Riley thought she was not a wizard. After all, she was not registered as one. Nevertheless, Ryan forced the issue.
“Just try it anyway. There’s no need to spend money that you don’t have to spend.”
Being so blatant about not wanting to spend money made him look so cheap. Riley felt disillusioned with her uncle.
‘Why did I hang myself, trying to be loved and acknowledged by such stupid people…….’
I’d rather not be tied to those people as family now.
“Please come in, there will be a brief identity verification. What is your name?”
“Ryan Eardalin.”
The teleportation device management employee, wearing specially made glasses, looked Ryan up and down. The glasses began to flash, and soon the twinkling stopped.
“Your identity has been confirmed. Teleportation to Blestige. You have reserved for a total of 9 people, correct?”
“Yes.”
“How would you like to pay?”
“This child will pay with magic, and the rest will pay with money.”
“I see, understood. Miss, come this way first.”
Following the employee’s guidance, Riley was the first to enter the teleportation device.
“Do you have a wizard’s ID?”
“No.”
“Did you leave your ID behind?”
At the employee’s question, Riley couldn’t answer hastily. Instead, Ryan, who had been listening, interjected desperately.
“We left the ID at home; it was time for renewal, but the child was sick, so she was hospitalized and couldn’t renew it in time…….”
“Oh, I see. Then please renew it as soon as possible. A wizard’s ID is essential for using magical tools, so please carry it with you next time. Miss, please put your hand in this slot.”
Following the employee’s guidance, she put her hand in the slot. Inside the slot was a small crystal ball, which began to glow red as she put her hand in.
“Now, let’s move.”
A hot heat enveloped her body. At the same time, multicolored brilliant flames erupted, blocking her vision with colorful flashes. An indescribable strange sensation enveloped her body, and she felt weightless, floating in midair.
And then the colorful twinkling view turned white all at once.
Blink.
Riley blinked her eyes a few times.
“Welcome to Blestige, have a pleasant time.”
The teleportation device management employee connected to Blestige extended a welcome greeting.
Riley just stared blankly at the scenery unfolding before her eyes.
Mountains and clustered small buildings, an overwhelming splendor that can’t be compared to the view of the small town in Soyoungji.
Buildings that have soared to unknown heights have become a massive forest like a single tree. The dazzling nighttime lights brightly illuminated the darkness of the night, and the huge river surrounding the city reflected the city’s splendid night view beautifully.
“This place is Prestige…….”
A land where only the chosen are permitted to reside. A gathering place for famous people leading the political and economic trends within the empire. A land that those who crave power and wealth dream of.
Dazzling lights, the glare of the brilliant lights, sent shivers through the whole body.
Looking at the vast and huge cityscape, she felt relieved and realized how narrow and dark the place she had lived in was.
How much she had been a fool, cowering and fretting in that small world…
…how much she had felt like a frog in a well, it felt strange.
Her heart began to pound wildly. The beauty of the great city, the desire to jump into this vast world right away, curiosity, desire, and joy for the unknown world were tangled and whirled inside.
She felt a strong sensation that something would change.
Externally and internally.
(This is a time separator.)
The inaugural reception for the new tower master hosted by “Matop Horizon.”
The reception held in the central hall of Matop was, as everyone had anticipated, grand and splendid.
As soon as she alighted from the carriage, people who had put all their effort into dressing up caught her eye. The crowd, like clouds, glittered and dazzled even more than the crystal lights suspended in the air.
The red carpet spread out grandly to the entrance was delicately decorated with goldenthreaded embroidery, and the attendees, who were more lavishly dressed than the red carpet itself, stole the scene as if they were a painting.
“Wow, huh!”
Claire opened her mouth in astonishment, quickly covered it with her hand, and looked around.
She had taken out the most luxurious and glamorous dress she owned, but compared to the people here, who were dressed like peacocks, she seemed utterly plain.
Of course, Riley, who was dressed in even cheaper clothes, was needless to say.
‘It feels like a completely different world.’
She thought it was a sight she would never see in her lifetime. It was so splendid, luxurious, and simultaneously, a luxurious place.
In various places on the tables arranged in the central hall, the finest desserts and liquors were on display, and the hall’s size, fitting for the great tower of the kingdom, was as vast and expansive as a considerable castle.
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…
——
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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