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When Wakako awoke again, she was no longer in the Eagle Kingdom’s royal palace, but in an unfamiliar environment. The house was plainly decorated, with slightly damp wallpaper in the corner and a faint musty smell lingered in the air. Compared to the grandeur of the palace, it felt incredibly dilapidated. A steaming bowl of vegetable soup sat on the…

The Kitagawa clan had been merchants for generations. Bargaining and maximizing profits were in their blood, and even the young Second Daughter was no exception. Although she agreed to the Saint’ request, she feigned reluctance, revealing that Thirteen was the most exceptional among all the Death Guards, destined to become the family head’s personal bodyguard. “Moreover, her training cannot be…

Year 1181 of the Divine Calendar—a decade ago. It was in that year, at the age of thirteen, that Wakako arrived at the Kitagawa estate. Back then, she wasn’t called Wakako. She was just a nameless orphan who had lived in an orphanage for as long as she could remember. Then, a fire engulfed the orphanage. She was one of…

Inside the dungeon, Wakako drifted in and out of consciousness, but she was never fully unaware of her surroundings. Though she appeared to be covered in blood, only superficial wounds remained. Beneath the surface, her flesh was knitting itself back together with astonishing speed. This was a testament to the brutal training she had endured in her youth. No matter…

“Miss Artist?” Wakako’s prolonged silence displeased Minister Camus, who cleared his throat to bring her back to the present. She finally raised her eyes to look at Camus.         *** A short while later, the door to the lounge suddenly pushed open, and the guards stationed outside immediately straightened up. The artist who had been called in earlier walked out,…