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Go to jail! Chapter 07

Go to jail! 〜 The villainous daughter wants to be loved in the extra edition

Chapter 07

"Yikes!"

Sophia was surprised.
What a shame! I guess It didn't reach the dress and it fell under her feet. Next time.....
I tried to take the mud dumplings my apprentice Elle, was making.
But Elle is moving away from me and closer to Sophia.
Is she going to hit her directly?

"Vika wants you to play with us. She is the one throwing this at you."
"... What?"

Dimanche 28 Mars 2021 à 18:03

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 25

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

Chapter 25: How it should be

Joel was uncomfortable having to accompany the second queen, Berta Kasha.
The origin of his feelings is simple, he doesn't like people who can see through him, but Joel isn't calm enough to realize that for now.

Joel had noticed that the Second Queen, who always had a stern look on her face, often smiled during her southern tour.

Especially during the prior inspection to La Marta, where she came alone, a day before His Majesty.
Even the guards could feel that the Second Queen was enjoying like stretching her wings.

The dark-haired, tall queen fit in surprisingly well with the beautiful, exotic seaside town.
The unseen architectural style must have been brought from across the ocean.
Buildings that seems to belong to a desert country suits the weather of this land near the southernmost tip of the continent.

The local churches are filled with an enchantingly delicate and elegant beauty.
Joel couldn't help but feel unhappy that there were no deeply religious people living here.

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 24

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

Chapter 24: Leave

(I'll spare you only because I'm going to see my beloved little sister again.)

With more fervor than that of a miraculous reunion with her first love from whom she had been separated, Graciela welcomed Berta to the mansion of the new La Marta governor, and together they spent the day leading up to the feast, never letting go each other for a moment.

Graciela's husband, the new La Marta's chief, joined them for dinner, and the three of them had a pleasant time together talking of their personal lives.
Tomorrow a delegation of royal inspectors, including Harold, would arrive, and after a tour of the town with them, Berta would return to Meseta as well.

"It is good to see you again, sister. Two years ago... there was a flurry of activity at the time of the proposal. It was so suddenly decided, wasn't it? At that time, I was working as an apprentice at my mother's family business, and I didn't know about the wedding until just before it happened, so I didn't even get to say my last goodbyes! If I hadn't been able to see your sister for the rest of my life, I would have hated my father for deciding to marry you off like that!"

"It must have been hard for father to deal with you, uhm?"

Dimanche 28 Mars 2021 à 17:33

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I reincarnated as a losing heroine Chapter 29

 

I reincarnated as a losing heroine, the hero’s childhood friend who lost to the main heroine, so I switched jobs to alchemist

Chapter 29: The snowy city of Platonovena

"It's cold! It's cold!"

It's been a few days since I was promoted from "apprentice" to "assistant" of the Royal Alchemist's Department.

Before I knew it, I was swaying on a horse, riding with Arnold, and the two of us in the middle of a completely white world.

"We're almost there, so be quiet."

He says with a look that reprimands me for being annoying.
Arnold's chest is behind my back, but he's wearing a thick coat of fur, that with the falling snow, is not warm at all.

Since Mr. Kasper ordered us to make a trip to a branch of our Department in the north, we came to the Platonovena region without even knowing the reason or anything about it.
As soon as the order was proclaimed, we left the royal capital, took a carriage, boarded a ship, and before I knew it, the world in front of me turned completely white, the sky and the road, everything is white.

Dimanche 28 Mars 2021 à 17:19

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I reincarnated as a losing heroine Chapter 28

 

I reincarnated as a losing heroine, the hero’s childhood friend who lost to the main heroine, so I switched jobs to alchemist

Chapter 28: Alchemist Royal Master's (Assistant)

 

"As I already told you yesterday, Laura, you're going to be promoted to assistant today! Congratulations!"

I was summoned first thing in the morning, and he told me about my promotion.

If we take Kasper's words and check his face, it's something good.
From Royal Alchemist Master's apprentice to Royal Alchemist Master's Assistant.
Don't misunderstand me, it isn't like I'm not happy for it, it's just I just discovered that this position exists, and for being promoted, don't you need important particular achievements?

"No, um... what do you mean with assistant?"

The professor froze when noticing that I was really more surprised of knowing the position existed than for being promoted.
It was Arnold, who appeared at the door, the one that answered to me.

"Assistant of the Royal Alchemist Master, it's the highest title that an apprentice can get, even regular alchemists can't reach such position"

Dimanche 28 Mars 2021 à 03:24

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 23

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

Chapter 23: How to be a king

His answer was simple and straightforward.

"I'm afraid that I will have to decline"

The reply was so sharp, without even hesitation, that Harold didn't understand what was being said for a moment.

 

"In exchange for a hollow title, the South will accept the direct rule of the royal family. That is no longer inevitable, but His Majesty is acting too fast, trying to take our family's power and cut it down."

"Of course, I'm not talking about right now. There's still some time before Louis comes of age and becomes the Crown Prince."

"Oh, no. That's not what I'm saying."

It seemed unlikely that the head of the family would change his decision.
He admonished Harold like a merchant in a big shop who turns away a customer with a troublesome request.

 

"Your Majesty. There is truth and lie in this world, and before the true there is always a something hidden. If what you say is true, you would have won the trust of my daughter, and I wouldn't be hearing these words from you but from her. Why didn't you tell Berta about it?"

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 22

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

Chapter 22: Perception

 

"I'm Valerio, the Grand Merchant of Meseta, and this is Kret. King, how do you see him?"

The pretty little boy looked a bit nervous in front of Harold.

Harold was curious about the gentle fatherly face that the head of the Kasha family was doing as he stared at the boy and invited him to smile, Kret.

"Kret, don't be so shy. Why don't you ask him if you can call him Uncle?"

Kret recited his father's words with honest eyes.

"Yes, yes.... My dear king, may I call you Uncle?"

He was only seven or eight years old.
Harold has rarely had anything to do with children this age, and memories of his own time at this age have long since faded away.

 

"Yeah. Good. Little brother-in-law."

"Thank you, sir-- Uncle."

Even young Louis, who was only now able to waddle, would probably grow up to be a boy of this caliber very soon.

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I reincarnated as a losing heroine Chapter 27

I reincarnated as a losing heroine, the hero’s childhood friend who lost to the main heroine, so I switched jobs to alchemist

Chapter 27: Legends or... the cheat Items

--How to suppress or take away the magic power.

In search of it, I consulted various kind of books, but I couldn't find it.
I had a slight premonition about it, but I still couldn't find it.
Turning pages and pages, then opening a new book to do the same. How many times I did so, I can't tell.
But nothing.

As I slumped down on my desk from exhaustion, the voice of Master came back to my mind.

'Until today, there is no cure for it, unless one relies on the almighty beings or objects, legend and lore.'

Yes, there was no way that I can find a few days what Master didn't find in her life.
Before I knew it, I read half of the library's books and the moon was shining through the window, so I came back to my room, sat over my bed and opened the book Master gave me.

"Legends and Lore from Around the World"

"Lore... legends...more legends... and more legends."

 

After turning several pages of legends that remind me of fairy tails, I nearly lost faith in Master.

It's like a book 'The Urban Legends of the Metropolitan area' that I read in my previous life, everything is fantasy.
The list of poisonous plants' list and books of herbalist were much more useful than this, even when I could only find how to amplify the potency of the magic.

However, something caught my attention and before I knew it, I was devouring each and every story.

"...This-- This is!"

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The hated wife wants to divorce the Hero General Chapter 08

The hated wife wants to divorce the Hero General! I don't believe in suddenly returning and become doting

Chapter 08

In the quiet room, Rude stood beside him and watched as his boss worked.

(Will he finish this now or .... Should I come back in the morning to collect it?)

Although he had returned to the royal capital earlier, his body is indeed fatigued.
And for worst, he witnessed Alendio's strange transformation, but somehow was relieved that it didn't affect his work capabilities.

Suddenly, Alendio looks at his subordinate's list of vacation requests and said, "Hmm?"
And he stops his hand.

"What's this thing here... needing to be treated?"

"Oh, that's, uh, those of us... who are condolence cases."

"Oh, okay."

They both looks at the list with sympathy.

"23?"

"Yes, sir."

"More than I expected."

"...Yeah."

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The hated wife wants to divorce the Hero General Chapter 07

The hated wife wants to divorce the Hero General! I don't believe in suddenly returning and become doting

Chapter 07: The General's assistant can't believe what his eyes see

 

About the time Soaris sneaked out of the mansion and headed for the dormitory on the castle grounds.
In Alendio's assistant, Rude, came to visit him.

With his brown hair, brown eyes and black military uniform, he is Alendio's direct subordinate.
A man 24 years old and his assistant for over three years now, slender and neutral-looking for a knight, doesn't look very strong, but he is actually at the same strength level that Alendio.
On the surface, he's a witty and mild-mannered assistant, but when it comes to the battlefield, his ruthless judgment has earned him the respect of allies and enemies alike.

The reason why he came all the way to the mansion was because he had a report, to which the future of his subordinates depends on.
However, when he arrived at the door, it was led by a servant to his boss's private room, the servant unexpectedly closed the door of the room ... just a second after he entered, as if trying to trap him inside.

* Slam! *

"Um, I think I just saw something very strange."

The Master of the house looked at his assistant and said, "...? I don't know what you mean."
Rude blinked repeatedly and rubbed his eyes with his hand before trying to open the door again.

--Closed...

Mardi 22 Décembre 2020 à 21:26

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The hated wife wants to divorce the Hero General Chapter 06

 

The hated wife wants to divorce the Hero General! I don't believe in suddenly returning and become doting

Chapter 06: Wife, don't get away!

A large mansion, a large room.
This room on the third floor is apparently a private room for him, the Master of the mansion.

Leaving aside why I'm there, while the eyes of the servants lined up in a row are bothering me, it's too uncomfortable for me, still dressed in the safe keeper's uniform, to be greeted together as the wife of Mister Arendio...!

His Majesty had said that he was going to "get it ready to live in," but it wasn't that casual!

The gleaming furnishings must have been newly made by a top-notch furniture maker.
A painting of a moonlit night, said to be one of the three most famous paintings of the Kingdom, hangs proudly on the white snow wall!!

I'm still the daughter of a famous merchant, I think I know the prices of things like these to some extent...

This room... ...and that one.

It's a mansion, right! Not a museum of the treasures of the Kingdom, is it?

I've heard enough stories of "General Alendio's success", but how much of a reputation does this man have for himself!
Maybe he came back as a Hero more famous than I thought he would...!
To my dismay, a cup of herbal tea was quietly placed on the table with swaying steam.

Freshly baked cookies and even sandwiches were prepared, even though no one had ever lived here before today.

Mardi 22 Décembre 2020 à 21:22

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I'm a White Pig Nobleman Chapter 08

I'm a White Pig Nobleman, but with the memories of my previous life, I'll raise my little brother

Chapter 08

My father and mother will arrive at the mansion in five days.
Apparently, Miss Rottenmeier received a notice in advance.

My memory before my fifth birthday is fuzzy, but what I know is that I haven't seen any of them in about a year.

"What did they both look like?"

No matter how much I tried, the image of my parents is something that I don't remember.

For that to happen, did I ever saw them? I don't even know what their voices sound like.

Well, who knows, I'm a little too much of an idiot, aren't I? Maybe I just forgot about them.

Miss Rottenmeier whispered something to Mr. Romanoff's ears.

The words "sir" and "ma'am" are the only ones I heard, so I listened closely, until Dr. Romanov's expression changed.

"That's...! Count Kikunoi adopted his son??! How can--"

"Dr. Romanoff! For what reason did I whisper to you?"

"Ah!"

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I'm a White Pig Nobleman Chapter 07

I'm a White Pig Nobleman, but with the memories of my previous life, I'll raise my little brother

Chapter 07: Don't be afraid to roll up your sleeves if you've to work

It was a clear, sunny morning, a perfect day to work on the garden.
The early summer first sunshine illuminated many beautiful flowers blooming, after looking a while to the beautiful landscape in front of me, I went for a walk after finishing my work in the vegetable garden.

As I walked singing a song to cheer me up in my daily training, a little bird came by, later a fox and a raccoon appeared out of nowhere and started wandering near me.

Kikunoi estate is actually quite a rural area, uhm? It's said you need 10 days of traveling in a horse-drawn carriage to reach it, from the Imperial Capital.

The main industry is agriculture, which is almost a local production for local consumption.
The next most popular group is... Adventurers.

Maybe it's a little strange to say that an industry is adventurers, but apparently the only way to make a living outside of farming is to defeat monsters in the forest or in dungeons in the mountains.
This world's life is hard.

Mardi 15 Décembre 2020 à 23:53

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 21

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

 

Chapter 21: Historical recognition

Her hometown, Meseta, is more noisy and colorful than the sophisticated atmosphere in the royal capital.
However, the land is fertile and the blue of the sky is dark, and what she likes of her city the most is the enthusiasm that fills the air.

Berta has only been away from this city for two years, but she is now surrounded by a nostalgic atmosphere, that caused her mood to naturally improve.

(It was two years ago the last time I stepped on this ground, and now I've returned, holding Louis in my arms... What a dizzying day! Louis is still young... When he grows up, he will surely forget that he visited his mother's hometown this day. It would be nice if Louis can come back someday, maybe it would be possible in a future, if Harold's reconciliation plan is successful... Perhaps Louis will see Meseta for himself.)

 

Harold has avoided intensifying conflict between the reconciliation and conservative faction, not stating his political preferences.
However, his intention seems to be clearly leaning toward harmony in all the region.

Since this country embarked on trade and the undeveloped territory expanded his influence over the sea, the importance of southern cities and ports has increased non-stop over the last decades.

The time when the Royal city could control all the land by only staying in the center and indirectly lumping all the people that disagrees with them in the frontier, is over.

Mardi 15 Décembre 2020 à 23:47

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 20

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

Chapter 20: Similarities

 

"You take after your mother, don't you?"

At the Kasha's mansion where he was let through, Harold was finally able to catch his breath.

The intense singing of the citizens was seared into his ears as it was in the heat of the moment and the shock produced by it, never left him.
There was a sense of exuberance, somewhat like after a festival.

Afterwards, the group moved to the Kasha clan main residence for the feast, and the citizens were served drinks in the Square and in the city center as it was, literally, a festive occasion.

There are food stalls, like on all festive days, and Berta told him along the way that they are served at half price.
There is no need for the Kasha's family to pay the other half, because everybody celebrates that the prosperity of the clan is what brings money to the city.
Thanks to the commercial's contacts of the Kasha clan, the merchants are sure to recover their money later.

"Everybody says that a lot, but my mother seemed to think that I'm just like my father."

His father, the head of the Kasha's clan, was very different from what they imagined that an important leader of the south would look like.
Also, the other factor for Harold's stupor was, that if you don't know them for enough time, no one would guess that Berta and that man were related.

Putting aside the differences in appearance, if you take that man, a leader-like figure who seems to win the hearts of the citizens with his flamboyance, as a reference, then his daughter Berta is a perfectly still figure.

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 19

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

Chapter 19: The ancient city

 

The first days we endured the harsh hospitality of the Trent clan, but the rest of the journey went rather smoothly.

(Although the situation with the chamberlain was unexpected, the problems with the conservative faction's guards, were originally a major concern of the trip. Considering that, it's a blessing that it was only as much as our side could handle.)

More importantly, Berta had managed to get a few words of trust out of Harold early on in the trip, and his advice had saved her the stress of clashing with his entourage again.

(It was dangerous this time, but people like that can be used in our benefit too. I think I did a relatively good job handling it. But, of course, the near fall of the horse didn't pass unnoticed to my maidservants, who scolded me a lot. They were right, but... They kept telling me to stop acting reckless and don't forget my own limits... once and once again.)

Meseta, the largest city in the south, appeared miscellaneous and obscene to the eyes of the group, who were accustomed to seeing the beautiful and orderly streets of the north.

A solid high protective wall completely surrounds the residential area.

 

Mardi 15 Décembre 2020 à 23:39

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I reincarnated as a losing heroine Chapter 26

I reincarnated as a losing heroine, the hero’s childhood friend who lost to the main heroine, so I switched jobs to alchemist

Chapter 26: Autonucleosis

Upon arriving at the royal capital, I immediately began to research the auto catalytic disease.
After the training was over, I went to the library and rifled through the few books I could find about it.
In the process of gathering information, a question began to rear my head.

To answer that question - I am now waiting in front of Arnold's dorm room.
Apparently it was the right thing to do, as I came running right after the training was over.
Immediately, Arnold came to the front of the room.

 

"Mr. Arnold."

It's like an ambushed, but Arnold very calmly just said, "What?"
He probably has already guessed why I'm here.

"Can I ask you something?"

Mardi 15 Décembre 2020 à 23:35

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I reincarnated as a losing heroine Chapter 25

I reincarnated as a losing heroine, the hero’s childhood friend who lost to the main heroine, so I switched jobs to alchemist

Chapter 25: The sad fate of the childhood friend.

That day, the people of the village of Emme gathered to see me off on my way back to the royal capital.

I only had a day and a little more of time to relax, but it was still good.
It was a relief to me to see them in person and not only communicate by letters, and most of all, it put my parents at ease.

"Petra, Radmila and Yulia, see you later!　I'll write you a letter."

I smile and say goodbye to three of my friends.
Then, as if to represent the three of them, Yulia stepped forward and answered.

"Yes, I'm looking forward to it! Good luck, Laura."

A smile and a light handshake, then Petra sneakily gave me a letter.
I was staring at it furtively, wondering what it was, and Petra pushed my hand to grab it.

"Um, Laura, read this when you're alone."

"Uh, yeah. Thank you."

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Former village girl and the Flag Crusher Prince Chapter 16

Former village girl and the Flag Crusher Prince

Chapter 16: Two new personal maids.

Afternoon.
After my physic education class and taking a bath, I stood in front of the large wardrobe full of dresses and jewelry.

Today's morning classes are over.
Magical Studies and Economics classes were difficult, and the homework too.
But this! It's a challenge, and one not easy to overcome, you've to give all of you!

Sadly, I couldn't defeat such strong opponent.

Two years ago, I tried my best to avoid this, but I was defeated.
I really prefer Classic Literature classes, even when I hate them so much, but I hate this even more.
Well, there is no choice, so I straightened my back, and prepare to endure the suffering.

"Well, well, well. Let's try this one for now. It's lovely, right Azalea?"

Queen Gabrielle smiles and picks up the blue-purple dress that was lined up on the far right.

The merchant who was waiting behind Her Majesty, the Queen, quickly offered several shoes and jewelry to match the dress.
The two maids - newcomers Lilly and Isabella - take them and carry me to another room.

I obey their orders meekly and prepare myself.
The start of the show, 'Dress you own Azalea puppet!' for Queen Gabrielle, the merchant and maids.

 

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The Beloved Fiancée is likely to be the villain Chapter 07

 

The Beloved Fiancée is likely to be the villain, so even if the heroine wins won't get the reward

Chapter 07: Approaching and following Miss Ulysses

I repeated the words of Miss Ulysses, as if to confirm what she said.

"I'm going to run out of money soon, because I've to buy everything again and again..."

"Yes, that's right. The textbooks that were supposed to be in the locker have disappeared, sometime she finds them thrown in the trash or, in some cases, ripped...."

Miss Ulysses covered her mouth with her hand and burst into tears, as if remembering was too hard.
She looked exactly like the poor girl who came out of her country estate and was subjected to the insidious bulling of the aristocrats... yes, she was a perfect protagonist for the novel.

Edward gently rubs her shoulder as if to comfort her.

"There are those who do not take pleasure in her being the Star Maiden. I'm afraid it's harassment coming from some girls..."

"... I see."

"Yes."

Hmmm, I don't know what you're talking about. 

Edward, why do you say with such confidence

"You know who I'm talking about, don't you?"

She nodded her head as if to confirm or support his idea.

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The Beloved Fiancée is likely to be the villain Chapter 06

The Beloved Fiancée is likely to be the villain, so even if the heroine wins won't get the reward

Chapter 06: Approaching and in front of Miss Ulysses

Edward Noden is one year older than us.
He is the eldest son of the Earl of Noden, a family with a history comparable to that of the royal family, and is so skilled in martial arts that he has already qualified as a knight.

It is only natural, the Noden family is a martial-arts family that has been of Commanders of Knights for generations.
The style of the family is based on the principle of - justice - and - charity - , both in education and military life.
His father and relatives are both serious and open-minded.
And of course, that has been passed down to Edward.

In short, he's a stone-brain who's very dedicated to his knight role and full of a sense of "justice".

"You... are the followers of the Duchess of Montrieville , aren't you? What have you been up to?"

The ladies remained silent at Edward's crude but accurate point.

Well, I think they don't want to use the power of their family name.
Some of they are from houses higher in rank than Edward's, though.

If I were you, I'd say -- Edward, Elizabeth is the duchess of La Montrievre and the prince's fiancée. Formally, you need to add a "Her Highness" to her name.

"You are aristocrats who only think on "reputation", but acting like this? Attacking in group to a person alone! I guess if you don't know what to say it's because there's something to be ashamed of. Then don't do it in the first place!"

In the end, he cannot do anything... is only taking advantage of your silence, at the same moment you open your mouth, he'll leave.
Yes, he is probably waiting for the right time to leave.

Edward looked back at Miss Ulysses.

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Rice for Enoch's Second Expeditionary Unit Chapter 05

Rice for Enoch's Second Expeditionary Unit

Chapter 05: Steak wrapped in pie

 

The cleaning and drying of the meat is finally over for today.

It will take about ten days to finish the process, and I sincerely hope that we don't get called to a next expedition until then.

It seems that there are different kinds of tasks that are assigned to us according our unit.

Sometimes, we are ordered to go to slay demons with no time to rest, and sometimes it takes a whole month to complete the task.

Tomorrow I'm going to bake bread with my natural yeast.
I want to use a kitchen stove, but I wonder if I can find someone who will lend me one.
The cafeteria have one but it will be difficult to ask them if they can rent it to me.

Being able to increase the variety of preserved food, is something I greatly desire now.
Bread and dried meat only is not enough.

Dried fruit cakes, biscuits, etc. Food that can be conserved for a long time.
It would be delicious to apply jam or liver pate on bread. But will the jars be too much baggage?　
If we have some vegetables in oil or something like that, so we wouldn't have to worry about suffering nutritional deficiency.

Oh, and bivalves in oil would be nice too! So delicious!!

For the Forest Elves, seafood from the sea is a luxury.
I wonder if it can be obtained some cheaply in the market, next time I'll check that out.

 

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I reincarnated as a losing heroine Chapter 24

I reincarnated as a losing heroine, the hero’s childhood friend who lost to the main heroine, so I switched jobs to alchemist

Chapter 24: Proud childhood friend

"Laura, good morning."

When I opened my eyelids to feel the dazzling morning sunshine coming in from the window, my childhood friend was standing there.

"Lucas...?"

"I'm sorry, did I wake you up?　I came to see Laura and my aunt told me I could wait in your room because you were still sleeping."

Lucas looked at me apologetically but somehow happily.
Last night, after enjoying a quiet dinner with my parents, I fell asleep at once, probably tired from being rocked by the carriage for a day or so.
I sat up on my bed and looked through the window. The sun is already...

"... Could it be that it's already lunchtime?"

At my question, Lucas smiled vaguely. Apparently, I'm right.
Maybe I was relieved to be back at home, but I slept more than usual.

Realizing it, I asked Lucas to leave the room, so I can get dressed.
When I opened my closet, an already nostalgic garment greeted me.

... Those old days.
The clothes that I bought in the royal city, with the vivid colors and high quality materials are way better to the ones here.
However, this dress gave me an irresistible sense of nostalgia and a warm feeling of relief.

Picking up the dress that I used to wear long ago, I passed my sleeves through it.
This lumpy coat over here too, it isn't too cold today, but it's what I used to wear.

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 18

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

Chapter 18: The Husband of Berta

They disembarked from the ship and got in the carriage that the official Trent prepared for them.
Not long after, they arrived at the first town in the south side of the country.

From the moment they arrived in the town, Berta honestly had a bad feeling about it.

She remembered that the head of the Trent family, the town's chief, was somehow at odds with the northern aristocracy, due to his proximity to the Great River, many disputes took place in the last years.
And the feelings of the head of the family is directly related to the feelings of the citizens.

The master of the castle went to meet the inspection party outside that walls that surround the town.
But when Bertha got out of the carriage that she and Louis were riding in, the chief tried to walk past Harold's carriage to meet directly them.

Berta handed over Louis to the maid at her side and hurriedly approached Harold's carriage and stood as close as she could.
So, the people away from them will think that he is bowing to Harold.

"Welcome to our city. We have been waiting for you, Lady Berta"

"Thanks for your all help, Uncle Trent. This is my husband."

Jeudi 19 Novembre 2020 à 01:45

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 17

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

Chapter 17: Petra

Harold spoke to Berta in the carriage many times, about this and that, as if he couldn't stand the long silence.

"Did you sleep well last night?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

 

"Is Louis messing around? I hope he's getting used to travel in carriage by now."

"Yes, by now."

"...the south is closer. We'll reach the Great River around tomorrow."

"Good to hear."

 

 

Berta, on the other hand, wanted to spend her time rather quiet, and she was also a bit overwhelmed at the thought of taking Louis to see her father, so she rejected starting a conversation appropriately, except for topics that seemed to be related to official affairs.

Jeudi 19 Novembre 2020 à 01:35

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 16

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

Chapter 16: The chamberlains

A woman who was waiting in the antechamber of the royal office was discussing with one of the chamberlains in a whispering voice, so their masters in the next room wouldn't hear them.

"Excuse me. His Majesty, the King and Her Royal Highness are having an important discussion. You should refrain from interfering!"

After instructing the ladies to wait, one of the chamberlains stood in front of the door that leads to the Royal office, ready to enter.

It was very rude, since behind that door were the Queen and King talking in private.
Johanna was angry about that, even if they were discussing state's affairs without a bit of romance in the air, this chamberlain is ruining the moment.

Many new hired servants in the palace had the same misconceptions about their relationship.

Since the birth of the prince, the gossips about their relationship tended to cool down due to their attitude and the quarrels in the Palace between the factions, but there are many rumors still flying around.
After all, they had a short honeymoon but after it, the Second Queen gave birth to a prince, the first son of the King.

Mercredi 18 Novembre 2020 à 20:38

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 15

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

Chapter 15: The Royal Office

A great tour of inspection of the southwest territory of the country was arranged.

Harold had commissioned his second wife, Berta Kasha, to accompany him on this tour.
Therefore, the young prince, who had just celebrated his first birthday, would accompany him too, always carried in his birth mother's arms.

Berta Kasha's accompaniment was, of course, not a decision made for Harold's personal reasons.

The Southwest region has a not so good relationship with the royalty of the capital, because they belong to the aristocracy from the northern part of the continent, who they originally come from, the Gentile dynasty.

That was fine until his grandfather and father's generation, but Harold realized that the power of the local people, who had gained strength through trade, could not be underestimated anymore.

They aren't submissive to the royal family, but their emotional side can help to fix things up.

Quite simply, if they saw the Second Queen, being treated accordingly to her position, that will make the local Lords feel at ease and will make they open their pockets a little more.

Although not she isn't recognized by many as Harold's legitimate wife, Berta Kasha, is the first person to enter the royal family with Petranian origins, and is very popular between her people.
And moreover, she became the birth mother of the current king's only son.

Her power is so great that even the aristocracy faction that hates her, can only coil like snakes but can't simply ignore her power.

Mercredi 18 Novembre 2020 à 20:35

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 14

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

Chapter 14: The corridor

"Berta Kasha. I hear you've been sent to accompany us on our tour of the South."

"Yes, Princess Margarita, Goodbye."

 

They met a troublesome opponent.

Berta decided to leave the coordination of the schedule to the palace inner affairs office, rather than her maids. That was a huge mistake, because thanks to that, the information leaked out.

In the palace there is a corridor that cross the Royal Palace, the front court and ends in the back court, just in this same narrow corridor the faction of the Second Queen is standing in front of the rightful Queen, Princess Margarita, her maidservants and the head maid, who is somehow not on good terms with Berta.

"His Majesty is unreasonable. It must have been a painful experience for you to refuse, too."

 

"Your Highness. I am in no position to question His Majesty's authority nor decisions."

Mercredi 18 Novembre 2020 à 18:47

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Portrait of Queen Berta Chapter 13

Portrait of Queen Berta

I accidentally got pregnant with His Majesty's child

Chapter 13: Who is the villain here?

(I can still remember the day I first met him as if it were yesterday)

 

She left her parents in her homeland when she was still a young child.
Her engagement to him, Harold, was oficialized, and she became the future Queen.

 

(I was anxious.)

 

The king of this kingdom at that time was Margarita's maternal uncle, and the Prince, who would be her future husband, was her cousin.
They were of her same age, but still, they never met until that day.

She was very afraid, in a strange land, for many called the barbaric kingdom.
The war between her motherland and this kingdom were each day closer.

Mercredi 18 Novembre 2020 à 18:36