Azphira Tales

Dianna must be the only person in the world to narrowly escape death from a door her own grandfather flung wide open. Furthermore, his failure to recognize her at the moment of their reunion, coupled with his ridiculous words, completely defied her expectations. Of course he wouldn't remember me. Stepping into the office, Dianna maintained absolute silence. The gatekeeper downstairs recognized her in an instant, yet her own flesh and blood remained utterly clueless. To make m

[Philip] "So, the place you visited by chance belongs to your maternal grandfather?" Dianna remained silent. [Philip] "I see. The world is tiny." He let out a sigh, knitting his brows as if reflecting on a problem. [Philip] "He behaved badly." She offered no response. [Philip] "Utterly wrong. You had every right to react that way." Those words brought immense solace, causing a wave of emotion to surge within Dianna. Philip sat beside her, studying her face. The girl whom he a

Dianna climbed the stairs of the building alongside her personal guards. The headquarters stood remarkably small compared to the premier merchant guilds she knew. The gatekeeper instructed her to leave her knights outside, and she complied with the command. The knights protested the order, but when Dianna accepted the procedure as a necessary security measure, the guards agreed to wait downstairs. In truth, she harbored no desire to expose her plan to educate Guiscard. Hiring

[Dianna] "Guiscard, are you alright?" She sprinted to him the moment Emil walked away. He gasped for air, his frame shaking from intense agony as saliva pooled at the corners of his mouth. How much pain must he endure? I never realized this restraint collar could be such a terrifying object. Dianna squeezed her eyes shut. She had refrained from attacking Emil previously because he was her brother. Although he was never a good brother, a shred of affection still existed betwee

[Ionia] "Brother! Sob, I thought you were going to die!" She threw herself over Philip, who lay in bed reading a book, and wailed loudly. Her dramatic display contrasted sharply with Ferdinand, the First Prince, who had not visited even once after his half-brother survived the assassination attempt. [Philip] "I am alive, see?" [Ionia] "No, Brother! Do you have any idea how terrifying that was?!" She hiccuped, staring at his bandaged wounds. [Ionia] "Brother, don't die and lea

[Sasha] "Pleasure to meet you for the first time, My Lady." [Dianna] "Pleasure to meet you." Since the Princess specified it was their first meeting, Dianna offered a graceful curtsy. A bitter smile crossed her face. [Sasha] "Forgive my sudden intrusion. I am Alexandra Cagliari, the eldest princess of the Cagliari Kingdom. Please call me Sasha." [Dianna] "……." [Sasha] "Why? Is the nickname Sasha too adorable? It can't be helped. Alexandra sounds far too solemn." Dianna didn't

Dianna's rapid movements triggered a relentless barrage of wind spheres. Although the magical projectiles were small, they carried lethal force, cutting deep into the assassins. As highly trained experts, the killers managed to protect their vital organs, yet cuts and gashes rapidly multiplied across their limbs. Several collapsed to the ground as a sphere struck a bone directly. Right then, an assassin hurled a dagger straight at Dianna. [Sylph] "Danger!" A tiny, winged fair

The royal court arranged a magnificent celebration for Prince Philip's birthday. Although the Second Queen had died of illness, leaving only the First Queen, the reigning Queen fiercely loathed losing face. If Prince Philip's celebration looked pathetic, the nobility would undoubtedly label the Queen a cruel stepmother. Rumors spread that princes and princesses from various foreign kingdoms had received invitations. The Queen likely intended to exile Prince Philip as a marrie

Through the cracked opening of the door, a woman sat in a chair. A man and his followers watched her through the gap. "Ugh, sob! Heave!" Her delicate shoulders shook with weeping. As she turned, the movement revealed her exceptionally slender neck. A passing cloud allowed sunlight to flood the window, casting a blinding radiance over the dress draped across her thin frame. The gown looked ridiculously lavish, completely out of place for her grim situation. A large, intricatel

[Mirva] "H-How……" Mirva stared at Dianna in complete shock. In truth, Dianna simply blurted out the words as a random guess. Emil's distressed, weeping face mirrored Mirva's features so perfectly that the truth became plain. Mirva telling the Duke that he held no right to treat her this way also sounded incredibly peculiar. The realization stemmed from a sudden instinct. Emil's protective attitude toward Mirva, and she weeping while staring at him—Dianna possessed the sharp m

[Guiscard] "Are you alright, My Lady?" Dianna widened her eyes, staring at Guiscard, who had just saved her. Why did he save me? Under the sunlight, his purple eyes gleamed translucent. Guiscard extended a hand to Dianna. As if spellbound, she took his hand and stood up. Searing warmth radiated from his palm. Startled, she released her grip immediately and surveyed her surroundings. Duke Brienne watched Guiscard with a stunned expression. Guiscard inspected Dianna. Mirva's fi

The King required a severe warning for the nobles who failed to pay their treasury dues diligently. Duke Brienne, a loyal member of the King's faction, devised an entirely risk-free scapegoat. Duchess Poliana fit the criteria perfectly. The former Duke, who swore absolute loyalty to the King, had died, and the Duchess ran a corrupt casino, lived a loose life, and possessed countless enemies. She was the ideal target. A wasteful sinner who neglected her duties to the nation! T

Dianna stared at the candy. The candy resting on a pretty plate shimmered brilliantly. She refrained from eating the candy and placed it quietly on the nightstand. Merely looking at it brought immense comfort. Warmth filled her chest at the rare kindness she received in this life. Rustle. A sudden sound startled her. She turned back to find Guiscard standing there. He had entered the room ahead of her. He stared intently at Dianna with a rigid expression. Shock masked his fea

[Alexa] "Sister, why don't you play with me lately?" Dianna turned back at Alexa's question. Alexa scowled, furious. She tried to care for Alexa in her own way, determined to prevent Mirva from neglecting the girl. Alexa was healthy now, yet left entirely alone in the mansion. [Dianna] "Alexa." [Alexa] "Brother Emil remains busy every single day, and you go to the royal palace to care for the Princess. I am so bored." [Dianna] "……." [Alexa] "Do you hate me? Am I less importan

Securing the position of lady-in-waiting proved difficult for Dianna. [Dianna] "I will refrain from any behavior that displeases Her Majesty the Queen." She delivered these words first to the Queen, who had requested a private conversation over tea. When the Queen questioned her meaning with a sharp, inquiring look, Dianna smiled brightly. [Dianna] "Her Royal Highness Princess Ionia requested that I serve as her lady-in-waiting." [Queen] "Yes. I summoned you to discuss that v

Dianna returned to her bedchamber with a bloodless face, hovering on the brink of collapse. She sank into a chair with immense effort. Intense tremors racked her hands. [Guiscard] "Did you see them?" [Dianna] "What was your intention in revealing this to me, Guiscard?" Guiscard himself failed to understand why he exposed the truth. Did he find it pathetic that Dianna masqueraded as a mature adult while remaining oblivious to an open secret known to every servant in the estate