No, not this. I said no, not this.
Despite Aaron’s silent plea, Delia diligently carried out her plan.
With the reins handed over to her by the stable master, Delia checked various things to ensure nothing was overlooked in the sudden outing.
Alone in the darkness, Aaron expressed his disbelief in the unexpected reality he found himself in.
“A visit to the convent?”
“Why? Don’t you like it?”
“You said you’d treat me well.”
“So let’s go together. It’s boring just being in the capital.”
“Isn’t the convent more boring than the capital? Taking me to the dullest place in the world. Princess, this is tormenting me.”
The convent was a place more solemn and devout than any other.
And quiet.
As someone like Aaron, who wanted to engage in less-than-pious activities with the princess, it was the last place he wanted to go.
“Mother gave permission too.”
“Why does she approve only in such matters?”
“Lachio Convent operates the orphanage sponsored by the royal family. So, it’s about delivering necessary supplies and checking the surrounding conditions.”
“And does it have to be done right now?”
“It hasn’t been long since the end of the war. Think of it as a royal event to reassure the anxious citizens.”
Delia looked around as she spoke.
Imperial soldiers were bustling, loading wagons with food and clothing.
The soldiers, who were previously preparing to deal with the Senate families, were now actively involved in volunteer work.
“It’s also a way to announce that the Imperial Army is supporting our allied nation.”
Despite Delia’s constant reassurances, Aaron’s expression did not easily loosen.
“Commander, why the discontented expression? You were asking to stroll together before.”
Even as Delia playfully teased him, she stood in the pouring sunlight.
The fur on the horse illuminated by the sunlight exuded a gleam, creating a fine sheen.
As beautiful and radiant as Delia herself.
Which made Aaron even more dissatisfied.
The fact that he had to only look at the beautiful and radiant Delia, without being able to do more.
“A visit to an orphanage, an inspection. I would have erased it all if I knew it would be like this.”
“Commander, have some affection for the country you’ll be living in from now on. Stop trying to kill me all the time.”
Despite Delia’s admonition, Aaron continued to grumble incessantly.
Still, Aaron casually reached out, firmly grasping Delia’s waist.
Without seeming to exert any particular force, Aaron effortlessly lifted Delia, helping her mount the horse.
“I’m already overwhelmed with affection for the princess, and I have no room for affection elsewhere.”
“That subtly makes my heart flutter.”
“So, Princess, show some interest in me too. Don’t just focus on Iorente.”
Perched on the horse, Delia looked down at Aaron, who was complaining.
Delia reached out, gently stroking the silver strands that sparkled beneath her eyes.
Between her fingers, the soft strands of hair were warmer than the light.
Among all the things she had taken care of until now, nothing was as rough and unruly.
But nothing was as charming either.
Though she occasionally found herself being pulled along due to its size, there was enough worth taming.
Delia opened her mouth with a meaningful smile.
“If you dislike it that much, should we go with Mother?”
“Huh.”
Aaron, taken aback, took a sharp breath.
Her mother was just a timid doe, but because she held a fawn in her arms, he couldn’t treat her lightly.
Just hearing the word “mother” made Aaron sober, and he stiffened his face.
“Originally, it’s an event sponsored in the name of Queen Iorente. But this time, I requested and changed it to an event sponsored by the Duke of Subjugation.”
Delia moved her hand, which had been caressing Aaron’s head, to sweep over his shoulder.
“I want to accompany the Duke of Subjugation on this visit.”
Because of Aaron’s tall stature, she always had to look up at him.
Due to his broad shoulders, she always had to be enveloped in his embrace.
But seeing Aaron from above while on horseback was a different feeling.
Delia enjoyed the subtle change and smiled gently.
She whispered softly, like soothing a child in her arms.
“I want to announce the peace of Iorente together with the Duke of Subjugation.”
With a gentle touch brushing against his body, Aaron lifted his head to look at Delia.
The pumpkin-colored hair flowed down, dazzling Aaron’s eyes.
“On the way back, I also want to see the sea with the Duke of Subjugation.”
Delia’s hand, which climbed up Aaron’s shoulder, gently caressed his neck.
As if clinging to his neck when their lips met, she pulled him with subtle strength.
Leaning closer to Aaron, Delia breathed a sweet breath into his ear.
“I want to greet the morning together in the sea.”
Having said that much, Delia separated herself from Aaron.
Even though Delia moved away, the lingering fragrance remained around Aaron.
As if paralyzed by the scent, Aaron stood still, staring at Delia.
Her figure, illuminated by the light, was dazzling.
“Still, if you dislike it, there’s nothing I can do.”
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 🙂
*
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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