MY CONTRACT WITH THE APOTHECARY MONSTER GN (2025)

In this world, monsters consume a person's lifespan in exchange for granting their every wish. However, Nea's mysterious "apothecary" monster seems uninterested in consuming hers.  After wandering into the land of Weem, Nea is offered the illustrious position of Songbearer, and forms a contract with Dino — a monster as beautiful as he is powerful. While Nea adjusts to her role (and Dino's peculiar brand of companionship) she is tasked with the search for the Grimmdoll Chain: an artifact in possession of the elusive Masked Monster. If not her lifespan, what will Dino require of her in exchange for her wishes...?

In this world, monsters consume a person's lifespan in exchange for granting their every wish. However, Nea's mysterious "apothecary" monster, Dino, seems uninterested in consuming hers. If not her lifespan, what will Dino require of her in exchange for her wishes...?Job prospects outside the palace are looking grim, however, thanks to Dino's meddling. Nea would punish him... if she knew how to!So instead, Nea attempts to push Dino closer to Prince Aedalia — her fiancé. Has Nea wildly misinterpreted Aedalia's admiration of Dino, or is there a seed of truth buried somewhere beneath the surface of Aedalia's baffled expression? As the delicate tensions of this new world come into focus, Nea is able to see her situation more clearly...What might fate have in store for this Songbearer and her "apothecary" monster?