Normally, one would only place one magic in an artifact, but she had no intention of doing so.

‘It’s more dangerous than I thought.’

If things go as in the original story, they will reach a happy ending. The typical happily ever after.

However, even if the ending is happy, the journey there is not smooth sailing.

Small dangers in daily life and events in the distant future could never be said to be absolutely safe.

If there are variables that could arise from her taking this position, it was necessary to make preparations.

“Ugh… My head hurts.”

The four sheets of paper in front of her were filled with complex magic formulas.

‘Calculating four complex magical formulas is indeed inefficient.’

Each person experiences different events and faces different futures.

The plan was to create custom artifacts, considering each of their futures.

Adelia sighed deeply.

The image of her staying up all night grappling with magical formulas was vivid.

“Should I take a short break?”

She said as she put down the book she was holding.

The thick book was placed on the desk with a dull thud.

Her eyes scanned the room, curving into crescents.

‘I’ve heard that the imperial library has many forbidden books.’

It’s always more fun to do what you’re told not to.

Most forbidden books are banned because their content conflicts with contemporary thought and causes confusion among people, but sometimes they contain secrets that should not be known.

For example, the imperial family’s scandals, gossip about high-ranking officials, secrets of the world, and so on.

The forbidden books that should not be seen by the world are probably in the imperial vault, but many are also stored in this imperial library, accessible only to the imperial family and some nobles.

‘Could there be something about transmigration?’

Adelia looked around the library for hidden forbidden books.

True to their name, forbidden books were situated in the deepest part of the library. Red and black books were huddled together.

“Why are all forbidden books only black and red…”

Cliché.

But her eyes were fixed on the forbidden books.

The shelves were packed with forbidden books.

She slowly browsed through the books.

“Why Did The Lady Give White Bread To The Knight…. The Shadow Count’s 100 Methods…. The Emperor and His 50 Concubines…. What… all these forbidden books are…”

Erotic books.

Adelia sighed shortly. No wonder there were so many red books. All the titles were risqué.

Reading the titles made her face heat up.

She had been looking for a book on forbidden magic or possession.

“If I knew erotic books were forbidden… I would have come sooner!”

Such was the soul of a Korean.

She was a bit embarrassed by the explicit titles, but her gaze remained fixed there.

Adelia quickly looked around.

After making sure there was no one nearby, she reached for a bookshelf.

After careful consideration, she pulled out a crimson book.

『The Empress Who Holds the Emperor’s Leash.』

The cover, featuring a man with a red leash, piqued her interest.

After admiring the cover, she slowly turned the pages.

“Wow…”

She let out a short exclamation.

This was closer to a picture book than a novel.

Appropriate text with vibrant colored illustrations. Half of the book’s pages were tinged with apricot color.

Adelia leisurely enjoyed the book, glancing down slightly.

‘Wow… people of this era were into this kind of thing…’

Flip. Flip. Flip. She flipped through the book at a rapid pace.

She barely managed to suppress a smile creeping up on her lips as her eyes quickly scanned the pages.

After thoroughly reading the book for an hour, she neatly placed it back as if no one had touched it.

“Ha…. This is refreshing. It’s my first time seeing something like this here, not bad.”

Maybe I should come to see forbidden books when I have time.

Not many people could enter here, and there was a thick layer of dust near the forbidden books.

If it’s a book that hardly catches anyone’s eye, no one would know even if I read it.

The library with forbidden books became her place of rest.

Reading all the forbidden books there was a thing of the far future, and getting caught for it was even further in the future.

* * *

“Ah…. My head feels like it’s going to burst.”

Adelia stretched out on her desk. Now only Ariana’s artifact needed to be completed. It was the last because it required embedding the most magic.

Looking at tedious magical formulas all day made her eyes bulge out.

There was a reason she had been concentrating hard enough to dismiss even the maids for days.

“This place is too dangerous!”

Is this supposed to be healing? It’s killing me.

The original work felt like healing, and she felt like she was healing when she read it.

The events in the original work that seemed minor turned out to be far from healing once she was actually in them.

Assassins every night were standard, attempted kidnappings were numerous outside, and meeting an assassin during tea time in the garden was routine.

“There are many assassins trying to approach my room too.”

Ariana was relatively safe, with numerous guards around her.

Whatever happened, those good-for-nothings would save her first.

But having nothing happen at all was always best.

“Defense is essential, and I must include offensive magic and location tracking. Just in case, I should add magic to call me…. Oh, should I also add magic to switch places with me? In case something happens, it would be better for me to step in.”

Right. That must be included.

Every time she pondered, the magical formulas became more complex.

Unable to give up on anything, she once again took up her pen with renewed determination.

The pen with a blue feather fluttered beautifully following her movements.

“This should go like this…. It’s better to change this part here. Ah, this needs to be removed.”

Even as she groaned, her hands moved incessantly.

While she was writing and erasing magical formulas, light footsteps sounded from outside.

Adelia, whose face had brightened as if she had never been troubled, sprang up from her seat and approached the door.

“Your Highness!”

As she flung open the door, Ariana’s face, with her eyes wide open, appeared.

Perhaps intending to surprise her by visiting secretly, she stood at the door holding purple shoes, heels lifted off the ground.

Behind her, maids who couldn’t dare stop the princess bowed to Adelia with tearful eyes full of pity.

Who could stop the mischievous princess, who rivaled even princes in influence at the palace? Adelia shook her head slightly, as if she understood.

“I knew I couldn’t fool you, sister.”

Ariana said as she hugged Adelia tightly.

Since the last incident, their relationship had rapidly grown closer.

Despite the princess’s initial good impression, she couldn’t shake off the feeling of unfamiliarity, but she couldn’t help but open her heart to her, who said the words she wanted to hear the most.

Besides, she handed over delicious snacks with such a pretty face.

“I can’t get through without stumbling.”

Ariana muttered in a low voice.

No one heard her because her face was buried in the folds of her skirt.

‘I can’t help but think that sister is too much of a waste!’

By Ariana’s standards, the most handsome person was her father. Next were her older and younger brothers. And among women, it was naturally Adelia.

Her big brother and she were complete opposites, yet they matched well. But thinking about everything else, her brother was lacking.

Bad personality, not a speck of consideration, only sensitive about his own matters.

‘My brother is the worst husband material.’

Looking at her brother was truly despairing. A dark shadow fell on Ariana’s face as she realized this fact anew.

In contrast, Adelia was perfect. She was the head of the trading company and a white mage. Her personality was calm, and her consideration was deep.

She was well-regarded among the palace staff, and the charity work conducted by the trading company showed her good nature.

No matter how you think about it, wasn’t Adelia getting the short end of the stick?

‘I have to hold onto sister!’

Her brother might be a lost cause, but if he treated her well, maybe she wouldn’t leave.

The princess was prepared to crawl on the ground crying the day Adelia left.

Just then, she thought she should plan something with her other brother, who also liked Sister.

“Shall we go inside now, Your Highness?”

Adelia said while fondly pinching the princess’s plump cheeks.

The soft and squishy texture was exceptional.

The princess raised her head at her touch.

“How about we have tea time outside today?”

“The weather is nice, so that sounds good.”

Adelia ordered to prepare the food outside.

While the maids were busy preparing tea time, they took a brief walk near the garden.

It was perfect weather for a walk, as spring had arrived in full swing. The greenery replacing the bleak winter was a sight for sore eyes.

A perfect tea time with a good place, good people, and good snacks.

It should have been a peaceful day.