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TSFHV 08

TSFHV

8.

At that playful gesture, I immediately understood why people called him an oddball.

‘If he had something like this, shouldn’t he have given it to the Emperor first?’

The banquet had been going on for quite a while, and he had already greeted the Emperor!

So he didn’t give his business card then, but gave it to me now?

I smiled awkwardly, lowering my eyebrows as if troubled.

“Is that so! What an honor it is to be the second! But…”

Hesitating, I handed the card right back to Hist.

His previously relaxed eyes widened in surprise.

“I don’t think I can accept it right now. I’m sorry!”

“Why not?”

“Because it’s proper etiquette to give this sort of thing to His Majesty first!”

“What a troublesome rule. I don’t want to give it to someone I’m not interested in.”

That almost broke my composure for the first time today.

‘Interested?’

So he gave me his business card… because he’s interested in me?

Could he possibly be approaching me with romantic intentions…?

I studied Hist discreetly, but there didn’t seem to be any particular sign of that.

I was a bit confused.

‘Then why is he doing this?’

If he weren’t one of today’s main guests, I wouldn’t have bothered engaging with him this long.

Feeling the time being wasted, I clicked my tongue inwardly but smiled brightly on the outside.

“You said your goal was promotion, right? Then wouldn’t it be better to hand out your business card to as many people as possible?”

“Hm…”

“Now that I think of it, I’ve got something to do! Please enjoy the rest of the banquet!”

I casually shoved the card into his hand and tried to walk away, but Hist stopped me.

“If I give my card to everyone, then will the Princess accept it too?”

“Uh… of course! If you give it to His Majesty first, then I have no reason to refuse!”

At my answer, Hist quickly scanned the banquet hall.

Then he shrugged and smiled slyly.

“Can’t be helped.”

I instinctively sensed he was about to do something strange.

Not wanting to get caught up in it, I tried to quietly sneak away — but he moved faster.

Snap!

He flicked his fingers with a crisp sound.

“Huh? What’s that?”

“Oh my, look up there!”

A giant purple sphere appeared on the banquet hall ceiling.

Everyone’s eyes turned toward it.

In that moment when all eyes were captivated,

The orb burst open with a dazzling array of colors.

Pop—!

“Ah!”

“My goodness!”

From the burst purple sphere, countless pieces of paper fluttered down.

Like petals, gently drifting.

People were delighted by the sight.

“Oh my, how pretty!”

“Must be an event hosted by the Imperial family.”

“There’s the Tower of Magic’s seal on this.”

“Did they co-host it with the Tower? Oh, something’s written on it.”

“Let me see.”

Everyone reached out their hands, smiling and laughing as they tried to catch the falling papers.

Watching the scene quietly, I clapped my hands with a smile.

“Wow—. That’s amazing! Promoting a business card in such a spectacular way!”

‘If you were going to do it, you should’ve done it earlier.’

Why now of all times?

As I tried to mask my unease, Hist pointed to something with his finger.

“Look over there, Princess Neroli.”

Up the stairs to the second floor, the Emperor was holding one of the cards.

And standing next to him — was Gobard, the person I had been looking for so desperately.

“Now can you accept my card?”

“…Of course.”

My eyes gleamed for a moment.

‘So that’s where he was — probably talking with the Emperor in the reception room upstairs.’

I started walking in that direction, but then heard voices around me.

“Baron Stret, read what it says.”

“Hmm, Magic Tower Company. Vice President. Odgan Floric.”

“Odgan Floric? Isn’t he the Tower Master’s closest aide?”

…What was that about?

I paused and looked at Hist.

He was grinning mischievously, as if enjoying the situation immensely.

“Told you. I don’t want to give my card to people I’m not interested in.”

“Then…”

“Hey, Tower Master!”

A shout cut through my words from another direction.

“What the hell did you just do with my card, huh?!”

“Yikes, he’s mad.”

Hist waved a hand at me in farewell.

“Well then, let’s meet again, Princess Neroli.”

With those final words, a small whirlwind swept through the room.

I instinctively closed my eyes, and when I opened them, Hist was gone.

Just as messy an exit as his entrance.

I glanced at where he had been, then looked at the card in my hand.

‘A Tower Master who’s interested in me, huh…’

Even if I couldn’t figure out his true intentions, perhaps he could be useful?

I tucked the card away and began walking again.

Now that everyone was distracted by the cards, I had something I needed to do.


***


“Gobard!”

Gobard had already slipped out of the banquet hall and was walking down a quiet corridor.

Click-clack, click-clack — I chased after him, calling his name again.

“Gobard!”

But once again, he ignored me.

Wearing a formal gown and heels, there was no way I could catch up to him.

‘If you’re going to act like that…’

After watching for the right moment, I deliberately tripped in the hallway.

“Ow!”

And made a dramatic noise for effect.

Thanks to the full skirt, I wasn’t actually hurt, but I moaned as if in pain.

“Ow, ow…”

As I groaned and sat up, a strong hand gripped my arm and yanked me to my feet.

“So you followed me this far… What is it?”

Gobard had approached before I realized it, his voice cold as ice.

Looking into his frozen blue eyes, I smiled foolishly.

“It’s been a while, Gobard.”

At my smile, Gobard’s expression twisted.

“Watch your mouth.”

“Ah… my apologies. Your Highness, the Crown Prince.”

At my wounded look, he clicked his tongue.

Then he roughly let go of my arm and sighed.

I deliberately rubbed the spot where he’d grabbed me, trying to leave an impression.

‘Gobard, how could I address you properly?’

When even just your name shakes

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The Sunshine Heroine Is the Final Hidden Villain

The Sunshine Heroine Is the Final Hidden Villain

햇살여캐는 최종 흑막
Score 10.0
Status: Completed Type: Author: Released: 2024 Native Language: Korean

Summary:

The most beloved sunshine of the Lornod Empire.

Everyone praised me, the Empire’s princess, but deep down, I had known from a very young age—
that I wasn’t the Emperor’s real daughter.

[Wow! A new master! Hi hi! I’m Modway!]
[Oh my~ What a cute little girl~? I’m Marin~, nice to meet you~.]
[Ahem! My name is Nesgal!]

Because the descendants of dragons—royalty—shouldn’t be able to see spirits.

To avoid everyone’s suspicion, I spent my days hiding behind a mask.
But one day, the mother I loved was found cold and lifeless.

That was the sign. I could no longer live like sunshine.

“Are you really going to marry him?”
“Princess, you don’t need to say it. I know. I’m someone pretty special to you.”
“You know, I can’t lie to you.”

 

At your honest words, the defenses I’d kept up for years quietly melted away.
‘How can you say things like that so easily?’
I swallowed the question I couldn’t bring myself to ask, and he smiled, as if he knew everything.
Unlike the fake sunshine I had created, it was a warm, genuine smile.

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