LOZ 97 The person who asked in French, with a distinct American accent, if she spoke English was an Asian man with a friendly impression. He looked to be in his early to mid-twenties. As he returned the phone she had almost dropped, he asked again, this time …
Continue ReadingABZ 10 “She’s a woman who barely survived and came back. A woman who trembles at even a bug wouldn’t have returned easily. ...So, let’s postpone digging into her memories of that time. ...Right now, Penelope needs to rest.” That’s what Idorian said when Penel…
Continue ReadingIBP 130 “Nothing happened.” Theodore firmly spooned carrot soup into my mouth. Unlike me, who had been stunned while racking my brain, his assistant Caligo spoke decisively. “Something is definitely up.” “It is not.” “Theodore, are you not supposed to let it …
Continue ReadingIBP 129 “I don’t know where you picked up such nonsense, but I’ve never once had such a delusion.” “......Really? Then let me ask one more thing. If you aren't having ‘such’ delusions, then why on earth are you trying to sever ties with your family?” Theo…
Continue ReadingIBP 128 On the way home, carrying a mountain of toys. I held the toys Duke Ardos had bought for me tightly in my arms, but I wasn't entirely excited. Seeing me chewing over the news of the child's death I'd heard at the shop, Duke Ardos spoke firs…
Continue ReadingHis voice was calm, devoid of sarcasm or reprimand, but that very composure only grated on her pride. Falling for the cold provocation, Hee-jin grit her teeth and curled her fingers a bit further. “Aagh!” The moment she fully clenched her fist, a scream burst…
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