Bison’s name was famous. Once a gladiator slave with a record of a hundred battles, and at one point, a courageous knight for the third prince, Herald.
Bison did anything for Herald, and Herald greatly admired him. Bison played a crucial role in helping Herald ascend to the throne.
Even those who scoffed at Bison for being a slave origin closed their mouths when Bison wielded his sword. The knights who had ignored Bison knelt before him after a desperate defeat in a duel.
‘Bison…’
Bison stepped onto the stage.
With a bear-like massive physique, a body covered in scars, and thick shackles binding his wrists and ankles, Bison looked intimidating. Even as a slave on the stage, Bison cast a menacing gaze towards the audience.
“Now, look. How sturdy does he seem? If properly tamed, he can be used as a bodyguard, or you can send him back to the arena and make a lot of money. Bidding for Bison starts at 100 gold.”
Starting at 100 gold was a significant amount in slave trading. Typically, slave sales started around 20 gold and, unless possessing special talents or uniqueness, were traded for around 50 gold.
Despite starting with a hefty sum of 100 gold, people raised placards and shouted amounts from all around.
‘Yes, he’s worth more than 100 gold.’
Bison was strong, skilled in swordsmanship, and had the talent to create sword energy through training. Although having him by her side could be beneficial, Ariana had no desire for that.
Bison, guarding Herald, always scrutinized Ariana with a threatening look. Although she had never exchanged a word with him, she instinctively felt repulsed.
‘But if he becomes mine, he won’t cast such a gaze at me. Is it a good idea to buy him?’
Bison’s price went up to 150 gold.
‘But I don’t have that much money.’
Buying Bison now could prevent him from being used by Herald, but Ariana was not in a position to spend a large sum.
‘Indeed, buying a strong and intelligent slave is not an easy task. Maybe I should postpone finding my person to a later time. Or perhaps there might be a child in need among the poor.’
Being in a place where people are bought and sold was not a pleasant experience. Already tired from the long journey, now she even had a headache.
Though Bison bothered her, she didn’t want to worry about an unavoidable situation. Wanting to check only who bought Bison and leave, Lancer, who was sitting next to her, spoke in a low voice.
“He’s strong.”
“That strong?”
“Yes, very strong.”
“If you were to fight him?”
“I would win right now. If he receives formal training, we would need to check again.”
While conversing with Lancer, Bison was sold for 350 gold. The buyer was an unknown person, possibly a big shot from the other world. From now on, Bison would tirelessly enter the arena, becoming stronger and stronger until he achieved a legendary record.
It was time for Ariana to leave.
“The next item to be revealed is a very famous one. Everyone knows it, right? Here it comes.”
The announcer’s voice grabbed Ariana’s attention.
‘That?’
Judging by the atmosphere, ‘that’ seemed to be very famous. Just referring to it that way caused a stir.
Ariana, curious, took a seat on the ground.
“Among the customers here, some might have come to see that. Let’s take a look at the item.”
Swish [Dash]
Unlike before, people pushed and entered with iron bars.
A small iron cage, about Ariana’s waist height.
Initially, Ariana thought ‘that’ was an animal—a wounded creature crouched inside the iron bars.
It wasn’t until she discovered a figure wearing clothes, with its face buried in its knees, that she realized it was a human.
‘What is that?’
Although Ariana had faced many harsh situations, she couldn’t help but be surprised by ‘that.’
‘Why would someone imprison a person like that?’
Long, red hair that seemed untouched flowed out of the iron bars.
“I think those are golden eyes.”
In a whispering voice from a person next to her, Ariana realized ‘that’ identity.
‘A person with golden eyes.’
There was a legend that said a person with golden eyes brings misfortune to those around them until they turn 20. Therefore, when a child with golden eyes is born, people kill them on the spot.
Ariana had never seen a person with golden eyes in her life…
‘No, I have.’
She had seen someone with golden eyes before.
‘When?’
Her head throbbed.
For some reason, the memories from that time were faded and vague.
‘It’s not that child. Definitely… someone older…’
Lost in confusion, Ariana heard the announcer’s voice in her ears.
“Some may fear this because it’s said to have killed nine owners. Know it or not, I find it very eerie. However, think about it. If you overcome the curse, good fortune will come. This one is already 17 years old! Just wait three more years, and it will transform into a being that brings luck.”
Even with the announcer’s words, no one raised a placard. They just exchanged hushed conversations.
Even if it becomes a being that brings luck after enduring three more years, people hesitated to keep a slave who had killed nine owners by their side. Moreover, rumors said that over 20 owners had died because of it.
Ariana, relieved of her headache, focused on the iron bars, erasing thoughts about the person with golden eyes.
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…
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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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