In the dimly lit servants' quarters of the royal palace, three maids huddled together, their voices barely above whispers. The flickering candlelight cast shadows on the walls, creating an atmosphere charged with intrigue.
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“Can you believe it?” one maid began, her eyes wide with disbelief. “Princess Leth has spent her entire life in Ashengil Castle.”
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“Right?” another maid replied, rolling her eyes. “The forgotten palace of the emperor, hidden away at the back of the royal garden. It’s strange to think that a princess grew up in such a place.”
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The third maid leaned closer, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial hush. “Especially with its dark history. They say that’s where the first empress cheated on the emperor.”
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The first maid nodded, her expression grave. “He was so loyal, so devoted to her. It must have torn him apart when he learned she was pregnant by another man.”
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“Imagine the shame that must have brought upon the royal family,” the second maid added. “That betrayal left a mark on this castle, turning it from a place of love to one of whispers and shadows.”
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The third maid shivered slightly. “And now, poor Princess Leth has to grow up in a place that’s haunted by the ghosts of the past. I can’t fathom how she feels knowing the weight of that betrayal.”
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“It’s got to be gloomy,” the first maid mused, her brow furrowing. “To know that the castle, once filled with warmth and love, is now a reminder of her ancestor’s mistakes.”
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The second maid leaned back, contemplating. “But maybe there’s hope for her. I’ve heard rumors that she might be destined to rewrite the tragic story that has haunted this place.”
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“Imagine that!” the first maid exclaimed. “Instead of being trapped by her family’s past, she could forge her own future. But with the threat of dying at eighteen looming over her, can she really change her fate?”
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“I don’t know,” the third maid said, shaking her head. “But she must try! Living in a place with such heavy history could either break her or make her stronger.”
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As the maids continued to speculate, the weight of Ashengil Castle’s history pressed heavily on their minds, a constant reminder of how love and betrayal could shape destinies in ways they could never foresee.
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In the dimly lit servants' quarters, whispers filled the air like a hushed breeze. Three maids huddled together, their voices tinged with frustration.
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“Ugh! I can’t believe the head maid transferred us here,” one maid grumbled, crossing her arms.
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“I know, right?” another chimed in, rolling her eyes. “This palace is so poor, it’s embarrassing. Even the so-called princess barely eats. How is she even alive?”
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The third maid nodded, her brow furrowing. “Seriously. With how frail she looks, it’s a wonder she’s still breathing.”
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Meanwhile, inside Leth’s room, the atmosphere was heavy with uncertainty. Leth sat on her cold bed, her fingers brushing against the worn wood of the bedpost. She gazed into the distance, lost in thought.
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“I wonder that myself... Why am I still alive?” she whispered, her voice barely above a murmur. “It’s because I somehow reincarnated into some kind of novel or something...” The unsettling truth washed over her, sending a shiver down her spine.
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She glanced at the old book lying on her desk, its pages yellowed with age. “And here’s what makes things interesting,” she said, a hint of defiance creeping into her tone. “Roses Don’t Have Thorns. The book I’m in... Long ago, the goddess gifted four humans with incredible powers to cast out the seven princes of hell. These four became the first rulers, balancing light and dark, establishing peace in the realm.”
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She took a deep breath, her heart racing as she continued. “And it’s where this all Trio came in—the crown prince, who’s the main lead, the high priest as the second male lead, and, of course, the female lead.”
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A heaviness settled in her heart as she continued. “In this world, the Empire of Lychnis, the most powerful and influential empire, was attacked by demons from hell. In ten years' time, the empire will fall into chaos, and the story revolves around the Trio’s efforts to save it—an epic struggle for survival, love, and betrayal.”
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As memories flooded back, she recalled the tales she had heard as a child. “In this empire, gifts from the goddess were bestowed upon noble families. The royal family received the power of the sun and moon, ruling with light and majesty. The Grand Duke was granted shadows and a death curse, wielding dark powers that instilled fear. The Marquess was gifted with healing and swordsmanship, a protector of the realm. And the Earl was endowed with a shield and telekinesis, able to defend against any threat.”
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But doubt crept in, and Leth’s hand clenched into a fist, trembling slightly. “Yet that’s what I thought when I knew that I was going to die in 18 years—because of this stupid cursed mark on my thigh.”
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Taking a deep breath, she steadied herself, her voice laced with determination. “In ten years, the empire will be swallowed by darkness, and from the ending of this novel, the final boss was never revealed. Tragic, right? Where I thought I wouldn't be here before that happens.”
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With a fierce resolve igniting within her, Leth concluded, “But I won’t let it end like that. No matter what the book says, I’ll rewrite my own story. But first, I must flee from this palace.”
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