The Ghost Lady Of The Duke's Family (20 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 23
“……”
Even as his steps faltered, Lutis—his gaze fixed upon Aeli’s coffin—slowly turned his head.
A whisper-soft voice. The very end of the back row, hidden from others’ sight. Utterly unremarkable amidst countless figures clad in black.
It took him a little longer, even after piecing these elements together, before Lutis slowly realized: this moment was merely another link in the chain of situations he had endured thus far.
“Hah……”
Ever since ascending to the rank of Swordmaster, his unnaturally sharpened senses occasionally forced upon him information he never asked for.
Like the petty slander born of ill will, or muttered complaints and gossip directed toward him.
Since the source of such pointless, mood-dampening chatter was usually insignificant, he’d deal with it appropriately when necessary.
Yet it remained just as tiresome and vexing.
“……”
Still, not once had Lutis ever regretted becoming a Swordmaster.
Though the power and responsibility inevitably following such an absurd level of strength might be bothersome, there was something he would never relinquish—even after accounting for all those burdens.
[Lutis!]
A playful voice, carrying just a hint more warmth whenever calling his name.
The faint scent of grass and the delicate trace of roses whenever she lingered nearby.
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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As she recounted the memory, the boy had already fallen asleep—leaving Aeli alon
Whaatt? Did he see her or something? (･o･;) ㅤㅤㅤ
“…!”
HE. SAW. HER. He saw her! He must be in such shock.
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Okay, so he can see her. Does it have something to do with the petal (・o・)
It turns out he actually hears her voice, I’m surprised.