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The Gap Between You and Me #1
그대와 나 사이의 간격 1 [Geudaewa Na Saieui Gangyeog 1]
시골 자작가의 장녀인 헤리에타는 왕국에서 가장 영향력 있고 부유한 가문의 후계자, 에드윈을 짝사랑한다.
헛된 꿈이라는 걸 알기에 그에게 말 한마디조차 건네지 못하고 속만 태우던 그녀.
그리고 갑자기 전해져 온 그의 약혼 소식.
실연의 상처에 아파하던 헤리에타가 마음을 추스르며 회복하기 시작할 무렵,
“얼굴들 익혀 둬. 앞으로 이곳에서 함께 지내게 될 노예니까.”
노예가 된 에드윈이 헤리에타의 집으로 오게 된다.
* * *
“더 구속하고, 더 억압해 주십시오. 헤리에타 님.
그것이 당신에 의해서라면 저는 기쁘게 받아들일 겁니다.”
“뭐라……고요?”
구속하고 억압해 달라니. 이해하지 못할 에드윈의 요청에 헤리에타가 얼떨떨한 얼굴로 되물었다. 하지만 에드윈은 그녀의 질문에 대답하는 대신 말없이 그녀의 손을 제 쪽으로 가깝게 끌어당겼다.
“‘그대여. 그대는 나 스스로가 인정한 나의 유일한 주군이자 삶의 숨이니…….’”
에드윈이 고개를 숙여 헤리에타의 손등 위에 조심스럽게 입맞춤을 했다. 손등에 닿은 그의 숨결이 뜨거웠다.
“‘……그대는 부디 그대의 충직한 검이자 충실한 종인 나를 휘두름에 주저하지 말라.’”
그것은 기사의 서약 중 일부분으로, 기사 작위를 하사받는 이가 앞으로 자신이 모시게 될 주군을 향해 읊는 충성의 맹세였다.
눈 한 번 제대로 맞출 수 없던 고귀하고 드높았던 에드윈은 이제 그녀 발아래 있었다.
헛된 꿈이라는 걸 알기에 그에게 말 한마디조차 건네지 못하고 속만 태우던 그녀.
그리고 갑자기 전해져 온 그의 약혼 소식.
실연의 상처에 아파하던 헤리에타가 마음을 추스르며 회복하기 시작할 무렵,
“얼굴들 익혀 둬. 앞으로 이곳에서 함께 지내게 될 노예니까.”
노예가 된 에드윈이 헤리에타의 집으로 오게 된다.
* * *
“더 구속하고, 더 억압해 주십시오. 헤리에타 님.
그것이 당신에 의해서라면 저는 기쁘게 받아들일 겁니다.”
“뭐라……고요?”
구속하고 억압해 달라니. 이해하지 못할 에드윈의 요청에 헤리에타가 얼떨떨한 얼굴로 되물었다. 하지만 에드윈은 그녀의 질문에 대답하는 대신 말없이 그녀의 손을 제 쪽으로 가깝게 끌어당겼다.
“‘그대여. 그대는 나 스스로가 인정한 나의 유일한 주군이자 삶의 숨이니…….’”
에드윈이 고개를 숙여 헤리에타의 손등 위에 조심스럽게 입맞춤을 했다. 손등에 닿은 그의 숨결이 뜨거웠다.
“‘……그대는 부디 그대의 충직한 검이자 충실한 종인 나를 휘두름에 주저하지 말라.’”
그것은 기사의 서약 중 일부분으로, 기사 작위를 하사받는 이가 앞으로 자신이 모시게 될 주군을 향해 읊는 충성의 맹세였다.
눈 한 번 제대로 맞출 수 없던 고귀하고 드높았던 에드윈은 이제 그녀 발아래 있었다.
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April 29, 2024
couldn't be more satisfied with how heartwarming it was its feels like an old shoujo manga.. I read the weebtoon version and might as well start the novel
October 2, 2025
“Closer to Herietta, he wanted to go where she was.
Whatever may happen, whatever punishment would be inflicted on him for his actions, he only wanted to be where she was.”
“I, Edwin, acknowledge you as my only lord, and the reason for my existence…”
Edwin lowered his head and gently kissed the back of Herietta’s hand. His breath on the back of her hand was hot.
“…Please do not hesitate to wield me, your faithful sword and servant.”
I can’t do this anymore….the parallel scene in chapter 100 actually ruined me I was sobbing like crazy on the bed.
“Edwin lowered his gaze, feeling a warm aura spread through his body. He knew he was getting sicker and more self-destructive. But now it didn’t matter anyway. He was willing to give up a limb if it could alleviate the pain of his rotten heart.”
They yearn like dogs for each other.I wished I didn’t read this because the pain is unbearable.Plots?The plots were astronomical how tf could the author think of all this.I had to actually force myself to stop reading because I was too devastated. This book ruined my mental health.How tf can someone think of this.
“If someone has to pay for their sins, I will pay for them instead of Edwin. If you order me to do whatever you ask me to do, and to die instead, I will gladly do so. So please…… Please, Your Highness.”
“Everything started because of love, everything got tangled up because of love, and everything ended because of love.”
The manhwa COULD never do this book justice.I’m glad I found the novel first.
Whatever may happen, whatever punishment would be inflicted on him for his actions, he only wanted to be where she was.”
“I, Edwin, acknowledge you as my only lord, and the reason for my existence…”
Edwin lowered his head and gently kissed the back of Herietta’s hand. His breath on the back of her hand was hot.
“…Please do not hesitate to wield me, your faithful sword and servant.”
I can’t do this anymore….the parallel scene in chapter 100 actually ruined me I was sobbing like crazy on the bed.
“Edwin lowered his gaze, feeling a warm aura spread through his body. He knew he was getting sicker and more self-destructive. But now it didn’t matter anyway. He was willing to give up a limb if it could alleviate the pain of his rotten heart.”
They yearn like dogs for each other.I wished I didn’t read this because the pain is unbearable.Plots?The plots were astronomical how tf could the author think of all this.I had to actually force myself to stop reading because I was too devastated. This book ruined my mental health.How tf can someone think of this.
“If someone has to pay for their sins, I will pay for them instead of Edwin. If you order me to do whatever you ask me to do, and to die instead, I will gladly do so. So please…… Please, Your Highness.”
“Everything started because of love, everything got tangled up because of love, and everything ended because of love.”
The manhwa COULD never do this book justice.I’m glad I found the novel first.
June 24, 2024
The fact that they are so imperfectly perfect together makes my eyes water.
July 12, 2024
I’ve only gotten to chapter 42 since it was the latest release. I think an interesting story and makes me want to read more- wish it was finished but I must be patient.
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