The fact that two imperial princes were visiting the kingdom at the same time could cause significant waves externally.
The crown prince had not yet been decided, and they were competing for the throne, making the situation even more complex.
Moreover, since they were currently jointly investigating the gold mine with the empire, if they were careless, it might look like the Kingdom of Ronica was getting involved in their power struggle.
For such reasons, they couldn’t simply welcome the sudden visit of the second prince.
“We need some time to prepare as well, so could you give us a little time? What do you think?”
After much deliberation, the king decided to consider today’s visit as a friend of Velia, not the second prince, and decided on the date for his formal visit to the Kingdom of Ronica.
Once all of Khaled’s knights gathered in the capital, they planned to hold a grand welcome ceremony as if today’s meeting had not happened.
“Fine. Then I’ll visit officially according to the date.”
Khaled also agreed with the king’s decision.
He didn’t plan to stay in the capital from the beginning anyway.
This was just to mess with Raul.
‘Well, I had something to talk with the princess anyway.’
In fact, Khaled didn’t take the story in the letter seriously.
It was intriguing that she knew there was no gold mine, but it could have been a coincidence that a thrown story turned out to be true. So, initially, he just wanted to find out who it was.
If the contents of the letter were true, he could gain a tremendous advantage, and even if it was someone’s prank, it might be annoying but not a loss.
However, the moment he learned that the sender was Princess Velia of the Kingdom of Ronica, his mind changed in an instant. The weight of the words in the letter also became heavier.
Besides, the woman that Raul is currently eagerly chasing contacted him secretly.
Even with a clear intention to mess with Raul.
‘Interesting.’
Leaning against the window, crossing his arms, Khaled chuckled.
He was curious about her true intentions.
“Nice to meet you. Let’s say hello officially again. I’m Velia Ronica.”
At that moment, Velia, who had entered the reception room, greeted with a bright smile.
“You’re here.”
Khaled, who looked up to see her, had a very cold expression as the rumors spread in the world. Moreover, the haughty atmosphere unique to the royal family.
The glances between the young faces shaded by the red shadows of the sunset were sharp like a veil. The only resemblance to Raul, the first prince, was just his chillingly transparent blue eyes.
“I am Khaled Ingott.”
As he slowly walked from the window, stating his name, Velia flashed another cunning smile.
“Don’t waste time, let’s get to the point.”
Khaled pulled a letter from his pocket and threw it onto the table in front of him.
There was no need to waste time with unnecessary pleasantries as they had met for the first time today. It was better to get straight to the point.
“This. It’s from the princess, isn’t it?”
Velia, who had just glanced at the letter, widened her eyes and tilted her head innocently as if she knew nothing.
“What are you talking about?”
“Don’t even think about avoiding it.”
It was annoying to see her pretending to be ignorant when she had obviously left a trace.
Prince Khaled crossed his arms and opened his mouth again.
“Why did you send me this letter?”
At his question, Velia pulled up the corners of her mouth in a smile and approached him.
One step. And another step.
Despite being small and seemingly fragile.
As Velia, who was getting closer and closer to him fearlessly, reached a distance where he could touch her by reaching out, Prince Khaled thought it was quite amusing.
She lifted her head and met his gaze.
“That’s right. I sent it.”
Velia cheerfully admitted it.
“But before asking the reason, you should first give me an answer to the letter I sent.”
About giving her the location of the gold mine and asking for his help.
“Princess. Isn’t it enough that I’ve come this far? So stop fishing and just tell me what’s on your mind.”
Prince Khaled shrugged his shoulders lightly.
It was quite commendable that she had dared to bring the prince of the empire all the way here.
But that was as far as he would go.
He had to confirm how she knew what was written in the letter.
‘Not just anyone, but…’
It was certainly not a matter that the princess of Ronica could throw away as a joke.
Then how did a woman who was only in the palace know there was no gold mine.
Prince Khaled let out a small, defeated laugh and opened his mouth.
“Where did you get the information?”
Judging by her attitude, she definitely knew something.
But Velia wasn’t going to be easy.
Rather, she seemed to have an enormous ally, and her attitude became more leisurely.
“I can’t tell you that easily.”
He closed his mouth as he touched his chin as if he was lost in thought.
No response came back, but Velia spoke confidently, as if it didn’t matter.
“I really do know the location of the gold mine. The reason why Your Highness bothered to come here is because you thought that the information might be true to some extent, right?”
He would take her hand.
Because.
“Don’t you want to give a blow to the Crown Prince as well?”
“What? Hahaha!”
At Velia’s sly words, Prince Khaled burst into a big laugh.
And as his laughter faded.
Prince Khaled asked as if he was truly amused.
“What do you want from me?”
Just as she had expected.
Velia’s prediction was not wrong.
“What I want is…….”
The corners of her mouth went up very attractively.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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