Spoiler The Monster Duchess and Contract Princess

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  1. Veedah

    Veedah Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for sharing
    But what about the mum did anything happen to her?
    And also how did the trial so?
     
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    Chapter 30 of the raw version is out. Can anyone give me the gist of what Ruenti and Leslie are talking about? I love their interactions
     
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    4 new chapters got released. Dunno what they're saying, but we have Leslie training with Ruenti some more in 31 while the Duchess is talking to someone. Daddy dearest is plotting something in 32 while Eli is worrying about getting replaced by Leslie and the souls of the burned children appear to Leslie in a dream and say something that seems to upset her. 33 has Leslie and Conrad talking to each other. And I think 34 has everyone preparing for the trial.
     
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    From what i could figure out via image translate, The Dutchess of Salvatore goes to see the emperor. He too is appalled by the abuse the Sperado family is guilty of, but the claims are so bad that evidence is needed.
    The nightmare isn't actually about the darkness powers, but instead, the trial going horribly and the duchess being sentenced to death for blocking the Sperados.
     
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    I would really love to read the LN. I'm loving the manhua but I like the small details in the LNs which are usually omitted in manhuas... still, I do like the fact that I can see the characters. In some cases, there are LNs I like over Manhua but I also know some which are better in grapic than text. so far, I'm loving the manhua for this.
     
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    THanks for the info- I could generally* guess that it was leading Konrad down the ML path since.. well it fit- (with my limited graphic novel reading english TL of it) especially when it wants to 'see more of her expression' and buy her sweets etc. So figures they wind up together - and it also more or less confirms her dream to start her own family thus the birth of a new Noble family.

    I figured most of the family would get offed - But you noted She was Last one left? So was Eli killed or just disfigured from this monster summoning (?) and/or was she 'disinherited' of nobility after or just well fell socially from disfigurement? - She seemed to be the only one of her family that had a slim chance of surviving. [Though I doubted her father cared much about her (honestly about the same amount as our MC she was just as much a pawn on his board she just didn't understand it) But I figured the chances for that were also extremely slim.

    Also I was curious if anyone had spoilers about what happens with her adopted family.
     
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    i read the raw for ch.35 and 36 from kakaopage. The trial is entertaining enough

    edit ; sorry i mixed up the chapters x_X

    ch.35 : Leslie & Luenti arrived in the imperial castle, they met Bethrion and went in after say hello. Duchess Assela and Sir Cyrene already waited inside the trial chamber, but the Sperados didn't arrive yet. Luenti opt to walk around for a bit while waiting. the highlight in this chapter for me was : Luenti's confrontation with Eli Sperado (whom he met in the hallway). In the ending panel, both Marquess and Duchess swore an oath and the trial begin.

    ch36 : Sperado in the lead (with a fake story and evidence)..., Leslie became agitated and tried to defend the salvatores. Marquis Sperado summoned a high priestess to testify and she used her divine power to Leslie (Leslie got hurt in the process. In the end Leslie was isolated from the trial chamber to regain her composure.

    ch37 : Conrad found Leslie crying the waiting room, Leslie immediately begs him to use his divine power to her (like chap34). Leslie got hurt again, and Conrad decided to step in and testify (it's against the trial rule, but He promised that will use his family influence to help Leslie).

    Back to the trial (with Leslie sit separated from everyone), it's Luenti's turn to speak. it's about the burning carriage incident (Luenti got accused as the perpetrator who burned the carriage with his magic). There are two witnesses in Salvatore's side. one is the former Sperado servant, and the other is the knight who holds the unconscious Leslie at that time. For a good measure, Luenti used a magical device to show the truth.
     
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    hope the whole sperado family dies in the next update then
     
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    I hope not. Death is too easy for people like them.
     
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    I read a bit of the novel (using a machine translator because I'm curious about how the trial ended :X3:)

    After the trial :
    Conrad was the final witness and he broke the high priestess testimony with his divine power (actually Leslie still got the backlash and hurt, but Conrad took the pain into himself using a very dangerous technique, so Leslie can be spared and to build his argument about the divine power used in the trial).

    Salvatore won the trial and Leslie officially adopted with "shuya(?)" as her new middle/blessed name. The scumbag excuse of the biological father actually had sibling (the most important witness to Salvatores, because the said sibling also got abused but not sacrificed because he didn't born with silver hair). Sperado family must to pay a fortune as a compensation for dragging the Salvatore to the noble trial. Sperado lost the wife and only Travesh and Eli remain.

    Leslie started to adapt to the family, and she's been introduced to various people (Salvatore Knights, Linche knights under Beth's command).

    Duchess Salvatore told Leslie that the reason she look for an adopted daughter is for a special event (more like a quest) to represent Salvatore family. Leslie took the challenge and started to study harder so she can get the "Arabella(?) title. Leslie's knowledge about ancient language, theology and holy language is needed to pass the first test.
    Based on Conrad's story, there was a plague/monster(?) called Epialtes sealed in the temple, and Arabella's task is to renew the seal together with the high priest. it's become like a fairytale because no one really know if the monster really exist

    Leslie and her opinion about marriage, and the Salvatore's reaction when someone proposed to her :
    A 25 y/o noble sent a proposal to the Duchess, asking her permission to marry Leslie. Cyrene, Beth, and Enti got mad and planned a violent raid to the noble's mansion in front of a scared Leslie and amused Assela right before dinner. the duchess warned Leslie and the men to be prepared because it's only the first letter XD
    When Leslie ask about the criteria of a good man, here is their reply :
    1. Cyrene : someone stronger than him
    2. Beth : someone taller than him
    3. Luenti : someone smarter than him
    4. Assela : a cute person.
    Assela asked Leslie why she wanted to get married, and leslie replied that she only know that marriage is needed so she can be happy. Assela assured her daughter that it's not really necessary, because if she didn't meet Cyrene she doesn't have any intention to get married and happy enough with her life. so leslie is also free to decide what she wants in life

    Sperado's next move :
    Eli and his father were in a huge debt and they still want to throw Leslie to the fire. They look for a former maid who took a pity to Leslie and lure her into a trap. Remember about the nasty black chain? they really put a good use of it and manage to put Leslie into the black fire for a second time. Fortunately, Duchess came to save her daughter personally, while Cyrene and Conrad working together to hunt the Sperados in the forest. We finally get our wish to see Sperado got demoted to a commoner and will be imprisoned for life, but Eli still around, because she is one of Arabella candidate and the high priest demanded her to stay in the capital

    About leslie and conrad :
    - finally, Leslie can say her name confidently.... as Leslie Shuya Salvatore
    - Leslie discovered a new hobby after receiving a letter from Conrad, now she sent letters everyday to Conrad and her uncle (Cyrene's reaction when he knew about this was priceless, and Conrad lied to his father that he received a letter from Leslie, telling that the letter was from the temple)
    - Conrad volunteered to escort Leslie to the temple for the first Arabella trial, but he was unable to save leslie from the black fire because he healed the injured Madel and attacked by assassins. He was the one who caught the Sperados in the forest.
    - Leslie gave him a handkerchief she embroidered herself.
     
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    What do you mean his argument of divine power used in trial? Do they use it in a trial to force a claim or something via pain or the pain is something only Leslie can felt only because she was the Priestess of the Darkness?
     
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    hmm.. I need to check chap.36 in Kakao again to make sure, because the offical translation of that chapter in my country will be published in 5 weeks (now the webtoon reached chap.31 in my country, this saturday will be 32). but from what I gathered so far,

    The problem begin when Sperado accused Luenti. He claimed that Luenti used magic to manipulate Leslie, and summoned a high priestess to test the residual magic and gave her testimony. Like the time when Assela broke the marquess' arm, she cast a spell so the wound can't be healed using divine power. Magic and divine power don't mix well, and sometimes it can be used to block each other.

    Leslie actually doesn't react badly to divine power, she was fine when the priest healed her scar and conrad (chap34) lighten her fatigue. The high priestess summoned by Sperados actually was one of the Queen Dowager's ally, and she put some jinx when she used her divine power to Leslie (so leslie will get hurt when interacting with divine power). Conrad presented this issue as a backlash case when a strong divine power used on someone with weak body.

    Conrad showed the court that Leslie is fine when HE used his divine power to her, because his power isn't as strong as the high priestess. (but in reality, he divert Leslie's pain to himself and his left arm hurt so bad that he immediately hide it using his cape). Conrad explained that it is a rare case, but there are some old manuscripts in the temple and he can show them as a proof. No one dared to argue against a paladin + Duke's son and a member of Royal family, so it's good for Salvatores.

    after the trial, Luenti learned that the technique used by Conrad is pretty dangerous, because the pain will be multiplied several times and some priests died because of it.
     
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    Just based on this, Conrad got my instant blessing to try wooing Leslie. And lol at father and brothers criteria. I mean, father is really strong, beth is really tall, when Luenti is really smart. They are setting the bar so high :sweating_profusely:
     
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    Yeah, even Leslie started to wonder if she can get married after hearing her father and brothers' standards :LOL:
    Conrad got friendzoned for a long time, though... but considering that he didn't had any love rivals so it's fine.

    They started going out regularly after Leslie stopped learning Theology from him at age 14. Conrad needs Leslie's help to get used interacting with women, and Leslie is more than happy to have more opportunities to meet her only friend. Usually they took a walk in the temple garden, visiting downtown to eat desserts (that dessert shop list became a treasure map for Leslie).
    There is 4 year time skip after the first arabella test. Post time skip, Leslie is 16 y/o and Conrad turned 19


    Now for the chap 38 of the webtoon, dang. I almost cried T^T :
    Luenti smiled triumphantly after he presented the record inside the magic device, and Sperado start spouting nonsense. The next witness for Salvatore's side is Therion(?), the youngest brother of leslie's father. Everyone shocked at his appearance and doubting that marquess Sperado had siblings. Sperado's wife were shocked and got hit when she asked her husband about this current situation.

    Therion started his testimony about the cruelty of his father and brother (he got whipped and starved, and he was the previous occupant of leslie's room in the attic). He is the only survivor of a carriage incident devised by his father (his 2nd brother died). He ran and started a new life as a mere coal mine worker. In the end of his testimony, he told the court that coming to the capital brings many bad memories, but when he heard that his niece enduring the same abuse he know that he need to gather the courage to testify.

    Now Sperado clings to his last defense, the high priestess testimony and the child protection act. Luenti realized that they need to end this trial as soon as possible.
     
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    thankyou for the spoilers!!:cookie::cookie:

    so why do conrad need leslie's help interacting with woman? did he has some what trauma:blobsad: maybe?

    so newest chapter is out? there need 7 more weeks for that chapter to publish in my country.. :blob_teary: so your summary is a heaven blessings..
     
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    Chap.33 : Conrad froze when Leslie suddenly grabbed his hand. He explained that he entered the temple at 7 y/o and they separated men and women there. He only returned to Aitera household recently (after he became paladin), so he doesn't have any experience dealing with woman. Talking is okay, but physical touch is too much for him .

    There are some exceptions, though.. when he helped Leslie to stand in the temple and the waiting room after the magic backlash.

    As a noble, sooner or later Conrad must socialize with women outside the temple duties.. That's why he asked Leslie's help (I wonder if Cyrene became hysterical again when he knew about this ).

    7 more weeks for that chapter? I think we are living in same country .
     
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    My goodness!! :blobparty: trimakasiiih spoiler nyaaa.. wkwk..
    I see, Conrad has that kind of history.. :blobpeek: but they really are good couple, they kinda exist for each other.. I'm just so glad they had time to build relationship at they're own pace..

    ah and..
    cyrene would be so jelly if he knew.. :blobpopcorn:
     
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    I want to more about Conrad and Leslie!!!!
     
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    rumaging through chapter 100 in the novel, . Conrad surely be around somewhere but he only showed up when necessary -_-\

    - She had a massive complex about ther height. she STILL short for her age, the tiniest among Salvatores..and much shorter than the 19y/o Conrad.
    - She's been rejecting invitations and not debuted yet. She only attend formal meetings and prayers. The marriage proposals still flooded, but Luenti burned some of it XD
    - THAT SLIME SPERADO became a fugitive. no one can found him in 4 years
    - Eli lived as a commoner and waited for the next test, and Medea (the Queen dowager) tried to control her so she can became a vessel/sacrifice to Epialtes.
    - there is a news about a rebel army. Linche (Beth's unit) went for reconnaissance mission.

    leslie started her 2nd Arabella trial. it's about "dedication and devotion". All of the participants were prohibited to bring maids, escorts etc and must stayed in the temple for about 15 days. Salvatores booked an inn to wait for Leslie, and told her that she can give up if the situation became too dangerous (there is a big problem between Asella and Medea about Epialtes, but let's save that for the webtoon adaptation XD). Well, leslie didn't really "alone", because her darkness power now reside in the black bunny in her luggage (it can move, and responds to leslie). All of the paladins were stationed in the temple, except those who went for missions (including Conrad).

    She met Eli again, but became really busy to bother for anything else because the devotion test is about... treating sick and injured person in the temple located near a conflict area. leslie also had a short conversation with the High priestess from her trial

    Good timing, he finally appeared
    Every candidate has their own supervisor and personal escort from the Knight of Tessenroa. Leslie's supervisor is priestess Jacqueline and the escort is Lentius (Hart's friend). After some consideration, the House of Salvatore asked to add more escort for Leslie, and Lentius choose to add Conrad because it will be better to appoint the same escort from 4 years ago.

    The next morning, Leslie met Conrad in his knight mode lol, he became the official escort for leslie (after Lentius).

    Leslie worked diligently to treat the injured patient and refugees..except for one task : a heavy pile of dirty and bloody clothes waiting to be washed. When Leslie started to wonder about where she should do the task, Conrad came and told her about the best place to do the laundry. Together with Lentius, Conrad & Leslie walked to the forest.

    Conrad and Lentius told Leslie about the Paladin/knight of Tessenroa training. Their activities are not limited to learn swordsmanship and priest related duties, they also took care of the refugees. When they approached the river, suddenly Lentius excusing himself and left Leslie together with a flustered Conrad.

    Leslie started to do the laundry and initially refused Conrad's offer to help. Conrad then told Leslie that he needs to wash his uniform jacket because it's dirty after a reconnaissance mission. Leslie asked the detailed story about how Conrad and Luenti became friends. Conrad began reminiscing about the past (while washing most of Leslie's share of laundry).

    Leslie was surprised that Conrad managed to wash 90% of the laundry faster than her, and they told each other about their domestic activities (Leslie loves to experiment recipes with the chef and the maids. While Conrad is decent in cooking, cleaning, and laundry). Leslie thought that Conrad is "the wizard of laundry".

    After done with the laundry, both of them choose to rest for a bit under a tree. Conrad gave Leslie a small pouch of candy and biscuits.

    - Eli still engaged to Prince Arendo. Duchess Salvatore and Leslie were flabbergasted when the emperor told them that his son is in love with Eli.
    - The House of Sperado was left in ruins. Leslie's uncle rejected the offer to become a new marquis. Leslie's biological mother returned to her own family and refused to be associated with Sperados.
    - Conrad still tried his best to catch the fugitive Sperado. it's become one of his personal agenda lol
    - Duchess Salvatore is very popular between refugees, and they asked Leslie to thank her because she helped them to survive from Etai's brutal attack. The refugees were driven off from their hometown but they still respect the Salvatores.
    - Leslie now understands why Salvatore house rarely accepts guest. Most of the test participant tried to gain her favor because she is a Salvatore. They harassed Eli to please Leslie.
    - All of Eli's movements in the temple were monitored by the priests, and test participants. They love to gossip about her.
    - Conrad is genuinely angry, he can't accept why Eli still able to join the test despite everything that happened before. Leslie warned him not to intervene further because it's useless (Salvatores already tried and failed, and the temple decision's can't be changed even by royal family.).
    - There is something happen in the Aitera Family. Conrad received a letter from his little brother and thorned between decision to go home or keep doing his task as a knight (and protecting Leslie).
    - Duchess Salvatore thought that Duke Aitera really hiding something, his behavior is become more strange In this 4 years.
    - Eli accidentally found the marquis among her charge in the refugees tent. It was hard to recognize him at first.
     
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    Ch.37 Luenti runs the show!

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    Ch.37 Conrad promised leslie to help her

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    Ch.38 Leslie met her uncle for the first time

    :cry::cry::cry: -
    Leslie finally had a female friend, a pink haired girl named Celis(?). This girl is came from a family of herb specialist. At first, Lesly was full of doubt and suspicion (after the betrayal of her former maid)

    - now Leslie can control her darkness power at will, and Beth trained her to swim. These two skill helped her survive.

    - the high priestess (who jinxed Leslie at the trial) finally know that Leslie is a dark priestess.

    - Celis were given a task to harvest medicinal herbs to fill the medicine supplies. Leslie, Conrad, and Lentius accompanied her alonv with some other people. They began to gather the herbs and after some cute moments, disaster happened. Leslie and Celis fell to the river.

    - Leslie use her darkness power to help Celis and dragged the unconscious girl to a safe place...only to get surrounded by wolves. Poor Leslie made her first kill.

    - The high priestess showed up and Leslie tried to prevent her to reach Celis, knowing that this woman is very dangerous. Darkness is ready to pierce her neck, and the priestess just laughed and told Leslie not to kill people.

    - The woman warned Leslie not to believe the Salvatore too much, because the duchess will not hesitate to kill many people to defend the empire.. Then she proceed to use her divine power on Leslie

    - Leslie was surprised that she didn't experience any backlash, and start to accuse the priestess about evidence manipulation in the trial. The High Priestess then told Leslie that Conrad also did the same thing.

    - Duchess Selvatore met with Medea. Their meeting was very intense.

    - The high priestess left Leslie, and Conrad come after a short moment and he is holding a magic stone. He proceed to heals Leslie with more divine power than usual, not only healed her wounds, but also recovered her stamina.
    - Leslie asked Conrad how can he found her this fast. Conrad explained that Luenti gave him the magic stone to track Leslie in case of emergency. He wrapped the stone with the the same handkerchief Leslie gave him 4 years ago. He apologized that he came late, because he got halted by landslide and stopped at another place...
    - Conrad and Lentius were looking for the 2 girls, and they found Leslie (and Darkness') gruesome handiworks. Lentius was confused about what killed the wolves.
    but Conrad only smiled sadly. He asked Lentius to return first, and he will go to Leslie.
    - Conrad already knew that Leslie is hiding something. he won't force her to talk, and prepared to leave. Leslie immediately grabbed Conrad arms... and promised him that she will tell him everything.
     
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