Just after hearing Asha’s affectionate story about the children, Jackal’s expression was not good either.
As he began to recite the names of the missing children one by one, Asha’s face grew paler and paler.
Without hearing an answer, everyone knew that these were the children she had been caring for in the village.
Jackal asked the patrol member with a serious face.
“It might be a trap set by the Emperor to find Asha. Was the client really a minority?”
“Yes. He had the crest of the Nasun tribe. He also contacted Ricaleon through a hawk the first time.”
Jackal’s expression grew even more serious.
If it was the Nasun tribe, it was the tribe to which Geve belonged, and they had requested help just once before.
He vividly remembered refusing the request, saying he did not accept requests from minority villages, especially since the Nasun tribe had been closest to the Kelpi tribe in the past.
Under normal circumstances, he would have refused this request without a second thought.
He had already cut ties with the minority villages, and whatever crisis they faced had nothing to do with him, who had been branded a traitor.
It would be best for everyone if he stayed away from them.
However, seeing Asha’s pained expression, he couldn’t turn away.
Jackal looked back at Geve and asked,
“What do you think?”
It was a question of whether he wanted to help because they were of the same tribe.
But Geve shrugged and said,
“Do I look like someone who cares about something like a tribe?”
“No.”
When he answered firmly without even blinking, Geve grumbled.
He too had long since left the minority village to become a bandit, so he had no lingering attachment or pride in his tribe.
But even if it weren’t him, the people in Ricaleon were all people who had left their tribes.
Those who had chosen the wandering life were tightly bound together by loyalty, even though they came from different places.
Jackal finally said, after some thought,
“Tell them I accept.”
“Captain……!”
As the other organization members stood up in surprise, Jackal raised a hand to stop them.
He meant that this time, he would not accept any objections.
Asha looked at him with worried eyes and said,
“If it’s because of me, you can refuse. Please put Ricaleon first, Jackal.”
“……No. Rather, it’s a good thing. This opportunity will be good to repay everything and cleanly sever ties. Even I think the ending wasn’t good.”
Jackal looked at her seriously, recalling the vow he had made yesterday.
Though he did not say it directly because the organization members were around, he had prioritized Asha.
Ever since the day Asha was taken to the imperial palace, his priorities had all been adjusted for her.
He didn’t want to see her sad and worried anymore.
Since it was the Captain’s decision, the Ricaleon people didn’t argue further.
After finishing their meal, they dispersed with slightly mixed feelings.
Asha went to Jackal’s room to take care of him and to have another serious conversation.
But then, at the crossroads to his house, she ran into Ulysses.
Ulysses, noticing where Asha was going, raised an eyebrow and whispered ominously in her ear,
“Good luck.”
“What?”
It wasn’t as if she was going into battle, and yet she was wishing her luck.
Asha blinked in confusion, but Ulysses winked at her meaningfully and continued on her way, completely unfazed.
“……Jackal, are you in there?”
Arriving at his house, Asha flung the door open and entered, only to be shocked.
Inside, Jackal, who had been hastily hiding under the bed, collided with the desk with a ‘bang,’ and the items on the desk poured down onto his broad bare back.
“……I’m, I’m sorry!”
Realizing belatedly that he was undressing, Asha quickly turned around.
Jackal was flustered and hastily tried to transform into Shepi, but blushing, he just fumbled and dressed in his underwear.
Asha seemed to understand why Yuris had reacted that way.
She must have known that Jackal was in the room treating his wounds.
‘And yet not to give a single hint……!’
Asha’s anger exploded, and then her eyes widened in realization.
‘So that’s what wishing good luck meant!’
Only then did Asha belatedly guess what Yuris had been thinking, and her face turned bright red.
It seemed that she had purposely not told him, meaning for Jackal to do well with her in her own way…….
Jackal asked with a very flustered face, pretending to be indifferent.
“What brings you here…….?”
“That, well, I have something to tell you, Jackal, and I want to take care of you tonight. But what brings you…….?”
Asha trailed off, glancing at his body.
At the silent question of why he was undressing, Jackal hastily explained.
“I was just wiping my body with a wet towel before treating the wound. I can’t shower yet because the wound might get worse…….”
They exchanged awkward words and fell silent.
Asha quickly dismissed her naughty thoughts and spoke with determination.
“Since you’re all washed, let me treat the wound.”
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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