BIBI
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The space was so wide it was hard to tell whether it was a hall or a drawing room, and over ten people were gathered within. All of them appeared to be masters of their respective crafts. Dressed in extravagant attire, each held one or two books as thick as a person’s torso, their eyes lighting up like hunters who’d just spotted their prey—Yudit. A few had pincushions strapped to their arms, threaded with needles and spools, and their belts were lined with scissors and folded fabrics—likely…-
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“I only tried it on because I found it on the floor while cleaning. I was going to put it back,” the nanny said quickly. “…Nanny.” “I’m telling the truth! There must be a thief in this house. Didn’t I warn you not to leave the house unattended for too long?” “…Nanny.” “No matter how busy you are, you’ve been gone too long. That’s why the servants are starting to get complacent.” “Nanny—!” Yudit raised his voice, louder than he ever had before. Only…
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“…Shane?” “It may be difficult to protect Your Highness alone in a place like that, unlike the capital.” Shane leaned closer and whispered to Yudit. “We won’t be able to stop them either way. It would be wiser to keep them close under the pretense of hiring them as escorts, so we can watch them directly.” Shane had a point. It wasn’t a place they couldn’t go if they truly wanted to. It made more sense to keep them nearby, especially since neither of them would go monster…
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“Morning…?” That couldn’t be right. Yudit pulled the curtain aside slightly and looked outside. The sky was dark, but it was as bright as day outside. The carriage slowed down before coming to a complete stop. The coachman opened the curtain and spoke. “The area ahead is still under construction, so the road is a bit chaotic. We’re clearing some debris, so please wait a moment.” Yudit was surprised to find people working in the middle of the night. “I want to step out and take a…
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Even just glancing at the other guests’ tables made it clear they were receiving only the bare minimum of hospitality. Their breakfast consisted of rough slices of rye bread, goat’s milk, and soup served in dull wooden bowls. In contrast, Khalid’s table bore dishes that clearly did not belong to the inn—glassware so old the patterns had almost faded, likely brought from the owner’s own home. Upon them sat scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, and rye bread—an array of preserved foods. There was also…
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“Surprising. I thought you’d say something like ‘isn’t there a way we can get along with them?’ all soft and sentimental.” At Khalid’s teasing, Yudit shot him a sharp glare and replied dryly. “My responsibility is to protect the people in this district.” Hearing that, Khalid gave him a satisfied smile. “So you’ve grown up a little.” “Getting bitten by a goblin really clears your head.” “Next time, try growing without getting bitten.” Yudit’s gaze…
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“The author of that book also struggled a lot because of monsters,” Yudit explained. “But he managed to deal with it by cultivating herbs that monsters hate. And apparently, the herbs grow well even in barren soil…” He trailed off as he noticed Brown’s face flush red, tears streaming down his cheeks again. Wondering if he’d said something wrong, Yudit glanced over at Huyan and Wadiram—but they only smiled gently. “When I lost my arm and was stuck at home, nothing but a burden, I…
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“You’re finally awake.” “How long have I been like this?” “Well… about an hour and a half?” Yudit was shocked. He thought he was joking, so he looked at the moon. It had been low in the sky when he entered, but now it was high above. “Why didn’t you wake me up?” “You weren’t asleep, were you? You were just thinking. I, too, lost track of time enjoying the view.” When Yudit looked upset, Khalid faintly smiled. “So, did you think well?” “…Thanks to…
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The people did not seem particularly pleased with Yudit’s group suddenly showing up to lend a hand. With a duke, a prince, knights of a ducal house, and even an envoy from Herut among them—all of high standing—they were clearly concerned that if any of them were injured, the consequences might fall on their heads. Even those in charge looked troubled, assigning only the simplest of tasks. Yudit said nothing and silently helped where he could. The tasks may have been simple, but they were far from…
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Khalid made a lighthearted comment as he turned the doorknob. Yudit reached out toward him, but Shane gently stopped him. “It’s dangerous. Please wait in the carriage.” When Yudit shook his head, Shane sighed and lifted him up. Yudit looked at him in disbelief, clearly not expecting to be picked up so easily. “…Put me down.” “I am Your Highness’s guard. Your safety is my highest priority.” “Fine. I’ll walk on my own.” Even after that promise, Shane didn’t seem…
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