Idk tbh, I got that from the novel, might be a different translation.
Above deck, an extra layer of asbestos lay beneath the grill, protecting the ship's surface from coal sparks carried by the wind. The fat cook, donning an apron and a tall white hat—an 'invention' of Roselle—methodically brushed a secret seasoning of basil, fennel, sea salt, pepper, and lemon juice over the long, white strips of fish. He flipped them with practiced precision, ensuring both sides cooked evenly.
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Elena delicately twirled the cocktail glass between her fingers. Far away from the main party, she leaned on the glass railing, gazing down at the city, its vibrant energy and sounds still visible from her height. It's truly not that bad, maybe I should join those events more often. She took a small sip of her spritz before carefully placing it down. Especially if Riri pays me so handsomely~
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Irina's voice was barely steady now as an ominous smile spread over her face. "I'll give you blood and destruction."
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A sinister smile spread on Irina's otherwise exhausted face. "Fuck it, we ball!"
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A classical waltz echoed through the grand, empty ballroom, its haunting melody causing the flames in the room to flicker out one by one, plunging the space into darkness. Bathed in the ethereal glow of the moonlight, Irina began to move, her body flowing gracefully to the rhythm, each step more elegant than the last. With every turn, she silently prayed for the crimson divine 'blessing' to manifest in the sky outside.
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The barrel of Leonard's revolver pointed at her head was too much for Irina to comprehend. "It's a shame that poems don't work on you, I could have at least made it painless."
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Thank you ⸜(。˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝
I think Irina's changing personality makes her more relatable, she's human, not a demigod, so she experiences a mix of emotions. Some of her speech choices are intentional, while others reflect her struggles. Also, at the end of the day, I'm writing this for fun, so there might be mistakes along the way (ᵕ—ᴗ—)
Yep, I'm just rewriting them 'cause I don't like the earlier chapters anymore, I changed the format as well. I'm also updating them on wattpad so that they match.
And then there was... AssLover97... Wait! No! I changed that after hitting a few hundred followers. It became DarkPriestess. Ah, the emo phase—truly a dark age.
Alexandria's Keeper - Lord of the Mysteries
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