The mucus became more viscous when in contact with water, making it difficult to reach the main body even with a weapon, so it was not easy to expel Alarag from the riverside.
“Could Prince Raul really expel Alarag? No matter how much I think about it, it seems impossible.”
“The knights of the empire are excellent. Don’t jump to conclusions.”
“No, Prince Raul must also think so and prepare for the expulsion. But how can they achieve anything by leading only their confidants without even forming an official expulsion team? They are underestimating the current situation.”
Velia briskly flipped through the report.
After several pages were turned, Velia’s hand stopped.
“Do you see it written here that the existence of magic stones is suspected?”
Khaled sighed.
“Would a monster with a magic stone be the same as a regular monster?”
Velia grinned.
Then she pulled out and unfolded a map.
It was the same map she had used when explaining the location of the last gold mine.
“If you go all the way up this river……..”
She naturally pinpointed a location.
“There is a narrow gorge that can block the river in this vicinity. If we drain all the water around Alarag and then expel it, the expulsion would not be difficult. Water is the biggest problem.”
Khaled stared at the map intently.
Certainly, the strategy Velia mentioned seemed quite feasible for the terrain.
Block the stream upstream to expose the riverbed and then expel Alarag.
It wasn’t a difficult strategy, but it was not a strategy that could be conceived by someone without knowledge of monster expulsion. It was a strategy that could only be possible if one knew the surrounding terrain and the characteristics of the monster in detail.
“How do you know this information?”
“I loved reading all sorts of books since I was young.”
Velia responded casually.
But Khaled had too many questions about Velia.
There were more than a few curious points, separate from his interest in her.
‘Choosing me instead of Raul…’
Knowing the location of the gold mine.
Realizing that Raul had omitted the report.
Having devised an expulsion strategy with information about Alarag as soon as she read the report.
Velia seemed to have been aware of all these situations beforehand.
Khaled could not accept the situation unless that assumption was true.
Then Velia continued speaking.
“More important than how I knew this information is another fact.”
“What is it?”
“You have to rescue Prince Raul and his knights, and you must expel Alarag.”
Khaled had to take all the credit. Moreover.
“The magic stone would be located where Alarag’s body and tail connect.”
Velia asserted.
“So you have to take care of that too.”
How did he know this fact?
Khaled, with his eyes halfclosed, looked at Velia, who was staring at him in confusion.
“I know you’re suspicious. You must be wondering how I know this, how I got this information.”
Velia bit her lips tightly.
“Do you remember what I said last time?”
Khaled silently stared at Velia.
“You have to trust me.”
“Velia.”
“I know. I know I seem suspicious.”
But he wouldn’t believe her if she said she had returned from the past.
Because it was a story that no one could easily believe.
Even Velia, who had returned from the future, doubted if it was all a dream before she fell asleep.
‘I won’t be understood. But…’
Velia shook her head.
“I’ll tell you everything when the time comes.”
Will he continue to doubt? Or will he decide to wait and see?
She was curious about Khaled’s reaction.
But she didn’t have the courage to observe it.
Then, with an extremely cold voice, Khaled called out to Velia.
“Velia.”
Velia’s body shuddered, trembling.
It was natural for him to be doubtful. Velia understood his attitude perfectly. But she had to maintain her relationship with him no matter what.
Even if she couldn’t talk about the regression, she decided to give him more information to persuade him. Then, a low sigh sounded in her ear.
“I don’t know what you think of me. Am I not attractive to you?”
“No… it’s not that.”
It wasn’t such a simple problem.
Velia had returned from the future to the past. It was an absurd and dreamlike story.
It would be a story that would exceed the extent of Khaled’s suspicions and expectations.
“To be honest, from the moment I admitted I have feelings for you, I am like a slave on a leash to the princess.”
“What do you mean…?”
He had feelings for her.
Velia was surprised and looked at Khaled.
At Velia’s reaction, Khaled seemed more surprised and asked.
“I thought you would have noticed. Didn’t I express it passionately?”
“Stop joking.”
“It’s not a joke, Velia.”
The blue eyes looking at her were serious.
For some reason, she felt suffocated, as if her throat was blocked.
“Khaled.”
With a barely audible breath, she was able to call him.
Khaled walked around the desk and came closer to Velia, who was sitting in the chair. Velia slowly looked up at him. Khaled placed one hand on the desk and stood straight next to Velia.
“Yes.”
Khaled placed his hand on Velia’s cheek.
And then, with a slow touch, he traced her eyelids, cheeks, and ears.
“I know in my head that I should doubt and scrutinize you, but the feelings that come first are…”
Khaled slowly ran his hand through Velia’s hair.
Velia couldn’t take her eyes off him. Her heart pounded like it was broken.
We are just bound by a contract. I should only be using him.
Khaled, who was captivated by Velia’s trembling violet eyes, spat out his current feelings in a deep voice filled with desire.
“I can’t help but want to have you.”
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…
——
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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