Ah, how much I wanted to say this all along!
As refreshing as it was for me, Enrique’s expression showed the pain. His face looked as if he didn’t expect me to speak like this, and I felt awkward.
“What should I… What should I do? How can you forgive my mistake?”
“You still don’t know about that.”
Even though I wanted to strangle him in anger, facing this ignorant reaction, I burst into laughter in bewilderment.
“I clearly told you to send Helene away. If you didn’t, it’s your fault.”
“That… I can explain everything.”
“You act like you’re the ruler just because you sit on the throne. Who asked for your explanation?”
There’s nothing more disappointing than thinking there’s nothing more to be disappointed about, and yet finding another reason to be disappointed.
I shook my head.
Maybe being an emperor isn’t worth it. I’ve truly had enough, and I didn’t want to see this face anymore.
“I’ve given you chances for years. Chances for you to reflect and repent.”
Speaking calmly, Enrique chewed his lips.
It seemed like he completely realized that nothing he said would change my mind.
“If I… step down from the throne, then, will you accept me?”
“You’re still trying to play around with me.”
It’s ridiculous to continue such a negotiation after stepping down, and I laughed sarcastically.
“If you want forgiveness from me, stab your own heart with that sword. How about dying right now?”
You probably won’t even be able to do that, coward.
‘You keep whining about wanting something different, even though you won’t give me anything I want.’
As expected, Enrique couldn’t continue speaking.
I never expected that I would hate myself this much. It’s amusing to see him unsure what to do, as if he couldn’t believe how much I hated him.
Lately, I can’t sleep well. My eyes are bloodshot, and my complexion is bad.
So what? Does that mean I should forgive him?
“But, Astharoth-nim. I have already given up everything. Didn’t I quietly stay by your side as you wished?”
After a moment, Enrique whispered with a submissive tone.
Each word felt like a dog-like sentence.
“Even during the strategy meetings, when the governments you led were falling apart… I just let go. I didn’t stop you from doing what you wanted. So, could you stay with me in this swamp as well?”
“So. Do you dare to expect a reward now?”
How can someone be this incompetent?
Facing Enrique, I felt even more that I missed Merem. He and Enrique give off completely different vibes.
I’ve never seen Merem make excuses. His personality doesn’t involve making excuses.
On the other hand, Enrique is something else.
‘I’m getting tired of this.’
The meaningless conversation should end now.
I coldly looked down at Enrique, who seemed to be shedding tears as if feeling unfairly treated, and focused my magic on my fist.
‘Just like what you did to me….’
I planned to surprise him, break his spine, and take away all his power. That’s the only way to resolve this deep-seated resentment!
“The demon lurking in the center of this forest. The one who came to harm Astharoth-nim. I will catch and offer him to you.”
“Whatever you offer, I won’t accept it.”
“No. I will kill every demon in the world and offer you their magic cores. Stack them up in front of the door and forgive me whenever you want.”
Enrique, bowing his head, muttered something indistinctly.
It was not words to me but just him muttering to himself.
How pitiful it looked as he believed that I would turn around someday and find a purpose for him.
‘If I weren’t the empress, you would have already used your power and authority to crush me.’
Forcing forgiveness is violence.
No need to listen anymore. I instantly swung my magic-wrapped hand.
Crackle!
A golden lightning struck within the red magic.
At the same time, the divine power emanating from Enrique tried to protect its owner, struggling against my magic.
But the holes in the divine power were too visible to me.
Mentally shattered, Enrique was not as strong as he used to be.
Although it might be difficult to overpower him with my magic, I could deal significant damage by finding the openings and attacking.
“Look, this is the result of your actions.”
When blood is shed, demons gather.
Could Enrique survive in this Tarlan swamp with his vulnerable spot injured, especially in the current situation where all the armies are scattered?
“Argh…!”
As the contrasting forces clashed, a strong wind blew from all directions.
At the moment when Enrique, unable to endure, let blood flow from his mouth.
I withdrew my power and quickly stepped back.
As one side of the intense clash disappeared, Enrique’s body tilted forward, and right at that moment.
I transformed my magic into a blade and slashed Enrique.
‘Got him!’
In terms of combat sense, I am undoubtedly superior.
In a one-on-one battle, experience can make up for the weakness in raw strength.
“Ast…haroth-nim.”
“Hurry up and die. I don’t want anything under the same sky as you.”
Ah, the taste of blood emanating from the magic blade is sweet.
My Arch-enemy Sealed My Memory and Said That He is My Husband
This is an incredibly captivating story that you absolutely shouldn’t miss! I’ll give a brief introduction here, and below you’ll find a detailed synopsis of the plot.
The female lead is a fierce and powerful demon king. The male lead is a once-in-a-millennium celestial lord, admired by the entire cultivation world.
They are equally matched, legendary rivals who have battled for centuries.
In the final duel, the female lead is gravely injured. The male lead saves her, seals her memories, and hides her true identity. He tells her that he is her fiancé. His entire life has been flawless—except for the one thing he never expected, never controlled, and never wanted to control: falling for his greatest enemy. She is his inner demon, his obsession.
When the female lead regains her memories, she is furious at his deception.
She makes his life a living hell.
And somehow, the male lead—possibly a total masochist—doesn’t mind at all. In fact, he’s happy she’s paying attention to him.
Yep, we’re back to my favorite trope: male lead suffering. If you love this kind of story, jump into the pit with me now!!!
Intro
Dong Xia lost her memory.
Her handsome and extremely powerful fiancé Li Qing comforted her: “It’s okay if you can’t remember. I’ll always be with you.”
Everyone thought Dong Xia’s ancestors must have burned incense to get such a perfect fiancé. He was the number one person in the immortal realm, yet he remained chaste and only loved her.
…
The day before marrying her fiancé, Dong Xia finally remembered everything.
She wasn’t suffering from memory loss at all.
Her arch-enemy had made her fake her death, destroyed her cultivation, replaced her memories, and pretended to be her deeply in love fiancé.
No wonder he said, “It’s okay if you can’t remember”!
Dong Xia laughed coldly as she pulled out her long knife: Li Qing, prepare to die 🙂
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Li Qing, as the supreme being of the immortal realm, was the people’s shining beacon.
The only unknown stain in his life was his affection for Dong Xia, the ruler of the demon realm.
In the final battle of the war between immortals and demons, the sky collapsed and the earth shattered. The ruler of the demon realm was finally slain under the sword of the supreme being of the immortal realm, and everyone in the immortal realm applauded.
The cultivation world lost a ruler of the demon realm.
And in the back mountain of Li Qing’s cave dwelling, he secretly hid away a fiancée.
Notes:
1. The female lead is white on the outside, black on the inside, and the queen of flattery; the male lead repeatedly tests the edge of darkness, a VIP guest at the crematorium.
2. Fantasy cultivation world setting.
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