‘The duke will have to accept this.’
As I anticipated, Duke Keaton’s eyes widened in surprise.
“……Are you serious?”
Isn’t it obvious, sir? I need to suppress this damned zombie situation as soon as possible to go home.
“It’s an urgent matter.”
“……Understood. I will contact the magic tower immediately.”
“Thank you.”
“But if your words are false, you must be prepared to be truly expelled from the family.”
“I understand.”
With the urgent matter dealt with, I felt only relief.
‘Sorry, but that threat isn’t scary at all.’
In this world, I was a complete outsider. Duke Keaton wasn’t my real father, so there was nothing to be hurt by.
I just want to go home.
“You must hurry. The plague that turns people into monsters may transform everyone left in the palace.”
Until now, I had thought that the situation could be initially suppressed.
How big a misconception that had been, I hadn’t known.
(This is a time divider.)
“You summoned me, Duke Keaton?”
“Come quickly. Magicians of the magic tower.”
Thanks to the influence and wealth of the Keaton duchy, the magicians from the magic tower had arrived at the empire’s capital within a day. Leading the magicians in their bright blue robes, Duke Keaton headed towards the imperial palace with me.
The usually bustling entrance to the imperial palace, frequented by nobles, was eerily quiet. Even the guards supposed to be guarding the gate were absent, and only a cold atmosphere lingered.
“You requested to break the protective barrier surrounding the imperial palace?”
The leader among the magicians asked the duke and reached out to the gate, revealing a domeshaped opaque barrier surrounding the palace. The barrier was densely engraved with intricate golden magical patterns.
“Yes. According to my daughter, Elizabeth, a major problem has occurred in the palace, and the protective barrier has become a wall trapping those trying to escape.”
‘He’s beating around the bush.’
The duke wanted to hide the fact that a plague turning people into monsters had broken out. I understood. Spreading the nation’s flaws wouldn’t do any good.
‘Though the novel said that the magic tower maintained neutrality in extraterritorial areas, it also said that they could become enemies at any time.’
So the duke’s response was reasonable. But hiding the existence of zombies might not be safe, anxiety crept in.
‘Will it be okay?’
No, trust the magicians. They will handle it.
Still, just in case, I requested the magicians.
“Once you break that barrier, the causes of the problem in the palace will spring out. Then, please cooperate with the soldiers of the Keaton duchy to deal with ‘those things.'”
Speaking sternly, one magician tilted his head.
“What exactly will come out that you say so? The palace seems quiet from the outside……”
“You will see.”
In this place, only I was wrapped in tension.
The Crown Princess Consort had become a zombie, and a full day had already passed since then. There was not a single person who had escaped from the Imperial Palace other than myself.
Moreover, it was eerily quiet, as if I were in the eye of a storm, and that made it even more terrifying. The fear arising from the unknown situation made me afraid.
“Remember one thing for sure. If the wizards also cannot handle ‘them,’ you must run away without question.”
“What the hell do you take the wizards for?”
Yes, there’s that… And please, don’t keep picking out words that set death flags.
“If you can’t solve it, we all have to run to the temple. Understand?”
The only measure in case of failure was to flee to the temple that produced holy water.
In this world, there are monsters called undead, so I thought zombies might be similar. Thus, I thought that zombies could be dealt with like undead using holy water.
But the wizards looked even more stunned at my words.
“Ha! I’ll show you that wizards are more powerful than those foolish priests on this occasion.”
Thank you if you can do that. I trust you, wizards.
The wizards grabbed the barrier surrounding the Imperial Palace and poured mana over it.
“Shatter.”
Thump. Thumpthump. Over ten senior wizards chanted spells while pouring mana, and dozens of cracks formed over the barrier. The cracks turned into massive fissures, eventually spreading across the whole barrier.
Crash!
The barrier, cracked as if a boiled egg had been broken, finally shattered. Perhaps because it was the imperial royal family’s barrier, the wizards were completely drained and slumped to the ground.
“How could this…”
Duke Keaton gaped at the Imperial Palace inside the nowexposed barrier.
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
It’s not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre — make sure to check it out!
This is a novel I’m planning to reread as well.
The male lead is strong, skilled in martial arts, and not the usual fragile type you often see in matriarchal novels.
Meanwhile, the female lead is a scientist—rational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesn’t let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, you’ll gradually find the story really intriguing.
It has a mix of mystery, detective elements, and romance.
The author’s writing style is like crafting a puzzle—except they deliberately leave out a few pieces, making it hard to predict what happens next, yet keeping you hooked.
In the end, everything will come together and be explained.
One-sentence summary: Wife, stop playing with beakers and look at me!
In a laboratory accident, research scientist Zhu Wansheng accidentally travels to a matriarchal world. The original owner of the body is an eighteen-year-old only daughter of a wealthy rouge merchant, already married with a handsome young man.
Zhu Wansheng grins: Nice! She always said she was heaven’s favorite granddaughter. After a life of toil in her previous life, she can enjoy blessings in this one.
However, her joy lasts no more than three seconds as bad news arrives: the original owner’s family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, she’s stuck with a research system full of restrictions.
Zhu Wansheng: ? Is this the destiny of a research dog?
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Faced with this mess, Zhu Wansheng pours herself a bowl of wine to drown her sorrows. In her drunken haze, her husband arrives.
His figure is imposing, holding a long sword, with a dignified air that captivates Zhu Wansheng.
Gu Yingqing, however, looks at the alcohol-reeking Zhu Wansheng with undisguised disgust and coldly asks, “Divorce or not?” The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, “I think… it’s not… it’s not… impossible!”
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The next day, after sobering up, Zhu Wansheng is full of energy, rolling up her sleeves ready to make a big move. As for yesterday? She has no memory of it.
Zhu Wansheng is ambitious; a research dog fears nothing!
Upgrading rouge, extracting fragrances, producing perfumes, researching lipsticks… all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original owner’s dying rouge shop is revitalized. Her mother is pleased and with a wave of her hand, passes on the family business to her. As she takes control and her experimental results gain popularity, it’s the pinnacle of her life…
——
But there are always those who can’t stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts – they want nothing less than her life.
The person who has always kept his distance from her suddenly holds her tightly in his arms, eyes full of concern.
She is unharmed, but he falls into a pool of blood…
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, “I can grant you one wish.”
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, “I regret it. Can we not divorce?”
Zhu Wansheng: ? When did I agree to a divorce?
[Small Theater]
The newly developed rouge is beautifully packaged, and Zhu Wansheng is eager to try it.
Gu Yingqing suddenly appears: “My lady, may I apply it for you?”
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adam’s apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste it…
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: “Spring Night.” Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
“My lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?”
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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