dorothea
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Mark froze, forgetting even to breathe in the spine-chilling tension. 'What should I do?' Should he say he came to check the greenhouse because he was surprised? But this wasn't his territory. Although he managed the entire garden, the greenhouse in the garden was excluded. "......Suspicious." Click. Mark gritted his teeth at the eerie sound of a gun. The one fortunate thing was that even if he failed or died here, the contracted amount would go to his family. Of course, there…-
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The Crown Prince's face showed he had suddenly sobered up as he pounded on the door. "Hey, there's nobody...!" Richard, who had been calling loudly for people, suddenly stopped speaking and moving. He belatedly heard someone's presence. "......Who's there!" The masked thug who had been hiding in the connecting room slowly approached the Duchess with a gleaming knife. "Stop! If you touch the Duchess, I will not spare you!" "......Will you really?" The thug muttered in a sinister…
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The banquet lasted for three days. Of course, they didn't party continuously without rest through the nights. The first day was for welcoming guests, the second featured a light hunting competition, and the third night was the real "Spring Welcoming Ceremony." The grand hall, filled with flower fragrances, bustled with nobles who couldn't attend the first two days and gathered just for the final day. While this banquet served to showcase the Buchanan family's impressive influence, it also…
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In response to her question, Rubié smiled apologetically. "I'm sorry. He suddenly said he had urgent business and went ahead, then disappeared. I think he might have gone straight to see Rudels." "That active prince must have been fidgeting after sitting still for six hours." "That's right. Actually, formal greetings could wait until a little later." "Thank you for understanding. I should redo his education in manners, seriously!" "If you're going to do that, can our little tomboy join…
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When Lumiere hugged him tightly, his embrace, vast and wide like the ocean, responded by pulling her even closer. "......What's wrong, Lumiere? Why are you crying? Did you have a bad dream?" Despite his obvious confusion, his voice sounded deep and affectionate with concern for her well-being. Lumiere couldn't figure out where to begin explaining, so she just moved her lips without speaking. She feared that if she opened her mouth carelessly, only uncontrollable sobs would escape. "What is…
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Karl frowned at Maria's nonsense. "I don't know what you're saying. Wake up, Miss Maria." Maria smiled dreamily with unfocused eyes. Still intoxicated by the drug, she kept mumbling things like "it was a wonderful night." Blood suddenly streamed from her nose. Her eyes grew wider as she wiped under her nose with fumbling hands. Maria's gaze gradually became clearer. She looked around with a blank face for a moment, then seemed to grasp the situation and called his name with a surprised…
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Karl looked at Schultz Tartien without removing his smile. "What's impudent? Suddenly asking a guest to bare his upper body? Or the guest who refused?" "If you don't want to be suspected, you just need to confirm it. Refusing to do so turns suspicion into certainty, doesn't it?" "I don't want to comply with such rudeness to deny charges that don't exist. Today's meal was enjoyable. It seems unreasonable to continue, so I'll take my leave now." "Lord Karl Winger, we could forcibly detain…
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Gustav opened his eyes wide, then smiled and patted the girl's shoulder. "That's amazing. So, you understand what we're saying?" The girl nodded. "Roughly. A little." The child had instinctively known that revealing her ability to understand and speak this country's language could put her in a disadvantageous position. The girl had listened carefully to the conversations of passersby and filtered out the information they needed. "You're a smart child. Then, you understand that the current…
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"The chef seems not to have shown his skills today. I wonder if the food suits your taste." "It's excellent. I never thought I would eat such fresh seafood in Karien. Your Grace's food storage is enviable." "I'm glad to hear that. Landers, was it Maria who prepared this meal?" "Yes, she made the list and personally inspected the ingredients. Isn't that right, Maria?" "I'm embarrassed. I simply put in a little more thought for our precious guest." The chef of Tartien had been preparing the…
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"......That's right. That's why people should always be careful with their words and actions. Don't you agree?" Karl nodded gently and agreed with his words. "I agree. Who knows when and where something might happen. A smoothly rolling carriage might suddenly overturn, and fire might break out in a house thought to be safe." "......Hohohoho! Hearing it that way makes the world sound quite frightening." Though Schultz nodded while laughing, he frowned inside. 'Unlucky bastard.' Karl…
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