Webnovel Author: PurpleLilyTurf - Novel Collection

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The Idol’s Wife

Urban · PurpleLilyTurf

She saw Sir Hebaron snicker and playfully say something to him. Abashed, Maxi hurried Rem over to the mages. As her anxiety began to grow again, she glanced behind her shoulder at Riftan once more. He had been on the verge of opening up to her. It scared her how quickly he could freeze over.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"I-It's coming this way! We must cast a barrier now!"

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

All the mages turned to look at him. Being the thick-skinned man he was, the sorcerer seemed to have grown accustomed to the attention in a matter of days.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

As soon as the two senior mages managed to pry Calto off, Ruth ducked behind Maxi.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"Do you think I wished to witness such a thing?" he grumbled. "If there is a question of who was most affected, it would be me and my poor, sullied eyes. I'm sure you missed each other terribly, but please consider the time and place."

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

He spun on his heels and promptly tripped over a tree root, emitting a strange yelp as he tumbled into the dirt. Riftan eyed the pathetic sight of the sorcerer heaped on the ground with a stony expression. He clicked his tongue and got up, and Talon followed his master to his feet.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Clutching his clothes, she yanked him closer with all her strength. At that moment, she locked eyes with Ruth staring at them open-mouthed from behind Riftan.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"Now, then!" Hebaron barked as if determined to rile his subordinate further. "Off we go to face the endearing Sir Riftan, whose hair is parted slightly on the right!"

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Hebaron, unperturbed by his frigid warning, chuckled and said, "Then we'd best get rid of the evidence before he returns. Hurry, take her ladyship to—"

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

An uncomfortable silence ensued, broken only by Hebaron clearing his throat.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Riftan stared at the man's back before making to follow. Ruth, who had been observing the scene from a safe distance, chose that moment to scurry over. The knights all turned to look at the mage.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Riftan fought in four matches that day, with all of them ending in less than five minutes. He was given the moniker "Single-Strike Calypse."

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"No, not that… The illusion." Hesitating, Riftan pulled off his glove to briefly touch his lips. Finally, he asked, "Could you cast it on me again?"

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"No, not that… The illusion." Hesitating, Riftan pulled off his glove to briefly touch his lips. Finally, he asked, "Could you cast it on me again?"

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"I'd certainly appreciate it!" Ruth fumed. "That would be a hundred times better than being threatened with a sword! If the Tower found out I used a forbidden spell, they'd have me flayed before the heathen hunters could even get to me. That is the risk I took to save your life! So, knowing that, do you still dare to threaten me?"

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"Weren't you just whining about how tired you were? We're setting out again as soon as the rain stops, so you should rest while you can."

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim