And a few seconds later, a tremendous wave of sleepiness began to pour down.
“Wooboo…”
Blink, blink.
As a wave of sleepiness so intense I couldn’t hold up my head came flooding in, my heavy eyes kept fluttering without rest.
Eventually, I fell asleep in Sionne’s arms, thus ending a long day.
(This is a time separator.)
It’s been a week since I was reincarnated in the Tzepes Kingdom.
During this time, I spent my days in awe of the incredible growth rate of the vampires.
Just a few days ago, I couldn’t even turn over by myself in bed, but now I was growing so rapidly that I could even crawl around on the floor on my own.
‘Do vampires suddenly grow, and am I experiencing that process?’
Unlike humans, who grow little by little every day, vampires undergo drastic physical changes depending on their growth stage.
Especially around the time of their comingofage ceremony, they can change overnight to look like an entirely different person, which was quite fascinating from my perspective.
‘At this rate, I’ll be walking and talking in no time, right?’
The average lifespan of a regular vampire is about 200 years.
About twice that of humans, and the purer the bloodline, the longer the lifespan and the ability to retain youth.
If one reaches the level of a lord, they can live for over a thousand years, rivaling a dragon’s lifespan, so the existing lords usually chose their companions from pureblood families with similar lifespans.
Because vampires can only have one companion in their lifetime.
While sucking on Sionne’s special strawberryflavored pacifier that replenished my magic power, I was lost in such thoughts.
The three maids, who had no talent for reading the atmosphere, enthusiastically waved all sorts of toys in front of my nose.
“Baby! Look at this. It’s a skeleton bone rattle from the dungeon at the end of the western desert! It’s a new product rumored to increase magic power just by listening to the sound!”
“Hmph, that grotesque toy is nothing compared to mine? I brought a trendy touchandfeel book from a noble house. It’s a precious item made from dragon scales!”
“Meow.”
While seriously contemplating which was more grotesque between toys made from monster bones and dragon scales, I let out a long sigh.
‘Is it too much to expect normal toys?’
As I pretended to indulge the maids’ humor while making a sullen face, I heard someone clicking their tongue from a distance.
“Who’s playing with whom? Don’t you know yet that you can’t amuse the baby with such things?”
The maids who were scolded by the suddenly appeared Sione answered with sullen faces.
“It seems that Lady Bella’s tastes are different from ordinary babies. How should we play with her?”
“It’s both the food she eats and everything else; she seems to prefer human things. That’s why I prepared this.”
With a clap of her hands, a plaything appeared in the middle of the room, looking like a swing and jumping stand mixed together.
‘Wow, what on earth is that?’
It’s on a different scale from just a toy!
Startled, I showed curiosity, and Sione began to explain with a satisfied smile.
“It’s a device to practice walking early. Since she will soon start to walk, it will also be a great help in strengthening her legs.”
“Wow, it’s exactly what the baby needs!”
Proudly puffing up her chest, Sione boasted that she even cast a spell for safe exercise and headed towards the device with me in her arms.
“I’ll sit you down. You can walk in place or jump up as hard as you want.”
Reincarnated, and standing on two feet for the first time, I stretched out my legs cautiously.
They were short legs that didn’t even reach three spans with an adult hand, but thanks to the device’s help, I could barely support and stand.
‘Okay, I can do this. Don’t be afraid.’
Taking a short deep breath, I bravely jumped into the air with power in my tiny feet.
“Woohoo!”
Bang!
My body bounced like a spring, but thanks to the magical cushion beneath my feet, there was no strain at all.
‘What is this, it’s totally fun?’
In my previous life, I never experienced any amusement devices, so I was intoxicated by this thrilling sensation and energetically moved my legs.
“Mewaa!”
I thought I looked quite cool in my own eyes, but it seemed to appear differently to others.
“Did you see that onehanded jump? Just like a rabbit. The cutest creature I’ve ever seen!”
“I totally agree. Jumping so hard for just one or two spans of height! So trivial and cute!”
Trivial, aren’t you guys speaking too freely?!
But I was too immersed in this fun game to care about such minor things.
That’s when it happened, as I was engrossed in jumping amid the applause.
The outside became momentarily noisy, and with a bang, the door opened.
“Hi, Sione. I’m here!”
The owner of the lively voice was a redhaired boy, estimated to be around 10 years old.
Apparently of high status, the mischievouslooking boy was followed by several servants.
“Coming all the way here without notice, what’s the matter?”
Sione, uncharacteristically flustered, asked, and the boy answered with an innocent smile.
“They said something good happened in Rose Palace. I’ve been pestering my mother to come and see for days, but she wouldn’t allow it!”
“Then… did you get permission to come today?”
“No. Of course, I snuck out!”
While the boy spoke as if it were nothing, Sione’s expression was quite troubled.
‘Who on earth is that kid?’
Curious, I leaned forward, and the latecomer, noticing me, sparkled his eyes and said.
“Wow, that’s my sibling I’ve only heard about in words!”
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?
——
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!”
——
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…
——
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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