Under the Oak Tree (OAK) novel is a popular light novel covering Adult, Drama, and Ecchi genres. Written by the Author Sooji Kim. 126 chapters have been translated and translations of other chapters are in progress.
Summary
The daughter of a duke, the stuttering Maximilian, married a knight of lowly status at her father’s coercion.
After their first night, her husband departed for an expedition without another word.
He comes back three years later, this time as a famous knight in the whole continent.
How would Maximilian face him on his return?
- 1 His Return
- 2 Second Meeting
- 3 Wedding Night (1)
- 4 Wedding Night (2)
- 5 Unforgotten Memories
- 6 Behind His Piercing Gaze
- 7 Insecurities and Misunderstandings (1)
- 8 Insecurities and Misunderstandings (2)
- 9 Damsel in Distress (1)
- 10 Damsel in Distress (2)
- 11 The Duke of Croix (1)
- 12 The Duke of Croix (2)
- 13 Torn Apart (1)
- 14 Torn Apart (2)
- 15 Under the Sheets (1)
- 16 Under the Sheets (2)
- 17 His Adoration for Her (1)
- 18 His Adoration for Her (2)
- 19 Tender Touch of a Strange Man (1)
- 20 Tender Touch of a Strange Man (2)
- 21 Light Beyond the Haze (1)
- 22 Light Beyond the Haze (2)
- 23 Unexpected Warmth (1)
- 24 Unexpected Warmth (2)
- 25 Glimpse of Magic
- 26 Decadent Nights
- 27 Mysterious Heat
- 28 Questionable Behavior
- 29 Disobedience to the King (1)
- 30 Disobedience to the King (2)
- 31 Her New Home (1)
- 32 Her New Home (2)
- 33 Eyes Only On Me (1)
- 34 Eyes Only On Me (2)
- 35 Maxi Don't Fall Asleep
- 36 Lady of the Castle
- 37 Castle Calypse (1)
- 38 Castle Calypse (2)
- 39 The Inexperienced Knight (1)
- 40 The Inexperienced Knight (2)
- 41 Welcome Feast (1)
- 42 Welcome Feast (2)
- 43 I Am Thirsty For You (1) 19
- 44 I Am Thirsty For You (2) | 19
- 45 Devoured Till Morning (1) | 19
- 46 Devoured Till Morning (2) | 19
- 47 Refurbishing Castle Calypse (1)
- 48 Refurbishing Castle Calypse (2)
- 49 Am I Dreaming (1)
- 50 Am I Dreaming (2)
- 51 Erroneous Expectations (1)
- 52 Erroneous Expectations (2) | 19
- 53 Take Me Closer (1) | 19
- 54 Take Me Closer (2) | 19
- 55 His Departure to the Capital (1)
- 56 His Departure to the Capital (2)
- 57 Max's Resolve (1)
- 58 Max's Resolve (2)
- 59 Her Blatant Ignorance (1)
- 60 Her Blatant Ignorance (2)
- 61 Her Unofficial Help (1)
- 62 Her Unofficial Help (2)
- 63 The Legend of the Oak Tree (1)
- 64 The Legend of the Oak Tree (2)
- 65 The Storyteller and Knights
- 66 The Storyteller and Knights
- 67 Slowly Settling In (1)
- 68 Slowly Settling In (2)
- 69 Her First Kind Companions (1)
- 70 Her First Kind Companions (2)
- 71 Strange Affinity to Magic (1)
- 72 Strange Affinity to Magic (2)
- 73 Familiar Fears (1)
- 74 Familiar Fears (2)
- 75 The Lord's Return (1)
- 76 The Lord's Return (2)
- 77 Riftan's Anger
- 78 One Head for Every Scratch (1)
- 79 One Head for Every Scratch (2) | 19
- 80 I Want All of Him (1) | 19
- 81 I Want All of Him (2) | 19
- 82 A Bold Kiss (1)
- 83 A Bold Kiss (2)
- 84 A Constant Blame (1)
- 85 A Constant Blame (2)
- 86 Trying Her Best (1)
- 87 Trying Her Best (2)
- 88 Concerns (1)
- 89 Concerns (2)
- 90 Lessons on Defensive Sorcery (1)
- 91 Lessons on Defensive Sorcery (2)
- 92 Unexpected Request (1)
- 93 Unexpected Request (2)
- 94 A Veiled Past (1)
- 95 A Veiled Past (2)
- 96 Your Likes and Dislikes (1)
- 97 Your Likes and Dislikes (2)
- 98 Surprising Sides of Him (1)
- 99 Surprising Sides of Him (2)
- 100 A Knight’s Wife (1)
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This story is so addicting! I love it!! I need and want more ! I hope this becomes a movie if it isn’t already! It fills a void in my life that I didn’t know I needed filled ❤️

At first, I really did not like our FL, but she grew on me with the recent chapters. She is getting more comfortable and speaking up, so it’s refreshing to see her character development. I hope she can speak up about how she was treated soon.

This fits perfectly to my taste. I love the webtoon so I looked up this LN and this by far is the most incredible read I did this year. Character development and the plot is slow paced but satisfyingly good. Patience is the virtue in this one. I can't wait till Maxi be her own self and gain confidence. Riftan definitely has his fair share of issues too.
I'm literally hooked, seriously. I'm dying for updates and I'm not even exaggerating.
P.s. I simp that yandere side of Riftan.

This is the first novel where I love the weak and fragile fl... I was so proud with her character development. Go Maxi! You deserve to be happy with your belobed husband.

Oh my Lord!!! This story is just perfect for my dreams!!! I strongly believe that the ML and FL are perfect for each other. The development of the story is just phenomenal.Thank you Author for the translation!!! How can we get the full book? How can we support it?? I don't see any links to support the book. Please let us know!

I love how the characters are portrayed realistically. I love that I can relate to the protagonist, and the pacing is just as it should be. Can't wait to read more!!

Los personajes son hermosos y hacen mi corazón blando, los amo! Y mas cuando estan juntos
✨❤️ Espero ansiosa los siguientes capítulos, estoy atrapada en la historia

I'm so in love with the characters and their development <3 I love how Maxi takes little steps into becoming a better version of herself and also like the way how gentle Riftan is towards Maxi. The chemistry is soo cute I can't stop reading it. I really can't wait for the upcoming chapters.

I have read a lot online and this is a very good read! I couldn't stop reading and caught up in 3 days. Looking forward to the next chapters and how Maximillian's past will will reveal itself!

I found this story in comic book form on the “Manta” comics app, and was completely entranced. The characters are written so well, so realistic, so flawlessly flawed. And the world-building is incredible. I’ve read all of the comic pages available and just had to know more, so here I am. :) Thank you so much for this english translation of the original novel.

The development... relationship and plot is amazing. I love it 😍 I ship Riftan and Maxi a lot
Hope she can overcome her anxiety . Also I wish there's no third person in their relationship.

This book is so incredibly good. although her growth is slow I like how she starts believing in herself and finally enjoying her husband.

Unnecessarily good. Thanks for the hardwork in translating this story. I'm now afraid if my relationship will be not like this maybe I'll met my demise forever reading novels.

It’s truly a great novel. The couple both have their own issues that they have to work through and it really shows that they’re becoming better people.
The couple is adorable as well. If you’re a fan of the ‘gentle giant’ then you’ll love the ML here. He’s incredibly cute and absolutely adores FL. And I’m sure FL is someone we can all relate to as well, since the author does a great job of writing down FL’s thoughts and feelings

I really hope that they will realize that the she wasn't treated right and that they will treasure her more 🥺✨ REALLY COOL STORY So good i finished the whole 121 chapter in like 4 hours
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cant forking wait for riftan to find out abt Maxi's dad ohhh he in troubleeeee and i sense Princess Agnes is gonna be trouble too... I hope she wont bully Maxi ಥ_ಥ
I love this story! I wish I would have discovered it when it’s finished but I’m always checking for next chapter! I love it!
Does anyone know of another novel like this one?
I feel like her explaining her rough and humble background to Ruth would bring them closer because he might understand her a bit more and might even feel empathy. People have the wrong idea about her. If they only knew her real story and how hard she tries, they’d surely love and respect her the way she deserves. I’d also like to read what Riftan’s reaction is when he learns that she was mistreated so badly by her father.
Need this on anime
I really need this to be a movie 🎥 🍿 💕
Who else beside me think ruth (sorcerer) are in love with maxi?
I can imagine Riftan breathing in and out calming himself while thinking "I'm damn serious wife." lol. Riftan while leaving the room: time to beat the big boys. 😅😅😅
I do not usually read online but this one attracted my attention. First I came across to a webtoon reading ad where the webtoon of this novel was promoted. The female lead looked so beautiful and I am really into historical stories so I just had to read it! After reading the webtoon, couldn't resist to read more and here I am! What I really love about this novel is that I can relate to Maxi, and understand her struggles. I think her character is portrayed realistically. Can't wait to read more. Thanks a lot for the translation!
Can't wait for the continuation. Also patiently waiting for the webtoon updates.
Love love love the story the plot the ravishing chemistry between riftan and maxyy 💞💞💞 Can t wait for the next update💥😍
I wish the knights good luck. And Sir Nitra a long life. 😂😂😂
Holy guacamole! Riftan is gonna be crazy
Riftan is going to be jellllllyyyyyy >¤<
I'm so excited to see what neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeext
I really love this novel, normally with characters like this they are over done and honestly very cringe but this has been written so well and the development is done in a natural way I’m happy I found it I havnt read something like this for too long I can’t want for the updates I’m too excited to read the rest, I really hope the duke pays a visit to maxi and maybe then we can kill him
I keep coming here every day please update us T-T
Although, I love these type of stories...I usually end up getting so frustrated, irked, and annoyed by the protagonist in the story, usually, about the middle of the novel. For example, in 'Hell-bound With You', I was so annoyed with Abigail every time Alex would be in dangerous situations. I can tell this story is going to set it up in the same way...with her type of character. Same thought process is showing up in the story, when she thinks of Riftan getting into a tiny, little, dangerous situation....He is literally the strongest being on earth right now, who killed the strongest and most powerful thing on earth! I understand the feeling of not wanting a loved one hurt......that is not what I am talking about..... When she tries to stop him from getting involved in anything that has only the smallest bit of danger or problem, and when she starts insisting on going...like she is going to do something. She isn't a knight, and has no fighting skills, or strengths at that point. If she starts insisting on him not going, or her going, and rushing out when he fights something dangerous...I'm going to pull my hair out. Unless, she instead starts learning a skill that makes a difference, and helps...before then, I dont want to see her on the battlefield. What exactly is she going to do but cause problems. I want to see more from these type of characters, or at least the way those scenes are written. I usually end up loving ALL the other characters, and find the protagonist annoying a lot of the times, where I want to slap sense into their brains. Again, it's fine to worry...that is not where my frustration is.
This novel is way too perfect
guys... this is literally the best novel i've ever read in my entire life. i know it can be frustrating in the beginning, but you need to push through and keep reading cuz the story that unfolds is just amazing.