Cecilia had made quite a reputation for herself as a child, leveling up by mercilessly hunting down any demons near the royal capital.
Thanks to that, a rumor had spread among the demons in the region around Theresia:
Beware of the Silver-Haired Butcher!
Her cold, emotionless expression as ...
2025-05-13 04:40:37 +0000 UTC View PostA small commotion had broken out in the capital.
“I’m going too!”
“No, you’re not!”
Draaaaag…
Cecilia was being dragged along by Kairon, while clinging to his arm for dear life.
Even half-sitting and dragging her feet, she was no match for his stride.
<... 2025-05-13 03:36:41 +0000 UTC View PostEdward’s hypothesis was a sound one.
Cecilia agreed. If four of the Demon Realm’s Dukes had begun to move, that could only mean one thing—
For some reason, the Demon King was dead, and the major powers were gathering to fill the void.
Still, one big question remained...
‘How t...
2025-05-12 17:00:36 +0000 UTC View Post“Hmm, looks like you’ve still got one or two swings left in you. Let’s try blocking three more.”
The new knights were getting a firsthand taste of hell.
Cecilia wanted to see their limits.
More than that, she wanted them to surpass those limits.
To that end, she made a decision:
Infi...
2025-05-12 15:22:29 +0000 UTC View Post[ Beginner’s Essential Reading – Volume 3 ]
1. How to Respond to Anomalies
If you suddenly find yourself in an unfamiliar environment, these are the first things you must do:
- Look for cover to hide your body. Minimize expo...
2025-05-12 10:55:54 +0000 UTC View PostFortunately, Rick was still alive.
As the cheers of the crowd roared around her, Cecilia basked in the moment and spoke confidently.
Among knights, nobility was a given—at worst, you were treated as a lesser noble, and the more skilled you were, the more likely you came from a prestigious house. So naturall...
2025-05-12 09:43:10 +0000 UTC View PostA knight’s pride was no trivial thing.
When insulted, they would throw down their gauntlet and challenge the offender to a duel, regardless of whether they were a Sword Sovereign or even the Sword Saint himself.
This wasn’t just about strong pride. For many, dueling strong opponents was the fastest way to...
2025-05-12 08:38:13 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough the reduced number of recruits caught Cecilia off guard, she still carried out what had to be done.
"From this moment on, you will live under the name of Windsor. However—"
Cecilia paused, glancing at the rigid posture of the newly inducted recruits, tense with anticipation.
...
2025-05-12 07:41:17 +0000 UTC View Post[If you wish to become a Windsor Knight, come to Theresia immediately.]
‘True luxury needs no advertisement.’
Just as Cecilia had expected, this simple announcement caused a sensation.
Independent knights who had been waiting for this day, mercenaries with dreams of becoming knights someday—within...
2025-05-12 04:41:06 +0000 UTC View PostIf I were a righteous young man,
I would’ve reported this blatant act of cheating that occurred in this less-than-sacred examination hall.
…Well, I did hesitate for a moment, but I never followed through.
Because—
“A squirrel peeked at my test and whisper...
2025-05-12 03:48:55 +0000 UTC View Post“Beatrice Windsor! Reporting for duty!”
Beatrice saluted Cecilia and shouted in a loud voice.
Seeing her in the official uniform of the Windsor Knights brought a wave of emotion crashing over Cecilia.
‘I thought I wouldn’t see a cute newbie girl for at least another year…’
All the hard...
2025-05-12 02:39:13 +0000 UTC View Post‘First, I should go get Beatrice. I’ll drag her into a dungeon and get her leveled up.’
Having just been granted three apprentice slots, Cecilia was simply elated.
It had been nearly 10 years since she joined the black company known as the Windsor Knights.
At last, Cecilia would have her own team!...
2025-05-11 19:05:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe reason Cecilia was so obsessed with the title “Sword Princess” wasn’t just because it sounded cute — though it definitely did — but because it served a very specific, strategic purpose.
That title represented the lowest official rank among high-ranking knights.
The list of benefits was long, ...
2025-05-11 10:52:04 +0000 UTC View Post“Oh no! Darami, my little Darami…! I—I’m so sorry! See you next time!”
(TL: A pet name for “daramjwi” = “squirrel”)
It must’ve been the owner of that squirrel earlier. The girl who’d bumped into me bolted away before I could even ask her name. 2025-05-11 07:50:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Raising a Murim Warrior is a game where you train a character from age 20 to 22.
Based on how your character grows over those three years, the game then skips five years ahead and gives you one of many multi-endings to collect, showing what kind of fat...
2025-05-11 06:37:25 +0000 UTC View PostThe battlefield is like a delicately balanced scale.
If the weight shifts even slightly to one side, the entire balance collapses, and disaster becomes inevitable.
“The supply line has been secured! We can get through this winter without issues!”
“Wasn’t the Gartane territory in an urgent...
2025-05-11 04:49:24 +0000 UTC View PostPeace returned to the Gartane territory.
As Aldred had hoped, the people of the territory awakened from their long dream.
The minions who had been hiding throughout the domain had ascended along with the death of their master, the Deception.
However, the disappearance of the demon Deception did not mean...
2025-05-10 17:43:23 +0000 UTC View PostTL Note: Pronouns in this chapter are not consistent. Mainly with the demon. “They/It” will refer to the demon itself, “She” will refer to Priscilla. Enjoy reading, dear viewers ^^
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“A domain huh? Not bad for a mere human.”
The demon thought it was nothing serious.
They...
2025-05-10 16:44:29 +0000 UTC View Post
[Final Outcome: Death (Qi Deviation)]
[Final Realm: First-Rate]
[Due to excessive intake of elixirs and reckless cultivation, your energy channels went berserk. Unfortunately, there was no one near...
— But you look like you’re hurting too much, Lady Cecilia...
If she hadn’t stopped Cecilia back then, could there have been another way?
— When Wind Shear ends, pour all your power into one precise point.
Was there a method where Cecilia wouldn’t have to risk her own li...
2025-05-10 11:29:57 +0000 UTC View Post"He was the first one I killed."
Without preamble, Marcher Lord Aldred, who had told her he had something to show, began speaking as they walked.
"He was a knight who returned after 5 years."
Cecilia listened silently.
"He was... my son."
“……”
"He acted just like he had r...
2025-05-10 10:13:39 +0000 UTC View PostAldred was a little surprised, but then let out a dry laugh.
“You said you'd resolve this in 3 days?”
“Yes.”
“How? By gathering all the townspeople in one place and slaughtering the demons?”
The Windsor Knights—unmatched specialists in demon hunting.
But Aldred knew all t...
2025-05-10 09:16:39 +0000 UTC View Post"It's… surprisingly peaceful?"
The two arrived safely at the gates of the Gartane County.
What surprised them was how livable the place looked. Beatrice had imagined something grim and gray when she heard they were heading to a warfront, but the city still felt warm.
“This land is under the ju...
2025-05-10 08:33:24 +0000 UTC View PostBelgast was dragged away by the furious train staff.
Though a more thorough investigation would be needed, based on his confession, he was a terrorist who believed the train was “a devil’s tool” and had to be destroyed.
Well, a textbook case of your average unhinged magic zealot.
Either way,...
2025-05-10 07:31:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe scenery flowing past the train window shimmered with clarity under the warm sunlight.
The compartment's walls were finished in dark walnut, exuding a sense of old-world elegance, and the carpet beneath her feet—emblazoned with aristocratic patterns—felt soft and luxurious.
“…Well, at least t...
2025-05-10 06:29:33 +0000 UTC View PostCecilia metaphorically put Jerriway through a washing machine and ran it half a dozen times to clean him up thoroughly.
“D-Do we really need to go this far?”
“We need records that show you went to the temple to pray every day, wracked with guilt. So repent.”
“But... would the Goddess eve...
2025-05-09 18:26:00 +0000 UTC View Post"A summons… How many years has it been?"
"If I recall, about three years."
The members of the Windsor Knights gathered in a packed auditorium.
Though it was an emergency summons, few people complained. Of course, not everyone was pleased.
"Come on, I’m a patient, you know. Isn’t this a b...
2025-05-09 16:26:45 +0000 UTC View Post"Collecting evidence is a legal part of an investigator's duty," Cecilia recited flatly.
Edward narrowed his eyes as if displeased and lowered his sword—but its tip remained aimed at her.
"You’re always so quick to suspect me."
He circled around Cecilia, keeping her in the center.
She didn’...
2025-05-09 15:23:50 +0000 UTC View Post"You even failed the mission? Utter incompetence!"
If you had to summarize the entire meeting in one sentence, that would be it.
Still, Windsor’s strategy officers were competent enough to systematically lay out—based on previous data—why the Windsor Knight Order must operate independently. 2025-05-09 13:27:36 +0000 UTC View Post
When Cecilia left the vice commander’s office, the headquarters was unusually busy.
Some were pestering the finance officers for more budget, others were preparing their gear and setting out for missions.
“Oh, Cecilia. Back from your mission?”
“Heading out on one yourself?”
“Yeah. Now ...
2025-05-09 10:31:07 +0000 UTC View Post