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D-2. Two days before the mission's end, a bag containing a hundred magic stones was delivered. I called Carl to carry the bag. He slung it over his shoulder without any complaint. Watching him, Mandy whispered. "That's impressive. I couldn't even drag it earlier." "Same here, Mandy." I had tried to lift it to see how heavy it was and failed miserably. Even the servants who delivered it were struggling and sweating, but Carl seemed unfazed. Wow, he's truly my bondservant. "When…-
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Carl deftly avoided the attack and tripped the knight. Thud! As the man fell clumsily, Carl stomped on his shoulder and struck his wrist with his other foot. Thud. Thud. "Ugh...!" Unable to endure the pain, the knight groaned and dropped his sword. Carl bent down and picked up the blade. Now worried about something else, I hurriedly shouted. "Carl! No! Don't kill anyone!" Murder is a crime I can never cover up. Fortunately, Carl tossed the sword away and stepped away from the…
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"1.1 million gold, 1.1 million gold, 1.1 million gold." Fortunately, no paddle was raised until the auctioneer's final call. The person in the dog mask hesitated for a moment but ultimately did not raise their hand and gave up. "Phew, thank goodness." I sighed in relief as my bid was confirmed and the auction moved on to the next item. Though the expenditure was larger than expected, it would soon be recouped once I extracted the magic stones. "Could you refill my glass?" "Yes, just a…
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Two days later. To attend the secret auction at the Arco Mansion, which started at 7 PM, I met Carl in front of the carriage. I held my mask in my left hand and handed Carl's mask to him with my right. "Here, this is yours." "......" Carl's face seemed to twist slightly as he checked the mask design. "Don't you like it?" "How could I?" "We have no choice. That's the only mask available, so just wear it." "But—" "Let's go, bondservant." I gestured for him to get on the…
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It all started with Dain. I happened to catch him drenched in sweat after finishing sword training, without any expectations. "A secret auction at the Arco Mansion? You need an invitation to go there, but you can ask Father for one." I got information I hadn't anticipated. Seeing my surprised face, he tilted his head and asked. "But why the sudden interest in a secret auction?" "Huh? Uh... I just wanted to experience a unique cultural event." Dain, who is simple-minded, easily accepted…
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‘What on earth is happening! Why is Shailyn like this?!’ He had been the first family member to rush out. His heart sank upon seeing his granddaughter with her eyes closed as if she was dead. ‘D-Diane...’ He saw his deceased daughter overlapping with her. Although Shailyn hadn't suffered life-threatening injuries… For some reason, it became difficult and painful to see his granddaughter after that. Whether he saw her mother's side or her father's side, it felt like torture to…
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Naturally, Shailyn had no intention of helping the mother and daughter. But she was uneasy about what Gwen might say to Bartholomew. 'The bond between Lord Diart and me isn't strong enough to withstand any kind of manipulation.' Even when she was injured and brought back from the Magic Tower, he hadn't shown his face. 'So I should either stay until the end or be the one to drive those two out...' As if cutting off her train of thought, a large, wrinkled hand rested on Shailyn's…
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"You, you, what are you saying…!" "Moreover, I'm already an adult, so there's no reason I should do as you say, whether it's marriage or anything else." Gwen's eyes and mouth opened wide. Shailyn had always been timid and weak, barely able to look her in the eye. Even when mistreated, she couldn't protest, but now she was looking directly at Gwen and speaking firmly. The shock felt like someone had struck her from behind. "Hey, are you crazy? How can you talk to my mom like…
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As I flung open the reception room door, a familiar face greeted me. "Miss Shailyn!" It was Mandy, the maid who had been the only one on my side in the hellish Sharofe household. I patted her shoulder as she welled up with tears of joy. "It's been a while, Mandy. Sorry I left without saying goodbye. Have you been well?" Mandy sniffled and nodded, saying, "I was so worried about where and how you were living, but you look well, so I'm relieved." "It's all thanks to you. Thank…
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Tucking her hair behind her ear, she smiled slightly. Look at Shailyn's elegant face! With her natural beauty and the solid support of the Duke of Diart, she didn't appear as unsophisticated as the young lady suggested. The young lady seemed to notice this too, as her lips twisted slightly. "You must have felt good. I've passed the stage of boasting about such things long ago." She stepped closer and placed her hand on my shoulder. Her nails were neatly trimmed, adorned with flashy rings…
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