Starting from the chest, slashing across the abdomen in a large X shape, Enrique looked miserable.
Wobbling, he gasped for breath and reached for the hilt of his sword.
Watching Enrique like that, I realized that the surroundings were filled with fog.
The illusion maze flower was trying to change its location once again.
“I’m sorry. I can’t kill you. Otherwise, I won’t be able to see you again….”
Enrique seemed to have noticed as well, and he whispered quietly before taking a few steps back.
In an instant, his figure disappeared, and as soon as I took a step, I moved somewhere else.
This time, it was a dense forest.
‘I’m tired.’
Perhaps due to releasing too much magic in an instant, my shoulders were stiff. However, since it had become completely night, and I couldn’t see a step ahead, I had no choice but to raise my magic and turn it into a torch.
‘If the demons feel my power, they won’t come near easily.’
On the contrary, Shailo would find it easy to locate me.
However, judging from the fact that Shailo had not appeared yet, it could be speculated that Shailo and I had fallen in opposite directions.
“…….”
Swoosh.
Rainy drizzles fell, making the ground muddy. Standing beneath it, the rain had washed away the blood from Enrique’s cheek and arm.
Hoping that everything related to him would disappear far away, I stood there for a moment.
“Did Meremem send you?”
How much time had passed? The rain that had soaked my entire body was no longer felt.
As I lifted my eyelids, a semi-circular barrier appeared around me.
The water spirit was protecting me from getting wet in the rain.
‘I feel your love in a place like this.’
Warmth rippled deep in my chest. Gaining the strength to move my exhausted legs, I decided to find a place to rest.
“Ah, not this way? Should I go that way?”
Following the guidance of the water spirit, a cave appeared.
It seemed like a cave where I could easily spend the night.
The human body is so uncomfortable.
Even for a day, if you skip a meal, your performance drops so much. Ugh.
There was no blanket or pillow, making it an extremely uncomfortable sleeping place, so the muscles all over my body stiffened.
Confirming that it had become morning through the faint light shining into the cave, I did some light stretching by turning my shoulders and stretching.
Because I thought it would help me move.
‘Now, I have to go to Meremem.’
The water spirit from yesterday seemed to be still by my side.
Although the spirit itself was not visible, I could see droplets of water swirling around me.
“Need a wash? Thanks.”
I received the clean water provided by the spirit and washed up lightly. Then, as I went outside, the cloudy sky welcomed me.
It hadn’t completely stopped raining, and a few drops were falling sporadically. I needed to quickly leave the illusion maze area before meeting anyone else.
“Let’s go. Guide me the way.”
As I made the request, water droplets bubbled up in response. Following that direction, as I walked, I realized that my feet were quite swollen and furrowed my brows.
Due to the pain, I kept stumbling.
I couldn’t help speeding up even though I wanted to. It was a situation where I couldn’t help feeling the pain in my steps.
Stopping for a moment and suppressing the pain in my aching feet, I looked up.
‘I feel eyes.’
Someone nearby was watching me.
However, it was by no means a friendly feeling.
‘Not a demon but a human….’
Somewhere familiar yet strange. A cautious figure that, despite being hostile, did not immediately assume an attacking posture.
Raising my eyebrows, I slowly straightened my back and assumed a proper posture.
“Come out.”
In response to my command, the bushes in front rustled, revealing a large figure.
“Your Majesty, the Empress.”
… It was Derek.
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?
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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!”
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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…
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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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