Lady Devil - Chapter 148
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Johannes, who had not even realized he was staring with his eyes wide open as he concentrated all his nerves on his ears, suddenly inhaled. Mother had been called by Father. He sprang up like a coiled spring.
His breathing immediately became rough. He exhaled as if spewing out water. It was as if a bolt of lightning had struck a cold, stiffening corpse. What should I do now? He swept his gaze around as if looking for a pursuer. Though there was no obstruction, he felt as if his ankle was caught in a trap. In the end, only anxious reason ran like a black arrowhead within his tightly stiffened body. I. If his overzealous nurse suddenly brought his still innocent sister. I.
I… am.
“If only you die, everything will flow correctly.”
Johannes’ spine stiffened. The rough inhale was swallowed up instantly under his wide-open pupils. His usually composed eyes were glistening with a vivid killing intent. Suicide was the only option. Even if it was a choice worse than what he already had.
He could not simply let go like his ‘past’ self. He steeled his resolve, recalling the numerous self-harm attempts he had waged like wars and failed over the past year. Ah, this time he would succeed. Definitely.
He habitually searched for his quiver. Scanning the inner room with just his gaze, he found the quiver carelessly propped up next to the chest piled high with toys. Without delay, he strode over, knelt down smoothly, pulled out an arrow, and immediately pressed the arrowhead to his throat.
He knew the pain would not last long unless he made a mistake. But even his determined hand was trembling uncontrollably. Despite his numerous experiences, even his pale nape and shoulders shook helplessly. He did not know how pathetic he could become, and he had no strength left to discern what he was afraid of now. He just swallowed dryly.
The sharp metal tip pressed as if to pierce his tender skin. From the single point where the tip dug into his skin, a red… bead-like drop of blood…
Gathered.
***
“Did… Xavier take away the waterproof cover?”
Giovinetta’s voice was heard.
“I had dressed him in nice clothes after so long.”
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The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
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