry for visiting so late.”
I bowed politely and offered the gift I’d prepared. Professor Baird looked down at it with a bewildered expression.
“I truly never expected to receive a personal apology at this point.”
“I have no words to offer.”
“No, I’m not reproaching you. Didn’t you send a letter explaining your circumstances? I considered the matter settled then.”
As he spoke, the professor accepted the gift.
“I’ve always felt uneasy about not being able to meet you in person and explain myself.”
After all, the proper thing to do would have been to apologize face-to-face. Protocol and formality mattered.
“…I see. Quite some time has passed since then, as you said. Have you given any thought to returning to the academy now?”
At this awkward question, my expression clouded. The professor, apparently not having meant his suggestion earnestly, quickly retracted it upon seeing my face.
“Ah, never mind. I can tell from your expression. Forget I asked.”
“…I’m sorry.”
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The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
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Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
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