When did Miki become so possessive? It had happened so many times that Wakako couldn’t pinpoint the exact moment, but a few incidents remained etched in her memory. Many years ago, back at the Saionji estate – ever since Miki had made Wakako promise to be “completely and utterly” hers, no one else had been allowed to keep night watch….
Wakako’s memory of how that night ended was fragmented. She couldn’t recall the details of what the so-called “holy water” was. She only remembered that the moment the water droplets landed on the nobles’ heads, they all lost consciousness without exception. She was no exception, but before she fainted, she managed to give Liu Siruo one last glance. She hoped…
Liu Siruo gently supported Wakako by the elbow, lending her some strength. She knew all too well who was sitting on the other side. In truth, given Wakako’s condition, she shouldn’t have been on this mission. But the situation was urgent, time was of the essence, and the others were scattered about. There was no time to notify them, only…
The mercenaries disguised themselves as merchants from the outer city, adopting new identities and disguises daily. Within a few days, they had blended in with the local residents and even made some “friends,” like this tipsy Beta gentleman. “You guys have good taste,” Uncle Ishino chuckled. “This tavern might look rough, but the owner’s homemade brew is something special. That…
The entire Alpha Squad was in disguise, lurking in the capital ofthe Eagle Kingdom. Captain Hua Yumu shared the truth about past events with the team. Years ago, the Saionji clan, originally merchants, rose to prominence under the Saint’s blessing. They gained the Queen’s trust and eventually took charge of the military department, overseeing the Kingdom’s weapon forging. For a…