Despite the urgency of the dungeon, this matter was also pressing. If not now, he might not get another chance to speak to Lude about this.
The addiction could worsen, leading people to deliberately throw themselves into gates to experience Lude’s mind control again.
“Okay, I heard your childish remark, young master. Now, leave.”
“No, no, no, no! That’s not what I meant, I mean… Ahhh!”
With a flick of the scissor, vines sprouted from the trees in the dark forest, wrapping around Kang I-Hyun.
Annoyed, Lude spoke with a laugh.
“Listen here, young master. You know my nature, right? If it’s not the best, it’s the lesser evil. Understand? All these idealists who say, ‘This can’t be done because of this, that can’t be done because of that,’ they never really do anything.”
“No, that’s not true! There’s always a better way! Just let me finish my sentence… Ah!”
Vines covered Kang I-Hyun’s mouth. He shook his head desperately, looking straight at Lude. Lude glanced at him disapprovingly, then turned away.
Ah… what if ordinary people see my skill as it is because he released it? Never mind. It’ll work out somehow.
Worried, Lude hurried on.
The castle was just ahead.
Pushing through the bushes, hunting monsters along the way, and looting items, Lude arrived at the castle and was shocked.
“Aaah~! Help me! Save me!”
On the outskirts of the castle, the guard monsters were holding a young elementary school student with a heavy backpack, threatening him. Lude’s mouth dropped open. Why, why, why…!
“Why is there an elementary school student here? It’s past 10 PM! Shouldn’t elementary students be washing their feet and sleeping by now?!”
[These days, don’t you know how much kids even in kindergarten are running around to academies? It’s really the end times for South Korea, the Lord of Chaos shakes his head disapprovingly.]“What?! Aren’t elementary students supposed to eat Tteokbokki and Pepero at the stationery store and then go to Taekwondo after school ends at 1 PM?!”
“Even these days, there’s no Pikachu or Tteokbokki,” the Lord of Chaos shook his head.
“Truly, it’s the end of the world!”
Realizing that society is no longer child-friendly, Lude looked up, astonished.
“Just cast mind control on that kid too, Nari. Isn’t surviving the most important thing?” the Lord of Chaos suggested.
“On someone so young?!”
Regretting his earlier conversation with the clergyman, Lude smacked his head, unsure of the effect it would have on the child.
“Well, then what will you do? You’re not an idealist, so you must have a plan, right?” the Lord of Chaos prodded him.
‘Shut up!’
Lude, troubled by his own words now targeting him, looked up.
‘What should I do?’
Using his skill would be too much for the child to handle.
But casting mind control… that would also be too much for a child to endure. Honestly, if it were a high school student, it might be okay, but this is an elementary school student…
Lude, who usually operates at night or in the early hours, rarely encounters young children directly. Moreover, he has never directly cast mind control on a child before, so he couldn’t gauge the level.
The best action may not be an option right now, but the situation calls for urgent measures. Lude soon decided with determination.
“I’ll take a gamble.”
“‘Wait, you’re going to use ‘that’?” the Lord of Chaos looked at him skeptically.
“I have no choice. This is the only way!”
“But… the aftermath will be severe, lasting for months,” the Lord of Chaos observed.
“I can handle a few months of consequences to save a child! Lord of Chaos, grant me your power.”
Lude reached out his hand like a cartoon character. Despite the Lord of Chaos’s indirect messages of caution, his determination was firm.
This was the only way. A special measure. And a gamble that might or might not work!
“In this case…”
“In this case?” the Lord of Chaos echoed.
“I’ll use the honey trap!”
‘They’ll let the child go on their own, and then I’ll fight! That one looks like a sentient monster similar to humans! Which means they might have a similar aesthetic standard!’
And fortunately, Lude was… a 175cm, 59kg, model-fit, black-haired handsome avatar!
Of course, failure meant enduring embarrassment for years. But… as an adult, shouldn’t one be willing to face embarrassment to save a child?
Lude’s firm decision prompted an indirect message from the Lord of Chaos.
“Heh, that’s the spirit of our avatar,” the Lord of Chaos chuckled.
[Lord of Chaos’s exclusive skill: Honey Trap]Lude’s charm suddenly increased, like a game character. Honey Trap, a skill of the Lord that maximizes a person’s external charm.
Unlike Nari’s skills, this was a skill of the Lord, and since it was self-applied, it didn’t negatively impact others. The problem was the immense embarrassment Lude would face if it failed.
“Sigh…”
Lude sighed, sweeping his bangs back. With every breath, a scent of roses spread. His black eyes looked earnestly at the guard monsters.
Thump! The monsters’ hearts fluttered in unison. Even the elementary school student blushed.
‘Yes, it worked!’
Lude spoke to them in a sweet tone.
“Could you let the child down? I’m worried about them.”
Despite the cheesy tone, the guard monsters’ hearts were swayed.
“Yes, yes, right. Kid, go home quickly. This person is worried.”
“Right… go home… ugh, hey! What are you saying! We should listen to our master! How can we let them go!”
“But…”
As they hesitated, Lude realized his strategy was working.
“Are you lacking something?” Lude glanced at them and then cleared his throat loudly. The guards’ attention turned back to him. Lude looked up at them at a 45-degree angle and said,
“Darling, I… don’t fancy monsters that threaten children.”
“Gasping…!”
Hearts popped out of the guards’ eyes.
His charm had exploded…!
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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