Chapter 145: A Significant Intersection (1)
Harnie sighed as she walked towards the carriage, her heart heavy.
Today was the last day of the symposium break, and a grand party was being held, the final celebration before the official start of the Eastern Nobles' Conference.
It was a party in name only. It was a crucial event, a chance for the participating nobles to network, to gather information, and to assess their rivals. She couldn't afford to miss it.
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Chapter 144: A Reversal of Roles (2)
“Lusmire received help from Shatrain?”
Tasha had brought me here to witness this scene.
And the sight of those children stealing from the Lusmire carriage, coupled with her cryptic words, had hinted at a deeper connection between the two territories.
But, Lusmire receiving help from Shatrain?
‘So this wasn't just a one-sided act of charity.’
I knew I couldn’t ignore this situation, but now, ign...
2024-10-07 12:08:37 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 143: A Reversal of Roles (1)
I breathed in the fresh spring air, basking in the warm sunlight. Food filled my plate, and laughter filled my ears.
And...
-Click.
Unlike last time, this year's family portrait captured all five of them, their smiles bright, their expressions genuine.
The Bagrand Duchy's spring outing was a success.
“But… Carsein…”
Flora, clutching the framed portrait, felt a wave of unease despite the sen...
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Chapter 142: The Broken Picture Frame (3)
When Isabella asked if she could come in, Camilla immediately turned to me for permission. I nodded, accepting her request.
“One moment, please."
“I'll wait.”
Camilla had already organized the Lusmire documents, and I quickly rearranged the remaining papers on my desk, concealing them from view.
When I signaled that I was ready, Camilla opened the door.
As always, she was an efficient and capa...
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Chapter 141: The Broken Picture Frame (2)
‘The situation now… is no different from then?’
Isabella’s eyes widened in disbelief.
She hadn't given it much thought at the time…
But now, the memory was clear.
Heron was referring to an incident a few months ago.
An incident that had occurred after they discovered a discrepancy in the number of letters addressed to Carsein.
It had been the day they realized she hadn’t even bothe...
2024-10-07 12:01:42 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 140: The Broken Picture Frame (1)
“Blood… Blood…! Don't be hurt, Carsein! Please don't be hurt…!”
Flora, clutching my arm, her voice trembling, spouted those nonsensical words, her eyes wide with panic.
“What are you talking about?”
I tried to pull away, to enter the hotel, but she tightened her grip on my arm, her expression filled with concern.
“Y-You’re injured! We need to call Shaiden! He’s here, we need a doctor...
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Chapter 139: Spring Outing (9)
To think he would just leave after causing such a scene…
It was baffling.
“Carsein! Get back here!”
Arina, her jaw clenched, watched in disbelief as Carsein walked away, ignoring her furious demands.
He didn’t even turn around.
“That brat…!”
Her anger surged, her blood boiling at his blatant disrespect. He had caused chaos, and now he was leaving without a word?
She couldn't even comp...
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Chapter 138: Spring Outing (8)
This episode, Spring Outing, was governed by a set of peculiar rules:
I couldn't rely on my pre-existing affinity levels. It was a fresh start, as if all my previous efforts had been reset.
I had to constantly manage the family members' moods, catering to their whims and avoiding any conflict.
I had to navigate the Danger Zone's choices, making careful decisions to avoid triggering unwanted conse...
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Chapter 137: Spring Outing (7)
Cherry blossoms in full bloom attracted crowds.
And where crowds gathered, conversations flourished.
It was no different for the nobles. They, too, congregated, their voices a blend of laughter and gossip as they discussed matters both trivial and important.
And so, a group of nobles had gathered here as well.
One would expect their conversation to be like any other, but…
Their words were laced with bitterne...
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Chapter 136: Spring Outing (6)
The Bagrand Duchy was abuzz with activity.
The carriages, prepared for the outing, stood waiting at the main gate. Isabella was already there, her daughters gathered around her.
Only Carsein, who was being fetched by Heron, was missing.
“Surely he’s not going to be late even today? I told him to be ready on time… Tsk.”
“Arina.”
“…Sorry, Mother.”
Arina glanced at the grandfather clock, c...
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Chapter 135: Spring Outing (5)
Thirty minutes had passed since Isabella declared a break.
They should have resumed the portrait session by now.
But one of her children was missing.
Arina, Claire, and Flora…
They were all present, waiting patiently.
But Carsein, the one she had given money to, hoping it would cheer him up after Flora’s cruel words…
He was nowhere to be seen.
“Has anyone seen Carsein?” she asked, her voi...
2024-09-30 13:48:40 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 134: Spring Outing (4)
▶ Episode IV. Spring Outing is in progress. ◀
▶ Proceed to the main gate and join your family. ◀
Two days.
I had two days of free time, two days to prepare for the upcoming challenges.
My target was Shatrain.
I donned a simple commoner’s outfit and a dark hood, concealing my identity, and slipped into the territory unnoticed.
But what I found…
Shatrain, once prosperous, was now a shadow...
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Chapter 133: Spring Outing (3)
I had two days.
Flora's sudden request for tutoring had eaten into my free time, but I still had a whole day left, more than enough time to execute my plan.
I still wasn’t sure why Claire had so readily agreed to let me go, to give me this freedom without any warnings or restrictions. But with no system notifications indicating potential problems, I wasn't going to question it.
I had waited, after the tutoring session, ...
2024-09-30 13:45:57 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 132: Spring Outing (2)
My original plan was to stay in Lusmire as long as possible before returning to the Duchy.
The nobles were trying to seize control of the tunnel, and the trade agreement with the Ipheros Marquisate was still a concern.
I had even considered visiting Shatrain, to gather more information about the situation there.
But there was another reason for my extended stay in Lusmire.
The moment the next episode started, my fre...
2024-09-30 13:44:30 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 131: Spring Outing (1)
Several days had passed since I last visited the training grounds.
Confined to the Duchy, I had no choice but to spend my time here, sweating alongside the other knights, clashing swords, and honing my skills.
And my stats…
Lv. 41
▶ Available SP has been automatically allocated to the ??? stat! ◀
▶ Strength: 5.58
▶ Agility: 6.92
▶ Endurance: 7.03
▶ Stamina: 5.02
▶ Immuni...
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Chapter 130
Chapter 130: The Indigo Potion (7)
The training grounds were quiet.
It was past training hours, and most of the noble trainees were either on leave or preparing for the Eastern Nobles' Conference.
I started with a slow jog, focusing on warming up my muscles and clearing my mind.
Those memories, those unpleasant echoes of my past family, kept resurfacing. I needed to banish them, to push them to the back of my mind.
Time flew by,...
2024-09-30 13:41:06 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone, hope you're all doing well.
There are a few things I would like to update you on.
Firstly, since Novel Cranel has been down for quite a while now, and I've been unable to get a hold of the site owner, all my current translations and future projects will be uploaded here for the foreseeable future (With some exceptions). That means all the free readers will access my novels from here. So I will be uploading the missing damn family chapters soon, please don't mind them...
2024-09-23 07:44:08 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 129: The Indigo Potion (6)
When Arsienne reappeared, seeking her out specifically, Claire had a hunch.
This was about Carsein.
They had already spoken about him earlier, and even if Arsienne hadn't brought it up then, she always seemed to defend Carsein, shielding him from criticism and judgment.
-Shouldn't we find out what happened first?
-Claire, calm down. Your voice is too loud.
-Don’t be too harsh on Carsein. He’s your brot...
2024-09-23 07:19:11 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 128: The Indigo Potion (5)
‘He deserves to be praised, to be acknowledged by his family. And yet… he’s hiding it?’
It was absurd.
It defied logic.
The entire Empire would celebrate his accomplishments, and yet he couldn’t even share them with his own family?
But Carsein’s tone was serious.
“I know it sounds unbelievable, but it’s true.”
He pulled out a faded letter.
“The recipient… is Count Lilpet?...
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Chapter 127: The Indigo Potion (4)
'Hmm, Lady Flora and Carsein can't be unaware. Claire, who arrived late at the villa, is likely the last one in the loop, judging by the reports.'
Arsienne sighed inwardly as she observed the reactions of the Bagrand Duchy members.
Even she knew about the family dynamics within the Duchy.
The disappearance of the true heir and the arrival of Carsein, a boy found and raised by Isabella who was suffering from a mental i...
2024-09-23 07:16:41 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 126: The Indigo Potion (3)
The original plan was to stay in Lusmire, visit Shatrain, and wait for Isabella to summon me, avoiding Arina’s wrath.
If I returned to the Duchy now, both Arina and Isabella would reprimand me for my prolonged, unannounced absence.
But witnessing that Memorial changed my mind.
The Carsein trapped within that Indigo Potion bottle had tried to hide the truth, only for Claire to discover his secret and make things wors...
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Chapter 125: The Indigo Potion (2)
▶Memorial has ended.◀
“…”
The remaining scenes of the Memorial showed Carsein desperately attempting to salvage the situation using the meager potency of the rotten seeds.
He had clung to this last shred of hope, realizing that even rotten Lohea seeds retained a small amount of their original power. It was significantly weaker, but it still existed.
And he hadn’t given up.
Lohea seeds were typi...
2024-09-21 05:55:46 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 124: The Indigo Potion (1)
“…”
The ceiling that greeted me as I woke up was unfamiliar.
I was definitely not at the Duchy.
The pain was gone, and I could move freely.
My vision was clear, my voice was back, and the dizziness, headache, and the bone-chilling cold… all gone.
It was a relief that the symptoms had subsided, but the most comforting realization was that I wasn’t at the Duchy.
“Haa…”
This stupid...
2024-09-21 05:55:12 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 123: A Moment of Respite (3)
“Ugh…!”
Agony ripped through my body.
My nerves screamed, and my muscles spasmed…
The unexpected pain was so intense, it momentarily short-circuited my brain.
▶ Status Ailment: Muscle Pain Level 3 activated! ◀
▶ Status Ailment: Nerve Pain Level 3 activated! ◀
▶ Status Ailment: Dizziness and headache! ◀
Thud!
Unable to support myself, I collapsed to the floor, my body...
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Chapter 122: A Moment of Respite (2)
With the trade agreement finalized, Episode III was complete.
I had taken precautions, completing the necessary sub-episodes, and now all that remained was returning to Lusmire.
As I climbed into the carriage, Pollux’s parting words echoed in my mind.
-Take my advice, Carsein. Allow yourself some time to relax. Otherwise…
“…Your world will be trapped in an eternal winter,” I finished the sentence, re...
2024-09-21 05:54:20 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 121: A Moment of Respite (1)
The fierce duel ended abruptly.
And as if that wasn't jarring enough, Pollux requested a private conversation and revealed something unsettling.
Carsein was broken.
Why had he insisted on speaking with her alone?
How had he noticed Carsein’s brokenness?
It seemed like Pollux had sensed it during their duel.
She understood.
She, too, had noticed the subtle cracks in his facade.
His rel...
2024-09-21 05:54:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 120: The House of Ipheros (13)
Clang!
Their swords clashed with a heavy, resounding impact.
Countless times, no, dozens of times, their blades had met.
Pollux had known Carsein wouldn't hold back, but now he, too, was fighting with everything he had.
Fiercer. Rougher.
Deeper.
Because he was reading Carsein's sword, a sword that revealed a broken, twisted inner world.
The difference in their physique was obvious.
He...
2024-09-19 09:45:23 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 119: The House of Ipheros (12)
-Could you perhaps… allow Carsein to rest here for a day?
Yesterday, when Harnie relayed that request to Pollux, he couldn't help but wonder why.
The boy had rushed to defend him in that tavern.
He hadn't treated Yaricans and Imperials differently, and despite his strange behavior, Pollux was sure his heart was in the right place.
Especially considering he was a Bagrand, a member of the most powerful noble...
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Chapter 118: The House of Ipheros (11)
-Thud! Thud!
The sounds were sickening.
Heavy, dull thuds echoed through the park as the evening sun cast long shadows across the grass.
Passersby simply assumed it was a fight between children and walked on, their eyes averted.
No one offered help.
It was a brutal, one-sided beating, a gang of students relentlessly attacking a lone boy.
But despite being outnumbered, the boy refused to back down...
2024-09-19 09:44:14 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 117: The House of Ipheros (10)
"Sigh."
A sigh escaped my lips.
This game was designed in a way that even the smallest detail could impact the choices presented.
Therefore, I had been confident that the negotiation with Marquis Ipheros would go smoothly.
No, more than smoothly, I had expected it to be a walk in the park.
Marquis Ipheros's dialogue box was initially greyed out, starting at -5% affinity.
He didn’t trust Carsein...
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