‘Yes. Rather than being tainted, it’s better to take my own life.’

There was no more attachment to life.

Because I knew I could never fully belong to the Eardalin family, no matter what I did. Because I knew, no matter how hard I tried to be loved, I would not be loved.

It was tearfully tragic, horribly lonely, that there was nowhere in this wide world that needed me.

I lost the will to live just by knowing that there was no place for me. I don’t know why I should live. Rather than living so miserably, being pushed around, isn’t it okay to choose death as my own will?

‘Yes, it’s over, now.’

There was no way.

Riley seemed to have made up her mind and stood up straight. Then she began to move her steps as her heart reached, as impulse led her.

(This is a time separator.)

It’s a great hardship for a person who dislikes crowded places to face people countless times a day in a position that requires it.

In that sense, this reception was a very tough and crazy schedule for Gibnen.

It was the first official event he hosted since taking office as the Tower Master of Horizon. It also meant that this was not a place where he could simply invite people he liked.

Invitations were sent to all the bigwigs of politics and business known in Blestige. Those who received invitations attended as if it was a matter of course.

They were the ones Gibnen had to constantly interact with as the Tower Master of Horizon. In that sense, it was not a place of friendship but a battlefield of social interactions.

And,

“It’s a great pity that Yong has gone like that.”

This unwelcome guest was clearly the most awkward counterpart among them.

“Thank you for attending, Count Ermeintz, even though I thought you wouldn’t.”

“What kind of place is Horizon’s reception that I wouldn’t attend? Although my status is not what it used to be, don’t you think it’s not to be ignored?”

“Of course.”

“But how are you? Your master was killed here, and you must have been heartbroken.”

“……I’m fine now.”

“Well, you must be too busy to care about a dead master. Maybe being busy is good. The sadness will decrease as you work tirelessly.”

Instead of replying, Gibnen took a sip of champagne.

Either way, Count Ermeintz continued to talk with a big smile.
By the way, the worry is not trivial. No matter how much you’re a disciple of Yung, you seem too immature. The Horizon Tower is not a tower for a kid to lead. Wearing a crown that doesn’t suit you and enduring it seems hard for you, and for those under you; how about selling it to our side this time? Or bringing in a professional manager might be a good method. Shall I introduce someone I know well?

Count Ermeintz was originally well known for his nagging and rough speech.

His personality was completely opposite to that of Gibnen, who was careful and cautious.

In particular, Count Ermeintz was notorious in social circles for spewing words without any discrimination between what should and should not be said.

“As you can see from the situation with Yung, in this field, if you keep too many enemies, you’ll die young. The tower needs to change now. Political neutrality? Sounds good, but in reality, it’s neither here nor there. The tower is the core institution of the nation. To grow its power, it should solidify its political position.”

Gibnen made no reply. It was a question he didn’t feel worth answering. But Count Ermeintz continued to chatter without any hint.

“I’m thinking of introducing a professional manager I know well; what do you think? If you want, just say the word; I have many competent managers around me.”

Teasing him, Gibnen answered with a businesslike smile.

“Thank you for the offer, but there’s no difficulty in management at the moment.”

“Is that so? That’s a shame. Managing this big tower, even if you’re a genius, it’s not an easy task. Did Yung perhaps pass on knowledge and mana to you? It seems possible, considering you’re his disciple and designated successor.”

“…….”

“Ah, I knew something was strange. Yung wouldn’t be ‘easily’ killed. If he passed on his knowledge and magic, he would have had almost no power left, so being killed wouldn’t be strange. Did he sacrifice himself to create a monster like you? Wow, it’s really scary. A natural genius combined with a grand mage’s knowledge and magic; the future of Horizon must be very bright!”

“You flatter me.”

“By the way, is the murderer of Yung still at large?”

“The investigation is still ongoing.”

“It’s taking long. Think about who would benefit the most from Yung’s death, and you’ll have the answer, won’t you?”

At Count Ermeintz’s question, Gibnen put down the wine glass he was holding. Count Ermeintz noticed a fleeting cold look in his eyes and began to make a fuss with an exaggerated gesture.

“Just a joke, just a joke. You’re so harsh, can’t even take a joke!”

At Count Ermeintz’s fuss, Gibnen smiled with a shrug.

“You’re not the same as before, Your Excellency. It’s unlike the veteran who once beat a tiger barehanded to be timid in front of a young child like me.”

“What?”

Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she

really disliked him

Short intro:

What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.

Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.

Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!

She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.

*

At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.

This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!

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Synopsis:

Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…

A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead

vs.

An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead

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