While receiving education from the Empress, Cloé was already familiar with the history of the Friede Imperial Knights.
However, hearing the stories from actual knights was different from learning about it through history. Cloé, who had been interested in the Knights’ content since her education, was curious about these stories.
As the superior took the lead in the conversation, it was easier for Héras to speak. With the Empress, who was engaged in a conversation, Héras, whose tension had eased, began to smile genuinely.
Envious of this lively scene, Everett and Martin, who had been observing from behind the chestnut tree, approached and attempted to join the conversation.
At first, hesitatingly chatting, the two eventually approached Héras’s relaxed attitude as time passed.
“Your Majesty, would you like us to introduce the palace where we stay if it pleases you?”
Touched by the fact that he had become closer to his master, Martin took a step forward and suggested introducing the Star Palace.
The Star Palace was a place for the Imperial Knights. After the enthronement of Emperor Kun Friede, the Imperial Knights rapidly grew, and the number of knights belonging to the order also increased.
To maintain the best condition for the carefully selected top knights, the Emperor placed the Knights in the Star Palace, which was located closest to the castle walls.
Providing accommodation for the Knights in the palace was a natural welfare in the imperial court. However, arranging a luxurious welfare like providing a palace exclusively for the Knights, especially considering the military barracks concept, was exceptional and unprecedented, thanks to Kun’s prioritization of abilities when selecting knights. This even led to the inclusion of commoners who joined the imperial knights from the lower class. It was a lavish and excellent welfare for both the noble-born knights and those from commoner origins. Apart from the duty of a knight, there was a reason they were loyal to Kun.
“Can I visit such a precious place? Even palace residents are not allowed to enter without permission…”
Martin seemed to realize this and urgently looked towards Winter. According to her words, the Star Palace strictly prohibited access to non-Knights.
“Of course, Your Majesty. Since you are our lord, why would there be a reason not to let you see the knight’s life? If Your Majesty desires, we will move there immediately.”
The follow-up was Winter’s responsibility as the captain. Fortunately, since entry was not strictly prohibited for the Emperor and the Empress, they decided to move to the Star Palace.
“We’ll leave soon too. Martin, I’ll tidy up this place and depart, so you go ahead and guide Her Majesty the Empress first. Oh, make sure to introduce the relatively quiet armory.”
“Yes? Yes! Understood, Captain!”
Later, Héras personally guided the Empress.
Winter, confirming the two who had moved away, approached the remaining ones.
“You heard it, right? Martin was told to introduce the armory with fewer knights first. While Her Majesty the Empress is touring the armory, you guys quickly prepare the other knights. I mean, be well-prepared.”
Winter gave strict orders. She knew best that they were excellent, but this sudden mobilization required quick and flawless response, given the increased scale.
Everett, who had been absent-minded as if possessed by something, immediately nodded vigorously. There was also a serious look in his eyes that indicated to leave it to him.
Héras also promised to fulfill his duty. As someone of commoner status, he had risen to a high position based solely on his abilities. Since he respected the Emperor as if he were his own family, he would also take full responsibility for the woman he loved.
Claire entered the Star Palace with Martin. The armory was separately prepared in an annex, and given the size of the knight order, the armory was extensive.
There, Claire met the sentry responsible for the armory. From the external training grounds to the armory, she had encountered over ten knights so far, yet everyone’s reaction seemed to be the same.
Although it was a place for the knight order, the palace was still a palace, and various facilities were provided. From accommodations to the recreation room, which served as a resting place for the knights, and even a chapel. Excluding the view of the vigorous castle walls beyond the windows, it was not much different from a typical palace.
Claire thoroughly explored the interior with Martin. Except for the personal space of the accommodations, the last area was the library. This space, like a knight’s library, was filled with books on how to use weapons and autobiographies of famous knights.
While Claire and Martin were carefully examining the interior, Winter approached them.
“Have you seen everything?”
“Thanks to you, time passed without notice, and it was an enjoyable moment.”
“I’m truly pleased that you enjoyed it. How about visiting the forest behind the Star Palace this time? It’s a significant place where the knights train and hunt.”
“There’s no reason not to.”
Closing the book she was reading, Claire followed the guidance outside the palace. Winter mentioned that everything had already been prepared, and they just needed to go.
“Greetings to Your Majesty!”
“Greetings, Empress!”
“We pay our respects to the new sun of the Empire!”
However, the preparations…
“Winter, are you not suggesting that all of them are coming along, right?”
“What?”
One hundred knights and horses were beyond anyone’s imagination.
“Bringing them here and there… Would it be burdensome for you?”
My Arch-enemy Sealed My Memory and Said That He is My Husband
This is an incredibly captivating story that you absolutely shouldn’t miss! I’ll give a brief introduction here, and below you’ll find a detailed synopsis of the plot.
The female lead is a fierce and powerful demon king. The male lead is a once-in-a-millennium celestial lord, admired by the entire cultivation world.
They are equally matched, legendary rivals who have battled for centuries.
In the final duel, the female lead is gravely injured. The male lead saves her, seals her memories, and hides her true identity. He tells her that he is her fiancé. His entire life has been flawless—except for the one thing he never expected, never controlled, and never wanted to control: falling for his greatest enemy. She is his inner demon, his obsession.
When the female lead regains her memories, she is furious at his deception.
She makes his life a living hell.
And somehow, the male lead—possibly a total masochist—doesn’t mind at all. In fact, he’s happy she’s paying attention to him.
Yep, we’re back to my favorite trope: male lead suffering. If you love this kind of story, jump into the pit with me now!!!
Intro
Dong Xia lost her memory.
Her handsome and extremely powerful fiancé Li Qing comforted her: “It’s okay if you can’t remember. I’ll always be with you.”
Everyone thought Dong Xia’s ancestors must have burned incense to get such a perfect fiancé. He was the number one person in the immortal realm, yet he remained chaste and only loved her.
…
The day before marrying her fiancé, Dong Xia finally remembered everything.
She wasn’t suffering from memory loss at all.
Her arch-enemy had made her fake her death, destroyed her cultivation, replaced her memories, and pretended to be her deeply in love fiancé.
No wonder he said, “It’s okay if you can’t remember”!
Dong Xia laughed coldly as she pulled out her long knife: Li Qing, prepare to die 🙂
*
Li Qing, as the supreme being of the immortal realm, was the people’s shining beacon.
The only unknown stain in his life was his affection for Dong Xia, the ruler of the demon realm.
In the final battle of the war between immortals and demons, the sky collapsed and the earth shattered. The ruler of the demon realm was finally slain under the sword of the supreme being of the immortal realm, and everyone in the immortal realm applauded.
The cultivation world lost a ruler of the demon realm.
And in the back mountain of Li Qing’s cave dwelling, he secretly hid away a fiancée.
Notes:
1. The female lead is white on the outside, black on the inside, and the queen of flattery; the male lead repeatedly tests the edge of darkness, a VIP guest at the crematorium.
2. Fantasy cultivation world setting.
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