Empowered by Patrick’s words, the Duke began to scold Reneb as well.
However, contrary to his words, he seemed sorry for leaving Reneb to solve the problem alone.
Being busy fighting fierce battles in the western frontier until recently, he was also slow to hear news from the imperial palace.
“Well, you see…….”
Reneb beat around the bush, saying she had lost her way in the imperial palace and happened to learn that the Empress was in trouble.
“His Highness Prince Lucius was the one who hinted to me that he intended to announce our relationship.”
“…….”
“The Empress also had me brought to the imperial palace separately.”
As the explanation ended, the two men of the Siren house closed their mouths tightly.
I don’t know what they’re thinking now.
But judging from their intense gazes, they both seemed to grit their teeth.
(This is a time divider.)
“Reneb, I’ve been thinking all night.”
Patrick, who had been chewing and swallowing a bloodflowing tomahawk steak, said.
Similarly, the Siren Duke, who was cutting a humanfaced tomahawk steak with a knife, looked at Reneb.
In contrast, only fresh tomato caprese and black tea were modestly prepared in front of her.
“What have you been thinking about?”
“You said the study period is 3 years, right? How about sending someone who looks like you and resting in the countryside of the Siren Duke’s territory during that time?”
“Yes. It will bypass the marriage age, but this father will search the Siren Duke’s territory and find you a good husband.”
They had been talking late into the night, and this was it.
“Emperor Basuker is not likely to be so careless.”
Without touching half of the food on her plate, Reneb wiped her mouth.
“If the person replacing me is found to be fake, there’s also the possibility that it will escalate into a major discord between the two countries.”
When Reneb flatly refused, the Siren Duke quenched his dry throat with wine, and Patrick also bit his lip anxiously.
“Finding a young woman with silver hair and purple eyes like me won’t be easy.”
As Reneb was about to get up and leave, the Siren Duke added,
“I will find another way. Reneb, you don’t have to worry.”
Reneb sighed softly and said,
“Thank you, Father. I’ve lost my appetite, so I’ll get up first.”
Though she had made up her mind to leave, her heart ached at the sight of her father trying to protect his daughter.
In her previous life, the Siren Duke had died on the battlefield. His sword skills were described in the original as comparable to a Swordmaster.
‘That he died on the battlefield?’
It was a sudden death of her father, but Reneb was overwhelmed with her own problems at the time.
So she didn’t properly investigate the Siren Duke’s death.
But thinking about it now, there were strange aspects.
‘Did they harm the Siren Duke before removing me…….’
But in this life, both of them would be safe while she completed her studies abroad.
Soon after Reneb’s word that she would leave the Count of Seiren, the maids were busy packing her belongings from early morning.
Judging by the amount of stuff taken out, they seemed to think Reneb was emigrating.
“Just pack a few dresses to wear while I’m away.”
The maids, who were looking at Reneb as if that wouldn’t be enough, reluctantly bowed their heads.
“Yes, Miss.”
Reneb stared at them for a moment before heading to the garden, believing that a walk would stimulate her thoughts.
“This will be my last day here, too.”
It was when Reneb brushed her silver hair scattered by the blowing wind. A maid ran from afar and spilled her words urgently.
“Miss! The, the Prince has visited the mansion…”
But before she could finish, Lucius was seen walking over.
Lucius, neatly dressed in a blue uniform with a white cravat, revealed his teeth and smiled brightly. Lucius’s white teeth gleamed, filled with sunlight.
Looking at him, Reneb was certain that she was infatuated. To think she found that cool in her previous life, she felt like she must have been utterly mad.
“You seem to be on a morning walk.”
Saying so, Lucius smiled again.
You’re laughing? Laughter comes out?
It was when Reneb had lifted her hand slightly, unable to resist the urge to twist Lucius’s neck.
“Your Highness.”
A royal knight approached. He was holding a bouquet of flowers full to the brim.
Reneb noticed the royal knights who had come in, looking this way from a distance.
Among them were knights who had escorted Reneb before her death. The memory of that time revived, and Reneb’s cheeks flushed with anger.
“Flowers suit a beautiful lady.”
Lucius nodded at the knight holding the flowers. The knight handed Reneb the bouquet.
“His Highness prepared this himself.”
Reneb glanced briefly at the fresh pink lilies.
‘Lucius himself? Unlikely.’
It was highly probable that the Empress had thrust them at him to take care of.
Reneb snorted.
Mistaking that for a smile of joy, a satisfied smile spread across Lucius’s face.
“Indeed, as expected, it suits you very well.”
Reneb didn’t take the bouquet, just stared at it. Then Lucius added.
“The bouquet seems somewhat heavy for a lady’s delicate arm. Let’s hand it over to that maid over there.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
As the knight moved away, and they were left alone, Lucius extended a hand and asked.
“If you were on a walk, would it be alright if I accompany you?”
Born to a noble status from the moment of his birth, Lucius’s movements were filled with graceful dignity.
And in the previous life where she had just possessed the book, Reneb had thought that sort of thing was somewhat cool.
Like a fool.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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