Discover the enchanting new webtoon, Frozen Hearts, crafted by HWIYO. This fantasy tale centers around Seolhwa, a snow maiden demon who finds herself entangled in a contractual marriage with the northern prince. Having lived among humans while hiding her true identity, Seolhwa faces the growing challenges of a world where demons are increasingly at odds with humanity. She dreams of a peaceful life after her marriage, but the prince harbors his own complex issues and a heartfelt motive for seeking Seolhwa’s hand. Dive into the captivating world of Frozen Hearts Chapter 1-8.
Frozen Hearts Chapter 1: The Snow Maiden Demon
Frozen Hearts Chapter 1 opens with the birth of the world, a realm born from chaos where humans, demons, and all manner of creatures struggle to survive amidst lawlessness. In the depths of this turmoil, a woman prayed fervently, and the sun god, moved by her sincerity, granted her the power to forge a nation. Alongside this gift, she received assistance from five heavenly beings. Together, they formed the new royal family, using their abilities to nurture the kingdom.
At first, harmony reigned in the land, allowing humans and demons to coexist happily. Those who inherited the powers of the heavenly beings became known as shamans, wielding mythical abilities. However, a conflict soon erupted between humans and demons, leading the king to decree the destruction of all demons. As a result, most demons vanished, and some chose to live among humans in disguise.
We are introduced to Seolha, a snow maiden demon living among humans, masquerading as the daughter of an ice shaman family. Rumors swirl around her due to her reclusive nature. Once, she mingled freely with humans and even sought marriage, but when her true identity was discovered, she was betrayed and forced to defend herself, leading to the accidental deaths of her suitors. Now, choosing solitude, Seolha has garnered a reputation as a madwoman of marrying age.
Her servant, Tyochi, a snow rabbit demon, questions how long she will resist the advances of a persistent suitor: the cruel and cold-hearted northern prince. Seolha is fed up with his countless letters, as she has no desire to marry him. Frozen Hearts Chapter 1 concludes with Jogi, another of Seolha’s servants and a snow weasel demon, meeting the northern prince at their doorstep. He expresses his wish to speak with Seolha.
Frozen Hearts Chapter 2: The Northern Prince
Frozen Hearts Chapter 2 begins with a brief introduction to the northern prince. He is the son of a king who unexpectedly passed away, leading the royal advisors to place his younger brother on the throne. At the age of sixteen, the prince was tasked with guarding the northern border, where his ruthless actions resulted in the massacre of demons in the region, earning him a reputation as a formidable warrior. Though his skills and handsome looks attracted women to him, the prince remained uninterested in their affections.
In the present, the prince’s decision to visit her frustrates Seolhwa. She instructs one of her servants to inform him that she is not home, but to her dismay, she encounters him outside. Startled, she suggests they talk another time, but the prince insists on speaking with her. Seolhwa feels a pang of nervousness from his imposing presence.
The prince seeks an answer to his marriage proposal, but Seolhwa firmly declares her disinterest. She suggests he could find a woman from a more suitable family. Unfazed, the prince expresses his disbelief, insisting that Seolhwa is the only one who meets his criteria for a wife. He queries her decision to decline a royal decree, asserting that accepting his proposal would grant her a life of luxury. He even taunts her about the rumors surrounding her.
Remaining composed, Seolhwa challenges him to persuade her to marry him. Frozen Hearts Chapter 2 concludes with her smiling sarcastically as she declares this will be their last face-to-face meeting and promptly shuts the door in his face. In response, annoyance fills the prince as he remarks that he has never encountered a woman like her before.
Frozen Hearts Chapter 3: Decision
Frozen Hearts Chapter 3 begins two days later as the prince returns to Seolhwa’s house once again. Tyochi and Jogi are anxious about his presence, but the snow maiden urges them to remain calm. Frustrated by the prince’s persistence, Seolhwa wonders why he is so determined to marry her. She speculates that it might be due to her family’s lack of power, as the emperor likely wants to prevent the prince from claiming his throne.
Seolhwa climbs onto the wall to gather her thoughts but is startled when she sees the prince waiting for her below. When she asks how he got inside her property, he simply replies that he hopped over the wall. The prince expresses his desire to talk with her, and Seolhwa, noting the wall’s significant height, recalls using magic to climb it earlier. Now, feeling apprehensive, she takes a deep breath and jumps, only to have the prince catch her. Flushed by their close proximity, she quickly steps away from him.
To Marry
The prince then offers to do anything within reason if she agrees to marry him. Curious, Seolhwa asks for the real reason behind his insistence. The prince hesitates but promises to share his reasoning if she agrees to consider his proposal. When Seolhwa nods, he reveals that he wishes to see his sister, Princess Dohye, who is being held hostage by the emperor to ensure the prince’s compliance.
Seolhwa is taken aback by this personal revelation and begins to contemplate the implications of marrying the prince. While she would become the center of attention, aligning herself with him could provide her with an advantage in navigating her precarious situation. She chastises herself for not considering this strategy sooner.
Frozen Hearts Chapter 3 ends with a loud crash, and Seolhwa is shocked to see the prince soaking wet, while one of her servants fervently apologizes for the mishap.
Frozen Hearts Chapter 4: Marry The Prince
Frozen Hearts Chapter 4 begins with the prince realizing he has been drenched in tea. Tyochi, who accidentally tripped and caused the mess, asks for his forgiveness. Selhwa lightly scolds Tyochi, but the prince is surprisingly not angry. He simply asks for some clothes to borrow.
In the next scene, Selhwa reprimands her two servants and instructs them to stay put. Tyochi and Jogi apologize, and Selhwa heads off to fetch clothing for the prince. When she opens the door, she takes in the sight of him half-naked, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. The prince playfully teases her, joking that since she has seen his body, there’s no way she can escape the marriage proposal. This annoys the snow maiden, even though she admits to herself that he has a nice physique.
Realizing that the prince must miss his sister, Selhwa nods in understanding. The prince, leaning in cheekily, suggests that if she is looking for love, he will do his best to help. Selhwa brushes him off, and he prepares to leave. Before he goes, the prince asks her if she can use ice magic. Selhwa considers revealing her powers but ultimately claims she cannot.
Intruder
Just as the prince is about to leave, Selhwa senses an intruder on her property. When someone calls out to her, she instinctively uses her powers to defend herself. However, she soon discovers that the intruder is actually an old friend. A group of other demons arrives as well, and Selhwa scolds them for not informing her of their visit.
To her surprise, they express excitement at the prospect of her marrying the prince. Initially fearing their disapproval, Selhwa learns that they are eager for her to persuade him to halt the destruction of their kind. The demons have been under a lot of stress, and they hope for a quick resolution to their troubles. As Frozen Hearts Chapter 4 ends, Selhwa prepares herself for the challenges of wedding preparations once again.
Frozen Hearts Chapter 5: In The Palace
Frozen Hearts Chapter 5 begins with Seolhwa saying farewell to her demon friends, who gift her an incense pouch to mask her scent. Nervous about her upcoming meeting with the northern prince, she boards the carriage with a single goal: to survive and live quietly. Upon arriving at the palace, she pleasantly surprises the servants by finding that they admire her beauty.
Juho, the prince’s right-hand man, introduces himself and offers to show her around the palace. After a brief tour, he leads her to her room and gifts her a necklace made of a beautiful mineral. Although Seolhwa feels uncomfortable receiving it, she accepts it graciously.
Once inside her room, Seolhwa is greeted by the palace court maid and several servants who have been waiting for her. However, the court maid is clearly displeased with Seolhwa’s arrival and makes her discomfort known, leaving Seolhwa feeling unsettled.
Just as the atmosphere becomes tense, the prince arrives to her rescue. He questions why the court maid and her companions are in his wife’s room without permission. Despite the maid’s attempts to intervene, the prince stands firm, ordering them to leave and warning her against overstepping.
As the maid and the other servants exit, Seolhwa feels a wave of relief and even happiness, thinking that she and the prince might be able to have a normal relationship. However, her hopes are dashed when the prince callously taunts her, warning her to be aware of her surroundings—or risk being killed. Seolhwa is left in shock, her moment of joy shattered, concluding Frozen Hearts Chapter 5.
Frozen Hearts Chapter 6: Letter
Frozen Hearts Chapter 6 opens with the prince reprimanding Seolhwa, clearly annoyed that his wife was disrespected on her first day at the palace. He informs her that the wedding will take place tomorrow, leaving Seolhwa shocked. The prince adds that if she had accepted his proposal earlier, they wouldn’t have to rush things. Seolhwa feels frustrated, thinking that he is unloading his problems onto her.
The prince advises Seolhwa to be cautious around the court ladies and encourages her to be confident, never feeling self-conscious in their presence. Surprised by his words, Seolhwa questions whether he genuinely worries about her. In response, she suggests he could be less abrasive instead. She points out that the taunts from the court ladies pale in comparison to the situation with her husband, mocking the prince in the process. Before he can respond, she invites the court ladies to enter.
In the next scene, Seolhwa, the prince, and the palace court maid listen as the maid explains the details of the royal wedding. Bored, Seolhwa wonders if her sister-in-law would be similar to the other sisters-in-law who had been rather annoying during their marriages. Noticing her discomfort, the prince asks Seolhwa to switch seats with him. While the court maid insists that switching seats is improper etiquette, the prince dismisses her comment and playfully changes seats with Seolhwa, teasing her in the process.
Gratitude
Seolhwa worries about displaying such affection in front of the court maid, knowing the maid would likely report this back. After the maid finishes detailing the preparations for the wedding, she leaves, with the prince thanking Seolhwa sincerely before he exits. Taken aback by his unexpected gratitude, Seolhwa blushes at seeing his genuine demeanor.
As the prince leaves, Seolhwa notices a court maid lingering outside her room. After a brief conversation, she learns the maid wanted to deliver a letter to the prince but couldn’t. Seolhwa offers to take it to him, and the maid gratefully entrusts her with the task.
The scene shifts to the wedding day, but the prince appears to be in a foul mood. Frozen Hearts Chapter 6 concludes with Seolhwa pondering whether she should have read the letter’s contents before delivering it to him.
Frozen Hearts Chapter 7: The Wedding
Frozen Hearts Chapter 7 opens with Seolhwa feeling out of place in the celebratory atmosphere, likening it to a funeral. The prince quickly exits, leaving Seolhwa uncomfortable. The other courtiers pity the snow maiden, empathizing with her situation.
Outside, Seolhwa confronts the prince, asking him to wait. He inquires about the court lady who gave her the letter. When Seolhwa claims ignorance, he rushes off to find her himself. Seolhwa uses her magic to create a snowball, but the prince dodges it and strikes her instead. Seolhwa attempts to regain control of the situation, suggesting that the prince’s sister, Princess Dohye, might be involved. The accurate guess takes the prince aback, and he reveals that Dohye sent a letter claiming to be ill and unable to attend the wedding.
However, the prince remains adamant that the letter is a forgery. Seolhwa senses that this might be true and decides to investigate further. She convinces the prince to trust her and allows him to leave to make up an excuse for his wife’s absence. Meanwhile, Seolhwa tracks down the maid who gave her the letter and asks her about its authenticity. The maid reveals that the letter is indeed from Princess Dohye, who genuinely appears to be ill.
Seolhwa believes the maid and thanks her for being honest. However, before departing, the maid warns Seolhwa to stay away from the palace. As Seolhwa contemplates this warning, she is distracted by thoughts of her upcoming wedding night, and Frozen Hearts Chapter 7 concludes with her sitting in a bathtub, lost in thought.
Frozen Hearts Chapter 8: No Wedding Night?
Frozen Hearts Chapter 8 begins with Selhwa, the snow maiden, nervously preparing for her wedding night. After a refreshing bath that leaves her blushing at thoughts of her husband’s body, she gets ready with excitement. However, her mood shifts when a servant informs her that the prince will be sleeping in a different room. Annoyed, Selhwa can hardly believe the audacity of the prince.
A few hours earlier, the prince had met with Tyochi, an attentive servant. He expressed his desire not to pressure Selhwa into spending the night with him. He shows his thoughtful nature by giving Tyochi a bowl of herbal tea for her fatigue. While Tyochi appreciates the considerate gesture, Selhwa’s frustration grows. Disturbed by the news of the prince’s decision, she rushes out of the room, leaving Tyochi puzzled.
Demon Attack
Furious at the implications of the prince not spending the night with her, Selhwa knows that rumors will spread like wildfire if word gets out. Hurrying to the prince’s room, she is shocked to discover a demon inside. Struggling to get the door open, she resorts to using her ice magic to break it down. Once inside, she sees the demon attacking the prince and quickly leaps into action, using her magic to repel it. The demon manages to escape, but Juho, the prince’s aide, arrives just in time to learn about the attack.
The prince brushes off their concerns, claiming he is fine and suggesting they leave him alone. However, Selhwa insists that he join her in her room for safety, and Juho concurs. Relieved to have resolved the issue so swiftly, Selhwa re-enters her room, only to find the prince sitting at a distance. His aloof demeanor irritates her further. She confronts him, pointing out the contradiction in his request for caution regarding rumors while seemingly inviting them with his actions.
Calmly, the prince explains that he has faced many assassination attempts before but adds that this was his first encounter with a demon in his personal quarters. Feeling a mix of sympathy and frustration, Selhwa expresses her concern about the demon, noting that it appears to be different from the other demons concluding Frozen Hearts Chapter 8.
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