From what I’ve observed, Reus didn’t seem like someone who would start a rebellion just because of an uncontrollable desire for power.
‘He didn’t seem to be the type to cling to power.’
Desire for power usually doesn’t stay hidden. Having grown up with my father, I was sure I could identify such traits, but Reus didn’t seem to belong to that category.
In fact, this was evident just from observing the Duke’s mansion.
Unlike the Ibell Count’s house, always filled with an uneasy tension, the Rocester ducal mansion maintained a generally free and peaceful atmosphere.
The servants’ gazes and manners did not show fear or disgust towards Reus. Instead, there was a slight hesitation, difficulty, and respect.
I glanced at Reus, who was conversing with the Emperor. His face did not show any regret as he looked at the Emperor.
I couldn’t guess what history they shared, but if Reus had been harboring hidden anger towards the Emperor…
I couldn’t even begin to imagine how far that anger extended and how long he had endured such internal struggles.
I had been curious about the Quiet Forest and the reason for the rebellion, but now it seemed better to reduce unnecessary interest.
‘I must be careful not to reveal that I know about his plans for rebellion…’
Just then, the Emperor turned his attention to me.
“You must have a hard time with him. He’s quite a stiff fellow, isn’t he? Sometimes I doubt if he’s really Ricassen’s son. Ricassen wasn’t so rigid.”
“No, Your Majesty.”
“Oh? He’s not cold towards you?”
“No. He’s very kind to me.”
Even though Reus might seem distant from kindness… it wasn’t a completely fabricated response.
‘Compared to the villain in my memories from the original story, he’s quite kind…’
And that’s true even when others are watching us.
“It’s good to hear he treats you well.”
The Emperor seemed to find it difficult to associate Reus with the word ‘affectionate’, ending the conversation with a slightly puzzled expression.
“That’s… quite unexpected.”
Contrary to my initial nervousness, the conversation with the Emperor went very smoothly.
Reus and I responded appropriately to the Emperor’s various questions, which were neither difficult nor impolite.
After the uneventful conversation with the Emperor, we left the Imperial Palace and arrived at the Britian Palace, where Iris’s birthday celebration was being held today.
From afar, the palace, which epitomized opulence, was a gift from the Emperor to his late third Empress, Abynoa, Iris’s mother.
Britian Palace was famous for several reasons. The enormous expense involved in its construction and its high aesthetic value were notable, but the biggest reason was the lake attached to the palace.
This sizable lake could only be seen from within Britian Palace.
True to the fame of the lake, the venue for the celebration was set up outdoors, centered around the lake. I briefly gazed at the lake, reflecting the excessively decorated and illuminated palace.
The sight of the palace mirrored in the lake, glaringly opulent, strangely stirred a sense of unease in me.
Now, with only the Emperor’s affection to its name, I knew that Iris would find no joy in today’s celebration.
“Is there a problem?”
Regaining my senses, I realized Reus had stopped too, due to my distraction.
“No, it’s just that the lake is so beautiful.”
I quickly resumed walking towards the banquet hall. Upon arrival, the hall was bustling with guests. The atmosphere, fitting for a joyous occasion, was lively and warm.
‘I see many familiar faces.’
The problem was that, as in the novel, most of the nobles dominating the banquet hall were pro-Empress.
The orchestra began to play, and the restless atmosphere among the nobility, along with my unease, were smoothly buried under the gentle melody.
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
