Layana
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Chapter 29. Breaking in the Freshmen Among the traditions at the former Royal Academy, the autumn semester’s academic conference might have been the official highlight, but it wasn’t what the students considered the crown jewel. That honor belonged to the freshman initiation, an unspoken "hidden flower" of the academy. Through a brutal hazing ritual, upperclassmen solidified their authority while freshmen, despite fearing the infamous initiation, gained a twisted sense of belonging by surviving…-
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Chapter 24. A Win-Win I smiled inwardly. Finally, the game I had been setting up was in motion. “You mean the formula,” I said. “Yes. Name your price,” the Marquis replied. “No, I cannot sell the formula,” I responded firmly. A furrow appeared on the Marquis’s brow. A young person he had taken a liking to was now acting like a shrewd merchant, and he felt disappointed. However, I had no intention of haggling with him. The Marquis stroked his beard thoughtfully, his voice…
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Chapter 22. Alone Winter was nearing its end. The coldest days had passed, and people exchanged pleasantries while talking about the approaching spring. The Marchioness of Ivelucia carefully stepped down from her carriage, feeling a faint pang of guilt for visiting Rooney Orphanage after such a long absence. Of course, she had a reason for her infrequent visits—she had slipped on ice earlier in the season, twisting her ankle. This had confined her to her estate throughout the winter. Enduring…
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Chapter 19. The Prelude to Tragedy "To not only slander Princess Agnès but also a poor maid…" "What’s the difference between her and an ungrateful beast?" Mine could no longer stand upright. There wasn’t a single ally in sight. Although she was surrounded by people, every one of them carried a dagger in their words. Even the slightest misstep—no, even a single breath—would be seized upon as a reason to condemn her. Amid the tense atmosphere, Agnès spoke. "Take Mine to the 'Chamber…
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Chapter 17. How to Live Ralpido, publicly, is the operator of Livre Bookstore. Of course, she uses another name and often acts through intermediaries. Her real trade, however, is information. Beyond that, she handles identity laundering, document forgery, and more. She’s the best in the republic when it comes to skill. Her reputation for valuing loyalty and prioritizing client confidentiality was one of the reasons I chose her. Information dealing may revolve around intangible goods, but at its…
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Chapter 16. That Annoying Bastard "At this rate, I can’t take my eyes off you." Yona grumbled. He didn’t grab my hand or wrist but placed his arm lightly around my back, close enough to guide me without touching. "Thanks for getting me out of there, Director." "Call me Yona when we’re outside." "All right. Thanks, Yona." The streets, still buzzing from the earlier excitement, had become chaotic after the terrorist attack. All that remained of the parade were shredded bits of paper…
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Chapter 14. Something I Have To When the crimson droplets hit the surface, the smooth, porcelain-like jar began to glow. The white light grew so intense I couldn’t keep my eyes open. Squinting wasn’t enough, and I had to turn my head away. Yona, however, stood with his arms crossed, staring directly into the blazing light. "Mages really are something else," I thought. “Damn it, why’s it so loud and dramatic?” he muttered, his grumpy tone adding a touch of annoyance. The light faded…
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Chapter 11. I Won The weight in my pocket wasn’t just my imagination. When I went to the station to hire a long-distance carriage, I discovered money secretly slipped in by Nexiard. Thanks to that, I could barely afford the fare. I ended up sharing the carriage with an elderly couple dressed neatly and modestly. They were warm and sensible people, even offering me meringue cookies they said were from a famous village bakery. “Our kids have been good to us. Healthy and never causing…
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Chapter 5. Pure Joy Walking felt like treading on a sheet of thin ice. Beneath the transparent surface, life’s turbulent currents swirled indifferently. Each step threatened to shatter the fragile barrier, keeping me constantly on edge. Since that day—the day Nexiard whispered his thanks for saving him—he had remained in a deathlike slumber. I began to wonder if the barbarian arrows carried not just poison but a curse. A curse to entomb the soul forever, leaving the body to breathe but…
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Chapter 4. Your Happiness The military faction, led by the undefeated veteran Marquis Dottney and the rising young general Neumonte, toppled the incompetent royal family in a bloody revolution. Upon securing victory, Marquis Dottney restructured the political system into a republic and installed himself as its Consul. Consul Dottney was a man with a precise vision. Truly, he was someone who could not be considered ordinary. His decisiveness and drive were undeniable, and he distributed his newfound…
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