The emperors of the Belphegor Empire usually had companions, recorded in history as unparalleled in their affection. Peter knew the reason for this more than anyone else.
The reason was simple. Without a companion, one felt like burning up from the inside.
The emperor’s companion is someone who shares their life. The companion’s life is intertwined with the emperor’s. In other words, the emperor and the companion are one entity.
However, this applied only to the emperor. Only the emperor struggles with cravings when without a companion, feeling like walking on a path of thorns with each passing second, a surge of compulsion running up their spine.
The pain of feeling like skin is being peeled off without the companion, and the insane possessiveness towards them, all these are experienced only by the emperor.
In essence, having a companion is like the emperor gaining a significant weakness. Without a companion, the emperor would rapidly deteriorate. The emperor’s possessiveness and obsession with the companion stem from this vulnerability.
Without a long-term companion, the emperor cannot control the surging madness.
But as long as a companion exists, the emperor inevitably becomes dependent on them. It’s better to carry one’s vulnerability on the forehead. Making something finite and autonomous your weakness is, in a way, predetermining your doom.
If madness is inevitable either way, Peter chose to be mad alone, without sharing his life.
Because the person he imprinted on was already dead.
‘I wanted to erase everything.’
No matter how many memories he erased, there was one thing that could not be forgotten: olfactory memory.
In his memories, Lowell had a faint scent of roses. Whether it was from the fragrant oil she used when bathing, or because she spent all day in a greenhouse where roses bloomed year-round, he wasn’t sure, but that was the case.
Therefore, when Peter couldn’t bear the memories of Lowell, he buried himself in the scent of roses.
The overpowering scent of roses, strong enough to numb his sense of smell, gave him the illusion that Lowell was still by his side. After deceiving himself for a while with his eyes closed, the raging madness would subside to some extent.
Such insane acts were the only way he could survive without going mad.
‘When will I be able to get out of here?’
Peter opened the door to the garden that had been closed for three years. The faint scent of roses was his only comfort. As he felt the impulses slowly subside, he stepped inside.
Finally, Peter could let go of all tension. The space, completely isolated from the outside, felt like a return to the past.
Was that why? He saw something he shouldn’t have.
Peter doubted his own eyes for a moment. The unpleasant doubt in his mind came out in a half-believing tone.
“……Lowell?”
After giving Simonen two secrets in the twilight-lit path,
Lowell heard from him about the ‘closed garden.’
“The preservation garden was created right after His Majesty ascended to the throne. Although it’s closed now, it was originally not easily accessible to the general public.”
“Is there a reason?”
“The garden’s door can only be opened with magic.”
Only released magic can unlock the garden’s door.
The problem is, people capable of releasing enough magic to open the door are rare.
Of course, those of noble lineage, typically with lighter hair colors, are generally born with the talent to wield magic. But having talent doesn’t necessarily translate to tangible results.
“If you wish to visit, let me know. I’ll open the door for you.”
“Can Sir Lindell use magic too?”
“Through my sword, it’s possible.”
Of course, Lowell already knew this information, having received it from Rene.
‘She said his innate talent was considerable.’
Using a sword to release magic power is referred to as sword energy, and those who can control it are known as Sword Masters.
And Simonen was said to be the youngest Sword Master.
While sword energy can demonstrate tremendous power, using tools to release magic is considered one of the lower techniques of magic manipulation.
‘To have such extraordinary talent and yet only reach that level.’
It wasn’t a dismissal of Simonen. It was a realization of how challenging it is to handle magic.
This is also why, despite noble lineages being talented in magic, very few actually manipulate magic.
‘With black hair like mine, direct manipulation of magic is an impossible dream.’
That’s why Simonen didn’t bother asking Lowell if she could use magic. Obviously, she couldn’t.
The reason Simonen told Lowell about the preservation garden was along the same lines. Since Lowell couldn’t get there by herself, he felt he could control the secret.
“Thank you so much, Sir Lindell. If I ever feel like visiting, I’ll be sure to tell you.”
So, Lowell kept his trust.
After all, she never intended to go with him from the start.
When Simonen first became her guard, Lowell thought her misfortune had finally lifted.
When the male lead is punished by carrying the female lead’s child and having periods like a woman
“I’ve given birth to two children for you, yet you still think about him.
Was I nothing but his substitute to you from beginning to end?”
Synopsis:
Meng Huan, a scumbag who has dated countless girlfriends, transmigrates to a female-dominated country.
Day 1: Whether it’s female dominance or not doesn’t matter. The beauties here are passionate and amorous. Isn’t it easier to date them than in modern times?
Day 2: After a night, Meng Huan discovers the differences in the female-dominated world. Men here actually have chastity locks and menstrual cycles. This hinders his ability to perform, damn it!
Day 3: What’s wrong with sleeping around? I don’t want you to marry me. I’m meant to be a playboy. I don’t care about male virtues… What? You want to drown me in a pig cage? Marry, I’ll marry!
Day N: Meng Huan inexplicably vomits and receives the shocking news of his life… He’s pregnant.
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