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 On her way back to the castle, Ravina tried to read professor Ward's notes. He had written every detail of his research which wasn't surprising as that was how research was done. Every detail had to be documented so that another person could reproduce the result. If the research wasn't documented in detail then it lacked reliability. Professor Ward made sure that his research had both reliability and validity. His method could be followed step by step.
 It was interesting to see his different theories and how the research proved him wrong until he came to the one theory that couldn't be proven wrong or right but had many arguments to support it. The fact that dragons shifted with magic.
 His research showed that he had interviewed the dragons themselves, some of which were interested in breeding with humans and others which he suspected knew of the interbreeding already.
 As she went through the interviews she sensed from some of the interviewed dragons that interbreeding wasn't as uncommon as they believed.
 Ravina continued to read even after she got home. She lost herself in the details of professor Ward's research. She had never taken interest in the reproduction of dragons before. Why would she when she intended to erase them from this world? But now this information could be useful.
 Knowing that going through all notes would take too long, she tried to find something specific about the scent and how dragons found their breedmate. What were the signs? What exactly did they look for or feel?
 She skimmed through the pages to see if she could find anything this way. When she found something about the scent she stopped to read. Just like Bram told her both male and female dragons could find a breedmate through the scent. They were attracted to the scent that was best compatible with their blood so they could produce the healthiest offspring.
 Ravina paused for a moment, realizing what she was hoping for. She grimaced as she thought of having healthy offspring with the despicable creature. Shaking her head she continued to read.
 When females found their breedmate, the scent was often described as strong, and masculine and gave the feeling of being cared for and protected. It made them feel safe.
 When males found their breedmate they described the scent as highly intoxicating, sweet, arousing, and hard to resist. Ravina paused again lingering on the words. Malachi could not be feeling that way toward her. This was beginning to make her anxious but she continued to read.
 The male would usually find his breedmate during….
 A knock on the door interrupted her and she quickly shut her notebook and hid it under the covers in case it was her uncle. Thankfully, it was only Ester.
 "My Lady, it is time to help you get dressed."
 No, she wanted to keep reading. How she hated when her work was interrupted especially by something like a party, but this was also a mission. She needed to meet Lord Steele.
 As usual, Ester picked her the nicest gown. She knew more about the current fashion than Ravina did so Ravina trusted her choice.
 Ester picked a light blue dress decorated with white lace. It left her shoulders uncovered but covered her arms to the elbows. The sleeves had a slit that made the fabric below the elbow fall and leave the rest of her arms bare.
 The dress fit snuggly around her waist and hips but then flowed loosely down to her feet. It was beautiful, Ravina thought.
 Ester undid the braids in her hair and allowed the waves to flow down her back with only a few pins to decorate it. She wore some diamond rings and earrings and then she was done.
 "No," Ester said. "You are meeting your future husband. You should put some paint on."
 "It will be too much," Ravina said but Ester insisted.
 She made her lips a more appealing pink and put some color on her cheeks. Ravina looked at herself in the mirror. There was a time she wished to grow up fast so she could dress like her mother, paint herself, make herself look beautiful, and perhaps enjoy the attention of males. But that wish was long gone now.
 Since her parent's death, Ravina hadn't enjoyed dressing up, or receiving attention, and nor did she pay attention to any man. And now she was suddenly supposed to share her life with one.
 "Are you nervous?" Ester asked.
 Nervous?
 "Why would I be?"
 Ester shook her head. "I thought you would be excited to meet him since he is of your choice."
 Right. Unlike many women she was lucky to be able to choose her husband yet she wasn't the least excited about it.
 "It is only a transaction," Ravina told her.
 Ester frowned. "My Lady, if you got to choose your future husband, you should pick someone to love."
 Love?
 Ravina wanted to deny love but she remembered her parent's and the strong love they had for each other. She had no heart to love. It was impossible. Besides, no man would truly love a cold-hearted woman like herself.
 "Some of us are not meant to be loved." She said taking a final look at herself. Her damaged hands caught her attention. "Give me some white lace gloves." She said.
 Ester nodded and left to find her the gloves she needed. Ravina slid her hands into them and then looked at her reflection again. Alright. Now she looked less frightening perhaps.
 "You look beautiful," Ester said. "Lord Steele will be a lucky man and I hope he makes you a lucky lady because you deserve to be loved as well."
 Ester was twenty-eight, six years older than her so she certainly had more experience with men. Even women younger than her had more experience. Ravina knew more about weapons than she knew about men. She was not oblivious to what happened between a man and a woman. Knowledge wise she probably knew much more than most.
 "Thank you for your help," Ravina said getting ready to leave for the party.
 "Have fun." Ester smiled.
 The party was extravagant as always. Her uncle was the party type unlike her father and his wife liked it that way. She would wear her most expensive dresses and jewels and enjoy the attention. Ravina often wondered how her uncle married someone like her but she guessed that they were similar in some ways.
 Prince Andrew was chattering with some noblemen, probably bragging about his adventures with his father and how they caught dragons, and his wife was caught up in gossip with some women. Ravina knew soon she would be the gossip if she wasn't already.
 If it wasn't for her Lord Steele, Ravina would have pretended to be sick so she could be spared this agony. She grabbed a plate, ignoring the few men staring at her, contemplating if they should ask her for a dance or if that would be a death mission.
 Ravina began to put some delicacies on her plate when she heard the chattering increase. She didn't have to turn around and look to know that Lord Steele had arrived, but she still did.
 He was just like she remembered. Well dressed and fashionable, displaying his wealth in a tasteful way. He strode with his long legs across the dancefloor, his boots making a clicking sound as he walked. They were of black leather, high-heeled and floppy-topped, folded mid-calf.
 Further up her eyes followed a pair of long legs encased in black pants, shortly cut by a long vest with a belt at the waist. She took notice of the weaponry attached to it, some hidden behind the knee-long black frock coat of the latest fashion, with golden embroidery, buttons, and loose sleeves. He wore a white shirt with laced sleeves under the coat and a matching vest. Ravina was oddly impressed.
 Then she looked at his face. The man didn't seem to age. She could swear he looked like that when he used to come and visit her father when she was much younger. Those days she used to find him frightening. He still had that sharp and intimidating look but he didn't frighten her anymore.
 His long dark-brown hair was nicely combed and tied back with a ribbon. He had a small scar on his left cheek right under his eye and his eyes were a rich green. His face, well the only way she could describe it was harsh and masculine. Or perhaps it was just his demeanor that made him look that way.
 Lord Steele went forward and greeted the king and queen. The prince and princess were busy with their guests and the prince probably ignored him on purpose but her uncle waved for her to come. Ravina put her plate away and walked over to her uncle.
 "Here is Ravina." Her uncle said with a smile as she came to stand beside him. "I assume you need no introduction. You have met before."
 Lord Steele shifted his attention to her. His lips curved into a slight smile. "Your Highness," He said taking her hand and kissing her knuckles. "It is a pleasure to meet you again."
 She tried to return his greeting with a polite smile but failed. This would be a disaster.
 "You two should dance." Her uncle encouraged them. " But perhaps I should warn you that Ravina is a terrible dancer." Her uncle said with some humor.
 Lord Steele smiled. Even when smiling he looked cunning somehow. He reached his hand out for her. "I am a masterful dancer. You will be in good hands." He told her.
 Bold.
 She placed her hand in his and he led her to the dance floor. When they came to the middle he turned around and tugged at her a bit harder than she expected. She was quickly close to his body, her eyes widened slightly with surprise.
 Lord Steele took her hand with his and the other rested at the small of her back. He swayed them elegantly to the music. He was good at leading and she quickly learned and followed his steps.
 "I had been interested in asking for your hand in marriage." He began. "I didn't think you would be interested in getting married."
 "Either way, I would have to get married."
 He nodded. "Why me?" He asked.
 "I couldn't find anyone better." She told him.
 An amused smile curved his lips. "That is the most unique way I have been complimented."
 "Why were you interested?" She asked in return.
 "Because you are interesting." He said. "I need a smart woman by my side. Someone who will be my partner in everything."
 Partner in everything?
 "I like that." She said.
 He watched her curiously. "What else do you like?" He asked.
 She fought the urge to sigh. Not this. Talking about herself or talking, in general, was not her thing. This courting thing would end up as a disaster.
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 He is a threat to her existence.
 A hot-blooded dragon of Royal blood, King Malachi is taken hostage by the humans he despises so much. Deprived of his freedom, he is imprisoned in a dark cave, his rage growing with each day of torture and humiliation. The only light he sees comes in the form of a human female, offering her care. A woman who makes him burn with equal fury and desire. A woman who has no place in his heart or mind, for only one thought sustains him.
 Vengeance! And even if her kindness softens his heart and her touch sets his body aflame, she will not be spared his wrath. Because once he breaks the chains of slavery, he will burn down her whole world.
 She is the key to his freedom.
 The cold-hearted princess Ravina is a woman with a mission. Eradicate the dragon race from the face of earth. But when she finds out that the very creatures who killed her parents could also be the ones who kidnapped her sister, she has no choice but to change her plans.
 To find her sister, she must get closer to the creature she despises. But things don’t always go as planned and soon Ravina ends up finding more than she bargained for. Caught in a battle between humans and dragons, love and hatred, trust and betrayal, Ravina must make every choice with caution. And with every step she takes closer to the fiery beast, she risks melting the ice surrounding her heart and being consumed by the flames of fury and passion.
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 When they wake up, billions of people travel to the Sacred Tree Island, plant the Sacred Tree, produce the Sacred Tree Fruits to gain superpowers, and resist the invasion of the Gray Realm! 
 Each divine tree master will randomly select three talents. 
 Lu Shu discovered that he could see the hidden information of talent. 
 [Hundred times increase (sss level)]: Absorption of sunlight x100, growth speed x100, production speed x100... 
 [Fruit of all realms (sss level)]: Your tree can grow devil fruit, skill fruit, aura fruit, life fruit... 
 [Spring Recovery (SSS level)]: When you bury the fruits produced underground, additional fruit trees will be born, and the number of fruits harvested next spring will be x100! 
 Choose three of the strongest SSS-level talents and plant saplings into world trees from scratch! 
 Swallow the fruits of all realms and achieve supreme status! 
 Lead an army of millions and sweep across the gray world! 
 Everyone discovered that Lu Shu seemed to be playing a different game than them...
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 "You are offering me a marriage of convenience, but princess… there's nothing convenient about me."
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 Izabelle had underestimated the fire she thought she was going to play with tonight. But how could she ever have foreseen that the man she had happened to come across with does not play with just a small fire, but a whole inferno?
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 "You going through this marriage with me might as well be like you digging your own grave. Because the moment you start to want more from me, I will divorce you. And the moment you break your promise and try to fight me… I will ruin you and break you apart completely. Mercilessly. You will regret ever meeting this devil tonight." His threat was given in the same soft but cold voice.
 But Elle did not even flinch. Her gaze never faltered either. This man was ruthless, and she knew that clearly. His eyes that moment promised nightmares and darkness without any promise of respite.
 But no matter what he says now, it would still not change her decision. She truly had no other choice.
 "I understand now…" she said quietly, steeling herself. "Since you don't trust that I will keep my word, how about we do this? You prepare the divorce documents beforehand now and I'll sign it. That way, once you decide to divorce me in the future, the papers would already have been signed and there would be no way I can trouble you about it. You would just need to send it to the lawyers and have it notarized."
 A heavy silence reigned before his quiet disbelieving laugh broke the silence.
 "I'm at a loss for words, Princess Izabelle." He looked wickedly amused. But then he started nodding in approval. "Fine, princess. I will marry you.""
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 In the world of comprehensive martial arts, there are many dynasties with strong martial arts warriors running rampant. 
 Unexpectedly, a mysterious place will arrive, and people will be randomly selected to enter it to project live broadcast. 
 If you survive for one month, you can return at will and bring back the things you obtained. 
 ... 
 Six thousand years ago, Jiang Bai traveled through a fantasy world. 
 And start the system of many children and many blessings, and establish the Jiang family, a long-lasting family. 
 Six thousand years later, Jiang Bai was already a giant. 
 The number of members of the Jiang family exceeds ten million, becoming the overlord of the party. 
 When going through a list of concubines, Jiang Bai accidentally discovered a name that was both familiar and unfamiliar. 
 Huanhua, from the Yinkui sect! 
 [Strength is currently divided into: Body Forging Realm, God Building Realm, Cave Heaven Realm, Spiritual Transformation Realm, Vast Sea Realm (powerful), Virtual Dao Realm (King), Saint Realm, Saint King, Great Sage, Quasi-Emperor, and Great Emperor. 】
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 Reborn back to 1992, she became Boss Yang’s childhood sweetheart! 
 This year, Boss Yang just entered the entertainment industry as a child actor. 
 As for Qin Feng, he lifted up Boss Yang's skirt at the beginning and was violently beaten by his mother. 
 Then he started PUA Boss Yang. 
 Mimi, we are no longer three years old, you will be my wife from now on. 
 My money is your money and your money is my money. 
 So, all your pocket money belongs to me. 
 After that, he mainly set up a stall in the square to sell tapes, and successfully became the capital tycoon behind Boss Yang!
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 "The treasure of chaos will accompany me throughout my life, and I will be a man of the Tao when I am born." 
 "The law of time comes to accompany you, and you can watch all living beings with a pot of fragrant tea." 
 Shi Jian was reborn as the Time Demon God in the Chaos Period - the Taoist of Time. Let's see how he survives the tribulation, experiences the world of mortals, and sees all living beings. 
 The poem says: 
 "Green lanterns, fragrant tea, and forest springs, sharing the same side as a whisk and futon." 
 "The mist rises under the tree of enlightenment, and the road is as clear as the blue sky to me." 
 Shi Jian came to the prehistoric era with the memories of future generations, vowing to walk out of the Qingtian Avenue.
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 Traveling to the fantasy world, Chu Xu discovered that he had become a genius in Zhongzhou, and his reputation spread throughout the world! However, after a quick calculation, he discovered that he had a blood feud with the Son of Destiny... so he turned into a villain? But there was actually a villain system, and Chu Xu didn't panic at all. It seems that in this life, I can only be a villain and a great hero! Tsk, think about it, there's a little more...
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 In the vast expanse of space, only distant twinkling stars can be seen, shining fiercely in the cold and lifeless void. 
 However, a huge force appears in the endless void, tearing apart the fabric of space itself wherever it passes. After flying in the infinite darkness of space for countless years, the line landed on a lonely planet at the edge of the universe. 
 It was then that night gave way to day and streaks plummeted into the planet, lifting nearby land and tearing it apart. When the dust settled, only ruins and destruction could be seen for tens of thousands of kilometers in every direction.
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 Legend has it that a long time ago... 
 I made a mistake, come again... A statement from a certain system. 
 I, 
 Ren Nange, a genius college entrance examination candidate, is only 18 years old. He is talented and handsome. He cannot be said to be very handsome, but he still has a billion points, but... 
 Still failed. 
 Why………… 
 God wants to play with me. 
 Now that I am being blasted to death through time travel, I have the system in hand and I have the opportunity. Of course, I am grabbing the opportunity.
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 Travel through goblins, understand goblins, and become goblins. 
 Good news: Zheng Shuang traveled through time. 
 Bad news: Clothed Goblin. 
 Zheng Shuang initially refused this identity, but he had no choice but to accept the reality. 
 Later Zheng Shuang discovered that being a goblin was not without its benefits. 
 For example: Don’t worry about being morally kidnapped. 
 In response to this, the beauties in this world, such as female adventurers, black stocking female knights, powerful female magicians, contrasting saints, smoldering female aristocrats, etc. all expressed their "agree" in Zheng Shuang's room.
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 Driven by his need for revenge, Lazarus, the Lore’s most ruthless vampire, plots to seize the throne of Wilyra and rule it along with his betrothed, the fae goddess Maeve who thrives in a borrowed body.
 Lazarus has a perfect plan—until he finds Emmalyn, a young mortal who is the daughter of the rebel leader of blood vassals in his kingdom and an integral part of his plan. He captures the young girl to cast her soul out for Maeve.
 Emmalyn yearns for a better life to escape from her stepmother and an indifferent father. She never imagined that they would sell her to the royals to save her brother’s life.
 But there’s only one problem. Emmalyn tempts Lazarus beyond reason. As the time to cast her soul out draws closer, he must choose between his lust for the throne or his irresistible mortal.
 Will Lazarus succumb to lust for power and crown? Or will he risk it all to have a future with her?
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 Martial Arts Era 12,000. 
 Classes are seriously solidified, making it difficult for ordinary people to stand up. 
 As a time traveler, Su Ming's start was not ideal. His father was a miner and his mother died in childbirth. 
 Just when he was trying hard to break through the shackles and become stronger, the reward system to become stronger absorbed full energy and was successfully activated. 
 As long as you give gifts to the female anchor, you can redeem your strength. 
 One federal currency is exchanged for one card of blood or one spirit. 
 Su Ming was shocked. 
 This exchange ratio, he is not allowed to max out? 
 [Get 10,000 gifts] 
 [Qi and blood 10,000 cards] 
 【Get millions of gifts】 
 [One million calories of energy and blood 
 [Get 100 million gifts] 
 [Qi and blood 100 million calories] 
 … 
 While others were still working hard for resources, Su Ming had already spent a lot of money on gifts, not to mention all the beauties, and became the strongest martial god in the martial arts era.
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 Riot style + villain style! 
 All the Blue Star people traveled across the endless continent, demarcating the territory and participating in the struggle for hegemony among all races. 
 Everyone can get a random unit at the beginning, and they can conquer the enemy, plunder resources, and embark on the road to becoming a god. 
 Su Yun obtained the Zerg Brood at the beginning and was selected by the system to become the only villain! 
 "Help, the territory of the only villain is right next to me!" 
 "Ask for help! The Zerg are coming! Our ten-nation coalition cannot stop the sea of Zerg!" 
 "Hahaha, stand by and watch? We have surrendered to the master, and sooner or later you will die under the sea of insects!" 
 "Hmph, the Zerg race is rampant, and the alliance of the three god-level arms cannot destroy you if you don't believe it!" 
 "The villain's head will be chopped off by my Sword Immortal Realm!" 
 On that day, the allied forces of all races were defeated miserably, and all three god-level troops were destroyed. 
 Su Yun, who was above the sea of insects, looked down at the corpses everywhere, his eyes full of indifference.
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