RAE
Stories
32
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1.6 M
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Reading
5 d, 15 h
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A few days later. In the back alleys of the capital, a man staggered along, barely able to walk. His body was a wreck, covered in bruises and cuts. His staggering steps reeked of alcohol, so potent it was nauseating just to be near him. As he stumbled through the alley, mumbling curses about the Emperor, a passerby, unable to ignore the disruption, shoved him angrily. “What’s your problem, you drunk fool? Can’t you stop causing trouble for others?” The man fell to the filthy ground, his…-
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It was Heraith. “Your Majesty.” “Y-Your Majesty.” Everyone in the room immediately bowed their heads. Heraith glanced briefly at Franz, who was bowing and trembling, then turned to Cliff, the head attendant. “What’s with all this commotion?” “We were checking the situation before starting today’s agenda.” “…Is that so?” At Cliff’s response, Heraith casually scanned the surroundings. Seeing Franz standing there, pale-faced and stiff, he had a good idea of…
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Lucian doubted his eyes. Was he dreaming? No way—yet there he was. The man lazily waving his hand with a sly smile was none other than the Emperor, Heraith. “…Your Majesty,” Lucian greeted cautiously. “You’re looking well,” Heraith remarked, a crooked smile playing on his lips. “Did you come here to pick a fight? I’m on vacation,” Lucian shot back. “Ah, yes. Vacation.” Heraith chuckled softly, his hand casually brushing the leaves of a decorative plant next…
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The banquet to welcome Princess Eloine of Alosa lasted three days. This was partly because the treaty between Alosa and Pranas was of great importance, but also because there was an undercurrent of anticipation for a potential royal marriage. “This banquet must be executed flawlessly.” The Marquess of Clan had repeatedly emphasized this point to his son, Franz Clan, who was assisting the Emperor for the first time. “You mustn’t squander this opportunity. If the royal marriage is secured,…
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“…….” Heraith Yorun Kellenhan glanced at the head attendant, Cliff, his expression filled with annoyance. Cliff, noticing the Emperor’s sulky demeanor, cautiously asked, “Is something bothering you, Your Majesty?” “No.” The answer was blatantly displeased, and if it weren’t for Cliff, the Emperor might not have bothered to respond at all. As Cliff silently remained by his side, Heraith muttered under his breath as if speaking to himself, “I’m just…
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The butler came to find Lucian late at night. “Who came, you said?” Lucian stared at the butler, his face a mix of disbelief and confusion. “I guided him to the greenhouse for now.” Judging by the butler’s awkward expression, the words Lucian just heard seemed to be true. “Hah, really?” Lucian ran a hand through his hair. What the hell is going on? Eventually, he got out of bed, his feet touching the cold floor. Quickly draping a robe over himself, Lucian left his…
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“You always have a way with words, don’t you?” “What do you mean? I only ever speak the truth.” With his head held high, Lucian responded shamelessly. “It’s not like you’re some wayward child I’ve left unsupervised. If anyone overheard, they’d think I’m always causing trouble.” “Good heavens! How could you act like those obvious facts are anything but true?” Lucian gave Heraith a look of disdain, as if he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. The number of…
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The history of Lucian’s missed vacations was nothing short of tragic. As the Emperor’s aide, Lucian was entitled to two vacations a year, each lasting a month. A benefit so coveted it was said to be the only thing that could sustain aides through the grueling schedule, along with their lavish pay and the prestige of the position. Some jokingly called it the Emperor’s “benevolent schedule,” meant to let aides “work themselves to the brink of death for five months, recover their strength…
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Prince Joachim’s Palace, Antien “The aide has received the letter and the gift, Your Highness.” At the report from his attendant, Joachim, who had been gazing out the window, turned his attention back to the room. A satisfied smile spread across his face. “It feels like the Emperor snatches them away sometimes, but this time, they’ve successfully reached their destination.” At the attendant’s remark, Joachim let out a bitter laugh, shaking his head in disbelief. “Ha. That…
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As two signatures were completed on the white document, the letters shimmered and floated into the air before vanishing. “Oh-ho.” Not only were the onlookers impressed, but even the signatories themselves watched with curious amazement. “This is a new technique developed by the Magicians’ Association. If either of you breaks the contract, a binding spell will activate, and the treasure pledged will be destroyed.” “Ah…” “Oh, my…” The signatories let out low murmurs,…
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