TYMC 16

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Aileen (Eil), an elite member of the infamous Black Rose assassination guild, receives a top-secret mission worth ten million gold coins.But there’s one problem… “Infiltrate as a maid and kill ‘Lys Casio.’ That is the mission you must carry out.” “Guild master, have you finally lost your mind?” Of all people, her target is the only son of House Casio, a terrifying noble family in the Livd Empire known as the “Monster Duke’s House.” Worse still, no assassin who has ever infiltrated the Casio ducal estate has survived.Fine. I’m not going. My life matters more. “Aileen, think carefully. The reward is ten million gold coins!” “Ha… Master, do you think I’m obsessed with money?” “All in cash.” “I’ve always dreamed of being a maid in a ducal house.” Her mission: uncover the secrets of the so-called “monster” young lord and ultimately take his life.To get close to the target, she must first earn his trust. “Aileen, clean the reception room.” “Aileen, could you massage my shoulders?” “Aileen, I’m tired—sing me a lullaby.” But the young master treats her like a glorified errand specialist. Still, she has no choice but to endure it.Then one day— “Aileen, be mine. I can’t live without you.” With burning eyes, the young master begins to obsess over her.…Wait. Did I get too close?