Chapter 23: Confession (5)
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Lilisiana Yekaterina stopped dead in her tracks, a shocking sight unfolding before her eyes.
"Berry…?!"
The boy, who had thrown himself in front of her to protect her from the monstrous beast, was now lying crumpled on the ground.
She rushed to his side, but his condition was dire.
His left arm, already injured from the earlier encounter with the smaller monster, was now beyond repair, a devastating blow for...
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Chapter 22: Confession (4)
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-Clang! Shing! Slash.
The sounds of the monsters' teeth clashing against my sword, and the slicing of my blade through their tough hides, echoed through the quiet, eerie forest.
Unlike knights, who focused on brute strength and direct attacks, my swordsmanship resembled the "quick sword" style, prioritizing speed and precision to incapacitate opponents swiftly. Balance and speed were crucial.
And in my curr...
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Chapter 21: Confession (3)
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This was a disaster.
Could there be a more fitting description of my current predicament?
Lili's magic, fueled by a massive expenditure of magical energy, had been wasted on a relatively insignificant beast compared to the colossal Lycansthrope it was meant for.
And I, tasked with protecting her for the three minutes it took her to recharge, was now a wreck.
Despite my efforts to stay vigilant, t...
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Chapter 35: Siabel Sianella (2)
My initial interest in Sione's servant began quite a while ago.
After the day Sione threw down her sword in front of Diolia, who had been her swordsmanship instructor.
I thought she would never pick up a sword again, nor come near the training grounds.
But after Mother assigned her a new servant, Sione began to change.
It was intriguing.
How could adding just one servant bring about such changes in Sione?
...
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Chapter 34: Siabel Sianella (1)
Thanks to rolling on the ground while embracing my cursed master, every part of my body ached.
Even now my arms and back burned with pain, but I heard the knight's muttering as she looked down at me.
Her whisper cooled my mind that had nearly heated up like my physical condition.
'She definitely said magic.'
It seemed Siabel had seen me using spirit magic.
...I'd tried my best to hide it without showing any s...
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Chapter 33: To the Mountains (3)
"...Were you watching?"
Sione scratched her cheek, seemingly embarrassed.
At the same time, Siabel's blue eyes that had been fixed on me shifted to her sister.
Only then did that inexplicably unsettling gaze lift from me, allowing me to breathe easier.
"Of course. Your skill has improved considerably since facing those goblins earlier."
"I simply followed Ray's advice. I'm glad you see it that way."
"R...
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Chapter 32: To the Mountains (2)
Sione frowned as she observed how over 80% of her shots had missed their mark.
She looked just like a child pouting because things weren't going her way.
Hitting moving targets with a bow wasn't an easy task, so it wasn't particularly strange that her arrows ended up buried in the ground or trees.
She had only just started learning archery, yet she kept trying to aim only for the small goblin heads - of course she would...
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Chapter 31: To the Mountains (1)
After finishing our business with Siabel, we returned to Sione's room.
I'd expected her to immediately dive into bed claiming exhaustion, but instead,
Sione sat at the table where I'd laid out refreshments and began eating cookies one by one.
"Would you like some tea as well?"
Nod nod.
Sione nodded while savoring a cookie in her mouth.
I poured tea in front of her.
She must have been pos...
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Chapter 260: Golden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament (8)
I still couldn’t understand it.
I had simply done the same thing she had done. We had shared each other’s snacks. There shouldn’t have been a problem.
Why had I been subjected to a backhand spike? It made no sense.
And yet, she had linked her arm through mine again shortly after.
“…?”
I was confused and bewildered.
I remained silent, unsure of what to say.
Then, ...
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Chapter 259: Golden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament (7)
“Phew.”
The two archery events were over.
I took a deep breath and glanced at my status window.
-Ding!
▶ Archery events completed. ◀
▶ Points awarded based on ranking. ◀
[Martial Arts Tournament Points: 585]
‘…Still a bit short.’
It wasn’t a bad score, but it wasn’t enough. In the game, I usually surpassed 600 points at this stage.
...
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Chapter 258: Golden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament (6)
When I arrived at the arena, everything was ready.
The information I had gathered about the two archery events was accurate.
Thanks to that, I was able to quickly assess the situation and formulate a plan.
Arsienne, having finished explaining the rules, snapped her fingers.
“Before we begin, we’ll have a brief token exchange.”
…Huh?
I had been ready to nock an arrow and st...
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Chapter 257: Golden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament (5)
“…Huh. You don’t need it.”
Arina scoffed at the absurd response.
“Do you even realize what you’re saying?”
Of course, I did.
Even I thought it was crazy.
At this point in the martial arts tournament,
Supplementing and checking equipment wasn’t an option, it was a necessity.
However, a participant couldn’t be expected to procure all the necessary equipment o...
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Chapter 256: Golden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament (4)
▶ The next event is archery! ◀
▶ Please proceed to the designated waiting room to check your equipment and prepare for the match. ◀
The second day of the martial arts tournament had arrived.
From here on out, there would be no more sports festival-like events.
The real “martial arts” events would begin, those directly related to combat.
While the first day had resembled a sp...
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Chapter 255: Golden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament (3)
The day before the martial arts tournament began, Isabella, remembering the incident at the social gathering, fanned the flames of her displeasure.
She hadn't forgotten what Carsein had endured.
"I-I will properly apologize to… to Carsein himself. Not only for the slander against his fiancée, but also for what happened last year…! I'll return everything, including the clothing expenses and what I de...
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Chapter 254: Golden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament (2)
“Welcome back, Miss! How did it go—”
Whoosh.
Despite Mina’s greeting, Harnie went straight to her room and shut the door behind her the moment she arrived.
She did have a lot to do.
After her return, the next day’s preparations had to be made, after consulting with Mina.
The schedule for today and tomorrow were polar opposites.
Unlike today, where she could part...
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Chapter 253: Golden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament (1)
-Clink
“Mother, what in the world…?”
Arina, flustered, nearly dropped her teacup, spilling a few droplets.
“…Are you serious? Telling me not to interfere with Carsein’s rights at all?”
Isabella calmly replied,
“Yes. After what happened, I’ve made my decision.”
“Mother, even so, that’s preposterous—”
-Thud!
Isabella placed h...
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Chapter 252: Sponsor Designation (5)
‘Hmph!’
How could her mood change so drastically?
Just moments ago, she had been consumed by worry.
Anxious about what Carsein might face when summoned by his family.
She had even fretted over the possibility of punishment.
She hadn't expected such a sudden shift in her mood.
It happened the moment he returned, after taking a sip of cold water to soothe her parched throat.
‘Some people ...
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Chapter 251: Sponsor Designation (4)
The three sisters entered the room first.
Carsein, after a brief conversation with his fiancée outside, entered last.
Arina, as if ready for this, crossed her arms and began her interrogation.
"I thought you were starting to show some improvement. But you’re still the same, aren't you?"
“...!”
"Sister!"
"Both of you, be quiet. He's the one who said he was leaving because he had business to a...
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Chapter 250: Sponsor Designation (3)
After changing into one outfit, she would change into another.
Just when it seemed she had finally found something suitable, she would change into yet another.
Harnie had been trying on countless dresses, as if she were a doll.
In the end, the attire and adornments prepared for this single day brilliantly illuminated her beauty.
The employees of the trading company were filled with excitement.
Those who ...
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Chapter 249: Sponsor Designation (2)
"Why are we still stuck on this old-fashioned etiquette of waiting… Tsk. Anyway, I'm fine, young master."
As expected.
The reaction was different from other nobles.
It wasn't a lie that he had waited a long time.
A considerable amount of time had been spent traveling from the duchy to this venue, and due to another sub-episode interfering along the way, I was late for my appointed meeting with the Viscount.<...
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Chapter 248: Sponsor Designation (1):
Count Ptoah prided himself on his ability to judge character.
His current position as a vassal of the Bagrand Duchy was a testament to that very skill.
He had been born into a fallen noble family.
While his family name might have once been renowned throughout the empire, its fall from grace meant it was no longer spoken of.
But driven by a desire to reintegrate into noble society, he had started a business, a...
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Chapter 247: I Need to Make Money (4)
▶ Sub-Episode: Isabella's Summons has been cleared. ◀
▶ Completion Rate: 82% ◀
The status window appeared as soon as I left Isabella's room.
The completion rating indicated that I had cleared the episode without any major issues.
However, I had clearly missed an opportunity.
The damage to Shatrain from the Waglu faction was substantial. The soil, which had been slowly recovering through neutrali...
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Chapter 246: I Need to Make Money (3)
Several days had passed since the symposium and the subsequent school trip.
Compared to previous trials, this symposium had been significantly more difficult.
Without the support of their family heads and the backing of their houses, the young nobles had faced a challenging test.
Nevertheless, they had all performed admirably.
News from the various territories was filled with praise for the Bagrands.
Th...
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Chapter 245: I Need to Make Money (2)
-Ding!
▶ Episode II: The One Who Proves Their Worth has begun. ◀
▶ Participation in the Golden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament has been confirmed. ◀
▶ Your ranking may increase the affinity of those around you. ◀
The episode notification appeared, confirming my enrollment.
“…Huh.”
Arina made a sound of exasperation as I signed the document without even listening to her ex...
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Chapter 244: I Need to Make Money (1)
“…”
Harnie, having disembarked from the carriage, stood silently.
The coachman was surprised, to say the least.
Her expression was unlike anything he had seen before.
He wondered if something good had happened during the trip.
Harnie walked towards the building, her steps light, a subtle smile playing on her lips.
It wasn't hard to understand why. The memories of the school trip were still f...
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Chapter 243: School Trip (6)
“And with that, the school trip concludes.”
The school trip was over.
While it had been nothing more than a glorified playtime, the changes Arsienne and Florence had orchestrated had a positive effect.
-“Carsein, would you mind if I asked how you conducted your territorial investigations?”
-“Would you consider issuing a permit to allow us to use the Shatrain roads?”
-“Young Master, we humbly reques...
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Chapter 242: School Trip (5)
Harnie moved her arms again.
She was still embarrassed.
It was natural to feel shy about revealing so much skin to another person.
But…
In this moment, the embarrassment didn’t reach her.
No, rather than feeling ashamed, she was driven by necessity.
The subtle, appraising glances from the other noblewomen had been irritating.
And their hushed whispers about Carsein's physique, even more so.
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Chapter 241: School Trip (4)
Arsienne’s first game, mana dodgeball, had ended.
She smiled inwardly, clapping her hands in silent glee.
‘What a magnificent comeback.’
When Carsein had foolishly saved that other noblewoman, she had clicked her tongue, anticipating a frosty conclusion. But things hadn’t turned out that way.
Having witnessed that scene, Harnie had become a force of nature, her power amplified by a surge of jealousy. The scorn...
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It's already 2025 everybody, can you believe it?
Did you or did you not meet any of your resolutions last year?
Are you content with how your year went?
Regardless, the past year has had its fair share of highs and lows, but that's just life. I'd like to take this moment to express my gratitude to all of you for embarking on this journey with me this past year, and I hope you stick with me for many more to come. Here's to a great year.
Once again, Happy New Year!
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Hey everyone, my pc's fixed! Hence, updates will resume. I expect to update Damn Family as soon as the chapters are ready, probably in the next couple days.
Thank you for your patience.
Stay safe.
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