The tone was sure of Cha Eun Ha’s presence. Unlike the insensitive police officers, the hunters seemed to have detected the unfamiliar presence without difficulty.
‘I underestimated them.’
Had she known, she would have been more careful in suppressing her presence.
Well, it didn’t matter much. There was only one gate entrance anyway. Unless they moved, to enter the gate, she had no choice but to pass them.
‘Rather, it worked out well.’
No longer needing to hide, Cha Eun Ha landed lightly and walked straight toward them.
Click, click.
The sound of her shoes, which did not match the desolate surrounding scenery, was unusually clear.
Eventually, when their distance was close, the moonlight that had been hidden in the clouds emerged as if it had been waiting, shining bright and white.
“A Halloween party in August?”
That was the first impression of Cha Eun Ha standing in the moonlight. With ketchup smeared on her lips, she would have been perfect as a foreign ghost.
“……probably not.”
The man with the greatsword scrutinized Cha Eun Ha.
Dress and parasol. From a distance, she might have been simply dismissed as a cosplay player, but this place was the gate entrance.
That meant she had bypassed all the guarding police officers to reach here, a proof of her ability.
“Can I have a look inside for a moment?”
Cha Eun Ha opened her mouth politely. But disregarding that, the man with the greatsword frowned.
“Inside? You seem like a hunter too, but are you asking that after seeing this pitchblack gate entrance?”
“I have something I want to confirm.”
The man, who had been examining Cha Eun Ha calmly, opened his mouth crookedly.
“What are you trying to confirm?”
The unfamiliar and strange woman seemed suspicious.
“……I think my acquaintance was swept into this gate.”
“Are you sure?”
“Almost certain.”
“Almost, you say.”
The man’s eyes were piercingly staring at Cha Eun Ha. It was not a friendly look.
From their point of view, it was natural to prevent an unknown person from entering the gate. Although she was aware of that, Cha Eun Ha had a reason to persuade them.
“I promise not to touch any internal resources.”
“……Huh.”
At Cha Eun Ha’s answer, the man gave a hollow laugh. This place was an unknown gate. A dangerous place where one might never return if entered rashly.
And in the face of that, asking to be let in, talking about resources rather than life, was absurd. Was she that confident? Or simply devoid of fear?
“What’s your name?”
“……They call me the Princess of Black Flame.”
The man’s face twisted strangely. Then another hunter interjected.
“Oh, I’ve heard of her. Isn’t she the Franked concept hunter who contracted with the Wolf Guild?”
With his words, the rest of the hunters started nodding one by one.
“Yeah, right, right. I remember. The Princess of Black Flame. I think she was on TV once? I didn’t watch it, though.”
“Wow, wolves are all like this? Fearless. An Frank, and you’ll enter an unknown gate?”
Ah, I see now. The hunter that was blocking Eun Ha’s path changed his expression.
“……Did you receive a fortune from a wolf?”
If not, no hunter in Korea would make such a crazy request against the Immortal.
Yes. His judgment was natural. Except for just one thing.
‘Why send an Frank of all things.’
I don’t understand the wolf’s thoughts. That’s why I hate wolves. The man scanned Eun Ha with dubious eyes.
“Whatever the reason, go back. Whether you’re a contracted hunter or whatever, I’m disgusted with anyone who smells like a dog.”
Among those who were part of the Immortal Guild, there was not a single person who was sympathetic to the wolves. No, they despised them enough to bare their teeth at the mere mention.
The antagonism between the wolves and Immortal was wellknown in the hunter community. Of course, Eun Ha didn’t know this rumor.
“Please.”
“Immortal doesn’t repeat the same words.”
“I must go in.”
“…….”
“…….”
A frozen silence settled under the moonlight. The man firmly blocked the entrance, and Eun Ha did not back down to the very end.
Swoosh. The sea breeze blew.
“This is why I hate wolves. They’re so proud. As if I am something to them.”
The man who muttered softly suddenly glared at Eun Ha.
“You, think Immortal is easy?”
“Calm down, friend. Are you going to fight here?”
Another hunter who was watching the situation calmed him down. It seemed like he would actually draw a weapon if they kept ignoring him.
“Well, I stopped him, but I agree with this guy. I understand the situation, but I wish you would go back.”
The hunter’s tone was slightly gentler than before, but his eyes still contained thorns.
The reason was one. Because she was a person of the wolves.
That alone was enough for them to antagonize the woman before them.
“The guild master said not to enter until he arrives, not even other guild members, let alone us. You’re not telling us to disobey the master’s orders, are you?”
The increasingly annoying woman who wouldn’t back down even after all this began to feel irritating.
They all thought the same. The Immortal guild members started to surround Eun Ha, each chiming in.
“This is an unknown gate. Don’t you know that victims related to unknown gates are initially classified as accidental deaths? And…….”
A hunter suddenly approached Eun Ha.
“If you were a civilian, you would have died long ago.”
Eun Ha’s eyes suddenly turned cold.
“……Whether they died or not, don’t we not know until we check?”
“Well, that’s not wrong. Then let me change my words.”
The man walked up and pressed his index finger against Eun Ha’s forehead.
“Just get lost, you wannabe.”
“…….”
A momentary, chilling silence descended.
They began to laugh one by one as they looked at Eun Ha, who kept her mouth shut.
But just a few seconds later.
“That won’t be possible.”
With a cold voice that held not a hint of playfulness, the laughter stopped as if someone had turned off a faucet.
──There were no more ways to persuade, no more reasons to beg.
The moment everyone’s gaze was focused on Eun Ha, her eyes shone fiercely.
[Passive ▶ ‘Reader of the Night’ activated.] [In dark spaces, your accuracy in combat is greatly increased.]Her vertically slit pupils seemed alien and even bizarre, not like those of a human. The golden eyes, filled with clear determination, shone eerily in the dark.
Those who mock the death of the weak are not hunters.
To such people, Eun Ha could say without a moment’s hesitation.
“You get lost.”
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!”
——
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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