Chapter 230: The Queen Dowager’s Secret “The sea… It’s incredible. Truly.” Rest opened the window and stepped out onto the balcony. From there, he could take in the vast expanse of the ocean, its breathtaking beauty filling his vision. “Do you think… Her Majesty the Queen Dowager loved the sea?” Celestine murmured with a sigh. […]
Chapter 229: The Villa’s Door Opened “It opened… but how?” Celestine stared at the now-unlocked door in surprise. Rest simply shrugged, relieved, and turned back to her. “It’s open. Let’s go inside.” He then took the lead, stepping into the villa. Celestine and her attendants quickly followed after him. “Rest, may I ask for an
Chapter 228: A Riddle The Queen Dowager’s villa was located not far from the sea. A small fishing village nearby housed about a hundred residents. Though the two-story brick house stood atop a hill, it looked far too worn-down to have once housed a woman of such power and influence. “So… the Queen Dowager once
Chapter 227: A Trip to the Sea A cold sea breeze swept in from the west, carrying the scent of salt as it passed. The distant sound of waves tickled their ears, and above them, seabirds soared through the sky. “The sea…!” From atop a hill, Rest gazed down at the endless expanse of ocean
Chapter 226: The Second Cattleya Marquisate Uprising, Part II “Guh…!” The Marquis of Catreya hastily evaded the incoming punch. It was a sharp, unwavering strike—clear proof that Yuri fully intended to hit her father. “Wait! Yuri!” “I won’t wait!” “Guh…!” Yuri struck the Marquis in the side with her other fist. Though her hands were
Chapter 225: The Second Catreya Territory Rebellion (Part 1) In the northern part of the Iwood Kingdom lies the Cattleya territory. This region, located near the territory of the northern tribes of the continent, is governed by Iljas Catreya, one of the King’s two Wings. He is both the captain of the knights and hailed
Chapter 224: The Changes in the Lavender Margrave Family, Part II “What nonsense… I would never kill my own son and daughter-in-law! It’s ridiculous!” Loser desperately tried to defend himself, his face pale and his lips trembling. “My son was killed by the Empire… Yes, during his infiltration mission, they got to him…” “No.” Urla
Chapter 223: The Lavender Margrave Family’s Turmoil (Part 1) “Urla! What is the meaning of this!?” Having completed the initial stage of the plain’s development, Urla Lavender returned to the Lavender Margrave family estate, only to be greeted by her grandfather’s furious shout. “Hmm…” Urla sighed as she glanced at her grandfather, who had come
Chapter 222: The Principal’s Melancholy “I’m sorry… Rest-kun.” After Rest left and the door closed behind him, Velroid Hahn, the academy principal, let out a sigh of regret as he muttered an apology. The principal had been asked about Leonard Gascoigne, but there was something he hadn’t told Rest—a truth he decided not to disclose.
Chapter 221: The True Purpose of the Council of Sages “Gascoigne-sama… ‘Heavenly Emperor,’ you say? Meeting him must have been a rare experience.” “Do you believe me?” “There’s no reason for you to lie about such a thing. Besides… I know well enough that he isn’t the type to listen to just anyone.” The headmaster,