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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,…

Year 1191 of the Divine Calendar, December. Winter in the Eagle Kingdom had always been bitterly cold, and this year was particularly harsh. The servants in the royal palace had long since lit the furnaces in the underground brick chambers, filling the entire royal city with warmth, allowing the nobles to indulge in revelry. There was only one exception: the…