Spoiler The Princess Imprints a Traitor

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  1. Yoonal

    Yoonal Well-Known Member

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    Can i ask is there any second ml?
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    Answered here on the last one, but no there wasn’t a second ML. Sylvestian also wasn’t considered one.
     
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    I look forward to the next spoiler of the story
     
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    Chapter 136-150

    • Bridget doesn't care for the young princes and princesses since they don't have personal knights and won't be helpful for her politically. If you considered the average ages of Bridget's guests, it'll be around 22 (10 years older than the twins). For Eve, it's less burdensome given she's only 5 years older than the twins (17 years old).
    • The twins came to play card games with MC. The twins also chose ML to be dealer and were pleased with the way he dealt the cards especially with his handsome appearance.
    • During the first game, the twins won as they both helped each other defeat MC. The onlookers pitied MC as it was a game where two were against one.
    • After the successful win, the twins decided to add bets to the game. They want to borrow ML for a week if they win. At that moment, MC wondered if Rosie took over Bianca's body. Everyone else's eyes were cold. ML who had paused shuffling resumed. The twins continued to explain they got interested in him during the tournament since he looked so cool and they hope to get a personal knight like ML. Even so, MC told them ML can't be a prize since he's not an object. The twins don't understand since it's normal for them to bet with their knights.
    • They start to say that MC didn't want to bet ML since she's not confident in winning and don't want her knight taken away. MC wanted to teach them a lesson for their disrespect and told her she will bet the use of the green residence (meaning her whole residence) for 3 days. As the residence signified the princess, that meant they can use her staffs (including ML). The twins rejoiced as if they already won, but then MC asked what they're betting on, but MC doesn't want their residence as princesses with no name are useless, so instead they would have to be her maids for a week. They wanted to rebuke that but she started to mock them the same way they did last time and asked if they're not confident in winning.
    • MC won the 3 games with overwhelming skill and they're ordered to start work the next morning at 6.
    • The other residence members were surprised and excited at MC's victory as MC herself sipped her tea leisurely. Only Sedella wasn't surprised as she told them that it was a game that MC created and made popular so it was natural she know how to play it. In fact it's one of MC's businesses where she planned to sell trading and collecting cards in the future.
    • MC told them she only agreed to the game since she was upset they asked for ML. ML felt daunted since his princess have a habit of lifting and trampling his heart without much effort.
    • MC on the other hand is trying to educate them in hopes they will be proved useful in the future, especially when their mother, the 8th Empress, was from a Viscount family who have a long lasting legacy that had lasted as long as the imperial family. The legitimacy in their blood can offset the commoner blood in MC. She'll be unable to secure legitimacy when she takes ML as her partner so she needs someone with such pure blood on her side.
    • MC decided she will have to go see her father to discuss about the Philosopher's stone under the guise that she was worried about her father who was suffering from the summer heat.
    • MC apologized to ML for agreeing with the bet. ML didn't mind since he was sure MC wouldn't have agreed if she wasn't confident in winning. Also he was a bit touched from the feeling of her trying to protect him. In fact, in the first game, he even slightly used his hand to give her all the good cards, but then he realized the princess can win overwhelmingly that she didn't need his help. He told her he did it because he doesn't want to serve anyone but her. MC praised him instead of getting angry and stroke his head.
    • They started to hear a lot of noise and realize people were outside probably because it's cooler outside than inside. It seems the 3rd and 4th empresses might have delayed the purchases of manastone to resolve the situation.
    • In last life, after the death of the 1st and 2nd empresses (Elena and Mione), Rumiyu tried to obtain the 1st empress seat but struggled as the 3rd empress usually kept her in check. Filinelli was politically neutral with no children and also from a Duke's family. Filinelli was the one who sent Rihanna, Peony and Hugh to MC under the order of the emperor.
    • MC saw Rumiyu and Ariadna (9th empress and Euclid's mother) . Ariadna was Rumiyu's maid before she became the 9th empress. Even after she became empress, her loyalty to Rumiyu. At their table there was also Marquis Reimcal and Baroness Camilla Anche (someone who recently bought a title and became a nobleman; MC didn't know of her before). Rumiyu brought Camilla today to have a talk with the emperor about outside countries, since Camilla was engaged in trade. MC is sure she was brought in to discuss marriage business since in the last life MC got tricked and sold to an old foreign king.
    • When ML grew anxious from what the 4th empress may be plotting, but MC can't refute much about it since a marriage will happen. ML reacted sharply yelling out 'marriage?' that it startled MC. ML then made a desperate appeal to tell her in opposition to the marriage, saying that she's not ready yet since she haven't received premarital education yet. When MC heard that she flushed in embarrassment and asked why premarital education is being brought up now. She then explained it's Euclid's marriage not her. ML quickly regained his composure and returned to his expressionless face. He didn't care if it wasn't MC.
    • She told ML she'll explain to him in detail when they're back at her place since right now talking about it outside is.... ML then blocked MC's words. They noticed Euclid hiding squatting in sight with his head buried in his knees. MC felt bad for him and decided she will have to postpone seeing the emperor.
    • MC approached Euclid. She noticed he had been crying and invited him over to her place to have sherbet. He reluctantly agreed. They took another route back to avoid the empresses.
    • The people at her residence were surprised she came back with unexpected guest. As Euclid admires MC's green residence, MC started to explain the how the military powers are divided. While there's the homunculus side, the human side is no different. Both need lots of funding. Currently due to Chansley, Bridget's funding is in a riot and they'll need a political piece to get them the funding they need. Euclid realized what MC meant and started to feel tearful (he's being used as the political piece).
    • In actuality the emperor has no power in the princes and princesses marriage alliances and only the empresses and their children have that right over the emperor. MC asked Euclid to explain his situation. He had already met the Baroness and his mother told him last night about the marriage. Euclid started to cry again when he mentioned he tried to voice his opinion to his mother who didn't do anything about it since he was sold at a high price.
    • MC told him not to let someone else sell him and told him to sell himself to her and she will support him in learning swordsmanship. She will protect him from his mother, but when she asked him what he can give her in return he wasn't sure. She explained what he can give to her in the future. Euclid promised he will be her knight. MC agreed and put him under her sponsorship as a scholarship student to the academy. She ordered her staff a bunch of tasks and told Euclid to hang around Rosie to grow his sociability by fixing his personality.
    • Because the 9th empress doesn't play the role of the mother, MC will have to send Euclid to the academy to avoid the marriage. The academy doesn't only focus on alchemy and magic like the imperial family so it'll benefit Euclid but he will have to be good at all the basics so he will have to keep his grades up for a variety of knowledge. MC will keep track of his grades since she will be paying for all his fees.
    • MC had ordered Peony to bring the Mandaragora plant because she will use that to persuade the 3rd empress to help her. Filinelli's residence was fine from the heat as well since because of her hobby of gardening, her residence was equipped for the temperature throughout.
    • MC appeal to Filinelli that their lines of interest all connect as Euclid is against his mother who is following the 4th empress and the 3rd empress is against the 4th empress, so there's a possibility to get close. MC's plan to enroll Euclid is so by the time he does graduate, she will hold the position of crown princess in order to protect him.
    • Filinelli is somewhat skeptical of MC's willingness to stop Bridget. MC couldn't go over all her plans with Filinelli either as they're not actual allies yet. MC plan to keep poking into Bridget's business to make them reveal her illegal funding. Saving Euclid is also part of her plan as Bridget won't be getting the funding for selling Euclid.
    • Filinelli invited her to visit her in the future. MC was able to gain her favor.
    • 4 days later, there was evidence of Ariadna's mental abuse toward her son and due to negligence in raising Euclid, she was deprived of her mother's rights. Desmond II was embarrassed that he had to intervene on such conflict. MC recommended sending Euclid to the academy and was pleased with that solution. MC plans to raise Euclid to become the highest human general knight position 'Imperial Chief of General Security Commander'.
    • On the other hand the twin princesses quickly adapt to their maid position as they strive to please MC. They started to visit MC often and play at her place and sleep at her place.
    • One day unwanted visitor came. Peony's scream can be heard outside. ML blocked MC and the twins to protect them from the intruder and when the door opened a terrible fragrance of flower appeared. With Bridget's appearance, MC told the rest to return, even ML despite his wish to remain.
    • Bridget had no wish to take a seat and demanded what MC what's with her change. She threatened MC for challenging her (with Euclid). She was like a storm, left almost instantly after threatening MC. Sedella was worried for MC but she better than usual and even felt energetic.
    • Summer continued and Desmond II finally resumed manastone supply normalizing some of the palace facilities. After two months of MC's hard work, she finally gained some stamina. She progressed to finally start training with a wooden sword. Her mentor was pleased with the progress of the fragile princess. MC recalled when Peony told her servants feel more energetic to serve someone beautiful.
    • As she was returning, she was pleased with herself for giving ML the cooling warming stone since it helps with the heat from the weather.
    • MC returned to Alben's visit. Alben complained about the heat immediately. MC decided to gift him a magic stone. They continued to discuss about about decadent balls held by Chansley under the guise of masquerade balls and to look into the their illegal distribution of illegal aphrodisiacs (they mixed drugs with aphrodisiacs since aphrodisiacs alone isn't illegal).
    • The Midsummer Daydream (imperial masquerade ball) is about to be held soon. It's the best banquet for looking for marriage partner. Scandals and engagements always break out after it ends. Alben told MC to be careful since the young noblemen will all try to get the opportunity to approach her since right now she's the best bride candidate. They're all eager to find out what she's going to wear at the ball. They have to block info from leaking. Also ML won't be able to accompany her so Alben is more worried. Only people with invitation can enter, and no homunculus are invited.
    • Since the appointing of the commanders ceremony, the Imperial knights division had been going through changes. They're becoming more organized. They're getting new facilities built and more supplies. With all these gifts homunculus will learn to find value in items and themselves and even offer to go through means of trade. It is a human thing to do.
    • When ML think of the progress MC had been making he smiled but it didn't last long as watching the battle training in front of him makes him frustrated. Sylvie and ML decided to fight together to show them how it's done. Elijah showed up wanting to play with ML as well, jealous ML only trains with Sylvie.
    • They were wondering why he was there when he should be with Bridget's group. He told them he got decarded by her and Sylvie told him he'll ask Rosie to take him in so he can join the White Night Knights. Elijah then said he doesn't want to join him but want to be under the Retribution Knights. Sylvie asked was he pretending and Elijah told him to stop interfering with him and ML. ML ignored them.
    • The two were pleased they'll get 3 day break because they can't participate at the ball, but for ML it's the opposite. He doesn't want to bring his precious princess to a den of evil filled with decadent and insidious playing. The day when he first learned about it, he couldn't sleep and even now recalling the reality made him feel stuffy.
    • A messenger from the emperor came to the three of them to deliver a black letter. The three got special invitation to the masquerade ball as entertainment for the attendees. They will be used as prizes for a game where the person who finds them can date that person overnight. The other two don't want to go but ML tell them to go together. He had the look of determination.
    • MC is helping Euclid study ahead for when he enters the academy this fall. The twins sat next to him talking about a new card game. Her residence have been becoming quite busy. ML helped Peony pick up some stuff to move to the palace. He picked up a box of stamina potion. Peony told him to put them next to the bed. He arranged the potion with an upset mood.
    • MC and ML talked about preparation for the season and the ball. MC has a lot to prepare and now that Sedella has a mansion, she will be busy managing that. She still has her other servants but it'll be difficult to work alone. ML told her she still has him so ML will be learning to make tea.
    • MC have to prepare three outfits for the 3 days. ML commented she'll probably be beautiful and the young nobles who can dance with her must be lucky. MC didn't care much for it. She would rather go with ML. His flinched regretfully. He spitefully reminded her that she left him one time to jump into a group of young nobles before. MC made an excuse that it was for business. MC wondered if maybe he was acting up because she wasn't able to sympathize with him.
    • ML tried to change the topic and apologized. She reassured him she won't pay attention to the young nobles. ML said he'll trust that since she has high standards anyway. MC agreed and said only ML can seduce her anyway and ML felt the words were crooked given how he struggled to seduce her in the past life.
    • MC told him she's preparing some gift for Alben. It's a chair with a warm magic stone. When he heard that, he asked and MC asked ML what's wrong. He regretfully asked her if that's the same gift she gave him. He thought he was the only one who can receive such a gift. And he started to complain how if Alben uses it in the winter, sitting on the armchair must feel like he's sitting on the lap of the princess or being held by her. MC felt embarrassed with his illogical remarks.
    • ML started to pile up other complaints as well such as how she told him before she doesn't need any other knight but ML but then she will take Euclid as her knight when he matures and even accepted the prince in front of him. MC started to feel bad. She told him she will give him something better than the chair.
    • ML spitefully asked her if she's going to hold him in her arms then and she said yes. He was surprised from her response when she got up and awkwardly hug his neck from behind, but that hug was enough to freeze him and stopped him from breathing. She asked him if he's going to calm down now. He couldn't think of anything.
    • He told her he had let it go and she released her hug. ML felt stupid afterward lamenting he should've take as much time as he could've to keep the hug. He tried to cover his heated face with a fake cough and excused himself since he finished his tea. MC had more work to do so she let him go.
    • When he left, MC lot her composure barely believing she hugged him. Her face flushed. She wondered when it had started, their flirtatious joking that was so addictive that she wasn't able to stop herself even though it was harmful to her heart.
    • On the first night of the masquerade ball, everywhere that touched her eyes, she witnessed the enjoyment of the appetite and sex right before her eyes. Today MC is more interested in trying to find more info on the Bamsa Night Society than the ball itself. She managed to hear some gossips about herself how she gifted Alben a chair (and they took it as seating Alben on the throne) or the marriage proposal from Kalis (thinking she might've broken up with him). MC almost spewed her drink when she heard them. She started to be skeptical of the info she might hear now. She suddenly felt she attended for no reason.
    • MC started to then noticed young noblemen eyeing on her. They all started to flock to her expressing their feelings with honey soaked words. She can tell their intentions instantly and lied she's a married woman with two kids, then disappeared into the crowd.
    • ML was alone at the knight quarter that night. It was difficult for him to sleep. At his feet is the outfit Desmond prepared for him for the 3rd night of the masquerade. Right not he can't participate. He looked over at the direction where the main palace is and thought how MC is alone at a place where insidious romance starts. He recalled when the young nobles offered MC a drink before and his throat start to burn and he nervously bit his lip. He envisioned a scene where MC's waist is wrapped around their arms and dancing. His breathing got rough and his hand holding the window frame turned white. ML's mind easily engulfed in anxiety. Suddenly he envisioned a scene where a young noble escorts MC to a secret area. A dull glow could be seen from his eyes.
    • Amber flew by his side and broke his thoughts. He thought Amber would've followed MC to the ball but apparently a guard thought it was a moth and tried to catch it. ML gazed at the distant sky and hope to fall asleep and dream of beautiful dreams. Two days is a long time.
    • MC spent most of her first day hanging around the nobles and she return to her palace exhausted.
    • On the second day, she realized info got leaked of her outfit since she was found too easily on the 1st day. In response to that, Peony changed her image altogether. This time she was dressed with a femme fatale concept showing her cleavage and wearing bright red lipstick. Unlike the previous day, this time a lady with black hair kept looking at MC today.
    • The woman was dressed just as seductive as MC. She was also showing off her charm attracting all the young noblemen around her, but she rejected them all and approached MC with a glass of wine instead. The woman started to say out loud so everyone can hear that she had been watching MC from before and wanted a dance with her. MC recognize the voice immediately and asked 'Rosie?' and at that moment the woman's face went pale. Rosie now recognize MC and with her shock, she pulled on MC's mask rudely revealing her face. The problem is that there's a law where the act of removing the mask can be taken as a sexual cue thus now everyone thinks some lady is trying to make sexual advances to the 7th princess.
    • They met in private and MC tried to protect Rosie from scandal. When Rosie realize her shame, she turned red and lowered her head. MC told Rosie to go back with her wig removed so people won't recognize her.
    • Finally it's the last day. MC really didn't want to go, especially with the rumor from previous night. That morning ML woke her up and asked if she was okay. She told him she won't go and ML was shocked. He tried to get her to go and suggested it might be different today and she might make some good memories. MC asked him how can she make good memories without him. He couldn't answer her and she finally decided to go. She will have to attend anyway since she would probably be nominated as tribute given her standing now. She had studied stealth magic in advance so she won't get caught. She doesn't want to have to date the other person at the end.
    • ML then called her and she was confused as he got closer and kissed her on the forehead. She belatedly realized the touch of his lips on her head when he then told her it's to drive away nightmares and reassured her it'll be fine today. She thanked him as she blushed slightly. It made her felt better.
    • MC arrived at the ballroom hoping to finally get some information today instead of gossips. She was finally rewarded and was able to hear some noble ladies talk about stamina potion which then led to them talking about better potions that when consumed also led to ecstasy. The lady mentioned she got it from a salon. MC pretended to be a wife of an old nobleman and followed them to get more info. They told her about the night society where only people who have been introduced can attend.
    • MC then looked at the clock and notice it's almost soon to be the sacrifice game. A tall man then approached her. He was wearing a pink wig which is popular these days thanks to the tournament. The man asked her for a dance. MC noticed the voice but was confused why he was there. He requested her not to refuse him so she agreed feeling soft for him.
    • MC asked him how he's here, he asked if she knows who he is with a smile. It's Sylvie. He was glad to have found her right away. MC wondered if Rosie was plotting something and that's how Sylvie was here. Sylvie told her he will tell her when the dance is over.
    • Sylvie confessed to her his secret was that he actually wanted to be her personal knight. MC told him, he's speaking dangerous words and he responded since it's a daydream, it'll be forgotten after today. It was the first time she had spoken this closely with Sylvie in this life and last life. It wasn't unpleasant. Sylvie then added bitterly that even after a long time, she never looked at him and chose ML. When it came to wishing to serve her, he was first.
    • MC lost her concentration and he supported her posture. He told her that while MC might think that he's not like a homunculus there are things he like and dislike about the issue of serving the royal family. MC tried to tell him he's no different from the people here (as in the humans) but Sylvie felt embarrassed by that remark as he tried to clarify that he didn't do this to ask for something from her and definitely not for night services. Also he has no intention to deceive his friend and he knows MC chose his friend. He just wanted to serve someone who knows his heart for a long time.
    • MC has no wish to steal Rosie's knight and Sylvie can already tell from the tournament reaction with Elijah, it wasn't looked well upon, but MC can give him the promise that if he was in danger, she won't be one to just watch. Sylvie stared amazed at her response. They ended their dance.
    • When he escorted her out of the dance hall, he told her the emperor's order and why he was there. It was then the lights at the ballroom went down and an announcement was made introducing the start of the game. The tribute will be ML, Sylvie and Elijah. All the female nobles screamed for joy. MC's fist went white.
    • Sylvie then asked her what she will do since one of the prizes is in front of her (Sylvie) but MC told him she have to find ML. It was at that moment when Sylvie realized when he said he didn't want anything from her, it was a lie, but he fixed his expression and wished her good luck. She thanked him and left.
    • It wasn't just the ladies enjoying the game as even the young noblemen find fun in tricking the ladies into thinking they're the tributes to get partners for the night. MC found a man standing at the lawn as if waiting for her to approach him. When she called 'Michael...', he responded 'Yes, Eve' and MC immediately knew he wasn't ML since she thinks ML in this life doesn't want to sleep with her (ML doesn't call her name in front of her). Every time a noblemen approached her pretending to be ML she started to complain to them that they shouldn't be saying her name or he calls her more sweetly than that. They all went away dejected.
    • Eventually MC felt depressed and tired as she sat alone by the fountain as she couldn't find ML at all. She realized it's probably faster for ML to find her. Someone then approached her. From all her previous failures, she's already skeptical now. Also it was dark outside so she can't see well.
    • The person asked her why she's alone. Just from hearing that voice she noticed.
    Magic lights in several places lit up, but it only distorted the silhouette and made her see only what she wanted to see. Then he approached and opened his mouth. There was a voice that sounded like smile.

    "Why are you alone.”

    At that moment, Eve's heart tightened.

    Her hearing reacted. It was because the voice, that sound like rolling candy in his mouth, fluttered like cotton candy, and even the breathing like drowning in sugared water, sounded intact and rang in her ear.

    "Ah......."

    The eyes were drawn on its own. Only then did a man wearing a silver gray banquet outfit caught her eyes.

    It was a time he could barely endure wanting to be called by name. He continued the conversation without waiting for his name to be called.

    "Even though the day is cloudy, you can't see the moon."

    "I am not watching the moon.”

    "Then, are you waiting for someone?”

    "Yes."


    Also, it seemed that the tickling tease between him and her would begin. Eve was willing to follow along.

    "A precious person. I have to protect it.”

    "Is that so?"

    “There seems to be someone you are looking for too.”


    It was then when he smiled under the white mask.

    "Yes. I'm looking for someone I love.”

    Eve's chest stopped moving up and down for an instant.

    Numerous emotions passed over the amber eyes looking at him. All in all, they were sparkling with excitement and anticipation.

    But the next moment, he turned off the sparkles in Eve's eyes.

    "Isn't it a masked ball? It's a place for everyone to find love.”

    She was perfectly teased.

    Just as expectation had rose, the disappointment hit as much as the drop in the bucket. However, it did not reveal itself.

    “So did you find it?”

    “You have caught my eyes.”


    Eve smiled as she saw through him trying to seduce her through his ignorance. Now it was her turn.

    “I already have someone who I gave my heart to.”

    Even if it was hidden in a white mask, she could clearly see that the expression was firm. Now there was no leisure feelings anywhere.

    “Who is that.......”

    “Shouldn't you first ask who I am?”

    “......I know you have a noble status. So who is he?”


    It seemed that he had forgotten to try to appeal to the charm of the viewer who was so tired of it. Suddenly he was approaching Eve. Thanks to this, I could see that purple eyes took on a tenacious glow.

    “I won’t tell you.”

    His lips, which were curved in shape, could not make a sound and only sprout the moon. Pitiful anxiety could be felt by the skin. This much revenge seemed to be enough. Eve aroused the mood by bursting into laughter.

    "I'm kidding. So who is going to tease others?”

    “Ha….”
    • Amber wasn't able to find ML but ML was able to find her before she finds him. He doesn't have detection magic but he trusted she would appear before him like fate. He wouldn't tell her how he found her though. He just said he searched hard until he found her since she is his everything.
    • MC held out her hand to be escorted and he immediately supported her. She told him now he has to date her since he is her tribute. He promised her an unforgettable night. She teasingly told him that it's a lustful and dangerous banquet so he has to stick by her. He responded that a weak homunculus like him might get eaten with one bite if he's not by her side. She agreed that only her side is safe and he also agree that's the only place he's allowed to be. But then he asked again who is the person she cares about. He seemed obsessed to find the answer to that. She cheerfully answered him maybe by the end of the ball.
    • And they stick to each other during the whole ball, dancing and joking together. As they danced, he wondered why she was laughing and she said it's fun. He thought she was laughing at his dancing but his dancing is as good as his swordsmanship.
    • ML then told MC this is his first dance. MC's eyes widen in response. He pulled her waist a bit closer and told her it's his first dance at a formal banquet and he's glad she's the one who took his first dance. MC blushed slightly. He continued to tell her it would be unreasonable to wish it's the same for the princess but he would be happy if he also received her first dance. MC wasn't sure how to respond since it was already taken by Sylvie. Seeing her response, ML swallowed a laughter and commented that it seemed like a nice young nobleman approached her. She protested that if she knew ML would come, she would've saved the dance for him, but he pretended not to listen.
    • She felt a bit unhappy and decided to counterattack and told him he took her first kiss. ML lost his words and they bickered. He apologized. He can tell she's a bit angry so he reached for her hand and soothed her with his thumb. She asked him how he learned to solve issues by soothing her like this. She decided to blow up the training camps now and ML clarified that he didn't learn to speak or act like this from there. He hesitated before admitting that everything he had done is because he had wanted to do them. Desire can be seen from his eyes.
    • Silence ensued. MC wanted to question him, but she wasn't able to. The dance then stopped and only then he released her from his arms. He wished for another dance but MC already have a hard time breathing. MC also used the dance as an excuse when she actually lost her breath because of what he admitted.
    • They continued to joke on their "first" as they chose each other's first drink. She was tempted to give him a strong alcoholic drink but wasn't sure how much he can handle. He laughed and told her he doesn't get drunk much so she doesn't have to worry.
    • When ML was trying to feed a canape to her, she was going to hold it herself but he reminded her they're dating and she felt it's a bit much. He told her to look around her and when she noticed the other nobles feeding each other through their mouths, he then told her it'll get more attention if they're being conservative. MC blushed in embarrassment. ML asked for a canape and she fed him one.
    • Young nobles kept glancing at them. MC was jealous thinking the ladies are looking at ML while ML was upset knowing the noblemen are aiming for MC, but also felt a strange ecstasy knowing they can't approach her because of him. Usually a homunculus would be ignored in banquets but here he was able to act as her shield.
    • ML brought his face closer to MC's ear and the guys around them flinched. His lips curled up in response and then he told her they shouldn't take a break so others can't approach her. She agreed. Now they're more motivated to stick closer to each other. Danced closer to each other, feed each other while touching each other's lips, and even went into rooms secretly to mess with their outfits.
    • Soon midnight came and MC suggested a stroll in the garden. They headed for the sunflower garden. MC wished to be with him a bit longer, for this daydream to be a bit longer. ML said it's like a dream. MC said if ML is happy then it's a good thing. MC also enjoyed herself. She mentioned she have the same dream as him. He asked her if it's a dream of falling in love.
    • Her eyes widened and heart began to race. She asked him what he meant and he reminded her that she told him she might fall in love by the end of the banquet. She questioned him what is his dream since she thought they were talking about the same dream. ML told her he asked first so she should answer him first. He asked her if he's not charming enough for her to fall in love with him. MC could feel his thumb rubbing her hand again.
    • MC had trouble answering him, but she told him he should be quick to notice so he shouldn't have to ask her to know. ML responded she did give enough hints but today he felt weak. He could tell the princess have trouble answering. MC doesn't have confidence answering him and it was then she felt his hands shaking slightly.
    • It seemed the longer it takes for MC to give him the response, the more quickly he lost confidence in himself. MC then admit she likes him a bit so she'll give him a chance. ML's eyes widened in surprise and MC became embarrassed from his reaction. ML decided since she's giving him a chance, he will be braver.
    • He leaned his face closer to her. The clock then struck midnight. If it were a fairy tale, the magic would've ended. The game is over now. ML told her he wants to make his wish now. MC asked 'wish?' and he laughed and told her the wish to kiss her. Her eyes tremble and mind went blank. ML smoothly removed her mask and dropped it to the floor. His hand plunged into her hair and gently wrapped her back. He told her she can refuse but she couldn't say anything. A long time passed and he finally didn't wait and moved first. MC couldn't blink and he gets closer. His hand held her cheek and the tip of her nose rubbed and finally their lips touched.
    • It started gentle with gentle bites and licks but when she released a sigh, he didn't miss a chance and broke through her opened lips with his tongue to invade her mouth. It was only then his kiss became greedy. MC collapsed from the stimulated sense, but ML wouldn't withdraw. He pushed more tenaciously. Lips interlocked, angle changed, and he coveted her mouth through every corner. His gaze never fell from her. His eyes filled with desire that seemed to swallow her like a devil.
    • MC felt like she must've inhaled aphrodisiacs with every breath. They were drunk with emotions. ML was drunk in a sense of ecstasy while craving her without hesitation. She had raised her arms and hugged his neck, responding to his kiss. Although it was slow and clumsy, he was stimulated to roll her tongue more. Their mouths became soaked and a clear stream of saliva fell from MC's lips. He licked her chin and their eyes crossed.
    • Rain started to fall. Even the rain couldn't release the heat from their body or quench their thirst. They both know kissing isn't enough for their desire. MC was the first to open her mouth and invited him to her place. He asked her if it's what he think it meant. She avoided his gaze. He reached his hand out to her and slowly embraced her, calling her 'my princess' and then 'my Eve'. As soon as he said her name as if liberating himself, he collapsed into his desire and begged to covet her and kept calling her name. He kissed her once again in the middle of the rain. It was a long kiss.
    • It became a time when a noble princess and a noble knight mix their bodies with desires. The week of joy was just about to begin.

    And I stopped at their first night. :blobcatblush::blobcatblush::blobcatblush:
    Really tried to extend it to there.


    How detailed do you want the "smut" (cause not really smut but pretty spicy) scene? It's basically the full chapter 151 and 152. :sweating_profusely:
     
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    Are you asking how much spice/smut to share?! Dude ....why are you even asking?! There never too much spice/smut lol especially with Michaelis! :blobtriumph: The more, the better lol :blobcatblush:
     
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    Chapter 151-158

    • And they did it for a week. (ML and MC's first actual love confessions are from their first day.)
    • After they returned to the palace, the maid on duty was sent out. ML closed the door with his back and they went back to kissing again with her arms around his neck and his around her waist. The hand around her waist slipped down to her thigh and as they continue to kiss, he moved her to the bed.
    • The kiss then stopped and he looked away for a moment covering his mouth with the back of his hand as he swallowed his saliva nervously. "Michael." MC can feel the tension as well, but she moved her hand to pull a long tie that was loosely tied around his neck. It came undone easily. The feeling of being removed from a single piece of cloth was even stimulating for ML that heat met his eyes. He took off his coat and dropped it to the floor and climbed up the bed.
    • Situated behind MC's back, he touched the ribbon knot on her dress and his fingertips trembled with excitement and tension a few times before he started to loosen the string. A silk slip was revealed after the dress was removed. It was so transparent and thin that the brassiere and drawers as well as the bare skin can be seen through it.
    • "Eve." ML turned her around and sat down. His chest stopped rising and falling for a moment when she saw him face to face. MC raised her hand to cover his eyes at the blatant feeling of his gaze. He grabbed her hand and kissed it tenderly on the inside of her wrist.
    • "I was taught that we should not leave blood on the bodies of the imperial family." "You can forget that." "Gladly." The skin was roughly sucked with a sound. It was the first trace. ML then began to untie a few of his buttons on his shirt and the shirt came down revealing his muscles. MC blushed seeing the body chain over the naked man's beautiful upper body. His abs twitch feeling her gaze.
    • A hand wrapped her cheek when she turned her head ashamed. "Look at me, Eve." His hand went to untie her hair ribbon and he laid her on her back at the center of the sheet. Soon he climbed over her body and cast a shadow, pressing his forearm by the side of her head to avoid pressing his weight on her. Even in the backlight, his face and body was breathtakingly beautiful.
    • "Ah." A soft texture touched the nape of her neck. Lips that gently kissed her along the collarbone and cleavage, went down. At the same time, the slip furled up and a hot palm touched her skin. His hand swept her bare waist and went up to dig into her brassiere. "Ah." While MC trembled in surprise, ML clenched his teeth. His palm was going crazy from the soft texture.
    • "Mi, Michael....." MC called him shamefully as if pleading. Her slip and brassiere were peeled off with his hands. He scraped a coral spot with his teeth and bit it with his lips. The trembling didn't stop as he kept trying to soften it roughly with his hand. A strong groan erupted from MC from his ecstatic caresses. Everywhere his lips and palms swept left a chilling heat and melted her.
    • MC reached out to him in excitement. Not knowing how to caress him, she stroked his black hair. From the hand that seemed to ask him to behave, he grinded his teeth. After going down from her chest, his lips reached her pelvis and stopped at her drawers. He untie the knotted ribbon with his teeth and the last piece of clothes slipped down her smooth legs and ankles.
    • "Ah....." Now all she is wearing is a choker with her naked body. ML's hands restrained her from instinctively bending her knees and pull them up and created a space. Even in the dark his purple eyes seemed to shine engraving her naked eyes. "Eve." It was a voice immersed with excitement. "Ah...!" His hand carefully touched her and a voice rang out as if her body was already captured. A long silver thread came loosely from the tip of his finger.
    • "I'm glad you want me body like this." "Mi, Michael....." MC had a face of shame. As he looked at her, he removed his lower clothes as well. He had been in a state of excitement from the moment he had entered the bedroom. MC forgot to be ashamed from her desire and opened her mouth. ML trapped himself more tightly between her legs.
    • "Eve." His eyes were red with excitement, but there was a sense of guilt mixed in his eyes. "Michael....?" But it was too late to stop. "Ah!" His hands grasped her thighs and he ran into her with strength. The hot heat pressed her down. "Ah, uh...!" The pain ran through her back. She couldn't help but feel the unfamiliar pain tearing up her raw flesh. The pupil at the center of her amber eyes dilated.
    • "Mi, Micha, Michael.....!" "Eve....." His soothing touch, voice, and facial expression were filled with sorrow due to MC but even that can't erase the desire of his eyes. ML dropped kisses around her eyes as tears filled MC's eyes. He licked and drank it as if it were brandy from her amber colored eyes.
    • "Ugh, Michael...." She lifted her hand that was clinging to the sheet and clung to him. The desperate gesture of dependence and the crying face made him ecstatic and distorted his expression. ML hurried and fumbled at table and took out a pink potion. He poured the potion between the two bodies and clenched his teeth.
    • "Sorry, Eve." He dug into it at once. A beautiful body bent behind the neck was held tightly in his arms. A tight bond was made. "Ah, ahh..." "It's okay. It's okay now." "Ugh..." He soothed her crying face with kisses, but his eyes were violent and greedy. A shiver ran through his body inside the fluctuating body. His instincts wanted to go wild. He managed to move very slowly with patience.
    • "Mi, Michael. I'm... ah!" (She's trying to say it hurts.) The pink liquid soaked in with his slow movement and wetted the inside. The wound healed from the potion effect and as soon as the pain disappeared, heat start to bloom. A tingling pleasure spread out from her spine and pelvis. Her toes clenched and crumbled the sheet. "Ah, ahh....."
    • Reasons blurred. Her expression went ecstatic. She grasped his forearms firmly as she looked at ML with eager eyes. More.... Harder, uh. A bit....! ML immediately fulfilled all her demands and the gestures went faster. The bed sheets wrinkled messily. Sweat droplets rolled over the skin. In between the sound of the rain, groaning and harsh breaths continued to play out. They shake and shake eagerly, coveting without hesitation. "Eve, Eve...." "Michael!" In the midst of their violent shaking, their line of sight fixated on each other.
    • "Ahh...!" At some point, a hot and tingling pleasure fell and MC's waist bounced off the sheet. ML's lips continued to mischievously play out as he buried himself in close contact with her. His attractive frowning eyebrows slowly unfold over time and he hugged her. Her lime blonde hair spilled out from the back and his hungry lips found her lips and rubbed them. She leaned back and they continued to kiss while embracing each other.
    • She raised her hand as to not get swept away and the delicate fingertips rubbed his shoulder blades. His back muscles twitched from the touch and the lips fell apart. They stared at each other as chests went up and down roughly.
    • "Eve...." His eyes looked at her with deep lust filled with other emotions. As he tried to shortened his breathe he continued. "I don't think I can endure....not saying any more." "Michael...?" ML's face that seemed to be crying with a smile came closer and rubbed his nose against her cheek. MC was puzzled. "I love you."
    • Her heart felt the thrill. Her eyes widened. "I love you much more than you think, to the extent that I can't handle it." "Maybe your heart is not as deep as mine. I think we should control ourselves." "But now I don't know how not to be greedy for you. So please, I hope, you will also be able to..." He tried to make a refined confession but it was unreasonable as his face seemed as though he would cry. "Please love me a little."
    • It was at that moment, MC couldn't stand it anymore and knocked ML on his back. He was buried in the sheet, only allowing her to attack him. "Eve?" A fluttering touch touched his cheek. MC looked down on him with her lime blonde hair spilling down. "Michael." "My consistent Michael." "Why do you love me so much?” The resentment sounded so pleasant and sweet and it was at that moment ML doubted whether his ears were normal. "I love you, too. I love you so much."
    • ".....!" ML's breath stopped. A few water droplets fell on his chest. MC was crying with a joyful face. "I will give you all the good things I can give you. I'll pay as much as I can to get you. If you're there, I can turn the whole world into enemies." "......” "I can rebel with you.” At that moment ML apologized inwardly for recklessly judging her heart. "Michael, I love you. I love you so much..."
    • MC's vision blurred from her tears so she wasn't able to see what kind of expression ML was making. He got up and grabbed her waist sitting up. "Eve, if you cry like that...." "Michael...?" It was still there. As the pressure grow from the inside, MC's eyes filled with embarrassment. A low, slow voice rang out. "I'm excited." "Ah.....!"
    • ML supported her hips up with his hands so that she's on his waist. There was a space between there. He moved up and down and she burst into tears. But thanks to that she was able to face him whose desires had not been relieved. She groaned and shook without hesitation. ML laughed and whispered. "I'm glad you're an imperial." "Oh, ah...." "You'll have a lot of energy." "Ah, uh, Mi, Michael.....!" "My Eve... Please, your taste is rough under the waist."
    • He crushed her and her voice had to be heard nonstop without interruption by a man who kept going tirelessly. There was no end to the morning filled with pleasure. It was summer rainy season so the dark clouds covered for a week. Even the daylight resembled the night as the dark clouds covered the sky. Merciless rain kept pounding the window.
    • Sigh. MC had long lost her sense of time in the continuing hazy ecstasy. For several days and nights, she almost never got out of bed. Most of her time was spent getting distracted from below or above ML. There was no part of her body that his lips or fingertips haven't touched. She would embrace his warmth and fall asleep when exhausted and when she opens her eyes, they would hurry at each other repeatedly.
    • She heard splashing and realized the whole area is filled with water. She's at a beautiful marble bathroom. MC scooped warm water with her hand and then leaned her tired body against the stone pillar. "I'm sorry if you doze off like that.” ML came with a basket of drinks. "Oh, Michael." He dropped his robe and came into the water and took to MC's side. "Eve."
    • The hand that swept the wet side of her hair was sweet but even that wasn't as good as the smile he gave her. She was someone who acquired the body and mind of someone who can smile so beautifully to the point of diminishing reality to a loved one. ML kissed MC's blank face and reach out to pull the basket.
    • "I think I'm thirsty." He pulled out a drink for her. As she drank the wine, she looked out the terrace from the glass side of the wall. "How long has it been?" "The maid said it's the third afternoon of the summer rainy season." "Oh, my God..." She was surprised to see time had faded so quickly. "That's how long... we did it." "I admire your energy." "Don't make fun of me." "I'm not teasing you, but it would've been a big deal without stamina potion." MC felt ashamed she had squeezed him like that. "What can I do with Michael being good?” The small excuse grasped his heart. "Michael?" He pulled her into an embrace from behind her.
    • She lifted her head and he licked at the bare nape of her neck. Then he moved his lips to her earlobe and gently rubbed it. "Hahhh...." A moan came out and ML quickly formed some foam with soap with his hands. He caressed her under the guise of helping her wash. His bare hands without the sponge groped over her chest and inside her thighs. "Ah, Michael...." Her upper body tilted and his hands held her breast tightly and raised her back. MC groaned and he whispered mischievously while appreciating her continuous pretty voice. "Keep your excitement under control in the water." "Hah, pretending to be fine alone..."
    • MC was not one to let herself be humiliated and beaten so she immediately reached back with her hand and groped the underside of his abs from under the water. It was a gentle, shallow touch but ML couldn't pretend to be relaxed. He became ridiculously stiff even with her poor gripping and rubbing. "Ah, Eve...."
    • She twisted slightly to look back at him. His attractive frowned brow and form chin caught her eyes. She sat on him completely and kissed his raised neck, and then said as if ordering him. "Moan, Michael." "....Ha." The first groan broke out like a sigh. Every time MC's lips touch his neck, a suppressed low groan rang out. Unbeknownst to him, she had suck his neck deeply.
    • He held her hand to hold her back as he couldn't stand it and met her dangerously excited eyes. "You don't know moderation.” "You're the one in charge of my education. You didn't teach me.” The voice blaming him was sweet as she swept his tight chest with her hand. "I will only teach you to be greedy with the person you love, so now you can't run away." "Hold me now." From the clear request, he hugged her and went out of the water.
    • A stream of water fell from their body. He placed her down on the carpet and she laid chest down on a leather stool. Her voluptuous chest weighed down in round circles. When she looked up, she was taken aback to see the rainy outdoor garden. "He-here?" "I thought it would be tasteful." "What..." "You don't like it?" She couldn't say no.
    • ML's palms then touched her back and smoothly graceful skim through the shoulder blade and moving downward swept the shallow curvature of her spine. The hand that wrapped around her ass was slightly strengthened and his fingertips grazed something slippery. "Ah."
    • He buried into the deep, soft place. She then sense ecstatic pressure pricked her pelvis and lower back. ML moved slowly. She looked back with burning slight irritation. "Michael...." He wanted to hear her pleas but couldn't afford to be patient. As if waiting, it then fell into strength. Drops of sweat from his sculptural chin scattered on her back followed by violent movements.
    • Evidence of desire poured out three days and three nights every he buried violently and pout out from within her. They were blessed with a week of lust and pleasure kept hitting them again and again.
    • They held each other listening to the raindrops outside.

    (Just want to say even if Eve have lots of stamina, it seems like Michael is the one usually provoking her to continue. :blobamused::blobamused:)
    • They finally stopped when MC and ML decide they should talk. They did joke about wanting to turn back time so they can go for another week of it, but they have to start working again.
    • The rain finally stopped. Sedella was the first to arrive to work. The first to greet her was ML who opened the door and had already perfectly put on his uniform. ML told her that MC is still asleep since she fell asleep in the morning when it was bright.
    • Sedella told him she'll have the place cleaned later then and then raised her eyebrows to see a pile of empty potion on the side table over ML's shoulder. Awkward silence ensured. ( :blobjoy::blobjoy:) There was remorse conscience on ML's performance as he tried to avoid her gaze. Sedella quietly closed the door and suggested he should try to sleep more. He awkwardly told her he have to go train.
    • There were news that the only homunculus caught during the game was ML. (Good thing Sylvie and Elijah weren't caught.)
    • MC's office was filled with a bunch of paper that Sedella had saved. There was also news that the 7th princess was seduced by a mysterious lady (Rosie) at the masquerade. MC was upset with this news. Sedella gave her some tea to calm her down. Luckily Rosie haven't been revealed yet.
    • Hugh have been giving Euclid personality training to have him act as a good nobleman. He will start academy in a week for the fall semester. It'll last 5 years. MC told him he can visit with the warp portal with her help and she will always welcome him. She reminded him to study hard or she will cut his funding. She told him, he can ask Kalis for help, and to write often. He had been learning calligraphy from her.
    • ML commented Euclid had become docile in front of her. He's sure later on he'll ask for his sister's nagging later on. MC laughed as if he was joking with her.
    • Alben came unscheduled. ML left the room to guard outside. They played chess as they talk. Alben informed her the investigation on the night society is underway and will be revealed soon. She's left with Beltheor and Reimcal.
    • The South is a centered around military supply production (Bridget's fiance's family ruled the South and they're looking to gain central power through Bridget). On the other hand, Reimcal has huge influences on the Imperial palace and the zodiac.
    • The migration of the poor will start soon. Alben think it would be good if MC took up that mission. MC wished to but she think the emperor will assign her something else. It was then Sedella informed her the emperor called for her.
    • Derek was also there along with Bridget and Rosie. They had small talk asking how their rainy season went and talking about MC's rumors from the news (where MC seduced a lady). Bridget didn't make such a big deal about it since it's nothing much for the imperial family to be a bit perverted, but it was Rosie who reacted to the news.
    • Bridget tried to get Rosie to side with her saying she will help Rosie push to heights over dirty scandals. Rosie rejected her help. She doesn't want to dabble into politics and want to only purely gain power through socializing. Her rejecting Bridget surprised Derek and MC.
    • Bridget called her stupid as Rosie doesn't seem to understand.
    • The emperor haven't arrived yet. MC asked Bridget what they all might be called here for. MC then told them she believed it have to do with the war since everyone in the room have personal knight that won the top 10 in the tournament. Derek felt unprepared since the homunculi still don't do well in group battle. Bridget also felt frustrated but couldn't express it.
    • Desmond II entered. He's planning to dispatch them to the Gray-wall Outpost. It's guarded by intermediate homunculi. Since rainy season is over, they're starting to prepare the subjugation battle. It was something MC had planned to visit for a long time since when she visited the low level homunculi at the mine.
    • Beasts will rise due to the rain so they'll be desperate for reinforcements. The Gray-wall Outpost is cut off from world and natural cliffs at the area keep the demons and dragons from crossing the empire. It was also a wall acting as confinement to the inhabitants of the area. the only exchange with the rest of the world is once a year when the gates of the barrier is opened to send supplies, including intermediate homunculi or exiled criminals.
    • MC suggested they should also check on the maintenance on the outbreak of the dragon there since it's been about 300 years since it had been sealed there. Desmond II was going to suggest if they should improve the condition for the homunculi there and MC told him it should be fine for now as they need to put more money for the war instead. She pretended to be an arrogant imperial saying she will accompany Count Luciard.
    • The emperor agreed and reminded the siblings to take care of Rosie.
    • The whole time Rosie was blankly listening as she was confused with the dispatch mission. She bickered back at MC that she will just treat it as a trip, not wanting to show her fear.
    • Bridget tried to give MC "advice" that she won't be able to get military power. Bridget believe her knights group could defeat MC's group. MC felt embarrassed Bridget was saying such thing in front of ML but he remained expressionless. Bridget continued to believe she will rule over the homunculi and take over all the knights.
    • After Bridget left, MC had ML escort away leaving Rosie and Derek behind.
    • ML knew the palace well now and escorted her to a remote garden. She praised him for it and he hug her saying it seemed as if she was upset. She reassured him she's fine as she realized he's trying to comfort her, but he told her he's not fine since it's his lack of ability is why she's going through unpleasant things. When she asked why, he hesitated to answer.
    • MC realized this might be a bad sign since she don't think he had ever hid his emotion from her before. She wondered if he found out about his identity. She then called his name and his mind came back from his thoughts.
    • MC tried to comfort and explained that he shouldn't be too troubled that the homunculi can't fight in groups since they brainwashed that way to avoid treason from collectivism from the imperial family. So she told him in order to have them function as knights, he'll need to break the emperor's brainwashing.
    • ML took her hand and kissed each of her fingers as he told her the two ways to solve this issue, either she become emperor. Then he kissed her lips and continue to tell her 'or I become the king'.
    • MC realized he knows and asked. She asked if he have any idea to awaken it. He replied he roughly have an idea. She wanted to ask more but then he held her face closely and smiled, distracting her. He's pleased his existence will be more useful to her so it's thrilling for him to know she'll want him more and more. They joked over her love for radicalism.
    • Even so it's odd for MC that he just exposed his secret but didn't ask for hers and they both also acted calmly over it. Long gazing silence ensued and then ML smiled and kissed her lips asking her why she's so serious. He's pleased she's thinking about him but he doesn't want her to worry.
    • MC then felt a slight fear as if they might be revealing secrets soon, but then he told her they'll be busy so it'll be postponed. They walked hand in hand returning to her residence.
    • For the next two days, MC suffered from lots of work, especially since she had suspended work over the rainy season. SHe's going to talk to Anais about construction of warehouses. Alben who had created a information network in the palace found out some info. The first prince Rubio got the mission to migrate the poor. and first princess Roxandra is in charge of preventing fires in the capital for the fall. MC worried Rubio might side with Bridget.
    • Preparations were made and they're to be set out at dawn. ML greeted her in uniform with his group of 20 knights. ML suggested she should try to encourage the morale of her knights so she made a dignified announcement to them hoping they can work well together and trust each other and she promised to protect each and every one of them.
    • ML then knelt on one knee to her and the rest of the knights then followed his example and he kissed the back of her hand. When they all got up, he whispered furiously to her asking if she's going to protect 20 other knights now and complaining he liked it when he was her only knight so it's a pity now. MC didn't know how to respond to him and he continued that he had to close his eyes even when she's looking elsewhere since she's such a compassionate ruler. She must be lucky to have such a understanding partner like him. She finally came to a conclusion and laughed and told him that jealousy is bad. He responded with a serious expression that it's because he doesn't know how to share love.
    • After she say goodbye to Sedella and Alben, they set off. Peony travelled with them. The trip will take a long way as first they have to go to the warp portal, and after that they have to take the sky ark. There are 4 sky ships delegated to each imperial member and their knights.
    • The homunculi travelling with them seemed expressionless but there's excitement in their eyes. It was their first time out of the palace. The scene reminded her of ML when he first went outside of the palace in the carriage. He agreed he was fascinated like them. She told him it was cute and at first his eyes narrowed but then it bent over as it's not bad to be cute in her eyes. If they were alone, he would've rubbed his cheek against the back of her hand like some domesticated beast.
    • After the travel on the sky ships for a day, they'll have to go through a labyrinth of caves and canyons to reach their destination as the sky ships are not advanced enough to go through the gray-wall barrier (they call called it "god wall" as it's a natural barrier built by god to keep the dragons and demons away). A guide will be waiting for them near the labyrinth. Their job when they get there is to check on the condition of the outpost, check on the seal of Ambroxa and clear the beasts in the area.
    • When they got off the ships, Anais and Count Luciard was there waiting for MC. Bridget's group got The neighboring lord and Baron Denver. Count Luciard is excited since if they're able to defeat the dragon, the new land will become part of the empire and the person who made great contribution to the subjugation will be rewarded title for with the land. (ML will became the Duke of this land at the end.) Count Luciard hopes to make money off doing business with the new land, looking for new resources.
    • Baron Erka showed up and tried to harass MC's knights. She then stood in front of him and blocked them from his sight and asked him what he's trying to do when they're knights under her. The Baron then fell to the ground and beg for forgiveness. MC then told the Retribution Knights that if someone tries to scare them again, to tell her right away. The knights felt touched since it was their first time being protected. ML watching felt happy and a bit depressed at the same time. The days of monopolizing as her knight seemed to be over.
    • As soon as dawn broke the next day, they depart for the labyrinth. They will have to try to reserve their supplies to last for 3 days until they reach there. All homunculus knights except for their commander travel on foot. There aren't individual carriages for the ones travelling by carriage either so MC got stuck with Rosie while Derek and Bridget travelled together.
    • MC tried to distract herself out the window from the awkward silence in the carriage. Both MC and Rosie saw the "wall". Roosie was admiring at it. Rosie tried to struck a conversation with MC asking her questions if MC's first mission (the mine) was like this and what it was like. MC tried to ignore her as she kept getting reminded that Rosie killed her in the last life. ML outside, kept sending piercing glances at the carriage thinking if he should find an opportunity to remove her (Rosie).
    • Sylvie then showed up next to ML and ML then realized he haven't seen Sylvie for 10 days since he spent a week of pleasure with MC and even after that he stayed at her place not wanting to leave until she fall asleep. Then he would overwork his body violently in swordsmanship and return to the knights quarters late when everyone is asleep. ML then got embarrassed since returning late revealed his affairs.
    • Sylvie told him that he haven't returned to the knight quarters. The atmosphere became awkward between them. Sylvie who was momentarily swayed, then quickly recovered, and convincingly said that it seemed as though MC wanted ML a lot since he had to serve her as a personal knight. ML didn't want to create misunderstanding, told him that it's not an obligation.
    • At that moment Sylvie's response was more intense than what ML expected. He whispered back to ML asking if it wasn't an obligation and he told Sylvie he wasn't forced to it. He then called Sylvie's name and Sylvie awakened to his senses and corrected his expression.
    • It was then a suspicion ran into ML's mind. If Sylvie knew he never returned to the quarters that meant Rosie never bothered Sylvie the whole time during rainy season. It was a surprising but good thing. At that time, Sylvie then told ML, he envies him. When ML asked him to repeat it, Sylvie dropped the topic. ML can see a lonely smile on his friend's face. He felt uncomfortable, but pretended not to know.
    • Elijah then showed up next to them. Elijah brought up the gossip that 7th princess had a hot night with the night rose (mystery lady/Rosie) and told ML he must've been free all week then. He then commented ML look like he had a good face so he must've have good rest. ML didn't respond. Elijah said he got a good rest since Bridget was having a harem orgy. ML was surprised since Bridget has a fiance and Elijah said it's pretty normal for imperials and especially ones aiming to be emperor. ML's eyes fell darkly.
    • Elijah then commented Sylvie doesn't look to be in a good mood so he probably got squeezed a lot during rainy season. ML tried to defend Sylvie and asked what Elijah is trying to do. Elijah told him that Bridget had told him to periodically check the state of the other two groups. ML can tell Bridget is trying to control all the knights. He have to get stronger.
     
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    thank you so much...........
     
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    :blobnosebleed::sweating_profusely: :blobnosebleed::sweating_profusely: :sushi_dead:my mood on their after confession scene. Felt like I was reading a historical romance novel :love:

    Thank you so much for the daily juicy updates of this series :sushi_thankyou:. Haha, Elijah's guesses are both off the mark haha. Really thank you for the effort and the time you spare for this.:sushi_singing:
     
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    Thanks for the spoilers :D
    This one line from Micheal made me feel so sad for him

    Also I know that Eve literally said she loved him in these past few chapters and they did the deed but I can’t help but have mixed feelings about it.
    Actually...now that I think about it, it’s probably because there’s so many scenes of Micheal chasing after Eve and being anxious/jealous (Like in the masquerade ball where Eve gave up searching for him and when he got jealous that someone danced with her before him) where as with Eve we haven’t really seen that.
     
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    I think it's because you're just comparing their display of affection toward each other and feeling the unbalance between the two. It's just that Eve is a much more level headed person than Michael. It's not that she doesn't love Michael a lot, but if she stands next to someone who is obsessed and quite possessive with her, obviously people will think Michael's love is greater just because there's a drastic way of display of love. Eve's is just much more quiet and calm.

    Even when you said she "gave up" finding Michael. She didn't stopped trying to find him because she "gave up", but because she knows Michael can find her easier than her trying to find him. Also she knows if she stay in one spot, it'll make it easier for him to find her. Amber wasn't able to find Michael so obviously she wouldn't be able to find him. And thinking about it, even Elijah and Sylvie were revealed later to have not been found during the masquerade so their stealth magic is high.

    But in a way, Eve isn't one to be that possessive. That's why her rare possessiveness displayed in front of Rosie, allowed Rosie to know that Eve does like Michael. Even when it comes to imprinting and taking in knights, she may love Michael but he's not someone that she only wants to protect and save. In her past life she didn't accept any personal knight because in her words she rejected the system because if she can't save them all, she won't even take in one. She's just someone who want to go above and beyond out of just protecting one person. As Michael would've said it, she's a benevolent ruler.

    Since people might have a hard time finding Eve's "love", I think I'll show some examples of them. Usually one will have to read in between the lines for them. Her possessiveness in front of Rosie. She is actually jealous of Rosie but would rather not let it hold her back from what she has to do for the future. Many times she try to control her heart from beating due to Michael's words (since she used to thought he only talk romantically because he was trained to not because he loves her). She actually trusts him much more than the others. She may rely on many for political reasons but when it comes to comforting her, she only relies on Michael such as during the mines mission, she may have joked to him about putting him #1 confidant but it is the truth, only he is able to comfort her.
     
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    Chapter 159-170

    • ML saw the group of knights under Derek and Bridget's command. They had the look as if they were livestock being dragged to the slaughterhouse. He asked Snow what happened to them since their expressions don't look good. She told them that the perverted imperials wanted their homunculus to look clean and trained to look expressionless on the outside so that's what was happening.
    • Snow told them that Bridget and Derek had been using whips and blackmailing for their technique to train them since Bridget wants to strictly control the knights. Snow ended the conversation and hope ML's side is fine with the 7th princess. He laughed at the remark while telling her there's nothing to worry about. Then he thank her and left.
    • When darkness fell and night came, after dinner, everyone took a break. The mercenaries would go drink alcohol, but the knights would be given tea, that's as horrible as medicine, to drink. Some would throw them away. Fortunately, MC showed up and saved them. She brew them new tea. Their curious eyes on her remind her of the same reaction ML had before. When they tasted the tea, they were surprised it's the tea with the same ingredients. MC then picked a random homunculus (Rondo) and taught him to brew tea for them in the future.
    • The knights were trained not to complain either, so MC had them remove their shoes to see their blistered feet. She created some medicine with alchemy and once again they watched her with childlike curiosity. MC felt like she had just became their guardian and picked another random homunculus (Sabina) to put her in charge of distributing and treating them with the medication.
    • Eventually in the end MC was able to learn all their names and faces. Bridget's attendant came and she assigned Peony to help Sabina and left.
    • Baron Erka informed them that beyond the barrier, there are demonic beasts that aren't necessarily evil but mutated from the influence of the sealed Ambroxa. The energy that rises from the land beyond the wall has evil property that only divine power can purify it but because god abandoned the land hundreds of years ago, it's useless as the power have long disappeared. It became a land where intermediate homunculus and exiles reside. So far no residents have reported to be mutated but instead they just go crazy.
    • The other 3 imperials, except MC, reacted in surprise since it was the first time being reported. The Baron tries to tell them it's not serious but Bridget think otherwise. He explained to them it's because Ambroxa's powers had manifested into dreams and so beyond the wall, they go crazy from having nightmares every night. Bridget doesn't think the nightmares are that serious so it was regarded as nothing. After all people who gained high magic ability have strong mental state.
    • They ended the meeting after sharing the status of their supplies. MC left the barracks first and decided to look into the nightmare issue herself. ML told her he's glad she has high magic ability thus she won't get nightmares and MC wish ML's safe from them too, but unfortunately because for homunculus high magic isn't some gained but naturally born with, they may be prone to weak mental state. ML told her that if it seem like he's having nightmares at night, he hope she will hold his hand. She accepted his joke and asked would it just be holding hands and sleeping. He responded to ask if she's not confident and she threw the question back at him, to which he brought up that she's only modest during the day and she also threw that back at him. They laughed.
    • They started to think seriously about the nightmare and both came up with what kind of nightmare they might have. MC thought of dreaming of losing ML but it's difficult for her to imagine. ML on the other hand ended with a similar answer (without her love) but it was something he had experienced so his eyes sunk thinking about it. MC asked him curiously, but he continued to pretend he haven't seen her questionable gaze.
    • He continue to describe a nightmare where all the things he have are gone like for example he's not her personal knight and watching her from a distance (things of their past life). MC's eyes shook, but ML looked at her seriously. Then he laughed as to say that they're just dreams. MC agreed since dreams are to be awakened from anyway. He told her if he can't wake up, she should wake him up with a kiss like in those fairy tales. She promised.
    • The Retribution Knights started to have conversation with each other awkwardly as Sabina helped them apply the cream. They all find the cream scented nicely like the tea and then wondered if ML always drink this kind of tea with the princess. Because they like the scent so much, they started to even apply on their hands like lotion.
    • The knights were given weapons, trinkets and artifacts to aid with their fights. The ones the Retribution Knights were given weren't flashy as the other groups so they start to believe MC has the least funding as she doesn't have a lot of nobles supporting her (when in reality she's actually the wealthiest out of all of them and the weapons she gave them actually worth a lot; each of their swords were even equipped with the cool/warm stone that ML has). In the end, what came of the pity, became a collective unity of feeling toward the princess.
    • But then they start to realize their trinkets were put gold. MC had been hoping they will be using them as trade, but the knights were confused why they're given real gold. They all fell into silence and enlightenment as they realized they can dabble into trades, and realized how lucky they are to be under MC.
    • Despite how trashy the Baron is as a person, he was a competent guide. He was able to predict all the monsters that appeared. Rosie can now detect what monsters show up without even looking out the window due to her high sense of hearing. In a way, even MC admired that skill. Rosie caught her looking and asked why and MC responded it's amazing. Rosie asked if it's not because she's pretty but MC explained it's just the engagement with monster is cool. Rosie tried to show off her courage that the monster won't show up near them anyway.
    • Then the carriage shook and a loud roar rang out. MC opened the door and someone screamed to look up at the worms in the rocks. She looked up startled. Giant maggot was looking down at the carriage from the wall of rock it's in. Rosie from inside the carriage asking foolishly if it's really that big and if it's a sea dragon. She stick her head out and the worm then shoot out at the carriage.
    • ML and Slyvie reacted the fastest (ML slightly faster). He climbed on the carriage and landed easily as he kicked his sword toward the worm aiming for them. The worm's body exploded but then a huge amount of eggs fell from the body as it was a female monster. Thousands of eggs hatched out and ML triggered Aegis to protect them. When he was done, he returned neatly from the top of the carriage to assure MC it's over.
    • The others were amazed at the huge amount of mana ML has since even after using all those skills, his hair still remained black (Snow's hair went white). Only ML and MC remained peaceful.
    • Knights who were in contact with the beasts have to wash up in order to avoid contamination. Rosie soon complained of the battles taking too long. When they looked to the side, they realized when the mother exploded, an egg had survived from the air had now fell down.
    • The baby bug, the size of a forearm, hit onto the tip of Rosie's shoe and Rosie screamed. MC also screamed from Rosie squeezing her arm. Sylvie appeared to save Rosie and threw the baby worm out of the carriage. ML checking on the fuss arrived later and stepped on it, bursting it. Then he glared over Sylvie's shoulder at Rosie clinging to MC and agreed it's a bug. ML approached the carriage to check on MC carefully and asked if she's okay, but he was mainly checking on the parts that Rosie had touched her. MC tried to hold back his overprotection. He asked if the bug touched her and she said it didn't but ML responded the bug had reached his eyes (referring to Rosie as the bug).
    • After making sure MC is fine, he closed the carriage door while giving one more cold glance at Rosie with eyes of regret as if she was a bug that needed to be eradicated.
    • The end of the labyrinth is directly connected to the outpost. They were able to see the gate before them. Sylvie informed them. MC and Rosie looked out the window and straight ahead. Rosie asked MC what she will do when they arrive. MC will look around the base. Rosie wanted to take a bath since they haven't wash in 3 days. MC wondered if Rosie was this talkative before.
    • They had to unlock the seal to open the gate. When the gate opened, demonic beasts started to pour out. It was like opening the door to hell. MC went out to help with the situation where everyone have to hold back the monsters. It felt like a never-ending battle. MC didn't want to work with Bridget but in this case, they all have to work together. Usually the gate remains locked until when it comes to subjugation but this was unscheduled.
    • It seemed the amount of monsters might also be due to the time reversal. Since the dragons remembered ML, the land beyond the wall is the land of Ambroxa, so mobs of monsters are sent. MC felt a sense of guilt. Bridget wants to close the gate but MC wants to head on. MC know that if they give up now, the outpost might get overtaken and they will lose the base. She decided she will enter with her group of knights.
    • The gate can't be opened from the inside (as in inside the land of Ambroxa). Once MC enters she will have to hope Bridget will open it in 3 days, MC still wished to enter, but she take a collateral from Bridget with her. She asked for Derek at first but he doesn't want to go. Also Derek said he's not worth that much to Bridget who is willing to throw him away if he's of no use (kind of a foreshadowing since she let him die).
    • They decided on Rosie because she's the emperor's favored daughter so Bridget will have to open the gate under the emperor's command. Rosie didn't want to go either but Bridget pretended not to hear her and offered her as collateral. MC felt pity for Rosie and honesty, she didn't want to be with Rosie but it's been decided.
    • The other two groups of knights will be at the rear to help the two groups going in break through the monsters. MC will be taking a cart of supplies with her. The gate opened once more and it's time for them to meet the world beyond the barrier.
    • Even though it was said to be an outpost, there are no walls nor tower. It was more of a village surrounded by wooden blocks. Because they have to be self sufficient, they can't even focus on just military activities. The human exiles took charge of activities outside of fighting such as cooking, building, farming and making medicine with the resources the homunculus gather, while the homunculus took charge of gathering and hunting. In truth most of the exiles here are ancestors of people who were punished during the witch hunt hundreds of years ago when god still existed and alchemy was devil's magic. Dragons didn't exist back then and Dandelion village was just a normal village. It was when Ambroxa was sealed when the village became an outpost and the residents were forced to fight. It's been 300 years. The residents thought it might finally come to an end when they saw the gate finally opened. They thought their savior, king of human and homunculi, will finally appear.
    • But then the gate collapsed and the demons that were trying to go through the gate, then went to attack the village. Everyone's eyes sank. But then, the gate opened once again and the monsters changed goals and try to head for the gate again. The residents thought they can be saved but instead even more monsters showed up. The people started to call out to abandon the village, but then another surprise came through. 40 knights entered through easily defeating the monsters and 3 horses came with them, likely carrying the commanders.
    • The gate then closed. Someone pointed to the sky at the Balrog. The knights were too focused on the ground monsters they can't see the sky beasts. It was then the villagers saw a female stepped out.
    • The imperial family was situated in the center of the knights to protect them when entering through the gate. ML who was concentrating on escorting her the whole time wasn't at the forefront as usual. Once they entered she told them to wipe them out. ML suggested the land monsters to be dealt with by the White Night Knights and the sky monsters by the Retribution Knights. MC told him she'll deal with it with her barrier.
    • It was then a scream sounded out from Rosie. A troll was trying to attack her. Luckily, someone killed the troll in time, but unfortunately, the green blood splattered all over her. She then fainted. Sylvie embraced her with all the smell and gross feeling of the blood. MC who saw this, was pleased with it and even commented the most annoying witness is out, so now she can use her Silver Arachne.
    • ML worried that her mana might not be enough to cover the distance but she find his overprotectiveness too much since she has considerably high mana compared to human though it is small compare to homunculus. She told ML that he will take care of whatever she misses. ML commanded the knights to focus on land beasts while the princess will focus on the sky.
    • The knights were confused as everyone knows MC's focus is life magic and not combat. Still they carried out his orders. It was at that time she stepped out and raised her right hand to draw out the threads and coordinates in the sky. Dozens of silver threads appeared in the sky and spread out trapping and cutting the monsters in the sky. They plunged to the ground.
    • ML who had a familiar reaction when he first saw the skill, thought of how overpowered the skill was. In an instance the dark sky was cleared out. The other knights were astonished. But MC felt dizzy from the brainwork after using her skill and ML quickly hugged her to prevent her from falling. She told him to focus on the monsters and not her, but he told her that her skill already killed them all so there's nothing he can do. He pretended to be weak in front of her "slaughter magic" and MC coughed thinking he's being too much.
    • It was then Sylvie showed up with Rosie in his arms with a face of worries. MC comforted him and told him the blood of the trolls are good for the skin so it'll be like Rosie had taken a beauty bath. She told him not to wipe the blood and just let it adsorb into her skin. Since she's the only imperial member right now, Sylvie can only hesitantly listen to MC's commands.
    • Numerous of residents from the village stared at MC. MC felt bad since she used "slaughter magic" in front of them so they must've been scared of her. She tried to tell them she's here to help them, whenever everyone start to welcome her as their savior, saying they've been waiting for their savior, king of man and homunculi.
    • MC was unable to adapt to the worship and also the title given to her was embarrassing, especially in her head, she's only going to be the king of humans but ML will be the king of homunculus. An old lady, Morien, the village landlord came and greeted MC. MC introduced herself as the princess and they were all surprise that an imperial came. Morien then welcomed MC to her place to tell her side of the story.
    • Because Morien is too old an it's inconvenient for her to move around, her daughter Helione is the village chief/mayor. Helione called MC savior but MC told her, she'll rather be called princess. MC worked with Helione to deal with the residents and the knights of Dandelion. Because of the broken houses near the wall, MC ordered to have temporary shelters set up. The people who saw this, all called her savior. It was unintentional but it situated her position more.
    • Resources and supplies were scarce in Dandelion. MC tried to come up with a plan to resolve this. The residents were given instructions on how to purify the water from rain to get drinking water. The residents were thrilled that they not only got supplies, they also got useful tips as well. Instructions were given through ML though since MC feels ashamed of the excessive worship.
    • MC noticed some of the residents praising her on thinking ahead in meat preservations, and they mentioned the guy who was with the savior, calling him the side muscle who is close to her. She can see a familiar proudness of writing and speaking from his face and pretended not to see it.
    • It was then Peony showed up. MC asked why she's here. Peony had snuck into a military wagon under stealth mission to follow MC. MC was speechless. Somehow she felt she's a more troublesome younger sister than Rosie. She tried to lecture Peony but after seeing her depressed face she lightly warned her not to do something this dangerous again. But thanks to Peony following her, she not has someone with good management skills. Peony was placed in charge of monitoring the village condition and the supplies.
    • MC finally got time to talk to Morien. When ML saw her take a step to follow Morien, ML fearfully left his knights to escort MC. She told him she doesn't think Morien or Helione would hurt her, but his heart still feels the threat when she's not nearby.
    • Morien's place was old and shabby. MC decided she should push to have them build new houses, especially since more than half the village was destroyed. She will clear out the forest nearby to expand the area. Morien felt depressed the reconstruction of the village might take years as they lack resources and manpower. MC promised she'll receive help.
    • MC told them about the imperial plan to hold a subjugation to defeat Ambroxa. When she told them 4 imperials were supposed to be there, Morien asked about it. MC told her only Rosie came with her, and Morien and Helione misunderstood that as Rosie being a sister who is loyal to MC. ML and MC both suspected what they just heard and tried to fix the misunderstanding. It was an even creepier misunderstanding than the masquerade gossip.
    • Morien was sure MC will win the fight to the throne because of the prophecy about the savior. MC wanted to hear more about the "savior". Morien told her how Dandelion was created. It was an exile of alchemist with high ability, to the point where they can hear revelations. It's something also passed down to ancestors, thus Morien was the latest to have them. MC asked shouldn't the king be separate, but Morien said it's only one in her revelation.
    • MC was confused and she wondered was it meant to mean ML who became emperor in the last life. Morien who felt a sense of crisis from MC's questioning, begged the princess to save them even though she didn't want to be called a savior. In the end she honesty admit to MC, that revelation isn't something that can only be done by god's will but also from human will, and right now Dandelion needs her to have hope.
    • It was then MC realized the revelation was falsehood, created to give the residents of Dandelion village something to rely on. Morien told her to continue to pretend she's the savior. She just have to do a few good deeds with compassion and the residents who are able to see some salvation will be able to endure the future. Morien had knelt down apologizing for the lies. MC have no wish to punish her and decided to go along with the play.
    • She started to pull out some papers and bashfully told them, she actually was interested in this place since long ago and had wanted to help the village. Morien and Helione thought to themselves, maybe the revelation wasn't so farfetched.
    • They discussed about the nightmares. Only people with weak mental state can get the nightmares. They dig into the person's weaknesses, so sometimes they're like 'mirror of truth'.
    • With some of the spices MC brought them, they were able to produced sausages (that gives energy) that tastes good, like seasoned lamb and pork. MC think she can sell them as a product. They had just run out of food supplies when they finished their stew so the intermediate homunculus who had already finished eating were preparing to head out to the forest to hunt.
    • MC wanted to go search for food instead and told Helione, the homunculus can stay to take care of the village maintenance or rest. Everyone started to give her eyes of expectations and MC felt burdened again. MC promised to get them more sausages. They cheered for her while Peony commented she didn't think sausage stew was such a godly food. MC felt embarrassed.
    • MC called ML to give instructions to his knights, half will stay to help the village, and the other half help them search for food. Peony told MC that Rosie still haven't woken up. MC told her not to worry since she had placed a sleeping spell on Rosie in the guise of being a thoughtful sister who didn't want to have Rosie wake up in fear. Peony agreed.
    • Sylvie came and worried that MC might get hurt if she go around in search for food. She reassured him that ML will be there so she'll be fine. When she mentioned ML, he took a small breath and MC told him to take care of Rosie. He didn't give any reply back and she wondered if he's okay. After having seen him woke up late and groaning she wondered if he had nightmare last night. He paused before telling her no and reassuring her he's fine. MC didn't press him for answers and he left.
    • It was ML's voice that returned her back to her senses. They start to enter the forest. Helione and 5 Dandelion knights guided them. MC looked at the map. Ambroxa is sealed at the center of the northwest area. There's an unpolluted lake to the east and rocky mountains with strange energy to the south.
    • MC noticed some trees with purple leaves nearby. Helione told her they're common around here and are used for building houses. MC asked about the tree since she had noticed that the inside of the houses don't rot. Helione decided to show her. When she cut the tree for some sap, insects swamp and left secretion after eating the sap. The secretion made good waterproofing agent. The substance was also produced in the empire but from smaller insects so it's rarer there but here it's in abundance with the trees. MC decided to use them as products as well.
    • When ML asked her where she's heading, she told them she is going to check the lake. Rainwater is enough during rainy season but there's still a limitation. Also the rainwater that fall into the swamp near the village, need to be purified in order to drink. Helione told her, the lake is full of monsters. MC reassured them, it's fine since she can protect them just like how she did it yesterday at the gate. The knights understood and ML then reaffirmed with his knights that the princess will protect them so they don't have to be afraid. MC got embarrassed after looking at him. She think it's being too much but he said he's just trying to promote their lies (that she's the savior).
    • ML asked about the lake since it's quite amazing there's a clean source of water supply. MC is hoping to check the area out for research purpose to see how the lake stay clean.
    • After about two hours, the homunculus in charge of guiding them told them they're approaching the water source. It was when they got to the area, they realized in surprise the plants and land around them looked "normal". The area isn't black and purple and the trees are brown and green. Footsteps or monsters and water can be heard. ML sent 2 of his knights to scout the area. They returned to tell them they should check the place.
    • ML, MC and Helione then saw a clean turquoise lake spread out in front of them, and hundred of monsters drinking the water.
    • Helione was excited to see the monsters as she said she think they can be used as food. It was then MC and ML realized the sausages they ate today and yesterday were monster meat. MC flinched and wanted to cry just thinking about it. She wonder if its karma for leaving Rosie bathed in monster blood. ML held her anxiously and tried to comfort her telling her to just think of them as food good for her energy. She recovered immediately thinking of the things her father ate and also if it tastes good, it's no different from animals. She decided she will include the new meat into her product.
    • MC believed there's over 500 monsters at the lake. She wondered if she should get the all to flock there to kill them all. Helione and ML have concerns that they won't have enough people to prepare the meat and to only catch what they will eat. MC told them she can use preservation magic since she specialized in life magic. Helione and the Dandelion knights looked at her in horror thinking how someone who specialized in life magic can use such slaughter magic. MC got embarrassed, coughed and reassured them there's nothing to worry about.
    • ML and his knights struck the side of the lake to attract the monsters to them. The main ingredients for the sausages were orcs, ogres and centaurs. The knights mainly handled these three. The lake instantly became a huge slaughterhouse. Other monsters also stock to flock to want to eat the dead monsters, but then the knights would kill them.
    • Finally the hunt is over. As they sort through their preys by categories, they realized its too much for them to carry back. They decided to call some men from the village to bring carts. She left 5 Retribution knights to follow Helione back to the village.
    • MC felt the lake was purified and since the residents of the village drink from the lake, that's why they're not mutated like many of the plants and beasts around there. ML asked how it has purifying powers when divine power doesn't exist anymore. MC then remembered at the mine when Raman mentioned the world tree to her. She told Michael about the world tree. ML asked if it's in the bottom of the lake and MC think there's a high possibility of it.
    • MC decided to check the bottom of the lake. She invited ML to go with her. Of course he agreed. MC removed her robe and he took off his uniform coat and they left it with the rest of the Retribution knights before stepping into the lake. When she casted breathing magic on them, ML laughed and she asked him why. He reminded her of previous events. She blushed slightly.
    • They held hands and sank into the water together. MC created a ball of light in her hand. ML noticed something in the distance. Where he pointed, was a place where numerous ivory branches were protruding out like corals creating like a forest. If it were on the ground, it would've reached the sky. It was that huge. the middle of the pillar was broken as if struck by lightning.
    • They then lost their attention to mysterious beautiful fishes swimming around them. MC wonder if they're possibly spirits protecting the world tree. ML mentioned they look plump and MC think it'll be good to add them into the menu. As soon as the fish heard about being mentioned as food, they gathered to MC and revealed sharp teeth. They realized they're not spirits but predators. ML ignited his Aegis and immediately killed them all. The grilled fish floated to the surface of the water.
    • The strong attack created a current in the water. ML hugged MC to prevent her from hitting the pillar of the tree. After expressing gratitude to him, she tried to remove from his arms but he wouldn't budge. She raised her head to look at him and he smiled and called her name and told her that she had pushed him against the wall, so does it end there.
    • MC recalled being in a remote area where he was pushed to the wall and asking for a kiss. She then remind him they're underwater in the middle of a mission. He told her it's nice to recall memories and asked if she disliked it. She couldn't refute. His desire can be seen through his sense of thirst. He touched her cheeks with his hands and drew closer to her.
    • They both kissed fiercely as if competing against each other's desires. Even so ML tried to hold it in. The kiss only brought about a much large thirst for something else. MC started to sigh in worry what will happen when she becomes emperor. She'll probably become a tyrant for ML neglecting political affairs. ML find that thrilling. She told him to take responsibility for waking up her perverted imperial blood. ML nodded his head in sincerity without a thought.
    • MC then struggle divert from ML's lips before finally resuming the search. She saw some sprouts growing and decided she have to break the branch and let it take root (rooting the tree). She borrowed ML's sword to cut it off. The wood of the tree was very sturdy as the sword could barely cut the branch.
    • When they got out of the water. The knights asked if she found what she's looking for. She did and she promised to show them later and to look forward to it. Even so they always look forward to what she might do. ML who was watching was surprised since before they were trained to obey without emotions but not he feels a bit sad that his share of the princess will decrease further.
    • The beast corpses were cleaned and preserved and the large loot made MC happy.
    • A few hours later, early afternoon, Rosie finally woke up covered in green mucus all over her body. She didn't remember what happened before she fainted but she recalled it was something unpleasant. When she called out for someone, Peony showed up to address her needs first.
    • It was when Peony mentioned to her that she will wipe the green skin "pack", then Rosie remembered the troll blood spilling on her. She screamed and Sylvie showed up instantly. She demanded to know where's MC. She was upset Bridget had left her before and now even MC left her. Peony then told her not to misunderstand as they're for her skin beauty regiment since it's good for the skin.
    • Rosie then touched her skin from where it was wiped clean and found the result satisfactory. Peony was able to convince Rosie that MC cares about keeping her beautiful. Rosie demanded a bath, but Sylvie felt embarrassed since the water they used to wipe her down, was drinking water for a day for 30 residents so they're limited in water already, but of course Rosie isn't one to grasp reality.
    • Peony told her it would take some time for clean water to arrive. She would have to wait for MC to return. For now she can have some food instead. Rosie then realized she was hungry and when Peony brought her the sausages, Rosie enjoyed them as they match her taste perfectly. She wondered how they can be so delicious. When she finished, she wanted more. Peony told her they finished the last food and MC went out to look for more food.
    • After that Peony tried to convince Rosie to go for a mud pack from the swamp but Rosie wanted to have a look outside. She quickly lost interest though since it was an outpost with barely anything to see. She did felt a bit better as everywhere she went the residents of Dandelion glanced at her and that recovered her self esteem.
    • Sylvie informed her that the White Night Knights are currently working on construction in helping rebuild the village as commanded of MC. Rosie asked if Sylvie had anything to do but he didn't really. Even so he told her, she's his top priority. Rosie felt the words were good but the tone of voice was emotionless. It's different from how ML treats MC. She wondered if it's a matter of dominance.
    • There was nothing for Rosie to do there as she has no alchemy skill. It was then she heard someone called out that the savior had returned. Everyone stopped what they were doing to gather at the entrance. Rosie went to see who the savior was, but only saw her sister on the horse riding like a general and with her corpses of monsters were loaded in carts. Everyone cheered for the meat and claiming they can make more sausages now.
    • Rosie looked at Sylvie with a contemplated face, but he also had a complicated expression on his face. Rosie stuttered to try to spit out words but then fainted again. MC was informed Rosie fainted again. Sylvie informed that she got shocked from knowing the ingredients.
    • MC and Peony discussed what to do with her once she wakes up again since she's not going to eat the sausages. MC suggested the fish, but to keep the species of fish a secret.
    • Helione came to inform MC that water is getting even more scarce since they're using a lot to clean all the meat they got. MC told her that she's still resolving the water problem and they should head to the nearby swamp. Helione was confused since even though the swamp is their main source of drinking water, the water they get from it take a long time to be purified from running the water through charcoal and gravel.
    • MC asked her to trust her. It was then she decided since the residents will be using the swamp to prepare the meat soon, she told Helione to inform them all that a miracle will happen soon.
     
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    • The upstream of the swamp is used for the cleaning of the meat, and any muddy water or whatever is leftover from cleaning the meat would get pushed into the swamp where the nepenthes monsters live. They would deal with all the waste. They're natural food disposal.
    • MC had Peony gather ingredients for alchemy. She included some high quality pink stamina into the mix and in a flash, high nutrient soil was made. Retribution knights were called to help pile up the soil midstream. Peony reminded MC to follow the concept of being as arrogant like Bridget, as exaggerated as Alben, and as attention grabbing as ML.
    • MC stood on the soil and yelled out to the residents of Dandelion. They all looked at her and replied respectfully. She then told them they will soon be able to drink fresh water. They looked in surprise. The swamp water was usually used for food waste or human waste but they would never drink from it.
    • MC then pull out the branch from the world tree (Igdras- this is actually the name of the tree and later on she named the land after the tree) and stick the branch into the ground. The knights and residents wonder if she's trying to make a banner as if conquering the land. Meanwhile, MC bent down and patted the soil and recite a magic spell. She exaggeratedly raise her hands imitating Alben and cast an aging spell on the branch making it grow. The buds came up in volume and the spectators marveled.
    • MC was surprised at the enormous size of what might be a 500 year old tree. Fresh leaves sprung from the branches immediately and the area around the tree immediately began to purify. The surrounding soil have been cleaned up and the swamp and muddy stream that were no different from sewer water are now clear stream.
    • MC laughed joyfully at the success of it but then recollected herself with a stern face and stretch out her arms, robe sleeves fluttering, to claim bringing upon this miracle as a savior to them. Everyone cheered and praised her. The Alben effect was so good, they started to even name the lake after her and build a monument for her to place by the lake.
    • She laughed and pretended as if it was nothing, swipe the bangs of her hair and raised her head trying to look arrogant like Bridget and attractive like ML. Peony raised her thumb in approval and clapped her hands.
    • Helione came and wondered if this tree... and MC confirmed it's the world tree. Helione's eyes teared up as she felt MC had given them something so precious.
    • ML showed up to inform MC the nepenthes monsters are approaching them. Contaminated monsters feel threatened from the world tree and because of the change in environment the world tree caused, the monsters are reacting to it. MC's top priority is the safety of the residence. ML ordered his squad to prepare for battle. At their commander's call, they pull out their swords at once, but then roots rose up from the water's edge and smash the monsters.
    • Everyone was confused where the roots came from as they were white unlike the nepenthes roots which were dark green. They turned toward the world tree and realized it was the tree. MC was surprised but she quickly recollected herself to pretend this was all according to her plan. The residents all fell for her play and praised her. Peony stroked the tree while praising MC for using the stamina potion on it since the lower body of the tree seem very energetic.
    • The next day, MC created a manmade swamp for the nepenthes monsters as their existence is necessary. And the day after, architectures and engineers of Luciard will help them provide method of waterproofing the area around the swamp so the world tree's purifying water won't enter the swamp. The monsters wiggled their roots before going back into the swamp. MC felt like they were greeting her and waved back.
    • When MC returned back to the village, people's eyes chased her in admiration. MC promised them Igdras will become the most abundant territory in the future since they have the world tree. They were all pleased, but she raised her hand to address there's still the problem of Ambroxa. She claimed the next prophecy will be complete through another salvation and introduced ML as the one who will defeat the dragon. ML looked at MC in surprise.
    • After all the word was done, MC went to rest her exhausted body at the barracks. Peony left MC and ML alone to make drink. ML asked her where she learned to laugh like that and she told him, she was just imitating him. He reflexively touch his mouth and she laughed.
    • MC told him this is just preparation so it'll be easier for him in the future when he awakens. He'll be able to adsorb the Dandelion knights. He thanked her and pulled her hand to kiss each finger. ML also wants to do something for her. MC decided she have to bring this up as it is something important she had thought about for some time, so she have something to request of him.
    • ML immediately caught her eye looking at her with huge determination. MC requested him to obtain distinguished military service for her. He told her that much is obvious since his success will bring her honor, but she doesn't want that. She want him to contribute in something huge enough to get himself a title and estate. MC didn't tell him her plan but he agreed. He told her he will go up to where she needs him. She just have to wait for him. The two foreheads touched as they decided they will just save whatever they want to say.
    • At the moment, Alben had just entered a night club salon. He was close to getting bribed when MC's face showed up in his head, waking him from his trance. Immediately he rejected the offers and proclaimed out loud thanking MC for keeping him from getting corrupt and he will continue to serve her. He then left without saying goodbye. The remaining eyes were upset.
    • Rosie woke up once again. She was having terrible nightmares. Sylvie came in asking if she's okay. He wiped her cold sweat. Despite his careful touches, his face was emotionless. Rosie unexpectedly struck his hand away. Rosie felt awkward from her action.
    • These days their relationship have been terrible. Sylvie asked her if she had been having nightmares. He suggested he will talk to MC about it. Rosie excused that she was just dreaming about eating sausage so he doesn't have to tell her. She doesn't want to talk to her sister. Sylvie quietly opened his eyes as he obeyed her.
    • Sylvie brought food for her that aren't sausages, fish stew. They looked and smell fine so she was willing to eat it, but when he told her MC went into the water to get the fish herself, Rosie stopped eating and lost interest. Sylvie tried to tell her how much effort MC did to get the fish but she didn't want to hear of it. Rosie still remembered her nightmare.
    • Sylvie came out and looked up at the sky. He sat down outside and emotionlessly glanced around, but when his gaze fell short on MC's barracks, it stirred. The fatigue from two days of nightmares drained him. Even naps he'll have nightmares. He bit his lip and covered his eyes with his hand hoping it'll stop. His dreams were too greedy for a noble knight to bear. Like Rosie, he have vicious nightmares. He have to endure another horrible night.
    • The next day, MC instructed the intermediate knights to work on wood trimming and shellac (insect secreted resin) harvesting. The gate will open tomorrow. MC wanted to explore the area outside the village with the Retribution knights again today. They have to clear the area of the route where Ambroxa is sealed.
    • Helione told them the day when the gate open, the high influx of monster was unusual even compare to typical rainy days. There might be something wrong with Ambroxa's sealing stone. The sealing stone requires mana to keep running. Alchemy usually acts as a bridge for magic to take place as magic is usually just a phenomena. The sealing stone is basically a device that suppresses the dragon's power and a bunch of restraints and barriers and sleep magic, etc. There's as many as 5 sealing stones used to seal Ambroxa. They're large pillars scattered around the dragon.
    • As they got closer to the mountains, the air got thicker. ML noticed their body had felt heavier as well. MC thought it was just because they got tired, but she noticed Amber haven't been flying around and sticking close to her shoulder. MC then used some life magic to reverse their state and immediately they felt lighter. She relieved the gravity on their body. It seemed the sealing stones have gravitational restraints as well and that's what they were feeling. It's used to prevent the dragon from flying. They deeper they went, the stronger the gravitational pull.
    • They didn't intend to go too far in as they might also trigger the sleep effect from the stones, but life doesn't always go as planned. The ground began to vibrate and a crack appeared on the ground. ML immediately flew to MC. The ground crumbled and immediately the two suck into underground from the gravitational pull. The other knights who were able to react quickly were able to avoid falling.
    • ML casted floating magic to slow the fall. When they came to a stop, MC looked up from ML's arms and sighed in relief. It seemed they entered a cave. They can hear the cries from above asking if they're fine. ML shouted in response to tell them they're fine and they'll be back up soon, so wait. It was then he realized MC had left his side and he hurried to find her.
    • In the meantime, she entered a cave and was looking at the wall with a magic lamp. ML told her not to go too deep since it's dangerous. (There's a slight switch in how he addresses her in front of others while alone with her. He called her 'your highness' first but then immediately corrected himself to call her 'Eve' after.)
    • MC realized the walls of the cave is made of black polished ores. She's not sure what resource it is but she was pleased to have found other resources on top of the sausages, shellac and purple fir trees. She borrowed ML's sword to break a piece out so she can ask Count Luciard tomorrow to look into it.
    • The sword wasn't able to carve the mineral. They wondered how a sword made of black gold and mithril can't break it. It was then they realized the mineral is black gold, commonly known as adamantine, one of the three rarest metals along with orichalcum and mithril. It's a metal with tremendous durability and mana capacity making it ideal for swords and alchemy supplies. The worth is as comparable to rechargeable manastone.
    • MC decided she have to hide this. If they reveal the mine now, the imperial family will try to take it. While MC might become favored by Desmond II, this isn't what she wanted. While it's good for the manastone to be controlled by the imperial family, it's different for the black gold. MC knows after the dragon is defeated, this land where the mine is on, will be given to the bestowed lord. The resource will help with the economic development of the region and improve the quality of life to the residents. It was then ML thought of 'dowry'.
    • They returned and were able to find a sealed stone before they head back.
    • That night they snuck out to return back to the area. They felt excited as it felt like they went out for a secret date. Since they're trying to keep the mine from getting revealed to Bridget, they set out to hide it before she comes. Because the mine is in the middle of the cliff, they can't collapse the area so they decide to cover up the entrance with lava. MC felt proud once again that the stones she gave ML was proved useful once again.
    • When they finished checking that it's completely covered up, MC yawned. She felt embarrassed as all she did was watch ML work. ML smiled and told her he had wanted to do something like a secret date but it seems she's tire so they should head back. MC wanted them to take a small break together so ML cut off a tree so they can sit on it like a bench.
    • As she leaned and settled on his shoulder, ML smiled mischievously and said her courage to sleep at such a place, where Ambroxa's seal is right in front of her, is amazing. The topic on nightmares made MC sleepier. They decided to check on each other about nightmares.
    • MC slept well, but ML had nightmares since day 1. MC asked why he didn't tell her from before. He didn't think it's too big of a deal as he wasn't worried about losing her. When she asked him what dream he had, he brought his face closer to her and said her name. Then he told her he dreamt of having an unrequited love for her. MC's heart fluttered as it seemed like a confession and wondered if that can be called a nightmare.
    • ML told her that the unrequited love he had for her was pretty awful. MC told him she had never left him alone since he became her personal knight, and he told her that this isn't the first time he love her. ML started to blame Ambroxa for his lustful dreams when he's a knight and shouldn't feel that way towards his master. He can't even put to words how insidious his dreams are. MC teased him back agreeing to put blame on the dragon.
    • She then asked him if there was any method he used to adverse the effect of the nightmare. He told her it's okay because he knows in reality she loves him so it helped. ML hinted that it seems Ambroxa is getting to know him well about his first unrequited love. ML theorized perhaps the dragon is using nightmares to find his weakness since ML is Ambroxa's nemesis.
    • ML told MC that he's actually quite soft and he might die without her love, to which she responded it sounded like teasing. He said since she's not feeling any credibility with his words, he'll just have to prove with actions. He then wrapped a hand on her cheek and asked her to give him a kiss since it's hard to breathe.
    • It was then his eyes changed and engraved on her. She gazed back at him and his hand that was on her cheek, moved to the back of her head. Hair scattered, noses rubbed, the kiss that was a breath away from before turned into deep desire. ML grabbed her wrist and pushed her down on the bench and kissed her obsessively. The two did not stop coveting each other under the moonlight.
    • At the same time, another knight was going crazy and suffering from his repetitive sinful nightmares.
    • Next day, ML escorted MC out and Peony stood nearby to serve her. They chanced upon Rosie. MC and Rosie greeted each other. When MC mentioned Bridget will open the gate today, Rosie's eyes flashed. It reminded MC of the eyes from last life, so she looked away feeling goosebumps, and unintentionally made eye contact with Sylvie. He lowered his eyes as if avoiding her. MC told Sylvie he looked tire. He told her, he's fine.
    • MC didn't dig longer and left, but then she told ML to check on the other knights to see if they're having nightmares and have each of the commanders report to her about them. ML said with a thoughtful look that he'll inform Sylvie about it. Even he noticed his friend didn't look well. Peony wondered why MC is dealing this herself instead of telling Rosie since Sylvie is her knight, to which MC told her Rosie is someone who is more suitable to be taken care of instead of taking care of others.
    • When MC arrived at the square, the residents called out happily to her. She raised her hand in response. They're all waiting for the gate to open. When it gradually began to open, they greeted Bridget and Derek. Bridget was exuding arrogance as usual like a typical imperial. She looked around and caught sight of MC. They each gave restrained cold greetings to each other.
    • MC told her she didn't think Bridget would come on time to which Bridget responded the collateral (Rosie) she used is of national treasure. MC twitted back that she should use it more often now then.
    • Rosie came and Bridget complimented her as if mocking for doing her part well. Rosie told her she will definitely remember this. Bridget sarcastically answered that the experience must've been impressive enough for her. MC stood nearby feeling strange when two enemies are fighting each other. Bridget didn't bother with Rosie for long though as she tell MC to report to her. MC will report after talking to Luciard and Anais. Peony was left to guide Bridget and Derek.
    • Luciard and Anais greeted MC. Anais thanked ML for protecting MC (when the gate first opened). ML thanked her for the trust but told her that he didn't do anything as the village and knights were protected by MC instead. He continued to tell her that MC wiped out the demon army securing the public's sentiment, thus it resulted in cooperative work on reconstruction. Anais was surprised. MC laughed embarrassed and told her she doesn't have time to show her now since there are products she wanted to show her.
    • MC told Peony to guide Luciard and Anais afterward. Anais have a lot to want to lecture Peony about for sneaking into the wagon to follow MC. MC told her not to be too upset at Peony since she was willing to take the risk for her loyalty. In honesty Anais secretly envies the relationship between MC and Alben the most.
    • MC and ML head to the barracks for the meeting with the imperial siblings. Bridget ordered MC to report. MC gave clear summary of the monster attack, the situation of the outpost, the village damages, supplies, the 3 day exploration. She didn't mention her Silver Arachne skill, nor the black gold mine.
    • When Derek and Bridget heard about the world tree, they were quite skeptical. When MC brought up naming this land Igdras after the tree, Bridget mentioned they have to first make sure it's the world tree after all the world tree is as legendary of an artifact as the Philosopher's stone. Bridget doesn't want MC to take the credit of planting such a tree successfully. MC can tell Bridget is thinking of ways to get rid of her.
    • MC told Bridget, she will guide her to the tree to see for herself.
    • MC report on the sealing stones. At least one of them might have issue as more and more people are getting nightmares. There's a risk of unstable magic as well. They will have to hurry before another sealing stone breaks since with one broken, it's causing overload on the remaining four stones.
    • MC planned to have each group check on each stone. Bridget doesn't seem to agree to have Rosie in charge. MC wanted to suggest to have the personal knight in charge since Rosie can't take charge. Bridget wanted to make it like a hunting competition where the imperial member and their personal knight can search individually. She asked Rosie to decide instead of MC. ML standing behind MC kept looking at Rosie to say 'no' to Bridget. Rosie agreed to Bridget's plan.
    • Since MC cannot do much about it, she tolerated it. The search is scheduled for tomorrow as Bridget and Derek still have some things to do. Only MC and ML remained in the barracks. ML then touched her neck, making her surprised from the random intimate touch. He then gave her a massage and suggested a break for her.
    • She agreed to continue her work after dinner. They talked about sausages. She asked ML what he thinks about them and he hesitantly responded, they're good for energy. She subtlety smiled at him and tell him when they return to the palace, they should eat a lot. ML responded he looks forward to it, and he bend down to bite her ear.
    • MC quickly recollected from her surprise and kiss him back on the lip telling him it's a surprise for his surprise. He wondered if it's because of the mood, but sometimes her reaction speed is quick. She told him, it's only limited to him. They exchanged smiles and eventually ML regrettably have to resign to complete his task to look into the knights' nightmares.
    • After ML left, MC called to meet with Sylvie. Sylvie showed up after getting permission from Rosie. He was surprised for a bit not seeing ML nearby and she told him that he had something to do. MC then went straight to ask him about the White Night Knights. He mentioned about his men but failed to mention himself. MC told him that and questioned him if Rosie knows. Rosie doesn't know. Sylvie had his head down as if feeling apologetic. MC told him he doesn't have to bow his head like a sinner since she's not blaming him.
    • MC taught Sylvie to brew tea. When she urged him to drink the tea, he immediately felt the effect. She told him they're the leaves from the world tree. Even putting the leaves itself in her mouth can have unique effects. The only thing is, the tree only allow her to take its leaves. It would swung its roots at anyone else that tries to take its branches and leaves. She felt better recalling Bridget getting attacked by its roots.
    • Sylvie thinks it's like imprinting. When he mentioned it, he looked depressed. MC asked him what nightmares he had. He asked her if she had guessed it. MC can guess with his personality, it's a nightmare that scratched at his noble chivalry. He was surprised at her precise insight.
    • MC thinks he had a nightmare of being bullied by Rosie. So why She told him not to torture himself over it since they're just nightmares. He thanked her for the words. MC told him to come over to drink tea every night since as a commander he must maintain a healthy mental state. While the reason is dry, Sylvie still felt his heart beating warmly.
    • He confided his feelings and excused himself. As he went out, he saw ML. He had been trying to avoid ML since coming to Dandelion. ML revealed he knew about Ambroxa giving him nightmares. When Sylvie asked if ML told MC, he said no since MC cares about Sylvie. When Sylvie heard that, his mood lifted and when he noticed that he lowered his head. ML pretend not to have seen it. ML told him it's the dragon's fault and not his.
    • Sylvie can't comfortably accept ML's comfort and concern since if ML knows what sort of dreams he had, ML wouldn't maintain his current attitude and might even pull out his sword for a duel. It's something Sylvie will have to keep to his grave alone.
    • Sylvie told ML that he got invited to drink tea with MC every night. ML told him it's an honor to drink tea with her and Sylvie think it's a good thing he's not uncomfortable over it. ML told him he doesn't plan on giving meaningless meaning over it since its purpose is to treat him and also he values his master and friend. His light smile was enough to say that he trust them fully.
    • Sylvie was surprised ML can have such a face given it's not usual for homunculus to display that, and even rarer for someone like ML who was imprisoned for years. It's probably thanks to MC. He struggled to shake off his thoughts and thank ML while gazing at the distant sky, hoping ML wouldn't be able to read the envy in his eyes.
    • Time passed quickly, and a week had passed since MC had entered Dandelion. Most of the tasks have been carried out accordingly. They had even cleared out the forest to expand the village and build outpost tower. But because they can't gather stones and rocks from the mountains due to the gravitational pull, MC suggested they could use the stones from the labyrinth. While the labyrinth might have historical value, ML doesn't plan to keep it there.
    • Because the top tower space is quite limited, ML cannot follow MC and Anais up there as she planned to show Anais. ML complained his heart can't take it when they're apart. MC whispered to him and promised they can go up together later. (where he proposed later)
    • Anais and MC can see the entire Dandelion construction site from above as well as the view of the forest. They talked about the underground warehouse being built. MC and Anais smiled to each other as they know it'll be a good underground military facility. Water from the world tree will be connected to the warehouse and drained to the swamp through sewer. They also planned to make multiple routes to the warehouse for safety.
    • When Anais mentioned there are still monsters they need to clear out, MC smiled and told her not to worry since Bridget and Derek are still working hard right now. Just then they can see from the tower, the flags of Bridget and Derek's return from their search.
    • MC went to welcome Bridget back and asked Bridget how her search went. It seemed Bridget kept finding monster villages instead of sealing stone so she's in a cranky mood. MC mockingly told Bridget that she had subjugated the orc village and the troll village prior and today the behemoth village. MC watching her tantrum swallowed her laughter.
    • Bridget seemed to notice MC's mocking and told her to remove her hand. MC couldn't hide her smile as she coughed to explain herself that of course she would want her sister to search faster since the sealed stones are in a dangerous state. MC told Bridget to ask her for help if she needs any. Bridget couldn't bear her pride getting scratched.
    • Bridget was the first to turn and leave. Her knights followed along with her. ML watching the commotion commented she's quite emotional. MC said it's because she doesn't have any roses to make potpourri and he asked about it. She told him it's a way for Bridget to relieve her stress.
    • It's dinner and MC went out. She saw Sylvie coming out of the barracks along the way. It's been 4 days since he had been drinking tea everyday. She asked him if he's okay since the way he talks is always the same. He apologized for that and told her it's true he's been sleeping better. MC didn't want to hold him up since he's another's knight but then Sylvie paused to request if MC can also drink tea with Rosie.
    • MC was conflicted but agreed to because it's Sylvie who asked.
    • When Sylvie left, ML wasn't too please she didn't refused. As for MC, she'll rather keep her half sister in healthy mental state as much as possible since it's troublesome when she goes crazy.
    • MC have a headache and Peony wonder if it's from overwork. MC tried to analyze the headache herself. Peony started to ramble how MC works too much and MC told her to bring Rosie. She told ML to stay outside. He didn't want to leave her alone with Rosie but she told him it's a request from Sylvie. He didn't like her taking Sylvie's request into consideration but told her to scream if something happens. He'll be right outside.
    • They both think Rosie is more dangerous than Bridget.
    • Rosie came and MC can see her condition is horrible. It was awkward for her but she decided to put up with it for Sylvie. Peony prepared the tea. MC told Rosie, she can just drink a cup and go. Rosie flinched at MC who had become nicer to her and asked if she is making her drink something weird.
    • MC then recalled the poison Rosie made her drink before. She can see Rosie's reaction is weird, but told her it's just a drink and asked if she's someone to feed her poison. Besides the tea is good for her. They both got awkward on the topic of poison, but Rosie took a sip and immediately she felt better.
    • MC told her she can leave when she's done drinking. Rosie said she'll take her time as she held the teacup with both hands. Somehow the warmth in her hands reminded her of the fresh stew and the green tea reminded her of the troll skin pack, they were all things MC had prepared for her. She drank the tea drop by drop taking her time.
    • MC then start to drink her own tea and hope it'll cure her headache. It was then her vision blurred and she fell. Rosie called out to her. Mc who fell to the ground, clenched her heart. Her body felt burning. Something felt wrong.

    bad cliffhanger but this gets continued on here
     
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