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Table of Contents

  • 1. Chapter 1. Kill The Empress
  • 2. Chapter 2. Tanatos’s Cripple Empress
  • 3. Chapter 3. She's Really Here
  • 4. Chapter 4. The Empress Is Going To Die
  • 5. Chapter 5. How Did This Happen?
  • 6. Chapter 6. Swallowing Eyes
  • 7. Chapter 7. Natasha Roanti
  • 8. Chapter 8. The Crying Sound
  • 9. Chapter 9. Are You Throwing Yourself Away?
  • 10. Chapter 10. Why Did This Woman...?
  • 11. Chapter 11. Then Bite If Off And Kill Me
  • 12. Chapter 12. Ability To Save
  • 13. Chapter 13. The Shadow She Left Behind
  • 14. Chapter 14. Into His Realm
  • 15. Chapter 15. Tamon's Purpose
  • 16. Chapter 16. This Damn Woman!
  • 17. Chapter 17. I've Never Hated You
  • 18. Chapter 18. How About Love?
  • 19. Chapter 19. A Night Walk
  • 20. Chapter 20. How Do You Want To Die
  • 21. Chapter 21. Ronasso's Anxiety
  • 22. Chapter 22. How To Let Go Of Sadness
  • 23. Chapter 23. Lersha Resha
  • 24. Chapter 24. It’s Not Ugly
  • 25. Chapter 25. Where Is The Empress's Treasure?
  • 26. Chapter 26. The Reason For Death
  • 27. Chapter 27. The Consolation Of The Unashamed
  • 28. Chapter 28. A New Name
  • 29. Chapter 29. A Small Change
  • 30. Chapter 30. Out Of Control
  • 31. Chapter 31. There's Always Trouble
  • 32. Chapter 32. Dazzling Silver Hair And Purple Crystal Eyes
  • 33. Chapter 33. My Silver Fox
  • 34. Chapter 34. Is It Okay To Eat This Poisonous Plant?
  • 35. Chapter 35. Don't Be Weak
  • 36. Chapter 36. Don’t Leave Me
  • 37. Chapter 37. An Unfamiliar Peace
  • 38. Chapter 38. Warmth Of The Palm
  • 39. Chapter 39. Give Me Your Right Foot
  • 40. Chapter 40. That’s Right
  • 41. Chapter 41. The Bride's Scream
  • 42. Chapter 42. You Are Like A Gift
  • 43. Chapter 43. Ensemble Drink
  • 44. Chapter 44. I Think It’s Her
  • 45. Chapter 45. Exactly One Month
  • 46. Chapter 46. I’m Disappointed
  • 47. Chapter 47. She Doesn’t Know
  • 48. Chapter 48. To The Lady Of The Pink Rose Forest
  • 49. Chapter 49. Red Stigma On The Chest
  • 50. Chapter 50. That Person Will Come
  • 51. Chapter 51. Smile Next Time
  • 52. Chapter 52. I’m The Owner Of That Leg
  • 53. Chapter 53. The Twins’ Dream
  • 54. Chapter 54. Karen Turasia
  • 55. Chapter 55. Red Passion In The Desert
  • 56. Chapter 56. Cassion Krasis
  • 57. Chapter 57. Brothers
  • 58. Chapter 58. He Did Not Know How To Be Patient
  • 59. Chapter 59. An Unpleasant Visitor
  • 60. Chapter 60. My Brother's Mistress
  • 61. Chapter 61. Tomorrow, Lunch, Together
  • 62. Chapter 62. Roselyn's Anger
  • 63. Chapter 63. Red-eyed Savior
  • 64. Chapter 64. He’s Back
  • 65. Chapter 65. Bloody Master
  • 66. Chapter 66. Welcome Back
  • 67. Chapter 67. I Missed You
  • 68. Chapter 68. Thank You For Staying Alive
  • 69. Chapter 69. It's All Coming Together
  • 70. Chapter 70. Hope That Shine At The End Of Despair
  • 71. Chapter 71. A Mean Woman
  • 72. Chapter 72. Ronasso's Adversity
  • 73. Chapter 73. Preparation To Go Out
  • 74. Chapter 74. Each Person's Heart Flows Differently
  • 75. Chapter 75. Smile, Rosie
  • 76. Chapter 76. Do You Want Me To Show You My Specialty?
  • 77. Chapter 77. Aim And Shoot
  • 78. Chapter 78. The Gap
  • 79. Chapter 79. Arrows That Burn Flesh
  • 80. Chapter 80. I’ll Bring You The Proof
  • 81. Chapter 81. Even If I Die Like This
  • 82. Chapter 82. The Reason She Was Confident In Winning
  • 83. Chapter 83. An Unexpected Guest
  • 84. Chapter 84. Love That Couldn't Overcome Hatred
  • 85. Chapter 85. Aranrosia
  • 86. Chapter 86. The Rightful Owner
  • 87. Chapter 87. Can I Trust You?
  • 88. Chapter 88. A Blind Man
  • 89. Chapter 89. The Wind Lantern Ceremony
  • 90. Chapter 90. If You're There, Come Out
  • 91. Chapter 91. Similar
  • 92. Chapter 92. Ignorance Is Bravery
  • 93. Chapter 93. I Can Tell You
  • 94. Chapter 94. Hartz’s Conditions
  • 95. Chapter 95. If You Kiss Me
  • 96. Chapter 96. Change
  • 97. Chapter 97. Anna
  • 98. Chapter 98. I’ll Have To Remove It
  • 99. Chapter 99. The Prophet's Gamble
  • 100. Chapter 100. Because He's So Good At It
  • 101. Chapter 101. A Mysterious Trend
  • 102. Chapter 102. The Conditions Of The Gift
  • 103. Chapter 103. The Tips Of His Ears
  • 104. Chapter 104. The Meaning Of Yellow Lily
  • 105. Chapter 105. God, Please Take Care Of Them
  • 106. Chapter 106. I'd Like To Meet Him
  • 107. Chapter 107. It’s Beautiful
  • 108. Chapter 108. What Do You Want Me To Do?
  • 109. Chapter 109. There's Only Two Of Us
  • 110. Chapter 110. Even If It Hurts A Little, It Will Last A Long Time
  • 111. Chapter 111. Does This Make Sense?
  • 112. Chapter 112. With Both Feet
  • 113. Chapter 113. Instinct
  • 114. Chapter 114. Did It Happen?
  • 115. Chapter 115. One Step, Two Steps
  • 116. Chapter 116. A Familiar Voice
  • 117. Chapter 117. I See The Glory Of Winter
  • 118. Chapter 118. That's Why It's Not Me
  • 119. Chapter 119. . It Was A Flash
  • 120. Chapter 120. When The Revenge Is Over
  • 121. Chapter 121. What Will He Get?
  • 122. Chapter 122. What Is Your Name?
  • 123. Chapter 123. Sweet
  • 124. Chapter 124. Black Canyon (1)
  • 125. Chapter 125. Black Canyon (2)
  • 126. Chapter 126. A Twisted Doubt
  • 127. Chapter 127. You Have To Save It
  • 128. Chapter 128. The Secret Of The Silver Horned Deer
  • 129. Chapter 129. His Sincerity
  • 130. Chapter 130. Into The Black Fog
  • 131. Chapter 131. Breaking In
  • 132. Chapter 132. Tell Me, Asha
  • 133. Chapter 133. Warmth
  • 134. Chapter 134. Evidence Of Longing
  • 135. Chapter 135. Under The Wheels
  • 136. Chapter 136. Natasha's Crime
  • 137. Chapter 137. Who Left The Flowers?
  • 138. Chapter 138. He Who Sees The Will Of God
  • 139. Chapter 139. Winter Can't Beat The Pines
  • 140. Chapter 140. Let’s Go There Together
  • 141. Chapter 141. Betrayal
  • 142. Chapter 142. A Vanished Home
  • 143. Chapter 143. Finally, At The Imperial Palace
  • 144. Chapter 144. Remove It
  • 145. Chapter 145. Your Worst Nightmare
  • 146. Chapter 146. July 16th
  • 147. Chapter 147. Pretend You Don’t See It. Pretend You Don’t Know It
  • 148. Chapter 148. Take The Child To His Mother
  • 149. Chapter 149. A Crack
  • 150. Chapter 150. Song Of The Fall
  • 151. Chapter 151. Anna’s Situation
  • 152. Chapter 152. Perso’s Anguish
  • 153. Chapter 153. A Suspicious Maid
  • 154. Chapter 154. Whose Baby Is It?
  • 155. Chapter 155. This Is My Answer
  • 156. Chapter 156. The Wild Dog Outside The Fence
  • 157. Chapter 157. The Main Characters
  • 158. Chapter 158. That Day
  • 159. Chapter 159. Let Me Tell You A Secret
  • 160. Chapter 160. Run Away
  • 161. Chapter 161. The Hunt Begins
  • 162. Chapter 162. To The Hell I Got Out Of
  • 163. Chapter 163. Let's Watch

Chapter 1. Kill the Empress

 

 


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“You may do so in my presence, but you must not do so elsewhere.”

 

 “…What?”

 

Tamon’s lips gently grazed her cheek. His large, firm hand wrapped the back of Roselyn’s head.

 

His voice was serious and calm, unlike the voice that had teased her earlier.

 

“I never want to see you crumble again.”

 

“…”

 

The man’s thick, sensual lips came to rest on her cheek, then moved against her lips.

 

“So hang in there. Don’t hold back your anger. It’s okay to get angry and swear. You can do that.”

 

It was very unfamiliar to receive a slow kiss.

 

Perhaps it was because Roselyn wasn’t used to it, and her body froze more.

 

Her heart swelled little by little as she forgot to breathe.

 

Tamon did not do anything except whisper and kiss, but Roselyn felt as if something had hit her on the head. 

 

This man was a poisonous plant.

 

It smelled sweet, and its lushness bewitched her.

 

But what would happen if she swallowed it?

 

Roselyn stared blankly into Tamon’s eyes.

 

His flame-red eyes blazed brightly. Hot and fervent as if to burn her all right away.

 

As she gazed at him, exhaling slowly and shallowly, Tamon moved.

 

He came closer, soft and slithery like a snake, and entwined his lips with hers.

 

Their breaths intertwined and her lips opened.

 

His tongue slowly occupied the inside of her mouth, as if expanding its territory little by little.

 

Roselyn stepped back just as he approached, licking and sweeping her with soft movements, as if she herself was not a threat.

 

“It’s not your fault.”

 

“…… What?”

 

“Whatever it is.”

 

A muffled voice broke into her earl

 

“You’re not to blame.”

 

“…… Don’t.”

 

Tamon told her not to be weak.

 

But did he know that he was making her weak?

 

After all, Tamon was difficult to deal with.

 

He was complicated and annoying.

 

Roselyn closed her eyes.

 

As he had said, she didn’t want to be weak anymore.

 

So she closed her eyes and put up with it, her face distorted.

 

“It was my will that released the power to keep you alive. It was my choice. So this pain you are experiencing now is merely my responsibility for my choice.”

 

“…Yes, you’re right, you tried to keep me alive. But I have never asked for your help.”

 

Tamon laughed. The low voice dissipated with a suitable echo.

 

“That’s right. But, why do you look so sorry?”

 

“No, I’m not.”

 

“No, look at me.”

 

He lifted her chin.

 

When she stubbornly closed her eyes, his lips once again held her lips.

 

She frowned and opened her eyes nervously with a tingling sensation.

 

She bit her lip tightly and he laughed.

 

“Look, you do feel slightly responsible. You feel responsible for my outbursts. Even though it just happened by itself.”

 

“I said it wasn’t.”

 

“Well, okay. If you feel a tinge of burden and responsibility for me, I’m good. Because in return for that sense of burden, you’ll be helping me.”

 

He sounded like a clever man.

 

Roselyn gave him a desperate glare.

 

He didn’t care for the irritated look in her eyes and brushed his lips over hers.

 

“Aren’t I a generous master? I’m giving you a choice. Help me.”

 

“Who’s the master of whom? Don’t be arrogant about something I’ve never given.”

 

“Why are you sad now? You were thrown away. It’s me who saved you. It’s me who’s saying it’s okay, and I’m hugging you and kissing you.”

 

It was a man whose tongue was poisonous.

 

Roselyn was dumbfounded and didn’t reply.

 

He was a man who laughed so much.

 

He smiled again, obliquely, and while she was off guard, he spoke again.

 

“Be with me, Aranrosia.”

 

He selfishly called her Aranrosia.

 

“……Why would I?”

 

“If you stay with me, my power will stabilize, and you can have the same strength as me.”

 

“I don’t need it.”

 

“You won’t die easily. If you don’t like that, yes…… What can I give you? I’ll listen to what you want.”

 

“Nothing. Nothing.”

 

“Gold and silver treasure? You’ve probably seen enough of this stuff. Then…….”

 

His lips rubbed endlessly over her cheeks and chin.

 

Roselyn frowned, and no matter how much she pushed him away, it was useless.

 

What about a beast that will remain loyal to you forever?”

 

“You seem to know that you yourself are a beast.”

 

Tamon didn’t seem to mind her sarcasm.

 

What a strange man he was.

 

Is he a lunatic?

 

She looked at him with more sober eyes, but her expression seemed to pose no threat to him.

 

“I swear, I’ll never betray you.”

 

“A man’s heart is secretive, and you will betray me if need be.”

 

“We’ll see about that.”

 

“You are very confident.”

 

“You are, too.” 

 

“… You’re not me.”

 

“Lie, you’re the one who’s always been at the top. It’s a place where you have to use your confidence.”

 

Roselyn realized something new. It wasn’t easy to beat this man with words.

 

Yes, what’s the point of beating him now?

 

She took a step back.

 

Roselyn said in a slightly softer voice.

 

“You know, your heart is now more of an impulse…”

 

Tamon’s eyes changed a little more intensely.

 

He placed his forehead against hers and lowered his voice.

 

“Don’t take the liberty of sticking a measuring stick into my heart. Did you judge all your men who swore allegiance to you with such eyes? They always betray you? But, why do you forgive those who betray you and why do you feel guilty about their deaths?”

 

It was a sharp rebuttal.

 

But that didn’t change the idea that his heart was an impulse.

 

The distrust was also not easily lifted. No, she wasn’t obligated to trust him in the first place.

 

After staring at her for a while without replying, Tamon sighed and stood up.

 

“You don’t have to answer right now. Tell me whenever you change your mind. I hope it’s before my outburst comes back.”

 

(*His outburst is his sickness which his power overload and needs to be released by mixing bodies (have s*x) with her.)

 

Tamon held out his hand to her, ignoring his swollen manhood. 

 

“It’s time to eat. Let’s go get something to eat.”

 

Roselyn stared at the large hand in front of her.

 

The large, scarred hand didn’t even move as if it was guarding the spot until she grabbed it.

 

Roselyn ignored the hand and stood up.

 

Tamon grabbed her hand as she tried to walk past.

 

Holding her stiff white hand, Tamon said pleadingly in a soft tone.

 

“Don’t leave me like that. I’ll be hurt.”

 

Every word he said sounded like a joke. Why does he laugh when he only sees her?

 

It was hard not to trust someone who faced her with laughter.

 

The warmth bound in his cold fingers was unfamiliar.

 

**

 

*[ ] speaking in another language*

 

[Move quickly! If we get caught, they’ll confiscate everything!]

 

[Be quiet! Don’t you know that security is circling right now?]

 

[I know. That’s why I’m telling you to hurry. Come on!]

 

The noisy voices woke up Arsene. He could barely open his eyes due to his headache. However, just because he was awake didn’t mean that he could see.

 

Everything around him was black. Arsen raised his heavy body and traced his surroundings.

 

‘A cage…?’

 

He couldn’t see clearly, but he was trapped in a narrow cage. A black cloth covered it.

 

[We’ll leave when you’re finished loading everything.]

 

[ I finally got rid of them. We need to leave right now!]

 

What the hell is this noise?

 

He could hear them talking, but it was in a language Arsene could  not understand. It wasn’t an official Tanatos language. It was a language used by the Nyruxians. (*Nyrux is a place where Tamon told Theo that he bought Roselyn.)

 

No way…

 

At that moment, Arsene’s face grew even paler.

 

Slavery was still existed in Tanatos.

 

Since even the previous emperor had developed numerous businesses through slaves, the current emperor also thought that slavery was a natural thing.

 

The nobles also had no reason to oppose it, since they got to live a convenient life while using humans like dogs and pigs.

 

The problem was the Empress.

 

She insisted that if she could not abolish slavery, she would at least have to improve the current system.

 

And she declared that slaves by fair trade and abduction would not be allowed, and that slaves without permission could become free people at any time.

 

She also enacted a law that if slaves died from unreasonable orders or harsh punishments, they had to be compensated.

 

The Empress and Emperor factions fought over this for a long time.

 

In the midst of this, the Empress won the exclusive right to trade red cocoons in Amor.

 

She handed over the trading rights to some of the imperialists on unbeatable terms, further empowering the Empress to have her say.

 

After a long confrontation, it ended in victory for the Empress, but that was only 2~3 years ago.

 

There was a time lag between the enactment and enforcement of the law. The system was much improved in the areas controlled by the imperial family, but not in the provinces where they could not see.

 

Looting, kidnapping, and illegal trade were still prevalent. And if the area was within the Emperor’s sphere of influence, there was even less need to be concerned.

 

‘Is Louvre the emperor’s territory?’

 

If that was the case, there was no way the Empress would have told Arsene to go to Louvre. Something was wrong.

 

Arsene listened more closely to the sounds coming from outside, shaking with the anxiety that was coming over him.

 

It was that moment. He felt the floor shake and heard the sound of splashing water.

 

‘Ship….?’

 

This was definitely a ship. Arsene was now being loaded onto the ship.

 

‘Human trafficking ……!’

Chapter 2. Tanatos’s cripple Empress

 

 


***

Sponsored chapter by Blank. Thank you 💖

***

 

“You may do so in my presence, but you must not do so elsewhere.”

 

 “…What?”

 

Tamon’s lips gently grazed her cheek. His large, firm hand wrapped the back of Roselyn’s head.

 

His voice was serious and calm, unlike the voice that had teased her earlier.

 

“I never want to see you crumble again.”

 

“…”

 

The man’s thick, sensual lips came to rest on her cheek, then moved against her lips.

 

“So hang in there. Don’t hold back your anger. It’s okay to get angry and swear. You can do that.”

 

It was very unfamiliar to receive a slow kiss.

 

Perhaps it was because Roselyn wasn’t used to it, and her body froze more.

 

Her heart swelled little by little as she forgot to breathe.

 

Tamon did not do anything except whisper and kiss, but Roselyn felt as if something had hit her on the head. 

 

This man was a poisonous plant.

 

It smelled sweet, and its lushness bewitched her.

 

But what would happen if she swallowed it?

 

Roselyn stared blankly into Tamon’s eyes.

 

His flame-red eyes blazed brightly. Hot and fervent as if to burn her all right away.

 

As she gazed at him, exhaling slowly and shallowly, Tamon moved.

 

He came closer, soft and slithery like a snake, and entwined his lips with hers.

 

Their breaths intertwined and her lips opened.

 

His tongue slowly occupied the inside of her mouth, as if expanding its territory little by little.

 

Roselyn stepped back just as he approached, licking and sweeping her with soft movements, as if she herself was not a threat.

 

“It’s not your fault.”

 

“…… What?”

 

“Whatever it is.”

 

A muffled voice broke into her earl

 

“You’re not to blame.”

 

“…… Don’t.”

 

Tamon told her not to be weak.

 

But did he know that he was making her weak?

 

After all, Tamon was difficult to deal with.

 

He was complicated and annoying.

 

Roselyn closed her eyes.

 

As he had said, she didn’t want to be weak anymore.

 

So she closed her eyes and put up with it, her face distorted.

 

“It was my will that released the power to keep you alive. It was my choice. So this pain you are experiencing now is merely my responsibility for my choice.”

 

“…Yes, you’re right, you tried to keep me alive. But I have never asked for your help.”

 

Tamon laughed. The low voice dissipated with a suitable echo.

 

“That’s right. But, why do you look so sorry?”

 

“No, I’m not.”

 

“No, look at me.”

 

He lifted her chin.

 

When she stubbornly closed her eyes, his lips once again held her lips.

 

She frowned and opened her eyes nervously with a tingling sensation.

 

She bit her lip tightly and he laughed.

 

“Look, you do feel slightly responsible. You feel responsible for my outbursts. Even though it just happened by itself.”

 

“I said it wasn’t.”

 

“Well, okay. If you feel a tinge of burden and responsibility for me, I’m good. Because in return for that sense of burden, you’ll be helping me.”

 

He sounded like a clever man.

 

Roselyn gave him a desperate glare.

 

He didn’t care for the irritated look in her eyes and brushed his lips over hers.

 

“Aren’t I a generous master? I’m giving you a choice. Help me.”

 

“Who’s the master of whom? Don’t be arrogant about something I’ve never given.”

 

“Why are you sad now? You were thrown away. It’s me who saved you. It’s me who’s saying it’s okay, and I’m hugging you and kissing you.”

 

It was a man whose tongue was poisonous.

 

Roselyn was dumbfounded and didn’t reply.

 

He was a man who laughed so much.

 

He smiled again, obliquely, and while she was off guard, he spoke again.

 

“Be with me, Aranrosia.”

 

He selfishly called her Aranrosia.

 

“……Why would I?”

 

“If you stay with me, my power will stabilize, and you can have the same strength as me.”

 

“I don’t need it.”

 

“You won’t die easily. If you don’t like that, yes…… What can I give you? I’ll listen to what you want.”

 

“Nothing. Nothing.”

 

“Gold and silver treasure? You’ve probably seen enough of this stuff. Then…….”

 

His lips rubbed endlessly over her cheeks and chin.

 

Roselyn frowned, and no matter how much she pushed him away, it was useless.

 

What about a beast that will remain loyal to you forever?”

 

“You seem to know that you yourself are a beast.”

 

Tamon didn’t seem to mind her sarcasm.

 

What a strange man he was.

 

Is he a lunatic?

 

She looked at him with more sober eyes, but her expression seemed to pose no threat to him.

 

“I swear, I’ll never betray you.”

 

“A man’s heart is secretive, and you will betray me if need be.”

 

“We’ll see about that.”

 

“You are very confident.”

 

“You are, too.” 

 

“… You’re not me.”

 

“Lie, you’re the one who’s always been at the top. It’s a place where you have to use your confidence.”

 

Roselyn realized something new. It wasn’t easy to beat this man with words.

 

Yes, what’s the point of beating him now?

 

She took a step back.

 

Roselyn said in a slightly softer voice.

 

“You know, your heart is now more of an impulse…”

 

Tamon’s eyes changed a little more intensely.

 

He placed his forehead against hers and lowered his voice.

 

“Don’t take the liberty of sticking a measuring stick into my heart. Did you judge all your men who swore allegiance to you with such eyes? They always betray you? But, why do you forgive those who betray you and why do you feel guilty about their deaths?”

 

It was a sharp rebuttal.

 

But that didn’t change the idea that his heart was an impulse.

 

The distrust was also not easily lifted. No, she wasn’t obligated to trust him in the first place.

 

After staring at her for a while without replying, Tamon sighed and stood up.

 

“You don’t have to answer right now. Tell me whenever you change your mind. I hope it’s before my outburst comes back.”

 

(*His outburst is his sickness which his power overload and needs to be released by mixing bodies (have s*x) with her.)

 

Tamon held out his hand to her, ignoring his swollen manhood. 

 

“It’s time to eat. Let’s go get something to eat.”

 

Roselyn stared at the large hand in front of her.

 

The large, scarred hand didn’t even move as if it was guarding the spot until she grabbed it.

 

Roselyn ignored the hand and stood up.

 

Tamon grabbed her hand as she tried to walk past.

 

Holding her stiff white hand, Tamon said pleadingly in a soft tone.

 

“Don’t leave me like that. I’ll be hurt.”

 

Every word he said sounded like a joke. Why does he laugh when he only sees her?

 

It was hard not to trust someone who faced her with laughter.

 

The warmth bound in his cold fingers was unfamiliar.

 

**

 

*[ ] speaking in another language*

 

[Move quickly! If we get caught, they’ll confiscate everything!]

 

[Be quiet! Don’t you know that security is circling right now?]

 

[I know. That’s why I’m telling you to hurry. Come on!]

 

The noisy voices woke up Arsene. He could barely open his eyes due to his headache. However, just because he was awake didn’t mean that he could see.

 

Everything around him was black. Arsen raised his heavy body and traced his surroundings.

 

‘A cage…?’

 

He couldn’t see clearly, but he was trapped in a narrow cage. A black cloth covered it.

 

[We’ll leave when you’re finished loading everything.]

 

[ I finally got rid of them. We need to leave right now!]

 

What the hell is this noise?

 

He could hear them talking, but it was in a language Arsene could  not understand. It wasn’t an official Tanatos language. It was a language used by the Nyruxians. (*Nyrux is a place where Tamon told Theo that he bought Roselyn.)

 

No way…

 

At that moment, Arsene’s face grew even paler.

 

Slavery was still existed in Tanatos.

 

Since even the previous emperor had developed numerous businesses through slaves, the current emperor also thought that slavery was a natural thing.

 

The nobles also had no reason to oppose it, since they got to live a convenient life while using humans like dogs and pigs.

 

The problem was the Empress.

 

She insisted that if she could not abolish slavery, she would at least have to improve the current system.

 

And she declared that slaves by fair trade and abduction would not be allowed, and that slaves without permission could become free people at any time.

 

She also enacted a law that if slaves died from unreasonable orders or harsh punishments, they had to be compensated.

 

The Empress and Emperor factions fought over this for a long time.

 

In the midst of this, the Empress won the exclusive right to trade red cocoons in Amor.

 

She handed over the trading rights to some of the imperialists on unbeatable terms, further empowering the Empress to have her say.

 

After a long confrontation, it ended in victory for the Empress, but that was only 2~3 years ago.

 

There was a time lag between the enactment and enforcement of the law. The system was much improved in the areas controlled by the imperial family, but not in the provinces where they could not see.

 

Looting, kidnapping, and illegal trade were still prevalent. And if the area was within the Emperor’s sphere of influence, there was even less need to be concerned.

 

‘Is Louvre the emperor’s territory?’

 

If that was the case, there was no way the Empress would have told Arsene to go to Louvre. Something was wrong.

 

Arsene listened more closely to the sounds coming from outside, shaking with the anxiety that was coming over him.

 

It was that moment. He felt the floor shake and heard the sound of splashing water.

 

‘Ship….?’

 

This was definitely a ship. Arsene was now being loaded onto the ship.

 

‘Human trafficking ……!’

Chapter 3. She's really here

 

 


***

Sponsored chapter by Blank. Thank you 💖

***

 

“You may do so in my presence, but you must not do so elsewhere.”

 

 “…What?”

 

Tamon’s lips gently grazed her cheek. His large, firm hand wrapped the back of Roselyn’s head.

 

His voice was serious and calm, unlike the voice that had teased her earlier.

 

“I never want to see you crumble again.”

 

“…”

 

The man’s thick, sensual lips came to rest on her cheek, then moved against her lips.

 

“So hang in there. Don’t hold back your anger. It’s okay to get angry and swear. You can do that.”

 

It was very unfamiliar to receive a slow kiss.

 

Perhaps it was because Roselyn wasn’t used to it, and her body froze more.

 

Her heart swelled little by little as she forgot to breathe.

 

Tamon did not do anything except whisper and kiss, but Roselyn felt as if something had hit her on the head. 

 

This man was a poisonous plant.

 

It smelled sweet, and its lushness bewitched her.

 

But what would happen if she swallowed it?

 

Roselyn stared blankly into Tamon’s eyes.

 

His flame-red eyes blazed brightly. Hot and fervent as if to burn her all right away.

 

As she gazed at him, exhaling slowly and shallowly, Tamon moved.

 

He came closer, soft and slithery like a snake, and entwined his lips with hers.

 

Their breaths intertwined and her lips opened.

 

His tongue slowly occupied the inside of her mouth, as if expanding its territory little by little.

 

Roselyn stepped back just as he approached, licking and sweeping her with soft movements, as if she herself was not a threat.

 

“It’s not your fault.”

 

“…… What?”

 

“Whatever it is.”

 

A muffled voice broke into her earl

 

“You’re not to blame.”

 

“…… Don’t.”

 

Tamon told her not to be weak.

 

But did he know that he was making her weak?

 

After all, Tamon was difficult to deal with.

 

He was complicated and annoying.

 

Roselyn closed her eyes.

 

As he had said, she didn’t want to be weak anymore.

 

So she closed her eyes and put up with it, her face distorted.

 

“It was my will that released the power to keep you alive. It was my choice. So this pain you are experiencing now is merely my responsibility for my choice.”

 

“…Yes, you’re right, you tried to keep me alive. But I have never asked for your help.”

 

Tamon laughed. The low voice dissipated with a suitable echo.

 

“That’s right. But, why do you look so sorry?”

 

“No, I’m not.”

 

“No, look at me.”

 

He lifted her chin.

 

When she stubbornly closed her eyes, his lips once again held her lips.

 

She frowned and opened her eyes nervously with a tingling sensation.

 

She bit her lip tightly and he laughed.

 

“Look, you do feel slightly responsible. You feel responsible for my outbursts. Even though it just happened by itself.”

 

“I said it wasn’t.”

 

“Well, okay. If you feel a tinge of burden and responsibility for me, I’m good. Because in return for that sense of burden, you’ll be helping me.”

 

He sounded like a clever man.

 

Roselyn gave him a desperate glare.

 

He didn’t care for the irritated look in her eyes and brushed his lips over hers.

 

“Aren’t I a generous master? I’m giving you a choice. Help me.”

 

“Who’s the master of whom? Don’t be arrogant about something I’ve never given.”

 

“Why are you sad now? You were thrown away. It’s me who saved you. It’s me who’s saying it’s okay, and I’m hugging you and kissing you.”

 

It was a man whose tongue was poisonous.

 

Roselyn was dumbfounded and didn’t reply.

 

He was a man who laughed so much.

 

He smiled again, obliquely, and while she was off guard, he spoke again.

 

“Be with me, Aranrosia.”

 

He selfishly called her Aranrosia.

 

“……Why would I?”

 

“If you stay with me, my power will stabilize, and you can have the same strength as me.”

 

“I don’t need it.”

 

“You won’t die easily. If you don’t like that, yes…… What can I give you? I’ll listen to what you want.”

 

“Nothing. Nothing.”

 

“Gold and silver treasure? You’ve probably seen enough of this stuff. Then…….”

 

His lips rubbed endlessly over her cheeks and chin.

 

Roselyn frowned, and no matter how much she pushed him away, it was useless.

 

What about a beast that will remain loyal to you forever?”

 

“You seem to know that you yourself are a beast.”

 

Tamon didn’t seem to mind her sarcasm.

 

What a strange man he was.

 

Is he a lunatic?

 

She looked at him with more sober eyes, but her expression seemed to pose no threat to him.

 

“I swear, I’ll never betray you.”

 

“A man’s heart is secretive, and you will betray me if need be.”

 

“We’ll see about that.”

 

“You are very confident.”

 

“You are, too.” 

 

“… You’re not me.”

 

“Lie, you’re the one who’s always been at the top. It’s a place where you have to use your confidence.”

 

Roselyn realized something new. It wasn’t easy to beat this man with words.

 

Yes, what’s the point of beating him now?

 

She took a step back.

 

Roselyn said in a slightly softer voice.

 

“You know, your heart is now more of an impulse…”

 

Tamon’s eyes changed a little more intensely.

 

He placed his forehead against hers and lowered his voice.

 

“Don’t take the liberty of sticking a measuring stick into my heart. Did you judge all your men who swore allegiance to you with such eyes? They always betray you? But, why do you forgive those who betray you and why do you feel guilty about their deaths?”

 

It was a sharp rebuttal.

 

But that didn’t change the idea that his heart was an impulse.

 

The distrust was also not easily lifted. No, she wasn’t obligated to trust him in the first place.

 

After staring at her for a while without replying, Tamon sighed and stood up.

 

“You don’t have to answer right now. Tell me whenever you change your mind. I hope it’s before my outburst comes back.”

 

(*His outburst is his sickness which his power overload and needs to be released by mixing bodies (have s*x) with her.)

 

Tamon held out his hand to her, ignoring his swollen manhood. 

 

“It’s time to eat. Let’s go get something to eat.”

 

Roselyn stared at the large hand in front of her.

 

The large, scarred hand didn’t even move as if it was guarding the spot until she grabbed it.

 

Roselyn ignored the hand and stood up.

 

Tamon grabbed her hand as she tried to walk past.

 

Holding her stiff white hand, Tamon said pleadingly in a soft tone.

 

“Don’t leave me like that. I’ll be hurt.”

 

Every word he said sounded like a joke. Why does he laugh when he only sees her?

 

It was hard not to trust someone who faced her with laughter.

 

The warmth bound in his cold fingers was unfamiliar.

 

**

 

*[ ] speaking in another language*

 

[Move quickly! If we get caught, they’ll confiscate everything!]

 

[Be quiet! Don’t you know that security is circling right now?]

 

[I know. That’s why I’m telling you to hurry. Come on!]

 

The noisy voices woke up Arsene. He could barely open his eyes due to his headache. However, just because he was awake didn’t mean that he could see.

 

Everything around him was black. Arsen raised his heavy body and traced his surroundings.

 

‘A cage…?’

 

He couldn’t see clearly, but he was trapped in a narrow cage. A black cloth covered it.

 

[We’ll leave when you’re finished loading everything.]

 

[ I finally got rid of them. We need to leave right now!]

 

What the hell is this noise?

 

He could hear them talking, but it was in a language Arsene could  not understand. It wasn’t an official Tanatos language. It was a language used by the Nyruxians. (*Nyrux is a place where Tamon told Theo that he bought Roselyn.)

 

No way…

 

At that moment, Arsene’s face grew even paler.

 

Slavery was still existed in Tanatos.

 

Since even the previous emperor had developed numerous businesses through slaves, the current emperor also thought that slavery was a natural thing.

 

The nobles also had no reason to oppose it, since they got to live a convenient life while using humans like dogs and pigs.

 

The problem was the Empress.

 

She insisted that if she could not abolish slavery, she would at least have to improve the current system.

 

And she declared that slaves by fair trade and abduction would not be allowed, and that slaves without permission could become free people at any time.

 

She also enacted a law that if slaves died from unreasonable orders or harsh punishments, they had to be compensated.

 

The Empress and Emperor factions fought over this for a long time.

 

In the midst of this, the Empress won the exclusive right to trade red cocoons in Amor.

 

She handed over the trading rights to some of the imperialists on unbeatable terms, further empowering the Empress to have her say.

 

After a long confrontation, it ended in victory for the Empress, but that was only 2~3 years ago.

 

There was a time lag between the enactment and enforcement of the law. The system was much improved in the areas controlled by the imperial family, but not in the provinces where they could not see.

 

Looting, kidnapping, and illegal trade were still prevalent. And if the area was within the Emperor’s sphere of influence, there was even less need to be concerned.

 

‘Is Louvre the emperor’s territory?’

 

If that was the case, there was no way the Empress would have told Arsene to go to Louvre. Something was wrong.

 

Arsene listened more closely to the sounds coming from outside, shaking with the anxiety that was coming over him.

 

It was that moment. He felt the floor shake and heard the sound of splashing water.

 

‘Ship….?’

 

This was definitely a ship. Arsene was now being loaded onto the ship.

 

‘Human trafficking ……!’

Chapter 4. The Empress is going to die

 

 


***

Sponsored chapter by Blank. Thank you 💖

***

 

“You may do so in my presence, but you must not do so elsewhere.”

 

 “…What?”

 

Tamon’s lips gently grazed her cheek. His large, firm hand wrapped the back of Roselyn’s head.

 

His voice was serious and calm, unlike the voice that had teased her earlier.

 

“I never want to see you crumble again.”

 

“…”

 

The man’s thick, sensual lips came to rest on her cheek, then moved against her lips.

 

“So hang in there. Don’t hold back your anger. It’s okay to get angry and swear. You can do that.”

 

It was very unfamiliar to receive a slow kiss.

 

Perhaps it was because Roselyn wasn’t used to it, and her body froze more.

 

Her heart swelled little by little as she forgot to breathe.

 

Tamon did not do anything except whisper and kiss, but Roselyn felt as if something had hit her on the head. 

 

This man was a poisonous plant.

 

It smelled sweet, and its lushness bewitched her.

 

But what would happen if she swallowed it?

 

Roselyn stared blankly into Tamon’s eyes.

 

His flame-red eyes blazed brightly. Hot and fervent as if to burn her all right away.

 

As she gazed at him, exhaling slowly and shallowly, Tamon moved.

 

He came closer, soft and slithery like a snake, and entwined his lips with hers.

 

Their breaths intertwined and her lips opened.

 

His tongue slowly occupied the inside of her mouth, as if expanding its territory little by little.

 

Roselyn stepped back just as he approached, licking and sweeping her with soft movements, as if she herself was not a threat.

 

“It’s not your fault.”

 

“…… What?”

 

“Whatever it is.”

 

A muffled voice broke into her earl

 

“You’re not to blame.”

 

“…… Don’t.”

 

Tamon told her not to be weak.

 

But did he know that he was making her weak?

 

After all, Tamon was difficult to deal with.

 

He was complicated and annoying.

 

Roselyn closed her eyes.

 

As he had said, she didn’t want to be weak anymore.

 

So she closed her eyes and put up with it, her face distorted.

 

“It was my will that released the power to keep you alive. It was my choice. So this pain you are experiencing now is merely my responsibility for my choice.”

 

“…Yes, you’re right, you tried to keep me alive. But I have never asked for your help.”

 

Tamon laughed. The low voice dissipated with a suitable echo.

 

“That’s right. But, why do you look so sorry?”

 

“No, I’m not.”

 

“No, look at me.”

 

He lifted her chin.

 

When she stubbornly closed her eyes, his lips once again held her lips.

 

She frowned and opened her eyes nervously with a tingling sensation.

 

She bit her lip tightly and he laughed.

 

“Look, you do feel slightly responsible. You feel responsible for my outbursts. Even though it just happened by itself.”

 

“I said it wasn’t.”

 

“Well, okay. If you feel a tinge of burden and responsibility for me, I’m good. Because in return for that sense of burden, you’ll be helping me.”

 

He sounded like a clever man.

 

Roselyn gave him a desperate glare.

 

He didn’t care for the irritated look in her eyes and brushed his lips over hers.

 

“Aren’t I a generous master? I’m giving you a choice. Help me.”

 

“Who’s the master of whom? Don’t be arrogant about something I’ve never given.”

 

“Why are you sad now? You were thrown away. It’s me who saved you. It’s me who’s saying it’s okay, and I’m hugging you and kissing you.”

 

It was a man whose tongue was poisonous.

 

Roselyn was dumbfounded and didn’t reply.

 

He was a man who laughed so much.

 

He smiled again, obliquely, and while she was off guard, he spoke again.

 

“Be with me, Aranrosia.”

 

He selfishly called her Aranrosia.

 

“……Why would I?”

 

“If you stay with me, my power will stabilize, and you can have the same strength as me.”

 

“I don’t need it.”

 

“You won’t die easily. If you don’t like that, yes…… What can I give you? I’ll listen to what you want.”

 

“Nothing. Nothing.”

 

“Gold and silver treasure? You’ve probably seen enough of this stuff. Then…….”

 

His lips rubbed endlessly over her cheeks and chin.

 

Roselyn frowned, and no matter how much she pushed him away, it was useless.

 

What about a beast that will remain loyal to you forever?”

 

“You seem to know that you yourself are a beast.”

 

Tamon didn’t seem to mind her sarcasm.

 

What a strange man he was.

 

Is he a lunatic?

 

She looked at him with more sober eyes, but her expression seemed to pose no threat to him.

 

“I swear, I’ll never betray you.”

 

“A man’s heart is secretive, and you will betray me if need be.”

 

“We’ll see about that.”

 

“You are very confident.”

 

“You are, too.” 

 

“… You’re not me.”

 

“Lie, you’re the one who’s always been at the top. It’s a place where you have to use your confidence.”

 

Roselyn realized something new. It wasn’t easy to beat this man with words.

 

Yes, what’s the point of beating him now?

 

She took a step back.

 

Roselyn said in a slightly softer voice.

 

“You know, your heart is now more of an impulse…”

 

Tamon’s eyes changed a little more intensely.

 

He placed his forehead against hers and lowered his voice.

 

“Don’t take the liberty of sticking a measuring stick into my heart. Did you judge all your men who swore allegiance to you with such eyes? They always betray you? But, why do you forgive those who betray you and why do you feel guilty about their deaths?”

 

It was a sharp rebuttal.

 

But that didn’t change the idea that his heart was an impulse.

 

The distrust was also not easily lifted. No, she wasn’t obligated to trust him in the first place.

 

After staring at her for a while without replying, Tamon sighed and stood up.

 

“You don’t have to answer right now. Tell me whenever you change your mind. I hope it’s before my outburst comes back.”

 

(*His outburst is his sickness which his power overload and needs to be released by mixing bodies (have s*x) with her.)

 

Tamon held out his hand to her, ignoring his swollen manhood. 

 

“It’s time to eat. Let’s go get something to eat.”

 

Roselyn stared at the large hand in front of her.

 

The large, scarred hand didn’t even move as if it was guarding the spot until she grabbed it.

 

Roselyn ignored the hand and stood up.

 

Tamon grabbed her hand as she tried to walk past.

 

Holding her stiff white hand, Tamon said pleadingly in a soft tone.

 

“Don’t leave me like that. I’ll be hurt.”

 

Every word he said sounded like a joke. Why does he laugh when he only sees her?

 

It was hard not to trust someone who faced her with laughter.

 

The warmth bound in his cold fingers was unfamiliar.

 

**

 

*[ ] speaking in another language*

 

[Move quickly! If we get caught, they’ll confiscate everything!]

 

[Be quiet! Don’t you know that security is circling right now?]

 

[I know. That’s why I’m telling you to hurry. Come on!]

 

The noisy voices woke up Arsene. He could barely open his eyes due to his headache. However, just because he was awake didn’t mean that he could see.

 

Everything around him was black. Arsen raised his heavy body and traced his surroundings.

 

‘A cage…?’

 

He couldn’t see clearly, but he was trapped in a narrow cage. A black cloth covered it.

 

[We’ll leave when you’re finished loading everything.]

 

[ I finally got rid of them. We need to leave right now!]

 

What the hell is this noise?

 

He could hear them talking, but it was in a language Arsene could  not understand. It wasn’t an official Tanatos language. It was a language used by the Nyruxians. (*Nyrux is a place where Tamon told Theo that he bought Roselyn.)

 

No way…

 

At that moment, Arsene’s face grew even paler.

 

Slavery was still existed in Tanatos.

 

Since even the previous emperor had developed numerous businesses through slaves, the current emperor also thought that slavery was a natural thing.

 

The nobles also had no reason to oppose it, since they got to live a convenient life while using humans like dogs and pigs.

 

The problem was the Empress.

 

She insisted that if she could not abolish slavery, she would at least have to improve the current system.

 

And she declared that slaves by fair trade and abduction would not be allowed, and that slaves without permission could become free people at any time.

 

She also enacted a law that if slaves died from unreasonable orders or harsh punishments, they had to be compensated.

 

The Empress and Emperor factions fought over this for a long time.

 

In the midst of this, the Empress won the exclusive right to trade red cocoons in Amor.

 

She handed over the trading rights to some of the imperialists on unbeatable terms, further empowering the Empress to have her say.

 

After a long confrontation, it ended in victory for the Empress, but that was only 2~3 years ago.

 

There was a time lag between the enactment and enforcement of the law. The system was much improved in the areas controlled by the imperial family, but not in the provinces where they could not see.

 

Looting, kidnapping, and illegal trade were still prevalent. And if the area was within the Emperor’s sphere of influence, there was even less need to be concerned.

 

‘Is Louvre the emperor’s territory?’

 

If that was the case, there was no way the Empress would have told Arsene to go to Louvre. Something was wrong.

 

Arsene listened more closely to the sounds coming from outside, shaking with the anxiety that was coming over him.

 

It was that moment. He felt the floor shake and heard the sound of splashing water.

 

‘Ship….?’

 

This was definitely a ship. Arsene was now being loaded onto the ship.

 

‘Human trafficking ……!’

Chapter 5. How did this happen?

 

 


***

Sponsored chapter by Blank. Thank you 💖

***

 

“You may do so in my presence, but you must not do so elsewhere.”

 

 “…What?”

 

Tamon’s lips gently grazed her cheek. His large, firm hand wrapped the back of Roselyn’s head.

 

His voice was serious and calm, unlike the voice that had teased her earlier.

 

“I never want to see you crumble again.”

 

“…”

 

The man’s thick, sensual lips came to rest on her cheek, then moved against her lips.

 

“So hang in there. Don’t hold back your anger. It’s okay to get angry and swear. You can do that.”

 

It was very unfamiliar to receive a slow kiss.

 

Perhaps it was because Roselyn wasn’t used to it, and her body froze more.

 

Her heart swelled little by little as she forgot to breathe.

 

Tamon did not do anything except whisper and kiss, but Roselyn felt as if something had hit her on the head. 

 

This man was a poisonous plant.

 

It smelled sweet, and its lushness bewitched her.

 

But what would happen if she swallowed it?

 

Roselyn stared blankly into Tamon’s eyes.

 

His flame-red eyes blazed brightly. Hot and fervent as if to burn her all right away.

 

As she gazed at him, exhaling slowly and shallowly, Tamon moved.

 

He came closer, soft and slithery like a snake, and entwined his lips with hers.

 

Their breaths intertwined and her lips opened.

 

His tongue slowly occupied the inside of her mouth, as if expanding its territory little by little.

 

Roselyn stepped back just as he approached, licking and sweeping her with soft movements, as if she herself was not a threat.

 

“It’s not your fault.”

 

“…… What?”

 

“Whatever it is.”

 

A muffled voice broke into her earl

 

“You’re not to blame.”

 

“…… Don’t.”

 

Tamon told her not to be weak.

 

But did he know that he was making her weak?

 

After all, Tamon was difficult to deal with.

 

He was complicated and annoying.

 

Roselyn closed her eyes.

 

As he had said, she didn’t want to be weak anymore.

 

So she closed her eyes and put up with it, her face distorted.

 

“It was my will that released the power to keep you alive. It was my choice. So this pain you are experiencing now is merely my responsibility for my choice.”

 

“…Yes, you’re right, you tried to keep me alive. But I have never asked for your help.”

 

Tamon laughed. The low voice dissipated with a suitable echo.

 

“That’s right. But, why do you look so sorry?”

 

“No, I’m not.”

 

“No, look at me.”

 

He lifted her chin.

 

When she stubbornly closed her eyes, his lips once again held her lips.

 

She frowned and opened her eyes nervously with a tingling sensation.

 

She bit her lip tightly and he laughed.

 

“Look, you do feel slightly responsible. You feel responsible for my outbursts. Even though it just happened by itself.”

 

“I said it wasn’t.”

 

“Well, okay. If you feel a tinge of burden and responsibility for me, I’m good. Because in return for that sense of burden, you’ll be helping me.”

 

He sounded like a clever man.

 

Roselyn gave him a desperate glare.

 

He didn’t care for the irritated look in her eyes and brushed his lips over hers.

 

“Aren’t I a generous master? I’m giving you a choice. Help me.”

 

“Who’s the master of whom? Don’t be arrogant about something I’ve never given.”

 

“Why are you sad now? You were thrown away. It’s me who saved you. It’s me who’s saying it’s okay, and I’m hugging you and kissing you.”

 

It was a man whose tongue was poisonous.

 

Roselyn was dumbfounded and didn’t reply.

 

He was a man who laughed so much.

 

He smiled again, obliquely, and while she was off guard, he spoke again.

 

“Be with me, Aranrosia.”

 

He selfishly called her Aranrosia.

 

“……Why would I?”

 

“If you stay with me, my power will stabilize, and you can have the same strength as me.”

 

“I don’t need it.”

 

“You won’t die easily. If you don’t like that, yes…… What can I give you? I’ll listen to what you want.”

 

“Nothing. Nothing.”

 

“Gold and silver treasure? You’ve probably seen enough of this stuff. Then…….”

 

His lips rubbed endlessly over her cheeks and chin.

 

Roselyn frowned, and no matter how much she pushed him away, it was useless.

 

What about a beast that will remain loyal to you forever?”

 

“You seem to know that you yourself are a beast.”

 

Tamon didn’t seem to mind her sarcasm.

 

What a strange man he was.

 

Is he a lunatic?

 

She looked at him with more sober eyes, but her expression seemed to pose no threat to him.

 

“I swear, I’ll never betray you.”

 

“A man’s heart is secretive, and you will betray me if need be.”

 

“We’ll see about that.”

 

“You are very confident.”

 

“You are, too.” 

 

“… You’re not me.”

 

“Lie, you’re the one who’s always been at the top. It’s a place where you have to use your confidence.”

 

Roselyn realized something new. It wasn’t easy to beat this man with words.

 

Yes, what’s the point of beating him now?

 

She took a step back.

 

Roselyn said in a slightly softer voice.

 

“You know, your heart is now more of an impulse…”

 

Tamon’s eyes changed a little more intensely.

 

He placed his forehead against hers and lowered his voice.

 

“Don’t take the liberty of sticking a measuring stick into my heart. Did you judge all your men who swore allegiance to you with such eyes? They always betray you? But, why do you forgive those who betray you and why do you feel guilty about their deaths?”

 

It was a sharp rebuttal.

 

But that didn’t change the idea that his heart was an impulse.

 

The distrust was also not easily lifted. No, she wasn’t obligated to trust him in the first place.

 

After staring at her for a while without replying, Tamon sighed and stood up.

 

“You don’t have to answer right now. Tell me whenever you change your mind. I hope it’s before my outburst comes back.”

 

(*His outburst is his sickness which his power overload and needs to be released by mixing bodies (have s*x) with her.)

 

Tamon held out his hand to her, ignoring his swollen manhood. 

 

“It’s time to eat. Let’s go get something to eat.”

 

Roselyn stared at the large hand in front of her.

 

The large, scarred hand didn’t even move as if it was guarding the spot until she grabbed it.

 

Roselyn ignored the hand and stood up.

 

Tamon grabbed her hand as she tried to walk past.

 

Holding her stiff white hand, Tamon said pleadingly in a soft tone.

 

“Don’t leave me like that. I’ll be hurt.”

 

Every word he said sounded like a joke. Why does he laugh when he only sees her?

 

It was hard not to trust someone who faced her with laughter.

 

The warmth bound in his cold fingers was unfamiliar.

 

**

 

*[ ] speaking in another language*

 

[Move quickly! If we get caught, they’ll confiscate everything!]

 

[Be quiet! Don’t you know that security is circling right now?]

 

[I know. That’s why I’m telling you to hurry. Come on!]

 

The noisy voices woke up Arsene. He could barely open his eyes due to his headache. However, just because he was awake didn’t mean that he could see.

 

Everything around him was black. Arsen raised his heavy body and traced his surroundings.

 

‘A cage…?’

 

He couldn’t see clearly, but he was trapped in a narrow cage. A black cloth covered it.

 

[We’ll leave when you’re finished loading everything.]

 

[ I finally got rid of them. We need to leave right now!]

 

What the hell is this noise?

 

He could hear them talking, but it was in a language Arsene could  not understand. It wasn’t an official Tanatos language. It was a language used by the Nyruxians. (*Nyrux is a place where Tamon told Theo that he bought Roselyn.)

 

No way…

 

At that moment, Arsene’s face grew even paler.

 

Slavery was still existed in Tanatos.

 

Since even the previous emperor had developed numerous businesses through slaves, the current emperor also thought that slavery was a natural thing.

 

The nobles also had no reason to oppose it, since they got to live a convenient life while using humans like dogs and pigs.

 

The problem was the Empress.

 

She insisted that if she could not abolish slavery, she would at least have to improve the current system.

 

And she declared that slaves by fair trade and abduction would not be allowed, and that slaves without permission could become free people at any time.

 

She also enacted a law that if slaves died from unreasonable orders or harsh punishments, they had to be compensated.

 

The Empress and Emperor factions fought over this for a long time.

 

In the midst of this, the Empress won the exclusive right to trade red cocoons in Amor.

 

She handed over the trading rights to some of the imperialists on unbeatable terms, further empowering the Empress to have her say.

 

After a long confrontation, it ended in victory for the Empress, but that was only 2~3 years ago.

 

There was a time lag between the enactment and enforcement of the law. The system was much improved in the areas controlled by the imperial family, but not in the provinces where they could not see.

 

Looting, kidnapping, and illegal trade were still prevalent. And if the area was within the Emperor’s sphere of influence, there was even less need to be concerned.

 

‘Is Louvre the emperor’s territory?’

 

If that was the case, there was no way the Empress would have told Arsene to go to Louvre. Something was wrong.

 

Arsene listened more closely to the sounds coming from outside, shaking with the anxiety that was coming over him.

 

It was that moment. He felt the floor shake and heard the sound of splashing water.

 

‘Ship….?’

 

This was definitely a ship. Arsene was now being loaded onto the ship.

 

‘Human trafficking ……!’

Chapter 6. Swallowing eyes

 

 


***

Sponsored chapter by Blank. Thank you 💖

***

 

“You may do so in my presence, but you must not do so elsewhere.”

 

 “…What?”

 

Tamon’s lips gently grazed her cheek. His large, firm hand wrapped the back of Roselyn’s head.

 

His voice was serious and calm, unlike the voice that had teased her earlier.

 

“I never want to see you crumble again.”

 

“…”

 

The man’s thick, sensual lips came to rest on her cheek, then moved against her lips.

 

“So hang in there. Don’t hold back your anger. It’s okay to get angry and swear. You can do that.”

 

It was very unfamiliar to receive a slow kiss.

 

Perhaps it was because Roselyn wasn’t used to it, and her body froze more.

 

Her heart swelled little by little as she forgot to breathe.

 

Tamon did not do anything except whisper and kiss, but Roselyn felt as if something had hit her on the head. 

 

This man was a poisonous plant.

 

It smelled sweet, and its lushness bewitched her.

 

But what would happen if she swallowed it?

 

Roselyn stared blankly into Tamon’s eyes.

 

His flame-red eyes blazed brightly. Hot and fervent as if to burn her all right away.

 

As she gazed at him, exhaling slowly and shallowly, Tamon moved.

 

He came closer, soft and slithery like a snake, and entwined his lips with hers.

 

Their breaths intertwined and her lips opened.

 

His tongue slowly occupied the inside of her mouth, as if expanding its territory little by little.

 

Roselyn stepped back just as he approached, licking and sweeping her with soft movements, as if she herself was not a threat.

 

“It’s not your fault.”

 

“…… What?”

 

“Whatever it is.”

 

A muffled voice broke into her earl

 

“You’re not to blame.”

 

“…… Don’t.”

 

Tamon told her not to be weak.

 

But did he know that he was making her weak?

 

After all, Tamon was difficult to deal with.

 

He was complicated and annoying.

 

Roselyn closed her eyes.

 

As he had said, she didn’t want to be weak anymore.

 

So she closed her eyes and put up with it, her face distorted.

 

“It was my will that released the power to keep you alive. It was my choice. So this pain you are experiencing now is merely my responsibility for my choice.”

 

“…Yes, you’re right, you tried to keep me alive. But I have never asked for your help.”

 

Tamon laughed. The low voice dissipated with a suitable echo.

 

“That’s right. But, why do you look so sorry?”

 

“No, I’m not.”

 

“No, look at me.”

 

He lifted her chin.

 

When she stubbornly closed her eyes, his lips once again held her lips.

 

She frowned and opened her eyes nervously with a tingling sensation.

 

She bit her lip tightly and he laughed.

 

“Look, you do feel slightly responsible. You feel responsible for my outbursts. Even though it just happened by itself.”

 

“I said it wasn’t.”

 

“Well, okay. If you feel a tinge of burden and responsibility for me, I’m good. Because in return for that sense of burden, you’ll be helping me.”

 

He sounded like a clever man.

 

Roselyn gave him a desperate glare.

 

He didn’t care for the irritated look in her eyes and brushed his lips over hers.

 

“Aren’t I a generous master? I’m giving you a choice. Help me.”

 

“Who’s the master of whom? Don’t be arrogant about something I’ve never given.”

 

“Why are you sad now? You were thrown away. It’s me who saved you. It’s me who’s saying it’s okay, and I’m hugging you and kissing you.”

 

It was a man whose tongue was poisonous.

 

Roselyn was dumbfounded and didn’t reply.

 

He was a man who laughed so much.

 

He smiled again, obliquely, and while she was off guard, he spoke again.

 

“Be with me, Aranrosia.”

 

He selfishly called her Aranrosia.

 

“……Why would I?”

 

“If you stay with me, my power will stabilize, and you can have the same strength as me.”

 

“I don’t need it.”

 

“You won’t die easily. If you don’t like that, yes…… What can I give you? I’ll listen to what you want.”

 

“Nothing. Nothing.”

 

“Gold and silver treasure? You’ve probably seen enough of this stuff. Then…….”

 

His lips rubbed endlessly over her cheeks and chin.

 

Roselyn frowned, and no matter how much she pushed him away, it was useless.

 

What about a beast that will remain loyal to you forever?”

 

“You seem to know that you yourself are a beast.”

 

Tamon didn’t seem to mind her sarcasm.

 

What a strange man he was.

 

Is he a lunatic?

 

She looked at him with more sober eyes, but her expression seemed to pose no threat to him.

 

“I swear, I’ll never betray you.”

 

“A man’s heart is secretive, and you will betray me if need be.”

 

“We’ll see about that.”

 

“You are very confident.”

 

“You are, too.” 

 

“… You’re not me.”

 

“Lie, you’re the one who’s always been at the top. It’s a place where you have to use your confidence.”

 

Roselyn realized something new. It wasn’t easy to beat this man with words.

 

Yes, what’s the point of beating him now?

 

She took a step back.

 

Roselyn said in a slightly softer voice.

 

“You know, your heart is now more of an impulse…”

 

Tamon’s eyes changed a little more intensely.

 

He placed his forehead against hers and lowered his voice.

 

“Don’t take the liberty of sticking a measuring stick into my heart. Did you judge all your men who swore allegiance to you with such eyes? They always betray you? But, why do you forgive those who betray you and why do you feel guilty about their deaths?”

 

It was a sharp rebuttal.

 

But that didn’t change the idea that his heart was an impulse.

 

The distrust was also not easily lifted. No, she wasn’t obligated to trust him in the first place.

 

After staring at her for a while without replying, Tamon sighed and stood up.

 

“You don’t have to answer right now. Tell me whenever you change your mind. I hope it’s before my outburst comes back.”

 

(*His outburst is his sickness which his power overload and needs to be released by mixing bodies (have s*x) with her.)

 

Tamon held out his hand to her, ignoring his swollen manhood. 

 

“It’s time to eat. Let’s go get something to eat.”

 

Roselyn stared at the large hand in front of her.

 

The large, scarred hand didn’t even move as if it was guarding the spot until she grabbed it.

 

Roselyn ignored the hand and stood up.

 

Tamon grabbed her hand as she tried to walk past.

 

Holding her stiff white hand, Tamon said pleadingly in a soft tone.

 

“Don’t leave me like that. I’ll be hurt.”

 

Every word he said sounded like a joke. Why does he laugh when he only sees her?

 

It was hard not to trust someone who faced her with laughter.

 

The warmth bound in his cold fingers was unfamiliar.

 

**

 

*[ ] speaking in another language*

 

[Move quickly! If we get caught, they’ll confiscate everything!]

 

[Be quiet! Don’t you know that security is circling right now?]

 

[I know. That’s why I’m telling you to hurry. Come on!]

 

The noisy voices woke up Arsene. He could barely open his eyes due to his headache. However, just because he was awake didn’t mean that he could see.

 

Everything around him was black. Arsen raised his heavy body and traced his surroundings.

 

‘A cage…?’

 

He couldn’t see clearly, but he was trapped in a narrow cage. A black cloth covered it.

 

[We’ll leave when you’re finished loading everything.]

 

[ I finally got rid of them. We need to leave right now!]

 

What the hell is this noise?

 

He could hear them talking, but it was in a language Arsene could  not understand. It wasn’t an official Tanatos language. It was a language used by the Nyruxians. (*Nyrux is a place where Tamon told Theo that he bought Roselyn.)

 

No way…

 

At that moment, Arsene’s face grew even paler.

 

Slavery was still existed in Tanatos.

 

Since even the previous emperor had developed numerous businesses through slaves, the current emperor also thought that slavery was a natural thing.

 

The nobles also had no reason to oppose it, since they got to live a convenient life while using humans like dogs and pigs.

 

The problem was the Empress.

 

She insisted that if she could not abolish slavery, she would at least have to improve the current system.

 

And she declared that slaves by fair trade and abduction would not be allowed, and that slaves without permission could become free people at any time.

 

She also enacted a law that if slaves died from unreasonable orders or harsh punishments, they had to be compensated.

 

The Empress and Emperor factions fought over this for a long time.

 

In the midst of this, the Empress won the exclusive right to trade red cocoons in Amor.

 

She handed over the trading rights to some of the imperialists on unbeatable terms, further empowering the Empress to have her say.

 

After a long confrontation, it ended in victory for the Empress, but that was only 2~3 years ago.

 

There was a time lag between the enactment and enforcement of the law. The system was much improved in the areas controlled by the imperial family, but not in the provinces where they could not see.

 

Looting, kidnapping, and illegal trade were still prevalent. And if the area was within the Emperor’s sphere of influence, there was even less need to be concerned.

 

‘Is Louvre the emperor’s territory?’

 

If that was the case, there was no way the Empress would have told Arsene to go to Louvre. Something was wrong.

 

Arsene listened more closely to the sounds coming from outside, shaking with the anxiety that was coming over him.

 

It was that moment. He felt the floor shake and heard the sound of splashing water.

 

‘Ship….?’

 

This was definitely a ship. Arsene was now being loaded onto the ship.

 

‘Human trafficking ……!’

Chapter 7. Natasha Roanti

 

 


***

Sponsored chapter by Blank. Thank you 💖

***

 

“You may do so in my presence, but you must not do so elsewhere.”

 

 “…What?”

 

Tamon’s lips gently grazed her cheek. His large, firm hand wrapped the back of Roselyn’s head.

 

His voice was serious and calm, unlike the voice that had teased her earlier.

 

“I never want to see you crumble again.”

 

“…”

 

The man’s thick, sensual lips came to rest on her cheek, then moved against her lips.

 

“So hang in there. Don’t hold back your anger. It’s okay to get angry and swear. You can do that.”

 

It was very unfamiliar to receive a slow kiss.

 

Perhaps it was because Roselyn wasn’t used to it, and her body froze more.

 

Her heart swelled little by little as she forgot to breathe.

 

Tamon did not do anything except whisper and kiss, but Roselyn felt as if something had hit her on the head. 

 

This man was a poisonous plant.

 

It smelled sweet, and its lushness bewitched her.

 

But what would happen if she swallowed it?

 

Roselyn stared blankly into Tamon’s eyes.

 

His flame-red eyes blazed brightly. Hot and fervent as if to burn her all right away.

 

As she gazed at him, exhaling slowly and shallowly, Tamon moved.

 

He came closer, soft and slithery like a snake, and entwined his lips with hers.

 

Their breaths intertwined and her lips opened.

 

His tongue slowly occupied the inside of her mouth, as if expanding its territory little by little.

 

Roselyn stepped back just as he approached, licking and sweeping her with soft movements, as if she herself was not a threat.

 

“It’s not your fault.”

 

“…… What?”

 

“Whatever it is.”

 

A muffled voice broke into her earl

 

“You’re not to blame.”

 

“…… Don’t.”

 

Tamon told her not to be weak.

 

But did he know that he was making her weak?

 

After all, Tamon was difficult to deal with.

 

He was complicated and annoying.

 

Roselyn closed her eyes.

 

As he had said, she didn’t want to be weak anymore.

 

So she closed her eyes and put up with it, her face distorted.

 

“It was my will that released the power to keep you alive. It was my choice. So this pain you are experiencing now is merely my responsibility for my choice.”

 

“…Yes, you’re right, you tried to keep me alive. But I have never asked for your help.”

 

Tamon laughed. The low voice dissipated with a suitable echo.

 

“That’s right. But, why do you look so sorry?”

 

“No, I’m not.”

 

“No, look at me.”

 

He lifted her chin.

 

When she stubbornly closed her eyes, his lips once again held her lips.

 

She frowned and opened her eyes nervously with a tingling sensation.

 

She bit her lip tightly and he laughed.

 

“Look, you do feel slightly responsible. You feel responsible for my outbursts. Even though it just happened by itself.”

 

“I said it wasn’t.”

 

“Well, okay. If you feel a tinge of burden and responsibility for me, I’m good. Because in return for that sense of burden, you’ll be helping me.”

 

He sounded like a clever man.

 

Roselyn gave him a desperate glare.

 

He didn’t care for the irritated look in her eyes and brushed his lips over hers.

 

“Aren’t I a generous master? I’m giving you a choice. Help me.”

 

“Who’s the master of whom? Don’t be arrogant about something I’ve never given.”

 

“Why are you sad now? You were thrown away. It’s me who saved you. It’s me who’s saying it’s okay, and I’m hugging you and kissing you.”

 

It was a man whose tongue was poisonous.

 

Roselyn was dumbfounded and didn’t reply.

 

He was a man who laughed so much.

 

He smiled again, obliquely, and while she was off guard, he spoke again.

 

“Be with me, Aranrosia.”

 

He selfishly called her Aranrosia.

 

“……Why would I?”

 

“If you stay with me, my power will stabilize, and you can have the same strength as me.”

 

“I don’t need it.”

 

“You won’t die easily. If you don’t like that, yes…… What can I give you? I’ll listen to what you want.”

 

“Nothing. Nothing.”

 

“Gold and silver treasure? You’ve probably seen enough of this stuff. Then…….”

 

His lips rubbed endlessly over her cheeks and chin.

 

Roselyn frowned, and no matter how much she pushed him away, it was useless.

 

What about a beast that will remain loyal to you forever?”

 

“You seem to know that you yourself are a beast.”

 

Tamon didn’t seem to mind her sarcasm.

 

What a strange man he was.

 

Is he a lunatic?

 

She looked at him with more sober eyes, but her expression seemed to pose no threat to him.

 

“I swear, I’ll never betray you.”

 

“A man’s heart is secretive, and you will betray me if need be.”

 

“We’ll see about that.”

 

“You are very confident.”

 

“You are, too.” 

 

“… You’re not me.”

 

“Lie, you’re the one who’s always been at the top. It’s a place where you have to use your confidence.”

 

Roselyn realized something new. It wasn’t easy to beat this man with words.

 

Yes, what’s the point of beating him now?

 

She took a step back.

 

Roselyn said in a slightly softer voice.

 

“You know, your heart is now more of an impulse…”

 

Tamon’s eyes changed a little more intensely.

 

He placed his forehead against hers and lowered his voice.

 

“Don’t take the liberty of sticking a measuring stick into my heart. Did you judge all your men who swore allegiance to you with such eyes? They always betray you? But, why do you forgive those who betray you and why do you feel guilty about their deaths?”

 

It was a sharp rebuttal.

 

But that didn’t change the idea that his heart was an impulse.

 

The distrust was also not easily lifted. No, she wasn’t obligated to trust him in the first place.

 

After staring at her for a while without replying, Tamon sighed and stood up.

 

“You don’t have to answer right now. Tell me whenever you change your mind. I hope it’s before my outburst comes back.”

 

(*His outburst is his sickness which his power overload and needs to be released by mixing bodies (have s*x) with her.)

 

Tamon held out his hand to her, ignoring his swollen manhood. 

 

“It’s time to eat. Let’s go get something to eat.”

 

Roselyn stared at the large hand in front of her.

 

The large, scarred hand didn’t even move as if it was guarding the spot until she grabbed it.

 

Roselyn ignored the hand and stood up.

 

Tamon grabbed her hand as she tried to walk past.

 

Holding her stiff white hand, Tamon said pleadingly in a soft tone.

 

“Don’t leave me like that. I’ll be hurt.”

 

Every word he said sounded like a joke. Why does he laugh when he only sees her?

 

It was hard not to trust someone who faced her with laughter.

 

The warmth bound in his cold fingers was unfamiliar.

 

**

 

*[ ] speaking in another language*

 

[Move quickly! If we get caught, they’ll confiscate everything!]

 

[Be quiet! Don’t you know that security is circling right now?]

 

[I know. That’s why I’m telling you to hurry. Come on!]

 

The noisy voices woke up Arsene. He could barely open his eyes due to his headache. However, just because he was awake didn’t mean that he could see.

 

Everything around him was black. Arsen raised his heavy body and traced his surroundings.

 

‘A cage…?’

 

He couldn’t see clearly, but he was trapped in a narrow cage. A black cloth covered it.

 

[We’ll leave when you’re finished loading everything.]

 

[ I finally got rid of them. We need to leave right now!]

 

What the hell is this noise?

 

He could hear them talking, but it was in a language Arsene could  not understand. It wasn’t an official Tanatos language. It was a language used by the Nyruxians. (*Nyrux is a place where Tamon told Theo that he bought Roselyn.)

 

No way…

 

At that moment, Arsene’s face grew even paler.

 

Slavery was still existed in Tanatos.

 

Since even the previous emperor had developed numerous businesses through slaves, the current emperor also thought that slavery was a natural thing.

 

The nobles also had no reason to oppose it, since they got to live a convenient life while using humans like dogs and pigs.

 

The problem was the Empress.

 

She insisted that if she could not abolish slavery, she would at least have to improve the current system.

 

And she declared that slaves by fair trade and abduction would not be allowed, and that slaves without permission could become free people at any time.

 

She also enacted a law that if slaves died from unreasonable orders or harsh punishments, they had to be compensated.

 

The Empress and Emperor factions fought over this for a long time.

 

In the midst of this, the Empress won the exclusive right to trade red cocoons in Amor.

 

She handed over the trading rights to some of the imperialists on unbeatable terms, further empowering the Empress to have her say.

 

After a long confrontation, it ended in victory for the Empress, but that was only 2~3 years ago.

 

There was a time lag between the enactment and enforcement of the law. The system was much improved in the areas controlled by the imperial family, but not in the provinces where they could not see.

 

Looting, kidnapping, and illegal trade were still prevalent. And if the area was within the Emperor’s sphere of influence, there was even less need to be concerned.

 

‘Is Louvre the emperor’s territory?’

 

If that was the case, there was no way the Empress would have told Arsene to go to Louvre. Something was wrong.

 

Arsene listened more closely to the sounds coming from outside, shaking with the anxiety that was coming over him.

 

It was that moment. He felt the floor shake and heard the sound of splashing water.

 

‘Ship….?’

 

This was definitely a ship. Arsene was now being loaded onto the ship.

 

‘Human trafficking ……!’

Chapter 8. The crying sound

 

 


***

Sponsored chapter by Blank. Thank you 💖

***

 

“You may do so in my presence, but you must not do so elsewhere.”

 

 “…What?”

 

Tamon’s lips gently grazed her cheek. His large, firm hand wrapped the back of Roselyn’s head.

 

His voice was serious and calm, unlike the voice that had teased her earlier.

 

“I never want to see you crumble again.”

 

“…”

 

The man’s thick, sensual lips came to rest on her cheek, then moved against her lips.

 

“So hang in there. Don’t hold back your anger. It’s okay to get angry and swear. You can do that.”

 

It was very unfamiliar to receive a slow kiss.

 

Perhaps it was because Roselyn wasn’t used to it, and her body froze more.

 

Her heart swelled little by little as she forgot to breathe.

 

Tamon did not do anything except whisper and kiss, but Roselyn felt as if something had hit her on the head. 

 

This man was a poisonous plant.

 

It smelled sweet, and its lushness bewitched her.

 

But what would happen if she swallowed it?

 

Roselyn stared blankly into Tamon’s eyes.

 

His flame-red eyes blazed brightly. Hot and fervent as if to burn her all right away.

 

As she gazed at him, exhaling slowly and shallowly, Tamon moved.

 

He came closer, soft and slithery like a snake, and entwined his lips with hers.

 

Their breaths intertwined and her lips opened.

 

His tongue slowly occupied the inside of her mouth, as if expanding its territory little by little.

 

Roselyn stepped back just as he approached, licking and sweeping her with soft movements, as if she herself was not a threat.

 

“It’s not your fault.”

 

“…… What?”

 

“Whatever it is.”

 

A muffled voice broke into her earl

 

“You’re not to blame.”

 

“…… Don’t.”

 

Tamon told her not to be weak.

 

But did he know that he was making her weak?

 

After all, Tamon was difficult to deal with.

 

He was complicated and annoying.

 

Roselyn closed her eyes.

 

As he had said, she didn’t want to be weak anymore.

 

So she closed her eyes and put up with it, her face distorted.

 

“It was my will that released the power to keep you alive. It was my choice. So this pain you are experiencing now is merely my responsibility for my choice.”

 

“…Yes, you’re right, you tried to keep me alive. But I have never asked for your help.”

 

Tamon laughed. The low voice dissipated with a suitable echo.

 

“That’s right. But, why do you look so sorry?”

 

“No, I’m not.”

 

“No, look at me.”

 

He lifted her chin.

 

When she stubbornly closed her eyes, his lips once again held her lips.

 

She frowned and opened her eyes nervously with a tingling sensation.

 

She bit her lip tightly and he laughed.

 

“Look, you do feel slightly responsible. You feel responsible for my outbursts. Even though it just happened by itself.”

 

“I said it wasn’t.”

 

“Well, okay. If you feel a tinge of burden and responsibility for me, I’m good. Because in return for that sense of burden, you’ll be helping me.”

 

He sounded like a clever man.

 

Roselyn gave him a desperate glare.

 

He didn’t care for the irritated look in her eyes and brushed his lips over hers.

 

“Aren’t I a generous master? I’m giving you a choice. Help me.”

 

“Who’s the master of whom? Don’t be arrogant about something I’ve never given.”

 

“Why are you sad now? You were thrown away. It’s me who saved you. It’s me who’s saying it’s okay, and I’m hugging you and kissing you.”

 

It was a man whose tongue was poisonous.

 

Roselyn was dumbfounded and didn’t reply.

 

He was a man who laughed so much.

 

He smiled again, obliquely, and while she was off guard, he spoke again.

 

“Be with me, Aranrosia.”

 

He selfishly called her Aranrosia.

 

“……Why would I?”

 

“If you stay with me, my power will stabilize, and you can have the same strength as me.”

 

“I don’t need it.”

 

“You won’t die easily. If you don’t like that, yes…… What can I give you? I’ll listen to what you want.”

 

“Nothing. Nothing.”

 

“Gold and silver treasure? You’ve probably seen enough of this stuff. Then…….”

 

His lips rubbed endlessly over her cheeks and chin.

 

Roselyn frowned, and no matter how much she pushed him away, it was useless.

 

What about a beast that will remain loyal to you forever?”

 

“You seem to know that you yourself are a beast.”

 

Tamon didn’t seem to mind her sarcasm.

 

What a strange man he was.

 

Is he a lunatic?

 

She looked at him with more sober eyes, but her expression seemed to pose no threat to him.

 

“I swear, I’ll never betray you.”

 

“A man’s heart is secretive, and you will betray me if need be.”

 

“We’ll see about that.”

 

“You are very confident.”

 

“You are, too.” 

 

“… You’re not me.”

 

“Lie, you’re the one who’s always been at the top. It’s a place where you have to use your confidence.”

 

Roselyn realized something new. It wasn’t easy to beat this man with words.

 

Yes, what’s the point of beating him now?

 

She took a step back.

 

Roselyn said in a slightly softer voice.

 

“You know, your heart is now more of an impulse…”

 

Tamon’s eyes changed a little more intensely.

 

He placed his forehead against hers and lowered his voice.

 

“Don’t take the liberty of sticking a measuring stick into my heart. Did you judge all your men who swore allegiance to you with such eyes? They always betray you? But, why do you forgive those who betray you and why do you feel guilty about their deaths?”

 

It was a sharp rebuttal.

 

But that didn’t change the idea that his heart was an impulse.

 

The distrust was also not easily lifted. No, she wasn’t obligated to trust him in the first place.

 

After staring at her for a while without replying, Tamon sighed and stood up.

 

“You don’t have to answer right now. Tell me whenever you change your mind. I hope it’s before my outburst comes back.”

 

(*His outburst is his sickness which his power overload and needs to be released by mixing bodies (have s*x) with her.)

 

Tamon held out his hand to her, ignoring his swollen manhood. 

 

“It’s time to eat. Let’s go get something to eat.”

 

Roselyn stared at the large hand in front of her.

 

The large, scarred hand didn’t even move as if it was guarding the spot until she grabbed it.

 

Roselyn ignored the hand and stood up.

 

Tamon grabbed her hand as she tried to walk past.

 

Holding her stiff white hand, Tamon said pleadingly in a soft tone.

 

“Don’t leave me like that. I’ll be hurt.”

 

Every word he said sounded like a joke. Why does he laugh when he only sees her?

 

It was hard not to trust someone who faced her with laughter.

 

The warmth bound in his cold fingers was unfamiliar.

 

**

 

*[ ] speaking in another language*

 

[Move quickly! If we get caught, they’ll confiscate everything!]

 

[Be quiet! Don’t you know that security is circling right now?]

 

[I know. That’s why I’m telling you to hurry. Come on!]

 

The noisy voices woke up Arsene. He could barely open his eyes due to his headache. However, just because he was awake didn’t mean that he could see.

 

Everything around him was black. Arsen raised his heavy body and traced his surroundings.

 

‘A cage…?’

 

He couldn’t see clearly, but he was trapped in a narrow cage. A black cloth covered it.

 

[We’ll leave when you’re finished loading everything.]

 

[ I finally got rid of them. We need to leave right now!]

 

What the hell is this noise?

 

He could hear them talking, but it was in a language Arsene could  not understand. It wasn’t an official Tanatos language. It was a language used by the Nyruxians. (*Nyrux is a place where Tamon told Theo that he bought Roselyn.)

 

No way…

 

At that moment, Arsene’s face grew even paler.

 

Slavery was still existed in Tanatos.

 

Since even the previous emperor had developed numerous businesses through slaves, the current emperor also thought that slavery was a natural thing.

 

The nobles also had no reason to oppose it, since they got to live a convenient life while using humans like dogs and pigs.

 

The problem was the Empress.

 

She insisted that if she could not abolish slavery, she would at least have to improve the current system.

 

And she declared that slaves by fair trade and abduction would not be allowed, and that slaves without permission could become free people at any time.

 

She also enacted a law that if slaves died from unreasonable orders or harsh punishments, they had to be compensated.

 

The Empress and Emperor factions fought over this for a long time.

 

In the midst of this, the Empress won the exclusive right to trade red cocoons in Amor.

 

She handed over the trading rights to some of the imperialists on unbeatable terms, further empowering the Empress to have her say.

 

After a long confrontation, it ended in victory for the Empress, but that was only 2~3 years ago.

 

There was a time lag between the enactment and enforcement of the law. The system was much improved in the areas controlled by the imperial family, but not in the provinces where they could not see.

 

Looting, kidnapping, and illegal trade were still prevalent. And if the area was within the Emperor’s sphere of influence, there was even less need to be concerned.

 

‘Is Louvre the emperor’s territory?’

 

If that was the case, there was no way the Empress would have told Arsene to go to Louvre. Something was wrong.

 

Arsene listened more closely to the sounds coming from outside, shaking with the anxiety that was coming over him.

 

It was that moment. He felt the floor shake and heard the sound of splashing water.

 

‘Ship….?’

 

This was definitely a ship. Arsene was now being loaded onto the ship.

 

‘Human trafficking ……!’

Chapter 9. Are you throwing yourself away?

 

 


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“You may do so in my presence, but you must not do so elsewhere.”

 

 “…What?”

 

Tamon’s lips gently grazed her cheek. His large, firm hand wrapped the back of Roselyn’s head.

 

His voice was serious and calm, unlike the voice that had teased her earlier.

 

“I never want to see you crumble again.”

 

“…”

 

The man’s thick, sensual lips came to rest on her cheek, then moved against her lips.

 

“So hang in there. Don’t hold back your anger. It’s okay to get angry and swear. You can do that.”

 

It was very unfamiliar to receive a slow kiss.

 

Perhaps it was because Roselyn wasn’t used to it, and her body froze more.

 

Her heart swelled little by little as she forgot to breathe.

 

Tamon did not do anything except whisper and kiss, but Roselyn felt as if something had hit her on the head. 

 

This man was a poisonous plant.

 

It smelled sweet, and its lushness bewitched her.

 

But what would happen if she swallowed it?

 

Roselyn stared blankly into Tamon’s eyes.

 

His flame-red eyes blazed brightly. Hot and fervent as if to burn her all right away.

 

As she gazed at him, exhaling slowly and shallowly, Tamon moved.

 

He came closer, soft and slithery like a snake, and entwined his lips with hers.

 

Their breaths intertwined and her lips opened.

 

His tongue slowly occupied the inside of her mouth, as if expanding its territory little by little.

 

Roselyn stepped back just as he approached, licking and sweeping her with soft movements, as if she herself was not a threat.

 

“It’s not your fault.”

 

“…… What?”

 

“Whatever it is.”

 

A muffled voice broke into her earl

 

“You’re not to blame.”

 

“…… Don’t.”

 

Tamon told her not to be weak.

 

But did he know that he was making her weak?

 

After all, Tamon was difficult to deal with.

 

He was complicated and annoying.

 

Roselyn closed her eyes.

 

As he had said, she didn’t want to be weak anymore.

 

So she closed her eyes and put up with it, her face distorted.

 

“It was my will that released the power to keep you alive. It was my choice. So this pain you are experiencing now is merely my responsibility for my choice.”

 

“…Yes, you’re right, you tried to keep me alive. But I have never asked for your help.”

 

Tamon laughed. The low voice dissipated with a suitable echo.

 

“That’s right. But, why do you look so sorry?”

 

“No, I’m not.”

 

“No, look at me.”

 

He lifted her chin.

 

When she stubbornly closed her eyes, his lips once again held her lips.

 

She frowned and opened her eyes nervously with a tingling sensation.

 

She bit her lip tightly and he laughed.

 

“Look, you do feel slightly responsible. You feel responsible for my outbursts. Even though it just happened by itself.”

 

“I said it wasn’t.”

 

“Well, okay. If you feel a tinge of burden and responsibility for me, I’m good. Because in return for that sense of burden, you’ll be helping me.”

 

He sounded like a clever man.

 

Roselyn gave him a desperate glare.

 

He didn’t care for the irritated look in her eyes and brushed his lips over hers.

 

“Aren’t I a generous master? I’m giving you a choice. Help me.”

 

“Who’s the master of whom? Don’t be arrogant about something I’ve never given.”

 

“Why are you sad now? You were thrown away. It’s me who saved you. It’s me who’s saying it’s okay, and I’m hugging you and kissing you.”

 

It was a man whose tongue was poisonous.

 

Roselyn was dumbfounded and didn’t reply.

 

He was a man who laughed so much.

 

He smiled again, obliquely, and while she was off guard, he spoke again.

 

“Be with me, Aranrosia.”

 

He selfishly called her Aranrosia.

 

“……Why would I?”

 

“If you stay with me, my power will stabilize, and you can have the same strength as me.”

 

“I don’t need it.”

 

“You won’t die easily. If you don’t like that, yes…… What can I give you? I’ll listen to what you want.”

 

“Nothing. Nothing.”

 

“Gold and silver treasure? You’ve probably seen enough of this stuff. Then…….”

 

His lips rubbed endlessly over her cheeks and chin.

 

Roselyn frowned, and no matter how much she pushed him away, it was useless.

 

What about a beast that will remain loyal to you forever?”

 

“You seem to know that you yourself are a beast.”

 

Tamon didn’t seem to mind her sarcasm.

 

What a strange man he was.

 

Is he a lunatic?

 

She looked at him with more sober eyes, but her expression seemed to pose no threat to him.

 

“I swear, I’ll never betray you.”

 

“A man’s heart is secretive, and you will betray me if need be.”

 

“We’ll see about that.”

 

“You are very confident.”

 

“You are, too.” 

 

“… You’re not me.”

 

“Lie, you’re the one who’s always been at the top. It’s a place where you have to use your confidence.”

 

Roselyn realized something new. It wasn’t easy to beat this man with words.

 

Yes, what’s the point of beating him now?

 

She took a step back.

 

Roselyn said in a slightly softer voice.

 

“You know, your heart is now more of an impulse…”

 

Tamon’s eyes changed a little more intensely.

 

He placed his forehead against hers and lowered his voice.

 

“Don’t take the liberty of sticking a measuring stick into my heart. Did you judge all your men who swore allegiance to you with such eyes? They always betray you? But, why do you forgive those who betray you and why do you feel guilty about their deaths?”

 

It was a sharp rebuttal.

 

But that didn’t change the idea that his heart was an impulse.

 

The distrust was also not easily lifted. No, she wasn’t obligated to trust him in the first place.

 

After staring at her for a while without replying, Tamon sighed and stood up.

 

“You don’t have to answer right now. Tell me whenever you change your mind. I hope it’s before my outburst comes back.”

 

(*His outburst is his sickness which his power overload and needs to be released by mixing bodies (have s*x) with her.)

 

Tamon held out his hand to her, ignoring his swollen manhood. 

 

“It’s time to eat. Let’s go get something to eat.”

 

Roselyn stared at the large hand in front of her.

 

The large, scarred hand didn’t even move as if it was guarding the spot until she grabbed it.

 

Roselyn ignored the hand and stood up.

 

Tamon grabbed her hand as she tried to walk past.

 

Holding her stiff white hand, Tamon said pleadingly in a soft tone.

 

“Don’t leave me like that. I’ll be hurt.”

 

Every word he said sounded like a joke. Why does he laugh when he only sees her?

 

It was hard not to trust someone who faced her with laughter.

 

The warmth bound in his cold fingers was unfamiliar.

 

**

 

*[ ] speaking in another language*

 

[Move quickly! If we get caught, they’ll confiscate everything!]

 

[Be quiet! Don’t you know that security is circling right now?]

 

[I know. That’s why I’m telling you to hurry. Come on!]

 

The noisy voices woke up Arsene. He could barely open his eyes due to his headache. However, just because he was awake didn’t mean that he could see.

 

Everything around him was black. Arsen raised his heavy body and traced his surroundings.

 

‘A cage…?’

 

He couldn’t see clearly, but he was trapped in a narrow cage. A black cloth covered it.

 

[We’ll leave when you’re finished loading everything.]

 

[ I finally got rid of them. We need to leave right now!]

 

What the hell is this noise?

 

He could hear them talking, but it was in a language Arsene could  not understand. It wasn’t an official Tanatos language. It was a language used by the Nyruxians. (*Nyrux is a place where Tamon told Theo that he bought Roselyn.)

 

No way…

 

At that moment, Arsene’s face grew even paler.

 

Slavery was still existed in Tanatos.

 

Since even the previous emperor had developed numerous businesses through slaves, the current emperor also thought that slavery was a natural thing.

 

The nobles also had no reason to oppose it, since they got to live a convenient life while using humans like dogs and pigs.

 

The problem was the Empress.

 

She insisted that if she could not abolish slavery, she would at least have to improve the current system.

 

And she declared that slaves by fair trade and abduction would not be allowed, and that slaves without permission could become free people at any time.

 

She also enacted a law that if slaves died from unreasonable orders or harsh punishments, they had to be compensated.

 

The Empress and Emperor factions fought over this for a long time.

 

In the midst of this, the Empress won the exclusive right to trade red cocoons in Amor.

 

She handed over the trading rights to some of the imperialists on unbeatable terms, further empowering the Empress to have her say.

 

After a long confrontation, it ended in victory for the Empress, but that was only 2~3 years ago.

 

There was a time lag between the enactment and enforcement of the law. The system was much improved in the areas controlled by the imperial family, but not in the provinces where they could not see.

 

Looting, kidnapping, and illegal trade were still prevalent. And if the area was within the Emperor’s sphere of influence, there was even less need to be concerned.

 

‘Is Louvre the emperor’s territory?’

 

If that was the case, there was no way the Empress would have told Arsene to go to Louvre. Something was wrong.

 

Arsene listened more closely to the sounds coming from outside, shaking with the anxiety that was coming over him.

 

It was that moment. He felt the floor shake and heard the sound of splashing water.

 

‘Ship….?’

 

This was definitely a ship. Arsene was now being loaded onto the ship.

 

‘Human trafficking ……!’

Chapter 10. Why did this woman...?