OPWS CH 15

Synopsis

This work is available in both the 15+ and 19+ age-rated versions. Some scenes and story developments may differ depending on the age rating, so please check the rating before reading. The work has only been revised to receive a 15+ rating, and the episodes are otherwise the same as those in the 19+ version.

“Judith, you have to survive.”

Judith, the fifth prince, barely clings to life because he is sickly and because his mother's lowly birth makes him despised.Following his mother's dying wish, he quietly keeps his head down and lives in hiding, doing everything he can to survive.Then one day, Duke Caldwyn, who has been asked to kill him, secretly comes to see Judith in person.But instead of being frightened by his appearance, Judith boldly steps forward and tells him to choose him, offering to become a puppet emperor for the duke...

Preview

“Your Grace?”Judith felt a chill run down his neck, remembering how the duke had cut his throat in his dream just moments ago.“I heard you were talking about me in your dream.”“Was I?”“What kind of dream was it?”“I've forgotten.”“You said you liked me.”Judith was about to say That's a lie, but stopped.He had just told the duke that he couldn't remember the dream.“It's a lie.”Caldwyn, who had been staring at Judith, said the words Judith had wanted to say.“You were asking me to spare your life.”“……”“I hope you work hard and make sure you survive. I'm having quite a lot of fun spending time with you.”