In response to the outrageous request, Cloe completely forgot to answer.
“I want the grace of God.”
“…Ah.”
When she delayed her response with a vacant gaze, only then did the other person clarify the meaning.
Without being a priestess or having divine power, she couldn’t have the grace. However, it was different for a nurse who safeguarded the safety and well-being of the knights on behalf of the gods.
Of course, it was a mere illusion without any practical effect. She couldn’t relieve the pain of suffering patients, so it was more of an intention to pray diligently.
Innocent Cloe didn’t hesitate and placed her lips on the other person’s hand without hesitation. Her lips touched the hand, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
The demand would have been easily fulfilled, but as Cloe stepped back, the other person pulled her back.
“Here too.”
Then, he pointed to his cheek and nose, where the traces of veins were vividly drawn.
“….”
What else could she do? Confidently standing in front of Cloe, she hesitated for a moment.
Upon realizing, she had never kissed Kun’s cheek before. There had been friction between lips and lips, but this cute friction, like children playing, was something entirely new.
As she hesitated, embarrassed, she finally managed to exchange a kiss. The brief sound of the friction tickled her heart.
After slowly pulling away, she jokingly asked if it was finally enough. Her innocent and naive appearance seemed unaware that it might arouse the other person’s desires.
The patient’s pretense of pain seemed to have finally come to an end, as Kun urgently grabbed Cloe’s waist. His grip was as intense as his impatient instincts.
The man, who had been butting heads with her nose, gave a clear signal. Understanding his intentions, she quickly pushed his forehead away with her fingers.
“Uh, wait a moment…”
Something came to her mind.
She felt cruel pushing away the good atmosphere. She moved her face away as ordered, but the strength in the grip was still there. She thought that if she didn’t do this, the extraordinary woman might take advantage of the opportunity and escape.
“Why?”
“Well, there’s something I suddenly remembered…”
As her surprised and hurried breath evened out, Cloe spoke again.
“Come to think of it, Kun mentioned that we met at the barracks.”
“Yeah.”
“Is that possible? We were enemies at that time, and it doesn’t make sense for me to have taken care of Kun… Was it a lie?”
It seemed that he recalled the words he had said to Cloe when he approached her as a friend.
In response to Cloe’s question, Kun shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly.
“Well…”
“To completely admit that it was a blatant lie is also strange. I secretly took care of the knights at the barracks. How did you know I was at the barracks?…”
Words poured out of her mouth without pause. Whether she was earnestly recalling the past or reflecting deeply, her expression became serious towards the end.
However, finding the correct answer seemed to have its limits.
“Kun, are you not going to tell me?”
“Yeah.”
“…Why not this time?”
“It’s also your homework.”
“Homework?”
“It only has meaning if you remember it yourself.”
“What if I can’t remember?”
“Well, that’s fine too.”
Even in the face of Cloe’s earnest plea, Kun didn’t bat an eye. He thought that revealing the truth would be the last resort, and even an incredible secret wouldn’t change that.
“…There’s nothing like that!”
“Here.”
“Ha, it’s ridiculous.”
The man entering the barracks looked a mess. His brown face had bruises in various places, and his armor was covered with sticky substances and bits of debris.
Calys, who had been napping while sitting, was startled by the man’s curses. He hurriedly coughed to avoid being caught off guard.
“Your Highness, what’s going on?”
“Can’t you see? He’s injured.”
“Oh, well… How badly are you hurt?”
Calys, unsure of what to do, looked around anxiously.
“Stop making that stupid face and bring a dry towel or something, will you?”
In response to Cedric’s annoyed voice, Calys finally rushed to grab the towel that had been placed on the table.
“He cursed, damn it.”
As the night deepened, the monsters that became active during their active hours attacked even more. Due to the cursed fact that Kun took all of Cedric’s arrows, there was no way to deal with the creatures attacking him.
Fortunately, it was a habitat for lower-level monsters, so there were no monsters strong enough to threaten their lives. Cedric persevered stubbornly until sunrise, taking advantage of the moment when the monsters, facing the sunlight, panicked and fled, allowing him to descend to the barracks.
Cedric wiped his dirt-covered face with a towel. His face was so red from the intense struggle that it looked as if he had gone berserk.
“How was the Duke? Was there a harvest?”
“Oh, yes…”
“Bring it here.”
Although the order was somewhat unclear, there was no one among the riff-raff who couldn’t understand Cedric’s command.
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?
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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…
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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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