Floyd chuckled at Kirshan’s sharp observation.
“Yes, the princess said this crazy being inside me is also a spirit. A fire spirit.”
Adrian, who had been sarcastic throughout, closed his mouth as the conversation between the two seemed plausible.
Demons were not greatly affected by ordinary fire, but strangely, they were so damaged by Floyd’s flames that they screamed just by touching them. At the Great Temple, they called Floyd’s power ‘another type of holy power’, and at the Magic Tower, they called it ‘strong magical power’, but no one could clearly reveal the identity of that power.
The Great Temple wanted to capture Floyd and study that power, but Floyd’s power was too powerful and there were too many people who admired him, so for now they were just watching.
Adrian furrowed his brow and said.
“If that princess is sane and really using spirits, it will be more dangerous than before. Until now, only Lucas was after the princess, but if it becomes known that there is a spirit user here, the Great Temple and the Empire will surely try to get their hands on the princess. They might even kill her on the spot.”
“It’s not just the princess. Have you forgotten what kind of power the ruler of this country uses?”
“Ah, right. If it becomes known that the princess is a spirit user and what spirits can do, the power our lord uses will also be suspected.”
Adrian ruffled his hair with both hands, then turned to Floyd and said seriously.
“My lord, it would be better to drive that princess away after all…”
Floyd kicked Adrian in the side to chase him away, then ordered Kirshan.
“Keep an eye on this matter so it doesn’t leave the Grand Duke’s palace for now. It will be known someday, but it’s better to be prepared before then.”
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An eagle flew over the capital city of Selchar in Torkan.
While some were worried about various problems that would arise due to the news brought by the eagle before the knights who went on the subjugation returned, most were overjoyed and prepared for the festival more boisterously than usual.
Although not all problems had been solved yet, the people of Torkan, resembling their ruler, were enthusiastic about preparing for the Star Festival, the biggest event in December.
By the time the excited atmosphere of the capital reached Roxiana, who had been cooped up in the Lily Palace, Floyd and the Red Spider Knights entered the city gates.
The waiting people threw flowers and played instruments, praising the efforts of the ruler and the knights.
When a woman threw a flower towards Floyd, he slightly moved his body to avoid it. Adrian, who was next to him, caught the flower instead, lightly kissed its petals, and tucked it behind his ear.
When Adrian, prettier than the woman, tucked the bright red flower behind his ear and smiled sweetly, the women screamed and chanted Adrian’s name. Kirshan, who had been walking silently, muttered.
“It seems it’s not the princess who needs mental treatment, but you, sir.”
“It’s okay to go a little crazy when spirits and spirit users are appearing, right?”
Adrian was humming along to the sound of the musicians’ performance when he suddenly jumped off his horse, grabbed the wrist of a nearby woman, pulled her close, and started dancing.
The woman chosen by Adrian blushed, and the women who missed the opportunity sent jealous glances.
And Floyd clicked his tongue at the sight.
“He’s completely lost it.”
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While the city was buzzing with the entry of the ruler and knights, Petria went to see Countess Eledrun Hills, the head lady-in-waiting. In the Grand Duke’s palace without a mistress, the head lady-in-waiting’s permission was needed to use funds for the women.
Floyd had provided a good palace and food for Roxiana, but lacking in delicacy, he hadn’t paid attention to her clothes. Roxiana’s clothes consisted of only a few thin dresses that didn’t match the current season and a cardigan.
More than anything, Petria was concerned about the lack of a suitable dress for the upcoming festival.
“A dress?”
Eledrun frowned at Petria’s request.
“Petria, don’t you know the situation the Grand Duke’s palace is in right now?”
“Of course, the water is contaminated…”
“It’s not about the water now. The problem is that the forest has all burned down. When all the people who made that forest their home come into the capital, the funds of the Grand Duke’s palace will be used to help them. How can you talk about dresses at a time like this… You’re too thoughtless. The Grand Duke’s palace needs to tighten its belt now.”
At Eledrun’s harsh refusal, Petria pressed her lips tightly, then gathered courage and said.
“But head lady-in-waiting, even if not a dress, the princess needs warm clothes. She’s just starting to recover her health, it would be terrible if she caught a cold.”
Eledrun sighed.
If she had received such a request a few days ago, she would have pretended not to hear it, but she had heard that Roxiana had treated people who had collapsed due to the contaminated water. Although she didn’t know the details, when she heard that story, Eledrun thought.
‘At least she’s earning her keep.’
Although she still didn’t like the fact that Roxiana, branded as a slave, occupied the Lily Palace, she had to treat her according to her contributions since she had earned her keep. Eledrun took out a few coins from the purse where she kept emergency funds.
“I don’t want to be this harsh either, but we need to save for now, so buy ready-made clothes. I don’t think that woman will go around watching the festival anyway, so don’t waste a lot of money on buying a dress.”
Petria was dissatisfied with the amount, which seemed only enough to buy one coat and a few dresses, but thinking it was fortunate to have received even this much from the strict head lady-in-waiting, she bowed her head.
“Yes, head lady-in-waiting. Thank you.”
But she couldn’t hide the dissatisfaction in her voice. Watching Petria turn away with her lips pouting, Eledrun shook her head.
I thought she was a smart child, but she’s so thoughtless.
Eledrun still considered Roxiana an unwelcome guest who would eventually leave the Lily Palace. She couldn’t use too much money for such a person.
Floyd’s generous spending sometimes gave Eledrun headaches. At such times, Eledrun maintained the household of the Grand Duke’s palace by pushing the maids and lady-in-waitings and even cutting her own salary.
Knowing that without Eledrun, the rules for the maids and lady-in-waitings of the Grand Duke’s palace would not have been well maintained, Floyd tended to turn a blind eye to some extent even when Eledrun crossed the line.
‘The Lily Palace isn’t the problem now.’
Although she didn’t show it to anyone, Eledrun had one big concern.
When the demonic energy contaminated the water of the Lily Palace, there was one more place that was affected. It was the garden of the Count Hills’ residence, which was close to the Grand Duke’s palace.
That garden was the pride of Countess Eledrun Hills. When it won an award at the ‘Wonderful Garden Contest Where Even Fairies Might Visit’, also known as the ‘Fairy Garden Contest’, held once a year, she was happier than when her son Formiller received his knighthood.
That garden has now turned into a place of death where not a single blade of grass grows and even emits a rotten smell. She hasn’t told anyone about this fact yet, but someday others will find out.
‘If Countess Tibrang finds out, she’ll be extremely pleased. That woman still can’t accept that her garden didn’t win.’
The Count Tibrang’s residence was far from the affected Grand Duke’s palace, so it surely wasn’t affected by the demonic energy.
Eledrun desperately wanted to revive the dead garden, but she couldn’t bother Floyd and his vassals who already had a lot to think about, so she was just suffering in silence.
“Excuse me, head lady-in-waiting.”
At that moment, a maid approached and carefully informed.
“Countess Tibrang has come to visit.”
Eledrun frowned upon hearing that name. Countess Tibrang would occasionally visit the Grand Duke’s palace like this, scouting for knights suitable to match with her daughter while bothering Eledrun before leaving.
When Eledrun entered the reception room, Countess Tibrang and her daughter, Carrie, were sitting on the sofa. Carrie had a displeased expression as if she didn’t want to be here, but she greeted politely when Eledrun entered.
‘The daughter is so nice, yet…’
As Eledrun had no ill feelings towards Carrie, she returned the greeting with a smile and sat on the opposite sofa.
“Everyone is busy preparing for the festival, what brings you to the Grand Duke’s palace? Have you come to catch the knights one by one and talk to them again?”
At Eledrun’s words, Carrie blushed, but Countess Tibrang spoke shamelessly.
“Do you think I would come for such a reason? It seemed like you had a lot of troubling matters, so I came specially to comfort you.”
For a moment, Eledrun flinched, thinking her dead garden had been discovered. But Countess Tibrang brought up a completely different topic.
“I hear an unwelcome guest has entered and settled in the Lily Palace?”
Eledrun inwardly clicked her tongue.
Although she had strictly ordered everyone to keep quiet about Roxiana, she couldn’t prevent it from leaking outside the palace. While thinking that the inevitable had happened, she was annoyed at Countess Tibrang for rushing over as soon as she heard the rumor.
“An unwelcome guest, where did you hear such a thing…”
“Are there only a few people coming and going to the Grand Duke’s palace? From what I hear, the Grand Duke himself carried her in his arms, is that true?”
Eledrun could guess why Countess Tibrang had rushed over. On one hand, she wanted to verify the truth of the rumor, and on the other, if Floyd had shown interest in a woman, she clearly thought there might be a chance for her daughter as well.
Eledrun stared intently at the greedy Countess Tibrang before opening her mouth.
When the male lead is punished by carrying the female lead’s child and having periods like a woman
“I’ve given birth to two children for you, yet you still think about him.
Was I nothing but his substitute to you from beginning to end?”
Synopsis:
Meng Huan, a scumbag who has dated countless girlfriends, transmigrates to a female-dominated country.
Day 1: Whether it’s female dominance or not doesn’t matter. The beauties here are passionate and amorous. Isn’t it easier to date them than in modern times?
Day 2: After a night, Meng Huan discovers the differences in the female-dominated world. Men here actually have chastity locks and menstrual cycles. This hinders his ability to perform, damn it!
Day 3: What’s wrong with sleeping around? I don’t want you to marry me. I’m meant to be a playboy. I don’t care about male virtues… What? You want to drown me in a pig cage? Marry, I’ll marry!
Day N: Meng Huan inexplicably vomits and receives the shocking news of his life… He’s pregnant.
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