At some point, Clobellina had slipped into the study. Only Klein and Eaton could understand her, but the atmosphere instantly turned as cold as if someone had dumped ice water over them. [Kalart] "Did you…… just speak?" For the first time, Clobellina had spoken to Kalart. [Clobell] "If a witch vanishes without a trace, isn't the method obvious? She put on her invisibility cloak and flew away. Go check if Rosy's broom is still there." Klein immediately shouted in triumph. [Kle

His promise to make sure there were no problems with her being a witch, or being the Crown Prince's lover, was genuine. He could make it happen. [Roserikta] "Anyone looking at this…… would know you gave it to me, Your Highness." She spoke as she carefully touched the locket around her neck. He nodded. [Kalart] "That is what I wanted." [Roserikta] "I…… I didn't want anything like this. It is too much, and honestly, a witch has no use for human titles……" [Kalart] "I know. I nev

[Hentel] "......Did you create that medicine yourself?" She offered a friendly smile. [Sierra] "It is nothing special. Just a headache remedy." [Hentel] "A headache remedy? I have never seen one with such a color!" Sierra had no reason to hide her abilities anymore. She lifted her chin and replied with ease. [Sierra] "I developed the method myself." In contrast to her casual attitude, Hentel narrowed his eyes and shook his head. [Hentel] "I sense pure magic power and remarkab

[Roserikta] "I thought you were going to sleep?" Kalart blinded her with his appearance. His silver hair shone with moisture, and his face held a faint flush. He wore formal, elegant attire she had never seen before. A pin sparkled at the end of his thick cravat, featuring a jewel-encrusted eagle—the symbol of the Crown Prince. He looked ready to walk straight into his own coronation. [Kalart] "I wanted to look good for you." Roserikta, dressed for bed, looked the complete op

[Aldwin] "You know it, so why do you act like—! No, never mind. Just remember this. The Crown Prince of the Kriye Empire is a magnificent man who deserves your deepest respect. His beauty is brilliant, and he is the most eligible bachelor in the entire Empire." [Roserikta] "Yes……" How strange. She's telling me things I already know. [Aldwin] "Once you are ready, we will go to the third-floor dining room. His Highness will eat his breakfast there today. I have prepared a meal

[Kalart] "I understand. I didn’t think of that. From now on, please take good care of her if she needs anything." [Aldwin] "I obey your command, Your Highness." [Kalart] "I will escort her from here." Kalart reached out and tucked Roserikta’s arm into his. The Head Maid, who had been holding her other arm, naturally let go. [Kalart] "Do you like the garden? I heard the first Osters flowers bloomed today." Kalart and Roserikta began walking side by side. The weather was brilli

[Elona] "Oh, you look absolutely stunning today." Roserikta smiled shyly at her reflection. She knew Elona praised the new clothes Kalart sent, not her own face. [Roserikta] "I should tell him to stop sending these soon." [Elona] "What are you talking about? I told you this is nothing. His Highness is only sending clothes to compromise because he worries you might feel overwhelmed." People called him the wealthiest bachelor in the Empire. Still, I won't have a reason to wear

[Sierra] "Did you know you have a second mommy?" [Hanael] "......No." She spoke in a babyish tone and buried her face in Sierra's chest. [Hanael] "I only have one mommy!" Tears soaked her chest. She knew without looking that tears filled Hanael's large eyes. I held back until now...... I worried she might think she had no mother just like she has no father. Sierra stroked Hanael's hair, lost in deep thought. Initially, she taught Hanael to call her "Aunt." After calling her A

[Arad] "Yes, no, Your Highness, how did this happen……" Fortunately, Arad had a very quick-witted and intelligent partner. Elona, with years of experience as a palace maid, understood the depths of human emotion. While her innocent lover remained oblivious to the Prince’s mood, she recognized it immediately. This was jealousy. The Prince undoubtedly felt a desperate need to monopolize everything related to Roserikta. Touching that nerve would surely lead to disaster. [Elona] "

[Klein] "I reorganized the imperial security as you instructed, Your Highness. I changed the patrol system from pairs to groups of three. No one may change their team members without a specific reason. This will make it easier to identify confusion if the Black Witch infiltrates. Furthermore……" Thunderous tension filled Kalart’s study, which he used as his office. Mountains of documents rose precariously in every corner. Klein, the Imperial Secretary, had moved his entire des

Kalart ignored her sideways glance. The realization struck her a moment later. Ah, the Head Maid only glares at me. Kalart clearly didn't understand why he should care about the Head Maid's presence at all. [Roserikta] "I have much work to do, Your Highness. I should get up now." [Kalart] "If you must." He gently pinched the tip of her nose before letting go. The Head Maid's eyes nearly bulged from their sockets as she watched. When Roserikta opened her mouth in surprise, Kal

[Roserikta] "It is not that tasteless. And even if the flavor lacks, I have no choice." She huffed with indignation. [Kalart] "I mean, don't worry so far ahead. Clobell shows no signs of illness. She looks adorable." Mid-sentence, he tilted his head and kissed the tip of her nose. [Roserikta] "That is your opinion. And I believe your behavior is inappropriate. Why do you suddenly kiss me during an argument?" [Kalart] "Because you looked angry." [Roserikta] "Yes. I am trying t

Cassius stared out the window. His second-floor office offered a perfect view of the landscape. From here, the garden paths of the Duchy spread out clearly. This meant the sight of Sierra and Abel walking together remained in full view. While working in the quiet room, he had opened the window and accidentally caught sight of their cheerful moment. [Sierra] "Ha, it’s...... it’s......." [Abel] "Yes! It’s exciting...... hurry......." Though the distance muffled their words, Sie

Cassius stared out the window. His second-floor office offered a perfect view of the landscape. From here, the garden paths of the Duchy spread out clearly. This meant the sight of Sierra and Abel walking together remained in full view. While working in the quiet room, he had opened the window and accidentally caught sight of their cheerful moment. [Sierra] "Ha, it’s...... it’s......." [Abel] "Yes! It’s exciting...... hurry......." Though the distance muffled their words, Sie

Instead of saying those words, Roserikta gently tugged one of his fingers. Kalart understood and nodded once. [Roserikta] "Eaton's illness is……." It happened then. [Mung] "Kiiiing." Something wriggled through the hair of Eaton, who lay still with a face pale as a corpse. [Clobell] "Oh! It is Mung!" [Elona] "Oh my! That is Mung?" Elona reacted to Clobellina's words. The Imperial Physician rolled his eyes in confusion. [Physician] "What is Mung?" Roserikta cut off his curiosity

Kalart sent more than just the clothes for today. [Elona] "Oh my." A complete renovation transformed the Crown Princess's bedroom, where Roserikta stayed. From the bedsheets and pillowcases to the curtains, wainscoting, and decorative wall sconces, everything changed. [Elona] "Wow, this looks like embroidered silk from Ailen! To make cushion covers out of this! I only heard about it. It is so beautiful." Roserikta knew nothing about Ailen embroidered silk. She had no idea why