“If you need anything, feel free to say anytime. Oh, and there’s nowhere you can’t go in the palace. Of course, a knight will stick with you all day, but the situation will improve after sorting out the relationship with Duke Permanence.”
Bliteus, who had been talking about this and that in a triumphant voice, approached the table in the center of the room.
On the table made of cherry wood, a bottle of wine was placed.
It seemed to welcome her visit.
As Bliteus tilted the bottle into the wine glass, the transparent glass was filled with red liquid.
It was a very clear red, just like his eyes.
“For the new beginning of the two of us.”
Lena, who had been silently staring at the offered wine in front of her, looked up at the man. As she gazed at it intently, fundamental questions came to her mind.
Why did he go this far for me?
“What was the relationship between us in the past?”
What in the world happened? Why is this man so obsessed with me?
In response to her question, he slowly set down his glass.
“Well, we were friends, then he became my mentor, childhood friends, and later, my disciple.”
“……What?”
“I’ve been watching you for quite a long time. Much longer than you think. Almost to the point of madness.”
“……. ”
Lena frowned, finding it difficult to understand the man’s words. But one thing became certain: at least this man was not someone important to her.
“Well, one thing is for sure. You’ve been hovering around me for so long, and the fact that I couldn’t remember you means you weren’t that significant to me. Probably, you’re someone who doesn’t even have enough value for me to force myself to recall.”
“……. ”
Sharp words burst from her lips as if pouring out all her resentment.
But.
“Do you really think so?”
In response to her aggressive words, Bliteus smiled even more. It was a sinister smile that made onlookers’ hair stand on end.
‘What is he trying to say now…’
What kind of words will he use this time to shake his feelings? Lena looked at the man with a wary gaze.
On the other hand, Bliteus gently touched Lena’s cheek with a relaxed expression.
“Lena, people in love sometimes make crazy choices. Just like me.”
The man’s touch on her cheek was soft, but it sent a chill down Lena’s spine.
“Aren’t you curious? Why you were cursed.”
‘Why I was cursed…’
Lena swallowed dryly and looked into the man’s eyes.
His gaze was incredibly calm, but there seemed to be a flickering flame in his red eyes.
“I’ll help you remember. The past you didn’t want to recall.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Bliteus flicked his finger on her forehead.
And in that moment.
“Ugh.”
A flash before her eyes as fragmented memories passed like a lantern.
[I’ll let you have sacred power.] [Sacred power…?] [In return, I need a sacrifice.]Memories poured over her head like a massive tidal wave. Lena staggered under the overwhelming memories, like a great flood from a vast sea.
‘What is this? These memories?’
The man with the same face as the Second Prince in front of her said he would change magic into sacred power.
So I…
“How is it? Anything coming back?”
Bliteus asked her with an eager face, but Lena couldn’t provide any answers. A throbbing headache hit her.
“Ugh…….”
[The Holy Maiden suddenly passing away… Was it because of you?]“Yeah, it was me.”
The man, answering as if nothing was wrong, looked like a child tearing off bed wings nonchalantly.
As memories became clearer, the headache grew stronger.
“Ugh…….”
“Does it hurt? But the Holy Maiden suffered even more. She became a sacrifice for your sacred power.”
“Why……”
[I didn’t wish for the Holy Maiden’s death!]“Converting magic into sacred power is the realm of gods, just like magic for it. A human life is a cheap price for such magic. But don’t be too hurt. She received praise from everyone even after her death. Unlike you.”
“What the hell… What did you do to me…!”
“I thought you wanted sacred power because Belige doesn’t love you. So, I granted your wish. Unfortunately, the magic failed. Stupidly, you stopped midway due to guilt towards the Holy Maiden. So, you died too.”
“…What? I died?”
“Ah, you probably don’t remember what happened afterward.”
The man raised the corners of his eyes toward her. Lena’s body, unable to overcome the swaying, collapsed.
“…You knew. That I would fail in that magic.”
“Of course.”
“Then…! We were friends, right?”
In her memories, Bliteus was her only friend. Sometimes, he protected her like an older brother.
“I never considered you a friend even once. You were the only one who thought of me as a friend, Lena.”
Bliteus kneeled, aligning his lowered knee with Lena’s lowered gaze. He then ran his finger gently over Lena’s lips.
“What I can’t have, no one can have.”
Purple and crimson irises intertwined in the air.
“Crazy.”
“Wrong. The crazy one is him, not me. The man who saved you and cursed his own lineage.”
…”
A mysterious ominous energy began to touch Lena’s toes. As if he were about to reveal a great secret, he bowed to her waist.
At the same time, a name that should never have been uttered escaped from his lips.
“Belige.”
“…What?”
“He cursed himself for the sake of saving only you.”
Bliteus’s words echoed in Lena’s ears like a curse.
“For your sake, and for yours alone.”
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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