X… scumbag…?
“I never expected to be betrayed like that. Even after 20 years, I can’t forget it.”
“Mother, you were… betrayed…?”
“It’s okay. I gave that scoundrel a piece of my mind. Three times, in fact.”
“……”
“Thirty, no, three hundred times would have been better. Looking back, I regret not doing more.”
My mother laughed heartily at my bewildered expression.
I wondered what could have elicited such a reaction from my usually stoic mother…
“It’s unpleasant to recall, but I wanted to advise you. Don’t trust men too much, Luivel.”
“Thank you for the advice, Mother. But Prince Anselot is trustworthy.”
I cautiously added, and my mother curved her lips as if amused.
“You trust him, I see.”
Yes, well… I firmly believe that he’s using me to eliminate the dragon…
I swallowed the words I couldn’t say in front of my mother.
“If you successfully prove the oracle and return, the future of the empire might change.”
“……”
My mother was probably referring to the power dynamics of the next emperor.
Although I had no interest in the imperial throne, I didn’t elaborate, preferring to keep it that way in my mother’s mind.
“Anyway, take care, Luivel. Be safe.”
“Yes, Mother. I will.”
I cheerfully finished my farewell and left the Imperial Palace.
Three white horses were waiting for us.
One, adorned with a floral crown, pranced in the lead.
Seeing the Ajester royal emblem on its saddle, I realized it was mine.
As I confidently approached to mount, Anselot and Klaus called out to me.
“Princess.”
“Your Highness.”
Both reached out to me simultaneously, casting displeased glances at each other.
“I’ll help you, Princess.”
Anselot was the first to turn to me, his eyes twinkling.
“Princess, let me assist you in mounting.”
Klaus, not to be outdone, stepped forward.
I had thought their relationship was strained, but seeing them start a rivalry at the onset of our journey was headache-inducing.
“I can mount the horse myself!”
Ignoring their hands, I briskly mounted the horse alone.
Anselot and Klaus reluctantly followed and got on their horses.
As we reached the main gate of the palace, a crowd gathered, having heard of my departure.
“Lu-Lu! Be careful!”
Elizabeth, my sister, sniffled as she greeted me.
“Yes, Sister. I’ll be careful.”
Next to her, Gloria, another sister, looked at me sternly.
“Ajester’s worries have been alleviated thanks to you, Luivel.”
Her greeting seemed formal, but when I glanced at Gloria’s head, I was surprised.
Gloria’s favorability had slightly increased.
First Princess of Ajester
Favorability: 68
In , figures above 100 became significant, so a small favorability of 68 was almost indifferent.
But I was surprised to see it rise from zero.
Gloria had been in opposition to our brother Orent for the throne, and without me, she would have easily claimed the title of Crown Princess.
However, after my awakening as a Swordmaster and declaring to undertake , a new rivalry for the throne emerged.
Gloria should rightfully be wary and resentful of me.
So, that slight increase in favorability meant…
‘Gloria is truly grateful. I’ve resolved a worry for Ajester.’
Her genuine concern for the empire became evident to me.
Unlike Orent, who sought the throne at the expense of harming innocent people.
“It’s nothing. I am happy to fulfill my duties as a royal.”
My response softened Gloria’s expression.
[SYSTEM] ‘s favorability has increased by +8. (Favorability: 76)“Take care, Luivel.”
“Yes, Sister.”
I responded with a bright smile.
Among the crowd waving farewell was Sylvia, waving her handkerchief.
“Princess, please take care of Brother Klaus.”
“It should be Klaus taking care of me.”
I replied cheekily, glancing at Klaus’s level.
“He once defeated a bear at the age of six.”
Sylvia clapped her hands in agreement.
“Oh, you’re right, Your Highness. Did you hear that, Brother? Take good care of our Princess!”
“I would do so even without your reminder.”
Klaus responded gruffly, while Anselot chuckled beside him.
Before they could start another standoff, I urged my horse forward through the endless crowd of well-wishers.
[Main Quest: The Dreamlike Forest (1/3)]The Dreamlike Forest, standing at the gateway to the Divine Palace, terrifies people. Vanquish the monsters in the Dreamlike Forest to spread your heroic tale!
▷Clear Condition: Defeat 500 monsters in the Dreamlike Forest
▶Success Reward: Experience +12500, Skill Points +10
The second scenario Pyia brought me involved a place known as the Dreamlike Forest.
This forest was located on the quickest path to the Divine Palace from the Ajester Empire.
‘500 monsters? Sounds like a grind.’
I stared coldly at the quest notification’s clear condition.
In the original story, Hezen met his second companion, the Light Sage Ilei, here.
But the real danger of this forest wasn’t just the ferocious monsters.
It was Ilei’s illusions that one needed to be cautious of.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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