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* * * Yuelina and Theo climbed the hill behind the estate. Warmth rose from their hands clasped together. Theo pointed to a round grave visible in the distance. Yuelina looked at the lilies placed in front of the grave. "Someone must have visited." "Indeed. Lilies, not roses." Yuelina placed wildflowers she had picked from the garden next to the lilies. The tombstone in front of the grave read 'In memory of Grand Duchess Karenrose.' "Mother. I'm finally greeting you." Yuelina…-
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* * * 〈First Consultation with His Highness the Grand Duke〉 The smell of alcohol. The smell of alcohol vibrates through His Highness the Grand Duke's study. His Highness the Grand Duke has no expression. No matter what question I ask, his answers are brief. I asked about his memories of the last war situation. His Highness emptied the glass of alcohol and spoke with an indifferent expression. He said the enemy had coated their sword tips with poison, causing horses cut by the…
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* * * 〈First Summer Vacation Preparations〉 I've packed all the necessities. Fresh flowers for Sister. My report card for His Highness the Grand Duke. Homemade cookies for the Tea-Pie ladies, Maelyn, and Sister Raye. Ah! And a special book for Secretary Ulysse! I miss everyone so much. Especially Sister Yuelina. She sent me many letters and gifts. How hard must it have been for her to care for me despite being busy? I always just receive from Sister. As His Highness the Grand Duke…
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* * * Yuelina woke up a little earlier than usual. Theo was still asleep beside her. She raised her upper body and stared blankly out the window. The scenery outside visible through the gap in the curtains was still dim. It was still dawn. Huh? But something fluffy was continuously pouring down between the curtains. Curious, Yuelina got up and gently pulled them open. The first snow was falling. She gazed at the snowy scenery with a serene face. Yuelina was no longer unfamiliar with…
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* * * Today was the day Yuelina visited the temple. Lambros checked his well-ironed priest robes and carefully examined whether there were any foreign substances on his teeth. Daniel, who was watching him, also applied fragrance oil that he had bought at a high price from the plaza to his wrist. "What's that?" "It's jasmine fragrance oil. The Saintess once said she liked the scent." "Let me have some too." After sharing the fragrance oil, the two waited for Yuelina in the temple…
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* * * Theo stared fiercely at the area below the terrace window. Yuelina sat at a well-maintained garden table drinking tea. Camilla was with her. That damned old hag still hasn't gone home. Despite saying the empire was chaotic and busy, Camilla kept delaying her departure date. When Yuelina went on a week-long spring outing, she stayed behind claiming she would look after the household in her place. When Yuelina returned from her trip, Camilla still hadn't left, saying she wanted to…
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* * * Yuelina went down the stairs to go to the attic. Today, she didn't want to sleep while looking at Theo's face. But that decision crumbled easily. It was true that she had made plans without consulting him, excited by the thought of seeing fully bloomed lilacs. Moreover, she would be away from the principality for a whole week. These days were chaotic due to the absence of the imperial family. Because of this, Yuelina knew that Theo's workload had doubled compared to before. Ulysse…
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Winter ended and spring arrived. The empire collapsed completely along with winter. While spring breezes blew in the principality, bloody winds swept through the empire. Voices calling for a new sun of the empire grew louder by the day. Of course, Theo's name was among them. The main argument was that Theo should be elevated as the emperor of Bios. However, Theo had not the slightest interest in imperial power. "Are you really not interested?" Theo nodded indifferently toward…
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Yuelina bowed her head deeply and rubbed her face. She hesitated to break through such a large funeral procession and announce, "I'm alive!" "Should we go back......" "We have to face it." Theo grabbed Yuelina's hand and stood blocking the procession. Lambros, who had been silently reciting a eulogy for the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess at the head of the procession, turned pale. "Y-Your Highness the Grand Duke! Your Highness the Grand Duchess!" At Lambros's loud cry, everyone stared at…
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"......So it was true." "That was a big reason why we followed Yuelina here. After all, this place's roots began with us." Theo nodded. "Your mother worried about you a lot." "......What?" "She's sorry she couldn't tell you she loved you while she was alive." Theo's gaze shook violently. "Don't die for Yuelina, and when death naturally comes to you someday...... You'll be able to see your mother then." "Is that true?" "Yes. So respond to your mother's final greeting much…
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