The Villainess Enjoys Her Seventh Life as a Free-Spirited Bride (hostage) in a Former Enemy Country - Chapter 3: The man who killed me

Following the death of the emperor, the Astanian Empire plunged into chaos. His two sons both aiming for the throne caused a civil war that divided the empire.In the midst of this conflict, Alaric was forced into conscription. He later joined the crown prince’s army as a company commander.He led his 100-man army into battle, fiercely fighting with the hope of a better future. Unfortunately, he was just too weak to cause a ripple on the battlefield.A single arrow to the head shattered his hopes and he died without even a proper burial.Just when he thought that everything was over, he found himself back to his younger self with his memories intact.Armed with his knowledge of the future and a system that awakened his dormant powers, Alaric began his journey to overcome his fated demise.

“I don't want to die anymore, so I'll aim to be the strongest――!”After being stabbed by a random attacker, he was reincarnated in Japan, a place where 'demons' like yokai and monsters exist――and moreover, he was born into a family of 'exorcists' who exorcise these monsters!Exorcism is an important job that involves killing monsters, but it is also a dangerous job where people can die.Therefore, he――Itsuki, made a decision.In order to never die again, he would become strong.He aimed to be the strongest and practiced magic tirelessly since he was a baby――until he realized.“Huh? Isn't this too much?”This is the story of an exorcist who, despite being an ordinary person, became the strongest without realizing it due to excessive effort.

On a drowsy night, I stumbled upon the princess's secret side.But what began as a chance encounter soon spirals into a dangerous and intoxicating game of desire, secrecy, and power. The story follows Eldric, a low-ranking palace guard, whose routine night patrol is forever changed when he discovers Princess Elena indulging in her most private, forbidden pleasures. Far from the image of a distant, pure royal, Elena reveals herself to be bold, mischievous, and insatiably curious about the world outside her gilded cage.Drawn into Elena’s clandestine world, Eldric finds himself caught between fear and fascination. Each secret meeting pushes the boundaries further, as the princess demands new forms of submission and intimacy, both as a means of escape from her royal duties and as a way to explore her own identity. Their relationship evolves from awkward encounters in moonlit gardens to passionate, risky trysts behind locked doors, where Elena’s authority and vulnerability are laid bareFantasy | Harem | SMUT | R18 | Elves | MILF | Romance

In a tyrannical world, what is evil? What is benevolence? All living creatures are brutal. Passing through the heaven road to find one’s purpose in life. Struggles to be stronger is not an easy path. The whole journey thistles and thorns, one blade chops open a path, I alone will be supreme!

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