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Under the Oak Tree

The official English translation is finally here! A flawless love story of the flawed. Stuttering lady Maximilian is forced into a marriage with Sir Riftan, but he leaves on a campaign after their wedding night. 3 years later, he triumphantly returns, ready to cherish her. As life with her husband finally begins, she only has one question — does she deserve this love and happiness? [The first season's spin-off and the second season of "Under the Oak Tree" will resume in the last week of August. Thank you for your support and patience in the meanwhile.]

Suji Kim · Fantasy
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Chapter 127

They followed the sentry into the village. It was bigger than Maxi had anticipated, and she took in the bustling street as they rode down the unpaved path. Modest wooden cottages flanked the road, and goats, pigs, and donkeys grazed freely.

An awful stench seemed to be coming from one of the barns. Merchants sold their wares in stalls lined along the excrement-strewn road, and laborers and armed mercenaries were constructing cottages surrounded by stacks of lumbar.

Riftan furrowed his brow as he pushed his way through the throng of people.

"It's busier than I thought."

"The monster population has increased. Not only do we have to worry about drakes, but red goblins and kobolds are becoming a problem as well. They've already caused heavy damage to the nearby villages. We've become overpopulated in the span of a few months from all the people seeking refuge."

"Do you have enough provisions?"