“An invitation? What is this, why are you showing it to me? And this is written in ancient language, isn’t it?”

Elize put the invitation down on the tea table beside her as if she hated to even touch it.

Then, realizing that it was written in a difficult handwriting, and even in an ancient language, she frowned.

Elize was not good at reading ancient language. It was considered one of the most sophisticated skills among the nobles, and although she had learned it from a young age, her skill had hardly improved.

So, she had no clue where to even start reading this ancient text written in decorative font.

“It’s an invitation from the Countess Reyna of the Lenox family.”

“What? Why did that woman send you an invitation?”

“I don’t know. It came suddenly today.”

Ael explained to Elize that he had received it just a moment ago.

He also explained that he had no interactions with Reyna, and from the fact that she had written in ancient language, it did not seem to be sent with good intentions.

“I know that much.”

Elize responded irritably and then commanded Ael.

“Well, reply that you can’t go.”

“But…….”

“What? You’re not seriously thinking of accepting this invitation, are you?”

“It’s not that, they said they would send the family carriage.”

At Ael’s words, Elize’s face contorted even more.

Because she had discovered what that meant, along with the shame that she could not read ancient language well.

Saying that they would send the family carriage meant they would not accept a refusal of the invitation.

In the past, it would have been a courteous expression that they would do everything for your convenience, but now it was close to a gentle threat.

That it would be of no use for you to try to avoid it.

Moreover, the other party is the daughter of a count. Refusing an invitation from a countess, especially from a family with no power, would be a great rudeness.

It could even tarnish the entire family’s reputation.

Elize’s face hardened as she realized the gravity of the situation. Ael also looked at the invitation on the table with a tense expression.

An invitation to a tea party that no one would enjoy.

(This is a time separator.)

“I’m going crazy.”

Calon stretched out among the mountainous pile of documents. A creaking sound came from his neck and shoulders.

Since the first day in Denertum, Calon had been checking and reviewing everything that Ash Trading Company had done here.

He finished checking the documents that others didn’t even dare to organize like crazy, and since yesterday, he began reviewing the plans scheduled ahead.

Nisha worried if he was even sleeping and suggested he take a rest, but he paid no attention.

It was almost like a vacation compared to working in the Empire.

Calon recalled the conversation he had with the Emperor a week ago through the Golden Rule.

〈Are you doing well?〉

〈Thanks to someone who sent me here by force, I’m doing well.〉

〈That’s good. Your face looks good. Thank that person. It seems I’ve chosen a place that suits you very well.〉

The Emperor shamelessly praised himself and continued.

〈But about looking good, that’s no joke. There’s still some time until ‘then,’ so just rest there. You haven’t had a day off in years, have you?〉

〈I don’t want to hear such advice from Your Majesty. Besides, are you saying that knowing the situation in the South?〉

〈Isn’t that what you’re waiting for ‘then’ to sort out everything? And a war won’t break out in the South tomorrow, so it’s best to rest for now.〉

〈Even so, shouldn’t I do what needs to be done?〉

His attitude was quite belligerent, considering he was talking to the Emperor. Rather than a military relationship, a casual comfort like that of longacquainted friends was present in their conversation.

〈In the past, I might have closed my mouth at your words, but not now. I am now more strictly adhering to office hours than anyone else.〉
A faint smile, unable to be hidden, appeared on the Emperor’s obscured face.

“You’re jesting.”

“No matter what you say, I am enjoying a happy time now, so I will forgive you.”

Everyone knew that the Emperor had softened as if he had changed into a different person since his marriage a few years ago, which he had entered into against everyone’s opposition.

He, who had been more dedicated to his work than even Calon, was now indulging in the sweetness given by his beloved, always by the Empress’s side when not working during his fixed office hours.

“Anyway, I hope you find some rest there too. You never know. You might find someone good, like me.”

“Stop talking nonsense.”

Calon, who had directly heard the Emperor’s jesting after marriage, had brushed his arm as if it gave him chills.

“A good person…”

Calon, who had been muttering these words, reached out again and picked the top one from the stacked documents.

“I don’t know about that. I urgently need someone who is proficient in ancient languages.”

Calon handed over the documents. They were all about the land that Ash Trading Company was purchasing.

When yandere male lead believes she loves him — but she never did

“How dare you!”

“How dare you make me love you, only to cast me aside as nothing more than a friend?!?

“I will never accept that.”

“I will never let you return to him.”

“Even if I have to burn myself to ashes.”

“Even if I must shatter my purity, my dignity, my very soul.”

“I will never let you escape me!”

This was the first novel that introduced me to the matriarchal genre. I’ve read it three times already!

At first, the male lead despised the female lead. Later, he misunderstood that she liked him, so he condescendingly and reluctantly reciprocated her feelings.

Then, he suddenly discovered that she was kind to everyone in the same way, and there was already someone she cherished in her heart, and that person was not him.

The male lead couldn’t believe it, he became angry and crazy. He was determined to capture her body and heart by any means necessary.

Synopsis:

Want to see how a green tea bitch male lead falls in love with the female lead?

Want to see how he flirtatiously pursues the female lead?

Want to see how he gets slapped in the face repeatedly?

The male lead is a green tea bitch, a poisonous lotus, jealous, ruthless, unscrupulous, with a venomous heart, and he’s also a delusional maniac.

The female lead is righteous, positive energy-filled, kind, a holy mother.

Let’s see how two people with extreme personalities come together~

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