All Chapters of The Name of the Rose: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

22 Chapters

Report to camp

Early Autumn, Year 1884 of the Sear Empire Calendar.It had just rained. Leaden clouds shrouded the sky over Xiuwa City, casting a gloom over the damp, chilly streets. A travel-worn stagecoach arrived from afar, the horses exhausted and the faded carriage body streaked with dried mud. It rattled its way into the market district, bells jingling, before finally coming to a halt in front of the station.A boot stepped out of the carriage, followed by another. Above the long boots were a pair of slender legs, clad in a black traveling outfit, and above that, a young, beautiful face. Her skin was pale and flawless, with a delicate nose and soft lips. Her hazel-green eyes shimmered like emeralds, bright and spirited beneath long lashes.Showing no signs of the dishevelment or fatigue one might expect from a long journey, the young woman surveyed the strange city. She picked up her suitcase, waved away the station hands rushing forward to solicit business, and walked out of the station.Xiuw

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Danger

A rain-soaked squirrel scampered up the tree trunk, a pinecone clamped in its mouth. Its beady, black-bean eyes scanned the base of the tree with mild confusion before it lost interest and buried its head into its snack. A pinecone shell fell from mid-air, landing squarely on the head of the lurker hidden beneath the fence.Lin Yilan’s grip on her gun tightened. She raised her eyes for a fleeting glance, then crouched back down.A fine, misty rain drifted from the gloomy sky. Her rain-soaked uniform was heavy and uncomfortable, yet it did not affect the steadiness of the hand holding the gun. Her gaze was as steady as her breathing; the young woman executing military orders was now starkly different from the traveler who had stepped off the stagecoach.This was the slum district of Xiuwa City. Rows of dilapidated, low-roofed houses filled her vision. Dirty curtains of indistinguishable color hung within window frames peeling with paint; rusted iron bars poked out from the walls. Piles

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Returning Home

As the sole survivor of her squad, Lin Yilan fabricated a story sufficient to satisfy her superiors. After detailing the entire process, she was finally granted permission to return to her assigned barracks. In the Sear Empire, lower-ranking sergeants shared mixed-gender dormitories. Apart from partitioned bathing and toilet areas, all other arrangements made no distinction based on gender.She took a hot bath to drive away the chill.Wiping the mist from the mirror, Lin Yilan gazed at her reflection, feeling a slight sense of relief. Her first day in Xiuwa hadn't been good, but at least she was alive. Compared to her dead teammates and the severely botched mission, the loss of her weapon during the firefight was trivial.Despite being a newcomer, Lin Yilan was well aware of how hostile the local civilians were toward the military and nobility. The soldier she failed to save was likely dead. The fact that she could retreat from the slums unscathed while wearing a military uniform, wit

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Female Soldier

The muzzle flashed incessantly, the gunfire rapid and piercing. It stopped abruptly. Nimble hands quickly ejected and replaced the magazine, pausing for only a split second before the thunderous sound tore through eardrums again. It wasn't until all the targets were destroyed that silence returned.Lin Yilan set down the heated gun barrel and stood with her hands at her sides.Lieutenant Jones crossed his arms and nodded slightly. "Excellent combat skills, excellent technical skills, outstanding marksmanship. Overall, not bad." Her overall quality was exceptionally high. Jones was very satisfied with the results of his recent observations, but at the same time, he had to admit that putting someone like this in the infantry battalion as a regular soldier was truly a waste."Starting tomorrow, you are promoted to Corporal and appointed as Squad Leader.""Yes, Sir." Her response was perfectly calm, showing no emotion, which made Jones appreciate her even more.Besides appreciation, Jones

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The Research Center

The structure of the Xiuwa Base was like a sliced egg. The outer perimeter, guarded by tens of thousands of soldiers, formed the most heavily defended area, serving both as protection and isolation. The core was the Xiuwa Research Center, housing the Empire's most cutting-edge technology. The two domains existed independently, never interfering with each other; low-level soldiers were not even aware of the Research Center's existence. From this perspective, it was hard to tell whether the base was established for the important city of Xiuwa or for the Research Center itself.Casey, dressed in a white robe, was ecstatic upon seeing Lin Yilan and actually rushed up to give her a hug.Her usually nerdy friend had become so enthusiastic; it seemed he had indeed been cooped up for too long. Lin Yilan smiled and accepted his incoherent expressions. After a long while, Casey finally remembered the key point."Heavens, I thought I'd never see an old friend again in this lifetime. How did you

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Red Dragon Tooth

Lin Yilan's wandering thoughts returned to the shopkeeper's incessant sales pitch. She seriously considered which crystal cup Jasmine would prefer, examining the subtle differences in the natural ice-crack patterns with due diligence. Lapis lazuli bracelets, ripple-patterned crystal cups, hand-woven cloud-silk square rugs, Dream Epiphyllum dew... The long shopping list made Lin Yilan want to sigh. Her original intention was merely to visit an old friend she hadn't seen in a long time, but the result was this—Casey couldn't leave the base and had repeatedly asked her to buy these items on his behalf to send back to the Imperial Capital as wedding gifts for his sister. Faced with such a request, full of familial affection and impossible to refuse, Lin Yilan had no choice but to comply.Going from shop to shop, the bags in her hands grew heavier, and the cost was staggering. She couldn't help but marvel that Casey's salary was indeed quite generous. The last item on the long list was th

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Harassment

There is a price to pay for being a good person, and it is not a small one.Although it wasn't a huge sum, it was far beyond what her military salary could cover. She had been forced to return to the Imperial Capital to withdraw a considerable amount of money from her accounts. She only hoped that before the steward reported to her father, she could come up with a good excuse. Using her salary was a small matter, but if her father asked about it...Putting down the quill and pushing the paper across the desk, the steward glanced at the signature and handed over a silk bag filled with gold coins."Miss Yilan, here is what you requested. Also, His Lordship wrote to say he will return to Xiuwa in a month.""Is Little Yilan in a bad mood?"Lin Yilan snapped out of her daze and forced a smile for the old woman beside her. "I'm fine, just a little tired."Seeing her clearly picking at her food, the old woman looked at the child she had raised with heartache."It's not that easy to fool Old

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Ambush

Dropping a few copper coins into the bowl of the armless, blind beggar, Lin Yilan walked away silently. The hoarse singing dissipated in the wind. Pedestrians on the street hurried past, numb with a familiarity born of long exposure.Every city had beggars; in Xiuwa, most were disabled miners. To mine the crystal ore essential to the Empire, they risked their lives entering deep shafts, often encountering unstable crystal explosions. After losing limbs, their only means of survival was begging.Adjusting her military cap, Lin Yilan looked at the sky. People were gradually gathering in twos and threes around the high platform in the square. A bare iron pillar stood on the platform, with firewood piled high beneath it. A strange silence shrouded the surroundings; the atmosphere was oppressive and gloomy.Burning at the stake—the severest punishment in the Sear Empire for capital offenders, and a common sight in Xiuwa's central square.A resonant bell rang from the clock tower. A group o

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Predicament

A strange throbbing coursed through her body, and she couldn't stop sweating. Her clothes became a burdensome restraint; she wanted to break free but was utterly powerless, trapped in an endless nightmare with no escape. It seemed someone helped her strip off her clothes. The heat subsided slightly, but soon surged again. Not understanding what this empty restlessness was craving, Lin Yilan tossed and turned, unable to endure it. Suddenly, her tortured skin felt a coolness, as if bathed in rain. The chill gradually spread, miraculously taking away the scorching heat, and she finally fell into a deep sleep.In the long nightmare, there were people of all shapes and sizes, roasting fires, cold eyes looking down from above, and cries of painful struggle. Through the haze, a coolness repeatedly calmed the maddening heat. In her dream, there was a pair of magical hands, soothing her meticulously like Nanny, feeding her a sweet soup brewed according to an ancient fever-reducing recipe.She

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Rainy Night

With books, time finally wasn't so unbearable.Leaning against the bedhead and flipping through the pages, Lin Yilan read the beautiful chapters word by word. It had been a long time since she had touched such delightful books, and now, picking them up again, the attraction had an added layer.The weather was terrible. After lunch, a drizzle began to patter outside the window. The tap-tap of water droplets hitting the tin roof rang incessantly. Reading in the dim light made Lin Yilan a bit dizzy. She pushed the book aside to take a break when suddenly, there was a noise outside the door.There were scattered footsteps of more than one person. A stray dog somewhere was kicked, letting out a yelp before jumping up and fleeing in panic.Voices drew nearer, sounding like several children conversing."...Really a woman?" A girl's voice."...Sa said... accident..." A boy chimed in."...I guess..." Another boy snickered.The voices of strangers made her emotions tense up instantly. There was

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