“Exactly, Father! We’re not interested in a thesis right now.”
Poor Count. He got a severe scolding from both mother and daughter for saving me.
Nevertheless, I couldn’t waste this opportunity. I composed myself and said, “I enjoy reading historical texts, especially the various methods of punishing criminals throughout the ages. While summarizing how laws and judicial processes evolved, I thought of how they could be improved in the future.”
That thesis was the reason why Klaus chose the original Musel as his aide. Naturally, I had the thesis in my room and memorized it as thoroughly as the etiquette book.
The Count looked impressed, “Indeed. History is not just the past. It provides a foundation for a better future.”
“I share the same sentiment, Count.”
Lady Evangelin and her mother, initially uninterested in the thesis topic, eventually joined the conversation.
“The Crown Prince must have been very impressed to appoint Sir Musel as his aide, just from a single thesis. Everyone was surprised when you entered the royal court because of it.”
“The truth is, that’s what worries us. A talented young man like you could be hurt by those who like to talk.”
I smiled genuinely, touched by their concern. “Thank you. Knowing you’re worried makes me feel I can handle any harsh words I might encounter.”
I was indeed aware of the possibility of backtalk. No one had directly spoken ill of me yet, so it remained speculation.
Where there’s envy, there’s gossip, especially since the original Musel was as noticeable for his sudden rise as for his looks. Hence, he struggled to make friends in the original story.
Compared to him, I am in a much better situation.
Though it’s a bit early to call them friends, I have formed a close bond with Gretchen the maid and Lutz from the Royal Guard. Now, having built a connection with the Poierbach family as well, I feel more supported.
The world isn’t easy for someone who suddenly finds themselves alone, especially for someone like me, who was thrust into this situation overnight.
Having people on my side is always a good thing.
“Farewell, Sir Musel. We hope to see you again at the royal palace.”
“It was lovely meeting you, Sir Musel. I look forward to dining together again.”
The Count and his wife remained courteous even in farewell.
“Let’s greet each other warmly when we meet again. I’ll be in touch.”
I grew considerably closer to Evangelin.
I responded with a bright smile.
“Thank you for your hospitality. The kindness I received from all three of you will stay in my heart for a long time.”
I recalled something Evangelin mentioned when she invited me: why there was a rumor that it was hard to get close to me. I hadn’t gotten to the bottom of that yet. It’s a shame, but there’s always next time to ask more about it.
“Haha, have a safe journey home.”
“Be careful on your way back, Sir Musel.”
With these familiar parting words, I left the Poierbach residence.
Luckily, I quickly caught a carriage. After instructing the coachman to head towards the royal palace, I let out a long, soft sigh.
“Haah…”
The tension that had rigidly held me finally relaxed.
The dinner was a success. There were hardly any awkward moments, and the conversation flowed smoothly.
Most importantly, I had grown closer to Evangelin. Though I failed to approach her as a ‘man’, I managed to secure a position as a ‘friend’.
“I did my best. I did well.”
I comforted myself with these words.
But something felt off. It was as if I had overcome a significant obstacle, yet there was an unexplainable sense of gloom.
Was it because I didn’t achieve the 100 percent that Lumi expected?
Or was it the guilt of being insincere to someone who wished to be friends?
Perhaps it was the emptiness that often follows a hectic time.
“Huh, I don’t know.”
I slumped in the carriage seat, heavy like a waterlogged cotton.
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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