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00:02At the wedding banquet, Isabella, the one they called my sister, took the opportunity of toasting to lean in close
00:09and give me a taunting smile.
00:11Congratulations on your marriage.
00:13I tried out your husband on the wedding bed for you last night.
00:18It was absolutely amazing.
00:21Couldn't stand it and slapped her across the face.
00:23The next second, Dorian, my fianco, as well as the most reputed Lycan lord in the Ironspire Kingdom, gave me
00:30six hard lashes in front of everyone.
00:35Isabelle has never offended you. She gave you everything, yet you still can't stand her.
00:45Do you really think you can conceal your filthy past from me?
00:48You slave mongrel. If it weren't for your brothers, I'd rather marry a dog than a shameless ingrate like you.
00:55At his command, he threw me into a deep, remote forest and tossed me into a snake den, teeming with
01:03venomous snakes to reflect on my actions.
01:10After seven days of torment, my three older brothers of Ashvale's house came to me.
01:18I thought I'd be saved finally, but I was wrong.
01:26My eldest brother, the Alpha King in the Ironspire Kingdom.
01:31The most valiant commander, yet also the most ruthless ruler, who slaughtered the inhabitants of two cities to bring the
01:38North under his control.
01:40Without hesitation, he thrust his sword through my shoulder blade.
01:46Isabel cried all night. I've already decided to name her as the heiress of the kingdom.
01:53My second brother, the dragon justiciar, cold as he was sculpted from a marble stone, once burned through the features
01:59accused of treason and witchcraft at the stake without batting an eye.
02:03He didn't even take a glance at my battered body, just said coldly.
02:07From now on, only Isabel's name will be recorded in the Royal Family Registry.
02:12As for you, don't even think about being recognized as a member of this family for the rest of your
02:16life.
02:17My third brother, the renowned vampire healer, was even more ruthless. His sharp teeth pierced my throat.
02:31Isabel has suffered from scurvius since childhood. To compensate her, you must keep giving out your blood to save her.
02:43I heard a cold voice, coarse remancient.
02:45It is done. The suffering ordained for this form has run its course. Not one lash unearned. Not one sorrow
02:52unspent. Death will not be an ending. It will be a door.
02:57Dear Traveler, once this body dies, you may return to your original world.
03:05Hearing those words, I suddenly stopped wailing. My heart shifted from the despair and agony of moments ago to a
03:11sense of relief at the imminent release.
03:13My eldest and second brothers had already left with my blood in a large exquisite bottle.
03:18In the chilly, snake-infested den, only my third brother, Mortimer, and I remained.
03:23Blood was still gushing from the incision, and Mortimer frowned in exasperation as he sutured the wound on my neck.
03:30If you'd cooperated sooner, we wouldn't have had to do this under such primitive conditions.
03:36It's taking me so much effort. It's a real hassle.
03:40Just last week, while Isabella was feeding the puppy which the eldest brother gave to her, she was scratched by
03:46it, and got a nearly invisible cut.
03:48Mortimer reacted as if the sky had fallen. He summoned all his assistants from the court to take care of
03:53Isabella, applying the most precious ointment.
03:56And he checked the progress of her wound recovery every three hours.
04:00But now, facing me, who had almost lost one's life, with nothing but a ball of thread I'd torn from
04:07my tattered dress, and a thorn from a bramble bush, he was still complaining about the hassle of the most
04:13basic suturing.
04:14Perhaps seeing that I hadn't moved for a while, he leaned down, patted my face.
04:19Stop pretending. I know you're in great shape.
04:26Aren't you just trying to play the victim to make me feel guilty, so you can steal my affection for
04:32Isabelle?
04:34You're so dark and petty. Since you've been a member of us, put those petty schemes away.
04:40In the past, faced with a loved one's misunderstanding, I would have defended myself with tear-filled eyes, crying out
04:47that I wasn't that kind of person.
04:49But at the time, I felt only numb calm, closing my eyes, I said hoarsely.
04:54You should leave too. I can wait here alone to die.
05:00Seraphina, you?
05:02Just let me die so that I can return to my original world.
05:10For me, the quickest way to find relief right now was to die immediately.
05:14But to Mortimer, those words clearly carried a different meaning.
05:20Seraphina, what do you mean?
05:22Are you deliberately saying these depressing things to disgust me?
05:25He deliberately yanked hard on the stitches.
05:28The fragile edges of the wound instantly tightened, and foul blood gushed out, bringing excruciating pain that no normal person
05:35could bear.
05:36Seeing me gasp in pain, my head drenched in cold sweat, a flicker of pity crossed his eyes, and he
05:42softened his tone.
05:43Don't speak nonsense.
05:45You are not going to die.
05:47At the end of the day, if you hadn't been so narrow-minded, refusing to accept Isabelle, and even hitting
05:54her, you wouldn't be suffering like this.
05:57As long as you promise not to give Isabelle a hard time once we get back, and sincerely apologize to
06:02her, I can take you back to the court and get you the best treatment.
06:06You won't have to suffer here anymore.
06:08Hearing the condescending tone in his voice, I felt even more chilled to the bone and mocked.
06:13Although I am a time traveler, I had been reincarnated into the body of Seraphina in this world starting from
06:18the age of six.
06:20Poor, parentless, and nearly being sold as a slave.
06:23Before being sold, the only chance lain before me was to get adopted.
06:28I was lucky.
06:29That night, the administrator of the orphanage with twinklings in her eyes, said to me,
06:33Lucky sweetie, there were three anonymous gentlemen who claimed to be your biological brothers.
06:42Back then in the orphanage, in the blackness, I heard Isabella pull on my dress, heard her practice my voice,
06:49softening it, sweetening it.
06:51Before she greeted my brothers with a pretty curtsy, a sliver of light appeared beneath the door, then vanished.
06:56I can't do anything, because Isabella locked me in the attic.
06:59The carriage wheels faded down the gravel drive, but no one came.
07:03After I had endured countless hardships, the Asheville brothers found me presented on the slave market.
07:09Limbs bounded by chains.
07:11They claimed that I was their long lost biological sister, and brought me back to Asheville's house.
07:16But once I returned, I discovered they had already had a sister Isabella, that imposter whom they had adopted years
07:22ago.
07:23The moment I saw her, I recognized her.
07:25For twenty years, Isabella had enjoyed all the care and love the Asheville house had to offer, while I had
07:32borne all the hardships and misfortunes in her stead.
07:34Yet, whenever she feigns a look of grievance by furrowing her brow, my three biological brothers unconditionally take her side,
07:42accusing me of being petty.
07:43Even my betrothed, Dorian, would only smile at her while glaring coldly at me.
07:48I was tired of this entanglement and pain.
07:51I didn't want to waste any more energy arguing, so I simply raised my hand and tore open the knife
07:56wound that had just been stitched up.
07:58As blood and intestines gushed out, Mortimer screamed with voice cracked.
08:04Seraphina, you're crazy! You'll die!
08:10Watching the tears welled up in his eyes, I curled the corners of my mouth into a smile.
08:15Death? That would be just fine. Every second I live longer makes me feel sick!
08:22After saying that, I could no longer keep my eyelids from drooping.
08:26My head lolled to one side, and I passed out.
08:29I don't know how long it had been when I woke up from the darkness.
08:31I thought I'd return to my own world, but I felt I was leaning on a velvet cushion.
08:36When I opened my eyes, I saw the dome of the palace, carved with golden grapevines and winged wolves,
08:42and the familiar haughty profile of my elder brother, Alistair.
08:47You're finally awake.
08:48His eyes were slightly bloodshot.
08:50He looked like he hadn't slept well, but his tone was brimming with impatience.
08:54You're a grown woman now.
08:57Why do you behave like a kid, making such a fuss over a trifle?
09:01Where's the dignity of an ash well?
09:03The mere thought of having to deal with this rotten world left me feeling utterly drained.
09:08I had no interest in defending myself, so I interrupted him with a vacant stare.
09:14You're right.
09:15I've brought shame upon myself.
09:18I'm unworthy of living.
09:22So, let me die.
09:25Alistair's expression changed abruptly, and he instinctively gripped me by the neck.
09:29But when he saw my deathly pale face, devoid of even a hint of color, he loosened the gripping hand.
09:38Seraphina, you dare give me that look?
09:40His voice trembled.
09:42The impatience in his eyes faded slightly, revealing a trace of panic he didn't even realize he was feeling.
09:48I went to such great length to rescue you from the slave dealers, not so you could spout nonsense here!
09:55I tugged at the corner of my mouth, revealing a smile devoid of any warmth.
10:00Great lengths?
10:01More likely, you were afraid I'd die, don't you?
10:04So no one could serve as a blood provide for Isabella.
10:07No one to let her continue playing the wrong little flower to her heart's content.
10:11Isn't that your planning?
10:13Just as I was thinking this, the door swung open, and third brother Mortimer walked in, holding a bowl of
10:19tea-sane.
10:24Seeing that I was awake, a flicker of joy flashed in his eyes.
10:28He held the bowl out to me.
10:30Now that you're awake, drink this. Don't make me force it down your throat.
10:33The liquid was pitch black and reeked of bitterness.
10:36I turned my head away and closed my eyes in refusal.
10:40No, it's a waste of medicine.
10:42Mortimer was so furious his hands were trembling, yet instead of forcing the tea-sane down my throat as he
10:47usually did, he gave the bowl to the maid.
10:49You insufferable wretch.
10:51And reached out to examine my wound.
10:53When his fingertips touched the bandage, his movements were surprisingly gentle.
10:57For the first time, there was a hint of tenderness and consideration he usually showed Isabella.
11:03As expected, with the best medicine, the recovery is best more faster.
11:10He rewrapped the bandage and glared at me menacingly.
11:13You'd better behave myself. If the shunk reopens, I won't seen it up a second time.
11:18His words were harsh, but I clearly saw the red veins in his eyes and the barely perceptible tremor in
11:23his fingertips.
11:24I suppose he'd watched over me these past few days regardless of day or night.
11:28In the past, I would've been moved by this hint of tenderness, would've thrown my arms around him and cried
11:33out my grievances.
11:35But now, I only felt irony.
11:37I wrenched my arm free from his grip, yanked the blanket off, and was about to tear open the incision
11:42again.
11:43Every second of my life right now was torture. As long as I could die quickly, anything would do.
11:48Alistair grabbed my arm with such force, he nearly crushed my bones.
11:51Yet the moment I groaned in pain, he instantly loosened his grip slightly.
11:56You're crazy!
11:58Serafina, what on earth are you trying to do?
12:00I want to die.
12:06My tone was calm, as if I were discussing some trivial matter.
12:10Let me die. It'll be better for everyone.
12:13You won't have to struggle anymore, and Isabella can live out her life as the Ashwell's heiress in peace.
12:19So, please, do me a favor and let me die quickly.
12:25Those words seemed to strike a nerve with Alistair.
12:27His eyes reddened, and he raised his hand to slap me.
12:30Though it was lighter than any blow he'd ever dealt me before.
12:33More like a frustrated outburst at a wayward child.
12:36I won't allow it!
12:38You're the daughter of Ashwell House.
12:41Who dares let you die?
12:42Mortimer panicked too.
12:43He stepped forward, and pushed me back onto the bed.
12:46Serafina, stop this.
12:48I know you're in pain.
12:50Just focus on getting better.
12:52Later...
12:53Later I'll take better care of you, alright?
12:55I looked into the pleading in his eyes and found it absurd.
12:58Where was that all this time?
12:59When he was forcibly tearing open my throat?
13:01When he was making a mountain out of a molehill over Isabella's minor scratch?
13:06Why didn't he think to cherish me then?
13:08I closed my eyes, refusing to look at them.
13:10I let Mortimer tuck the blanket back around me and bring the bowl of t-sane to my lips.
13:15But I stubbornly refused to open my mouth.
13:17As we stood there in a standoff, my second older brother, Edmund, pushed open the door, followed by a pale
13:22-faced Dorian.
13:23When Edmund saw me, his eyes reddened, and he hurried to the bedside.
13:27Serafina, I'm so glad you're awake. You scared the life out of me.
13:32I was first taken back into the Ashvale house by him.
13:35It was he who saved me before the people who lay a hand on me.
13:40This dragon form scared all the creatures except for me.
13:44He let me ride on his black scaled back and rise into the sky.
13:47Not only did he take me on trips to see the sights,
13:50but he also told me how much the family had missed and searched for me over the years.
13:54Whenever he got emotional, he couldn't help but shed tears.
13:57He was once the tenderest heart of all.
13:59But later, after Isabella wiped away her tears and complained that I've stolen her lover to him several times,
14:04he turned on a dime, accusing me of being a two-faced schemer who had betrayed the family's sincere love
14:10for me.
14:11Seeing him again only made me feel more repulsed, and I dodged his hand as he reached out to touch
14:16my face.
14:21Edmund's hand, suspended in midair, froze, and he withdrew it with a bitter expression.
14:26Seeing this, Dorian stepped forward and took the bowl of T-Sane from Mortimer's hands.
14:30Let me feed her. She might listen to me.
14:33It was no wonder he was so confident.
14:35After all, over the years, anyone with eyes could see just how endlessly patient and accommodating I'd been toward this
14:41fianx.
14:41I loved him to the very core of my being.
14:45But what is the return of my love?
14:47On the day of our wedding ceremony, he confessed his true intention behind this convenient marriage.
14:52I remembered how he held Isabella in his arms, sneering.
14:55Do you know how I suffered for these years just for what your brothers had promised me?
15:00Even thirty cities in the Iron Spire could not make up for my sufferings under your endless jibber-jabbles.
15:05What can a bleak manor in the North do?
15:08Rose Palace.
15:09The manor he contempted was the only thing left untouched by Isabella for my dowry.
15:14Just as he was walking toward me, the door swung open again.
15:17Isabella, dressed in a thin, purple gown, walked in looking extremely frail.
15:21Sister, I've come to see you.
15:24Alistair immediately stood up to support her.
15:27Isabella, you're still weak. Why did you come here?
15:29Isabella shook her head, her gaze falling on me, filled with feigned remorse.
15:34It's all my fault. If I hadn't failed to stop Sister Serafina that day, things wouldn't have escalated to this
15:40point.
15:42I felt quilty, so I had to come and apologize to her.
15:45As she spoke, she took the bowl from Dorian's hands and sat down by my bedside.
15:49Serafina, don't be so hard on yourself. Take your medicine and focus on recovering. Everyone has been worried sick about
15:54you.
15:55I know you still blame me, but I really didn't mean to compete with you for anything. I won't have
15:59much time left.
16:00Everything in the ash wheel was meant to be yours anyway.
16:03These words seemed like a concession, but in reality, every sentence implied that I was narrow, minded, clinging to the
16:09past, and deliberately using my own body to throw a tantrum.
16:13Before her spoon could touch my lips, I raised my hand and slapped the medicine bowl out of her hand.
16:18With a clatter, scalding liquid splashed all over Isabella, especially her wrist and the hem of her robe, which instantly
16:25turned red.
16:25Isabella let out a startled cry. Her eyes welled up with tears, and her voice trembled with emotion.
16:32Sister Serafina, how could you do this? I was just trying to comfort you.
16:38She bit her lip, looking utterly wronged, with tears welling up in her eyes. A sight that tugged at the
16:43heartstrings.
16:46Serafina, you've lost your mind!
16:48I instantly recognized that it was Alistair's voice.
16:54Alistair flew into a rage, yanking Isabella behind him and glaring at me with fury.
17:00Isabella came to see you out of kindness. Is this how you treat her?
17:04Mortimer immediately stepped forward to examine Isabella's wound, his voice filled with anxiety.
17:09How do you feel?
17:11Edmund furrowed his brows, staring at me, his eyes brimming with disappointment.
17:15Serafina, you've gone too far. Isabella has already apologized. How long do you plan to keep this up?
17:20Dorian hurried over to Isabella's side, pulling out a handkerchief to wipe her face.
17:24Serafina, can't you be a little more sensible?
17:27Isabella meant well. Even if you don't appreciate it, you shouldn't have hurt her.
17:30The group gathered around Isabella, fussing over her, completely ignoring me.
17:34Leaning against Alistair's chest, Isabella stole a glance at me.
17:38A flash of smugness crossed her eyes. Yet she continued to feign innocence as she pleaded.
17:43I'm fine. Please don't scold Serafina. She's just in a bad mood.
17:49But holier, then thou act. In the past, it would have made me shake with rage.
17:53But now, I just find it laughably absurd. Such a clumsy ploy would have been seen through by anyone else
17:59at a glance.
18:00Yet these four, elites at the pinnacle of their respective fields, were willingly being led around by the nose by
18:06Isabella.
18:06Or perhaps this is what they call, one willing to strike, one willing to be struck. I am merely a
18:12pawn in their game.
18:13If you feel sorry for this beast, please do so outside. Don't stir my peace.
18:18Hearing my cold voice, all of them trembled with rage.
18:21Serafiana, it seems you haven't reflected enough. From now on, I won't stop the bleeding for you.
18:28I'll only resume your medication when you've come to your senses and are willing to apologize to Isabella.
18:34Mortimer looked at me with disappointment etched on his face. Alistair chimed in.
18:37I shall disown you. You are no longer Alpha King's sister from now on. I'll name Isabella as the only
18:44heiress of the kingdom.
18:46Kingdom Deedman sighed, his eyes filled with resignation, yet he offered no objection.
18:50Dorian stood to the side, nodding silently, clearly in agreement with this decision.
18:55I closed my eyes, offering neither rebuttal nor anger.
18:58The pain from my wounds is nothing compared to the grievances and torment I've endured over the past 20 years.
19:04But the pain allows me to wait for death's arrival with greater clarity.
19:08The moment the overwhelming pain struck, my closest family and fianc, all hurriedly gathered around Isabella and left the room.
19:15Not a single one of them looked back, not even as the door slammed shut.
19:19I bit back the blood trickling from the corner of my mouth.
19:22Pulled a shard of porcelain I'd hidden under my pillow from earlier.
19:26And without hesitation, slashed at my throat.
19:28I collapsed once more.
19:34In the magnificent hall, roasted peacocks, lark pies, saffron swans, all kinds of the most luxurious delicacies you could imagine
19:42were served on a long table.
19:44That could seat 200 lords.
19:46All were celebrating the nomination of Isabella as the royal heiress of the kingdom.
19:50But Alistair leaning on the throne wore a gloomy expression.
19:53He was thinking of Serafina. Something just felt wrong, but he couldn't figure out what was going wrong.
19:58Your Highness. Now that I've done what you've told me to do, and your heiress had got the right blood
20:05to cure her disease, it's time to keep your promise to me.
20:09Dorian, half-drunken, gave a toast to Alistair. His voice sounds to be excited.
20:14Alistair twitched his brows, questioning in doubt.
20:16What promise?
20:17Dorian made a sycophantic smile.
20:20Control over the three cities on the border. You can't just forget it.
20:25Alistair's expression darkened.
20:27Oh, did I?
20:28Both Edmund and Mortimer turned their heads towards Dorian.
20:31Dorian seemed to be much confused, voice trembling.
20:34Was it not your will that I humiliate Serafina at my wedding ceremony and force her to submit, so that
20:40she might offer her blood to Isabella?
20:42Alistair's smile grew broader, but the intimidating tone in his voice was suffocating.
20:47Did I say anything like this?
20:48Isabella, now sitting beside the throne, shivered and turned pale.
20:52At that moment, a servant suddenly appeared in the hall.
20:55Mortimer recognized that he was the one whom he arranged to take care of Serafina in secret at his sight.
21:01Your Highness Lady Serafina has gone!
21:08Alistair jumped up from the throne.
21:10What?
21:10Shouting out in impossible rage.
21:12Dare you to say it again!
21:14Edmund, Mortimer and Dorian were all in shock, and all the Lycan lords present were silenced.
21:19Mortimer murmured.
21:20I cannot be.
21:21The next moment, all the four rushed out of the gate of the hall, leaving Isabella alone in the empty
21:26hall.
21:27But when they pushed open the door they had just left, a pungent, unmistakable smell of blood hit them in
21:32the face.
21:33The moment my body was completely dead, the familiar coarse ancient voice sounded.
21:39Congratulations, dear traveler, corporeal death confirmed.
21:43The 10 billion bonus has been credited.
21:45You are now going back to your original world.
21:48I felt my body grow light, as if I'd broken free from heavy shackles, floating in mid-air.
21:53In the chamber below, the stench of blood filled the air, accompanied by frantic cries and screams.
21:58Utter chaos, Alistair clung desperately to my corpse, his usually stern face streaked with tears.
22:04Fiend, I'm sorry.
22:05It was all my fault.
22:07Please, come back.
22:09I'll do anything for you.
22:11Don't leave me.
22:12Edmund knelt on the floor, saying nothing, just staring blankly at me with a vacant gaze.
22:17Mortimer's legs gave way, and he collapsed at the doorway.
22:20Though he was accustomed to all manner of bloody scenes, he didn't dare take a single step closer to examine
22:25the state of my death.
22:27He suddenly reached out and opened the floor to ceiling window in the room.
22:30The blinding midday sunlight poured in.
22:32His pale skin exposed to the light instantly began to rot, oozing thick blood.
22:37His cheeks quickly swelled and turned red.
22:39Tears mixed with blood at the corners of his mouth.
22:42I killed you, Seraphine.
22:43I personally slit your throat.
22:45I deserve to die.
22:47Come back and scold me or hit me.
22:49I don't care.
22:50Just please don't leave me like this.
22:52Only when servants found his self-keeled gesture and dragged him into the darkness, did he broke down in tears.
23:01Dorian stood frozen in place for a long time before suddenly rushing forward and shoving Alistair aside.
23:07She's not dead!
23:08Seraphine isn't dead!
23:10This is all a lie!
23:11He reached out to check my breath, then felt my pulse, over and over again, repeating the words incessantly.
23:19She's still breathing!
23:20Look!
23:20She's still breathing!
23:22She's just faking it!
23:23She's doing this on purpose!
23:24A servant nearby tried to step in to stop him, but he shoved him away like a madman.
23:29His eyes red, he turned to face the people in the chamber and shouted like a lunatic.
23:33Seraphine Ashwil isn't dead!
23:35Even if this person is dead, it's not really her!
23:38She must be hiding somewhere, watching.
23:40Watching us cry here, watching us regret it.
23:43She's laughing at us!
23:44She's always been so vindictive.
23:47How could she just die like this?
23:49He scanned the chamber, his voice a constant howl.
23:53Come out!
23:54If you've got the guts, come out!
23:56Stop pretending to be dead!
23:58Don't you hate us the most?
24:00Don't you want to see us suffer more than anything?
24:03Come out!
24:04He grew increasingly hysterical, screaming and thrashing about in a fit of despair.
24:09I floated in midair, watching them with a cold gaze.
24:12I used to long for their compassion, but now I found their tears and repentance laughably cheap.
24:16If I hadn't actually died, they'd probably still be surrounding Isabella, pointing their fingers at me and hurling insults.
24:22Just then, Isabella, standing behind the crowd, stirred.
24:26She quietly took two steps back.
24:28While everyone was lost in grief, she turned to slip out of the court stepfield.
24:32Stop right there!
24:35Alistair suddenly looked up, his bloodshot eyes fixed intently on Isabella.
24:40It's you!
24:42You're the one behind all this!
24:44He staggered forward and grabbed Isabella by the arm.
24:46Caught off guard, Isabella stumbled.
24:48Brother, you⊠what are you talking about?
24:51Sister is dead!
24:52And I'm heartbroken too!
24:54How could you blame me?
24:55Edmund stepped forward to block the doorway, his gaze icy.
24:58Seraphine's death is suspicious.
25:00You can't leave now.
25:02Mortimer also snapped out of his breakdown, wiped the tears and blood from his face, and spoke firmly.
25:07Until this is cleared up, you must stay here.
25:10Stop it!
25:10Isabella turned pale and struggled to break free.
25:13I didn't do anything!
25:15Sister Serafton took her own life!
25:17It has nothing to do with me!
25:18She still wore that aggrieved expression, but this time, the three brothers saw nothing but suspicion in their eyes.
25:28We never looked into the details of how you were adopted or how Seraphine went missing back then.
25:34Now that she's dead, you think you can just walk away?
25:38Guard!
25:39Arrest her!
25:40I'm sending someone over to keep an eye on you!
25:43Don't even think about pulling any tricks!
25:45Isabella watched the guards closing in on her.
25:47Although she wanted to run, she didn't dare make a move.
25:50I floated in mid-air, watching this scene unfold, and found it utterly boring.
25:55The next second, the scene before me suddenly warped, and a strong sensation of weightlessness washed over me.
26:01When I opened my eyes again, what met my gaze was the ceiling of a rented apartment.
26:05This was the rental apartment where I'd lived for five years before I time traveled.
26:09I wiggled my fingers, my body felt perfectly fine.
26:13I turned back, and looked into the old vintage oil painting on the wall.
26:16A design featuring a wolf, a dragon, and a giant bat, arranged in a continuous loop.
26:21That was the place from where I came back.
26:23I gradually remembered that I used to be an antique collector,
26:26and this painting was bought about five years ago in which I invested all my money.
26:30But a famous connoisseur stood out, out of jealousy.
26:33She publicly claimed that the painting was a fake, and that I was a fraud.
26:36I spent every last penny I had, only to end up disgraced and ruined.
26:40In my despair, I threw the painting into the shredder,
26:43but unexpectedly found myself transported into the world within the painting.
26:47The so-called Iron Spire.
26:48Goodbye bloody hell Iron Spire, I thought.
26:54My phone vibrated on the desk.
26:56The screen lit up.
26:57It was a notification from my banking app.
26:59Your account ending in $5,489 has received a deposit of $10 billion.
27:05Current balance, $10035, $621.78.
27:10The string of zeros made my eyes spin.
27:12The coarse voice sounded again.
27:13The fate granted you a healthy body.
27:16Wishing the traveller a fresh start in life.
27:18I sat up and stretched my limbs.
27:20No wounds.
27:21No pain.
27:22My whole body was brimming with strength.
27:24Twenty years of pent-up oppression vanished in an instant.
27:28I couldn't help but laugh out loud as I began planning for the future.
27:31The $10 billion in my phone was solid, tangible confidence.
27:34I didn't rush to splurge.
27:36First I picked up a low-key family car.
27:38Then bought a mid-rise apartment near a city park.
27:41A new bookshelf.
27:42A few low-maintenance houseplants.
27:44And a full set of cooking utensils gradually filled the empty apartment.
27:48Comfortable and at ease, it became a home that truly belonged to me.
27:52But the oil painting that hung beside the bookshelf in my study, still made noises at times.
27:57It haunted me by day and night.
27:58When I got tired, and was about to fall asleep.
28:01The nightmare ran to me.
28:02I still can't get through with that rotten world.
28:05But days passed peacefully, with a regular daily routine.
28:08And doing what I loved.
28:09Slowly shaking off the shadows left by that rotten world.
28:12However, a little over a month later.
28:15I heard an unexpected ringing of the doorbell.
28:20It was already midnight.
28:22Who would come to visit at this time?
28:24A woman wearing heavy makeup with two tall bodyguards stood at the door.
28:28Guns and hands.
28:29I almost recognized the woman at first sight.
28:33Isabella.
28:33Also the connoisseur that framed me.
28:35Long time no see, Mrs. Arnold.
28:38Or shall I call you dear Serafina Ashwill?
28:41Give me the painting now.
28:42Maybe I'll consider to spare your life.
28:45You may take it as you wish.
28:46I don't give a shit of it, honestly.
28:48Isabella bade her bodyguards to take the painting quickly from off the wall.
28:51Laughing out loudly.
28:53This time I shall be the heroine.
28:55The innocent, helpless Serafina.
28:57Ten billion dollars shall be mine.
29:02While you, Mrs. Arnold, you know your role.
29:06I suddenly felt a chill run down my spine.
29:09Dear Traveler.
29:10The time tunnel has been forcibly opened.
29:12And the initial character swaps have been completed.
29:15Your character this time is the adopted sister of Ashwheel Brothers, Isabella.
29:24I furrowed my brow.
29:26What did this have to do with me?
29:27I had long since wanted nothing to do with the people and events of that world.
29:31Not to mention that this time I am forced to take the role of that vicious villainess.
29:36I dismissed the echoing voice, but it wouldn't let it go.
29:39If you doesn't accept the role, the chaos in Iron Spike will threaten the stability of the real world.
29:45Your ten billion dollars bonus will also be withdrawn.
29:49So I'm being forced to go back.
29:51The system's warning is no joke.
29:53I couldn't risk the stability of the real world and the bonus I earned.
29:57After a long internal struggle, I finally gave in.
30:00I agree to go back.
30:02But once I've handled this, I want to completely sever ties with that world and have no further involvement.
30:08No problem.
30:09Once order is restored, the Traveler may freely choose whether to remain in the mission world or return to the
30:15arena later.
30:20The scene before me worked once more.
30:23A strong metallic smell of rust instantly filled my nostrils.
30:27And I immediately realized it was the smell of my own blood.
30:30I felt the coldness and stiffness of the iron chains on my limbs.
30:35This was the dungeon in the Ashevale's old castle.
30:37I once heard that it was used to punish those who committed treason.
30:41I lifted my eyes and saw four familiar faces.
30:44Alistair.
30:45Edmund.
30:46Mortimer.
30:47And Dorian.
30:48Alistair opened his mouth.
30:51What would you say, Isabella?
30:53Confess your sin.
30:57I had not been used to this name yet.
31:00After realizing that he was addressing to me, I sneered coldly.
31:03What would I say?
31:05My dear brother.
31:07Shouldn't you have figured out what I did a long time ago?
31:10Dorian stepped out in rage.
31:12How dare you, mongrel?
31:14Do you know that Seraphine just passed away because of your lie?
31:18You killed my beloved.
31:20And I want you to pay with your life!
31:23Bitch!
31:24Dorian clamped his hands tightly around my neck.
31:27I smiled in a more sarcastic way.
31:30Mongrel?
31:32Don't you remember how did you call your dear Seraphina by this word?
31:36My words left him speechless.
31:38And he began to cry again.
31:39I will hand down the harshest sentence possible.
31:43Edmund added coldly.
31:45I suddenly burst out laughing.
31:47I'll be waiting for you, your owner.
31:49Such a provocation left the four of them staring at each other.
31:52At a loss, Mortimer just stood beside, keeping silent like a sculpture.
31:56His blue eyes glistening in the darkness.
31:59Mortimer finally spoke.
32:02Isabella, you've changed.
32:04You never used to be like this.
32:07It was him who first discovered the weirdness of this.
32:10Isabella, a light, cheerful patter of footsteps could be heard.
32:14Accompanied by giggling, the brothers and the husband turned their heads.
32:17A familiar profile appeared.
32:20Seraphina!
32:24Alistair was the first to rush to her, pulling that Seraphina into a tight embrace.
32:28Seraphine.
32:31You're really back.
32:32Don't ever leave us again.
32:34Edmund stood by her, his eyes red-rimmed, holding a small jar of honeyed grapes,
32:39which I'd longed for but never got to eat back when I was at the orphanage.
32:43He held the jar out to me.
32:44His voice choked with emotion.
32:46I've locked up that bitch, Isabella.
32:49She owed you, and we're here to get what's yours back.
32:53Mortimer took her hand, as if to confirm she was real.
32:56Dorian said passionately, eyes welling up with tears.
32:59We've locked deep down in this dungeon, making her pray for you day and night to atone for her sins.
33:09Edmund said.
33:09We've already figured out that it was Isabella who deliberately locked you up
33:13and let you be sold in the slave market.
33:16In three days, I will hold a public trial for her.
33:19As they were saying about this, I was staring at the face of that Seraphina, the original Isabella.
33:24I saw the flash of malice crossing her cloudy eyes, followed by a twisted smile.
33:28I could tell from her lip movements that she was saying to me,
33:33You're... dead.
33:33You're... dead.
33:34communities.
33:35Moment.
33:37Time'saming the color the case.
33:37People hiding it from the stuckĐ”ĐșĐ°.
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