Spectrum Of Desire
Epilogue: Spectrum of Desire
I, Ardil, an ordinary person, accidentally fell at the river and find myself crossed dimensions into a medieval period.
When I awoke, I discovered I was trapped in a body of a person. Now, I lived under the cruel thumb of a wicked stepmother, enduring constant abuse from my half-siblings and the maids.
Despite the harsh treatment, I resolved to fight back and figure out how to return to my world.
During my search for a way to return home, I met three influential figures who hold the key to my return, but I never expected they would completely change my life.
"Why did you approach me first, only to seek another?" - But Duke, you rejected me initially! What's wrong with you?!
"Why did you cheat on me? Am I not enough?" -What nonsense are you spouting, you philandering Prince?!
"You decided to be with me, so don't you dare back out!" - What? But we're business partners!
"What is wrong with all of you?!"
"Please! Let me go home!"
Ep. 1: Where I am?
In a dense forest, a young man sprints tirelessly, pursued by knights, until he finds himself standing at a dead-end cliff.
Knight
Stop this instance!!!
Knight
I suggest you surrender now before we escalate this into something bloody!
???
And for what crime have I committed that warrants such pursuit?!
Knight
You know what you have done! You have attempted to poison His Highness, Prince Rafael!
???
I did not! How many times must I reiterate that I am innocent?!
Knight
Either surrender now or face immediate execution?!❄️
???
Then I'll choose the latter...
Knight
What are you waiting for?! Descend the cliff and search the river for his body!
Post:
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CAN'T BELIEVE THAT STUPID NEWBIE BUSINESSMAN!
He started a business and it went bankrupt. His friend took all the money and ran away. How naive can you be?
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**Comments:**
1. USER *20xx.0x.xx 09:20*
LOL, this guy thought he could be a big shot with zero experience. What a joke!
2. USER *20xx.0x.xx 09:30*
Seriously, who trusts someone that easily? He deserved it
3. USER *20xx.0x.xx 01:22*
I heard he lost everything. Maybe next time he'll use his brain.
4. USER *20xx.0x.xx 06:55*
From rags to... even more rags. Hilarious!
5. USER *20xx.0x.xx 12:06*
Some people are just born to fail. Sad but true.
Ardil [MC]
... I just wanted to make something of myself...
Ardil [MC]
It's all going good at the beginning... So why? Hic...
Ardil [MC]
Where did it all go wrong? [*Sob*]
Ardil [MC]
Just when I thought everything was going smoothly, everything starts crumbling...
Leo's *POV*
I've been born unlucky. It all started when I was just a kid.
My father... he wasn't a good man. For years, he abused me, both physically and emotionally.
I thought it would never end. But when I turned 18, I finally ran away.
I left that house of horrors behind
I started working different jobs, saving every penny I could.
Eventually, I saved enough money to start a business with a friend.
I thought it was my chance to turn my life around. But... I was too naive.
My friend betrayed me, and our business went bankrupt
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Hey!!! Get out of the way!!!
Ardil [MC]
*fall off the bridge*
Ardil [MC]
{💭: This can't be... Ah...}
Ardil [MC]
{💭: I think this won't be bad... Let me just die...}
Ardil [MC]
*Lost consciousness*
???
{💭: This doesn't seem like a hospital...}
(Personal Maid of MC) Stella [B]
Gasp!
(Personal Maid of MC) Stella [B]
Young Master! Here, water...!
(Personal Maid of MC) Stella [B]
Please drink.
(Personal Maid of MC) Stella [B]
Young Master! A—Are you alright?!
(Personal Maid of MC) Stella [B]
Young master! You mustn't get up, your body still hasn't recovered!
The young boy takes a step forward, stopping before the mirror.
???
{💭: Who's this? This is not my face!}
Just as he was looking over the unfamiliar face, a sharp pain stabbed through his head.
???
Kheuk! [*Collapse to his knees*]
(Personal Maid of MC) Stella [B]
Young Master!
???
{💭: Why's my body so weak? Is it because of my fall to the water?}
???
{💭: No, wait? Is this even my body? Then, where's my true body?! Is this a dream?!}
Ep. 2: Poison
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: It's been a week since I got here.}
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: During the days locked in this room, I learned a few things.}
This is the mansion of Count Ashcroft, and the identity of the person I have possessed is Arden Ashcroft, the firstborn son of the Count.
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: Our names are almost quite similar, which is very weird and intriguing.}
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: Arden and Ardil.}
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: Anyway...}
As for his mother, she died after giving birth to him.
Being born as an omega, he was neglected by his father.
His father remarried Lady Jane, who bore two Alpha sons and was favored by the head family and elders.
At 15, his father died in an accident, and his uncle took over as Count.
Unlike his father, his uncle treated Arden with kindness, improving his life. Though the household remained unkind, they were less blatant in their mistreatment.
One day, his uncle declared Arden as the heir. Lady Jane was furious and tried to make him retract the decision, but he remained firm.
For a time, it seemed Arden’s fortunes had changed.
However, tragedy struck again when his uncle was murdered while returning from a business trip. With his death, Arden lost his only protector.
Since Arden was too young to inherit the title, Lady Jane took over as Count temporarily. With her in power, the household resumed their cruelty, and Arden's suffering returned to its former state.
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: And a week ago, the Countess, my stepmother, held a banquet for the return of his firstborn son from the battlefield.}
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: Unexpectedly, the first prince who attended was poisoned.}
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: And I became the prime suspect—just because I was caught sneaking out of the mansion.}
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: But because there's no full evidence I did it, I was in a house arrest.}
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
This is really frustrating, I can't even go out because of the guards outside my room.
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: And one more crazy thing, and about the poisoning incident... It's really the doing of Arden.}
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: I found the bottle containing a poison along with his diary.}
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: It was hidden in a secret compartment, which is why the guards couldn't find it when they searched my room.}
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
{💭: But according to his diary, the intended target wasn’t supposed to be the prince, but was the Countess.}
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
This would be really reasonable.
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
But how did the poisoned wine get to the prince?
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
If only I have Arden's memories... I might understand the situation clearly....
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
..... Why is my life so messed up?
Arden Ashcroft (MC) [Special O]
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