Chapter 17: The Final Chapter of a Good Dream (Part 2)
Abraham Pegu
The living room was warm and cozy, with the charcoal fire crackling softly. “Today, we roast one whole—lamb!” Ziya stood on her tiptoes, enthusiastically helping Lü Erlu roast the whole…
January 2026
Chapter 16: The Final Chapter of a Good Dream (part 1)
“I’m heading out, Dad~” Baining gripped her specially-made parasol, pulling the brim of her hat down low. Just like always, she waved her hand toward Lü Erlu. “Alright, fine. Get…
Chapter 15: The Shadow of the Empire (Part 5)
*Bang!* Lü Erlu, fearing that something might have happened to his precious daughters, burst through the door without a second thought. “What’s wrong? What’s wrong? What happened?!” Beads of sweat…
Chapter 14: The shadow of Empire (part 4)
*Glug — glug — glug.* The last bit of soup vanished down her throat. Longjiu, fearing that the suddenly talkative Lü Erlu would catch her for another lecture, hurriedly raised…
Chapter 13: The Shadows of the Empire (Part 3)
Day after day, Lü Erlu’s peaceful life slipped away. But the countdown to the crisis was drawing closer in silence. *Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock, knock.* The crisp sound of…
Chapter 12: The Shadow of Empire (Part 2)
Lü Erlu gently closed the door. Ziya, lying on the bed, peeked her eyes open. She lay on her side, her small hands clutching the edge of the quilt while…
Chapter 11: The Shadow of Empire (Part 1)
Inside the Human Empire’s Internal Affairs Hall, candlelight flickered, casting dark shadows against the stone walls. “Sok… about the reformation of the Hero Party.” An old but vigorous voice drifted…
Chapter 10: A Warm and Loving Family (Part 5)
Before the tomb of the Former Dream Succubus Queen… “Unknown… Mother?” Ziya squatted in front of the tombstone, clutching a small bouquet of white flowers in her arms. Standing a…
Chapter 9: A Warm Family (4)
*Thump, thump.* A crisp, slightly urgent knocking sound rang out against the wooden gate of the courtyard. Lü Erlu was squatting in the garden watering his roses. He froze for…
Chapter 8: A Warm and Loving Family (Part 3)
“All right, breakfast is over and we’ve had our fun. It’s time to get ready for work,” Lü Erlu said, gently stroking Baining’s head and pinching Ziya’s cheek. “Okay, Father!…