The Heroine's Mysterious Live-in Husband

Six years ago, Furocia Harold challenged the Northern King in her quest to ascend the Leaderboard. However, she fell victim to his schemes and was drugged, suffering a heavy defeat. While escaping, Furocia was saved by James Walker. At that critical moment, the aphrodisiac's effects overtook her, and in desperation to neutralize the poison, she forcibly had relations with him. Later, Furocia discovered she was pregnant. To preserve her family’s honor, she reluctantly allowed James to marry into the Harold family. Furocia saw him as nothing more than a useless, incapable live-in son-in-law. What she didn't know, however, was that he was once the Ex-Temple Master, wielding legendary power and strength. After carrying the child to term, she gave birth to Jenny Walker and promptly left the Harold family to join the Northern Border army, determined to one day reclaim her place on the Leaderboard. She left James behind to care for their daughter, Jenny. After that, James endured constant disdain from his mother-in-law and the Harold family. During this time, James's powers were sealed, forcing him to live in seclusion within the Harold family estate. For five years, he took on the role of a full-time stay-at-home father, silently nurturing Jenny while awaiting the day he could reclaim his strength. Five years later, Furocia and her lieutenant encountered the Northern King once again. Though she sought redemption, she was no match for him and ended up gravely injured, slipping into unconsciousness. As she was on the verge of falling into the Northern King's clutches, Jenny sensed her mother's peril and brought James to her rescue. In that moment, Jenny unleashed her true, unrivaled potential as a Supreme Prodigy, defeating the Northern King in a single, overwhelming strike. James attributed the victory and glory to Furocia, which not only prevented his identity from being exposed but also secured Furocia's place on the Leaderboard as decreed by the Temple. Unaware of the truth, Furocia believed her victory was entirely her own doing. Growing increasingly prideful and self-assured of her exceptional talent, she became determined to sever all ties with James and erase the shame she believed his existence had brought her.