Chapter 14: Protecting One’s Own (2)
Serph
“Was she really picked up by her?” “Of course. An orphan with nothing, wandering outside, was picked up by a kind, purple-haired mother. It’s really that simple.” The night she…
Serph
Chapter 13: Protecting One’s Own (1)
“I understand.” Merlin couldn’t muster any words of resistance anymore. Ophelia made a “come here” gesture, but Merlin still curled up at the edge of the bed, tightly hugging her…
Chapter 12: Am I an Elf? (2)
“So what now?” Merlin looked into Ophelia’s eyes. She seemed to have calmed down now, which was honestly a relief. “As you grew, your damaged soul slowly healed on its…
Chapter 11: Am I an Elf? (1)
What rotten luck. Mashina gazed at the boy lying in a pool of dark red blood before her and let out a gentle sigh. Her sigh drifted through the silent…
Chapter 10:The Third Princess
The moment the girl fell, time seemed to stretch and slow. Her silvery-white hair fanned out in the air, like threads spun from moonlight. Her tilted body traced a gentle…
Chapter 9: Violence
On the way home from school, Merlin let out a sigh. “Aiya, just go to school for now. Hiding out here all the time is making your brain dull. Go…
Chapter 8: Enrollment
In a small two-story wooden cabin not far from the outer edge of Zelion, the imperial capital— The young man had just brought out a steaming hot breakfast when a…
Chapter 7: Farewell (2)
Mahina’s words were clear and logical, even tinged with an air of self-evidence. “You’re not as strong as I am, and you’re not reliable either.” “I never want to return…
Chapter 6: Farewell (1)
Even if there was a chance to meet again, Merlin had no idea when Mashina would return. He had only heard that Mashina had returned in triumph, welcomed by flowers…
Chapter 5: Good News?
Ever since Mahina left, Merlin felt as if a piece of his heart had gone missing. Days like these were like a cup of cheap coffee, diluted again and again…