When The Silver Bell Of Charlotte's Pharmacy Rings (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 187
King Ryuen was greatly shocked and angered by the fact that Matiel had not responded to the summons of the Old Church Council, but he did not dwell on those emotions for long. The urgency of the situation, coupled with fresh news delivered by his close aide, Vice Chancellor Bass Aile, was the reason.
“Charlotte—that girl is confronting Maleblanc. Is this true?”
“According to the Duke’s steward, it is indeed so. Duke Elinak has apparently headed to the mansion of a merchant named Grimmel to rescue Baron Barrett.”
“Dispatch the city’s security forces and guards to the scene immediately. Convey to them that I will hold the entire security force accountable should anything happen to Duke Elinak or Baron Barrett.”
“I shall carry out your orders, Your Majesty.”
After Bass had withdrawn, the king immediately began discussing the sudden death of Marquis Sing with the two remaining individuals, excluding Matiel.
“This is strange.”
Count Scrabster spoke. Though their political views differed, he and Marquis Sing had been close friends. Seeing the bony fingers resting on the table tremble faintly—unlike his usual self—King Ryuen suddenly felt a pang of sorrow.
The king spoke.
“I received a direct report from Inspector Muller of the security force, who personally inspected the scene. He stated that the causes of death for Marquis Sing and Count Holen are nearly identical.”
Though he spoke calmly, his voice trembled involuntarily. Count Scrabster let out a groan filled with despair, and Marquis Mattele looked startled despite having anticipated it.
“Do you mean it was the work of a vampire?”
Marquis Mattele asked. King Ryuen did not answer immediately but instead narrowed his brows as if swallowing something bitter, then slowly opened his mouth.
“According to Inspector Muller, it appears vampire-like, yet likely not actually committed by a vampire.”
The two men staring at her frowned in confusion—not because they failed to understand her words, but because while they grasped the literal meaning, they had yet to discern the sinister truth hidden beneath.
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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The guards are to protect the kingdom, it makes no sense to prioritize the guards well being over the kingdoms well being. That is precisely what the 2nd prince has done by letting Maleblanc go and calling a retreat.