“Heart?”
“Yes.”
His words become increasingly incomprehensible. I raised an eyebrow, my face showing my confusion.
“Your Majesty’s heart has always been broken, so you’ve never found the answer, even after living for hundreds of years.”
Then, Lise Marsen, wearing a gentle smile, provided an example.
“It’s like you’ve been living like a sandwich missing its ham.”
Why would she say my heart is broken? Saying I’ve lived like a sandwich missing its ham felt like a negation that my past life was all wrong. I was utterly confused.
“However, something has recently changed, affecting your heart and emotions. Am I correct?”
“…It seems so.”
Amidst it all, I humored him when he seemed to be on the right track.
“Oh my, you’re surprisingly well-behaved.”
I hadn’t said anything profound due to my complicated thoughts. I expected Lise to lash out in exasperation, but instead, she gently stroked my head.
“You’ve really grown, Your Majesty.”
Is she truly mad? I felt my irritation peak.
“Don’t touch my head!”
Finally screaming, Lise quickly withdrew her hand, smiling.
“Our Majesty looks so adorable when angry.”
What’s so cute? I shook my arms in annoyance.
“Ugh, you really know how to push my buttons.”
I’d spare her, considering high blood pressure isn’t good for my frail body. I barely managed to quell my irritation.
“Enough jokes, if you have a good solution, say it. Nothing changes even if I heed the requests.”
Next, I fixed my disheveled hair and asked. I planned to glean every bit of useful information.
“You’re still as impatient as ever.”
Was I ever different? I shrugged nonchalantly.
“You’re doing well now, Your Majesty, but…”
Lise, unable to criticize me, trailed off as she shook her head side to side.
“From now on, aim for a different goal.”
“What should I do differently?”
I crossed my arms and pouted.
“You used to focus on conquering wars and ruling by fear. This time, do the opposite to fill the void in your heart.”
“Are you mad? So I should just keep heeding requests?”
It wasn’t so bad to heed requests, but it was getting boring and I was losing interest.
“There are various methods. As a wise Majesty, it will take time, but you can regain it.”
Lise, sweating as she tried to calm me, added,
“Regain the lost colors of your once vibrant heart.”
Do I have something missing? I felt strange, as if something was suffocating me.
“I’ve told you plenty. Now I must visit the Empress.”
Lise felt she spent too much time, gave me a wink, and even blew a hand kiss.
‘Don’t do that kind of thing!’
I was disgusted, as if I was watching Geoff make a fuss, and felt my body chill as I sat down on a soft chair to rest.
After walking out of the indoor garden, I headed to the Empress’s office, accompanied by a maid.
‘I’ve talked too much unknowingly.’
I had planned to speak a few words and leave, but I ended up staying longer than expected.
‘I’ve helped this much, so I should receive proper thanks at some point, right?’
I felt sorry for what I had failed to realize and gave advice, feeling sympathy for the unknown. The rest is for them to figure out.
“Your Majesty, Lise Marsen has arrived.”
“Tell her to come in.”
Not long after that, I finally faced Her Majesty the Empress after a quiet move.
“It’s been a long time, Your Majesty.”
“Sir Lillith, I’m delighted you returned safely.”
Greeted with her ever-present smile, it was heartwarming. I also observed her complexion intently, concerned that something might have happened in the meantime, but she seemed in good health.
“First, let’s sit and continue the conversation.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I respectfully bowed and took my seat opposite Her Majesty the Empress.
The sound of wheels[Dash].
“That will be enough attendance. Now go quickly and take care of Darjeeling.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Immediately after the maid finished serving tea, Her Majesty, who sent her away quickly, became quite serious.
“Finally, we are alone.”
The Empress, slightly tense, hastily added.
“Sir Lillith, how did the mission go?”
“Yes, Your Majesty. To put it briefly, the mission was a success.”
I first shared the most heartening news, then reported what I had learned while carrying out the covert operation.
“It’s about the Kingdom of Pauwen planting spies while skillfully avoiding our eyes.”
“It’s not unexpected, but it has finally become a reality.”
It was a discussion about what the suspicious movements of the Kingdom of Pauwen had led to.
“The Kingdom of Pauwen was not directly involved in the war; instead, they surrendered first and secretly prepared to plant spies.”
The Empress took a sip of tea with a displeased expression.
“So, there must be forces within the Empire in collusion with them?”
“Indeed, Your Majesty. During the interrogation of prisoners with other informants, such things were said.”
I barely suppressed a sigh and continued.
“Those who were harmed by the reign of terror during the Emperor’s rule do not give up,” I said.
People blinded by resentment and revenge are so vile and cruel. I said this, continuing to speak.
Male lead is a Love-Obsessed Merman
When he discovers she has gone, he risks everything to pursue her on land, enduring agonizing pain to transform his tail into human legs…
One-line summary: Male lead chases female lead. The male lead’s love is a bit sick, an invincible love brain.
Synopsis
During a voyage at sea, Jiang Yang accidentally captures a merman.
Servant: I heard that mermen are fierce and brutal.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman obediently rubbing her palm like a puppy: “You call this fierce and brutal?”
Servant: I heard that mermen have no human nature.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman with wet puppy eyes, obsessively calling her ‘A Yang’ like a childish infant: “You call this having no human nature?”
With great difficulty, she releases the merman back into the sea and returns to shore.
Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the merman, who should have been freely wandering in the South China Sea, would shed his scales, endure the pain of losing his tail, transform into human legs, and come ashore to find her?
He kneels at her feet, rubbing her palm, with merman tears rolling down: “A Yang, don’t abandon me.”
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