*Ding! *[Sword mastery] LV1Allows the user to freely handle swords. Increase in attack damage with swords, by 2%.“Woah… that’s a good passive skill. I don’t have to start training with a sword from scratch.” Helena smiled happily.After Helena broke through the intermediate stage of Qi, her stats increased by a lot. But even though she had become stronger, she had no fighting experience or skills, which meant she had no way to display her strength in a fight. But it will be different if she gets [Sword mastery] skill.*Ding! *Mission: -1) perform 100 dumbbell floor presses before the end of the day.Reward: +100 experience points+5 Stamina statsFailure: -200 EXP.2) Perform 200 dumbbell push-ups before the end of the day.Reward: +300 experience points10 stamina stats[Sword mastery] LV1 passive skillFailure: -10yrs of QI3) Perform 500 dumbbell push-ups and 500 dumbbell floor presses before the end of the day without a break.Reward: +800 experience points20 Health stat20
The next dayHelena’s roomMorning dawned and Helena was lying asleep on her bed with her body covered with a blue duvet, leaving only her head uncovered. Her eyes opened slowly and the first thing she saw was the ceiling above her.“... Huh?? What a familiar ceiling… Ugh! my body hurts… Huh? … Why is my left hand warm?”Helena thought as she turned her head to the left, look down at her hand, and saw Nora who had dozed off on a chair beside the bed while holding her hands.After seeing that, Helena smiled happily. Then Helena pulled her hands slowly out of Nora’s grip because she did not want to disturb Nora’s sleep. After she pulled out her hands, Helena sat upright and took off the duvet covering her body. After taking off the duvet, she noticed that her clothes were different. She was in her white nightgown. But she remembered that she was still in the blue dress she wore for breakfast with the emperor.Helena turned her gaze towards Nora. Did Nora change my clothes? Even though I
HELENA’S ROOMBathroom.*SPLASH*Helena stepped into the bathtub, causing some water to spill on the ground. She could feel the warmth of the water as she sat in the bath, which made her feel comfortable. She turns her gaze toward the bathroom door, looked down, and noticed a shadow. After seeing the shadow, Helena sighed before saying.“... Nora, thank you for drawing my bath, and you don’t need to wait on me. It will take some time before I am out.”Helena knew that Nora was just doing her job as a maid. But Helena needed Nora to leave, because of what she was about to do.“... Ok, your highness. But are you sure you don’t need me to call the doctor to see if you have any cuts?” Nora asked in a worried tone.Nora was still worried about what had happened a while ago. She could still feel the fear in her heart when she saw the princess lying on the ground, covered with sharp glass shards. She blames herself for dozing off while the princess got hurt. But she still could not figure ou
“Huh…? am still alive…?”After regaining consciousness, it surprised Helena when she found herself lying on the bathroom floor. She sat up and glanced around the bathroom, searching for the black hole, but she could not see it, so she concluded that the skill got canceled when she lost consciousness. But what she could not understand was how she survived.“Was Everything that happened a dream?” She thought.But the last thing Helena could remember was the severe pain of her body expanding rapidly, while her bones got crushed by the pressure. At that moment, she was sure she was dying, but now it feels like nothing had happened. Instead, she could feel a new surge of power in her body.“System…? What happened while I was unconscious?”*DING*[While the host was unconscious, you went through synchronization.] Helena’s brows frowned after listening to the system’s answer. Though she got an answer, she could not understand what the system meant by ‘synchronization’.“Synchronization…? wh
“Hmm…? After observing it for a while it seems the apple is real. But how did it appear in this void?”No matter how long Helena racked her brain, she could not understand the principle behind the apple appearing. Normally to make an apple you need fertile land, an apple seed, sunlight, and water. Then you wait for the apple tree to grow before you can get an apple. But, now with a single thought, a well-ripened apple is created.“Is this the power of a God…?” she blurted out while staring at her hands.The more she thought about her new powers, the more are eyes shone in excitement. Helena could not wait to see what she could do with this newfound power. If she could create anything she desired with a single thought, she would be able to create things that could make her stronger. Giving her another way to protect herself. She thought. But first, she had to see if the things created with this power were real and not an illusion.“SIGH…”Helena sighs calming her excitement, as she gra
HELENA’S UNIVERSE.“Hmm… how should I start?”Helena did not know where she should start in building her universe. She glanced around and noticed how chaotic her universe was. space collided into itself endlessly, creating black holes. With a glance, she knew that no planet or life could be created in such chaos.It was clear that she needed to stop the chaos in her universe if she ever wanted life to flourish.Helena didn’t think about it for too long before she started gathering universal QI. with her creator powers, she thought she should be able to calm the chaos in her universe with just her thoughts.After gathering what seemed to be enough universal QI, she spreads her arms wide before saying.“ CHAOS, OPEN!”*BOOM*Her voice, imbued with universal QI, sent a shock wave throughout the universe. The universal QI clashed with the chaotic force of the universe, causing the unstable space and black holes to explode.“Woah… so that’s what a black hole looks like when it explodes… I
HELENA’S ROOM AFTER BREAKFAST “Haahh…” Helena sighed in relief as she sat on her bed and rubbed her belly with a satisfied expression. Right now, she felt revived after stuffing herself with a scrumptious breakfast. She did not know why she ate more than she normally would, but she noticed that after coming out of her universe her stomach felt empty. It was clear that her new appetite had something to do with the amount of time she spent in the universe. However, she could not come to a conclusion until she tests her theory the next time, she goes back in. but now she had something she had to check. “...System… System.” *DING* [HOW CAN I HELP YOU HOST] “Oh, there you are. Why didn’t you answer when I called in the universe?” Helena asked with a curious expression. *DING* [DUE TO THE SKILL BEING SPECIAL, THE SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE THE AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER THE HOST PERSONAL DIMENSION UNLESS THE HOST GIVES PERMISSION.] “Hmm… so that’s why. This means that the system does not
*KNOCK* *KNOCK*The knocking sound cut Helena’s thoughts, she turns her gaze towards Nora and saw that Nora was already walking towards the door to check who was behind the door. After Nora arrived in front of the door, she asked.“Who is it?”Helena could not hear the reply, since the door was a distance away from her bed. But after Nora opens the door, Helena noticed that the person behind the door wore a maid’s uniform.“It’s been a while since I’ve seen any other maid other than Nora… well having one maid has its perks, I don’t have to be cautious all the time knowing that I am surrounded by different women when I don’t know what their intentions are.”*CREAK*Helena noticed Nora close the door after she had finished talking to the maid.“Well… guess they are done,”Helena said in her mind. As she turns her gaze toward Nora, she noticed a piece of paper in Nora’s hands as she walks closer.Helena became curious about what the content of the letter was, and as soon as Nora got clos
-----------------------------------------------------------------RAINBRIDGE ESTATE- CENTER OF THE BALLROOM.*SWISH**TAP*"I am still quite surprised you asked me for a dance, even though you have the option of picking many more beautiful noble-born ladies, who are dying to dance with you. My lord."Cyra said, locking eyes with Lord Phames. Their hands clasped, fingers intertwined as they twirled and waltzed in the heart of the ballroom, surrounded by the elegance of the moment."You are mistaken…"Lord Phames said, pausing momentarily as he skillfully guided the dance. With a graceful movement, he gently pushed Lady Cyra away.*WHOOSH*"What is he doing?!..."Cyra thought in her mind with a surprised expression after she was pushed. She realized her balance was thrown off by the sudden push and she was going to fall. Strangely, she wasn't scared, as she could still feel Phames's touch, through her gloves.Just As Cyra's fingers were about to slip from his palm, Lord Phames, with imp
—-------------------------------------------------------------------MISTY PEAK ROYAL PALACE - THRONE HALL"It's been ten days since I neutralized the empire's most powerful weapons from play. I expected the capital to descend into chaos and panic without the Emperor at its head. However, after locking down the capital, they are handling the situation better than I imagined. But I wonder how they will react to the present I have, prepared for them." Helena thought as she leaned back on the throne with a plotting smile.*BAM**CREAK*"…?"Hearing the loud sound of the Throne Hall's heavy stone doors opening, Helena turned her gaze to the hall entrance, to see Grace walking in."Grace?... It seems all her injuries have healed." Helena thought with a slight smile as she watched Grace walk towards her.*****************************************A FEW MOMENTS LATER.After a while, Grace arrived at the end of the throne steps and fell to her knees immediately, bowing her head.*THUD**WHOO
CH 76--------------------------------------------------------IN THE BALLROOM, SOMEWHERE AMONG THE GUESTS."Oh my, did you see that? Lord Phames actually kissed her on the hand!"Lady Fiora of House Merewind exclaimed in astonishment, while surrounded by a group of other noble ladies."How could that commoner's daughter simply stand there while he did that? She ought to be on her knees, showing gratitude for such an opportunity." Lady Justina of House Quickfire remarked, her tone dripping with disdain and disgust."It appears this commoner's daughter, needs to be taught her place." Lady Annelore of House Merewind added, glaring at Cyra with a malicious expression."I heard from my mother that when a nobleman gets close to a commoner woman, he becomes bewitched. They supposedly sprinkle love potions on their clothing, so that when the nobleman inhales it, he falls in love with them."Lady Thessaly of House Starfrost said."I heard the same from my elder sister. She said her husband
INNER CAPITAL WESTERN WING – RAINBRIDGE ESTATE*CLIP-CLOP**CREAKING* (sound of carriage)The loud sounds of horses’ hooves, striking a cobblestone path and carriage creaking wheels, resounded in the air as multiple horse-driven carriages, drove towards a grand building in the distance. And in one of those carriages, two sisters are in an anxious state, as it is their first time attending a high society party.“… it's been almost thirty minutes since we entered the Estate, and we still haven’t arrived at the ballroom yet…”Lily said in an anxious tone as she opens the blinds and gazed out the carriage window. What she saw left her in awe—an expansive landscape adorned with grand buildings and structures.“Wow... This is a duke's estate... it's so huge! It must be larger than two districts in the outer capital... I wonder just how much larger their estate in the Western territory is. if the one in the capital is already this massive!”Lily said with an excited tone and expression as sh
INNER CAPITAL CITY - SOMWHERE.“Be careful of your own shadow; for it might hide more than you realize.”Emperor Maximus said, as he emerged from behind Helena, stepping out of her shadow. His sword's blade, deeply embedded in her back, piercing through her chest.*THUD*“COUGH!!... How did you”Helena exclaimed, after coughing out blood. As she turned to Emperor Maximus, her face twisted in shock and agony.“Did you truly believe I could be defeated with such a meager display of power? That was nothing more than a mere shadow double.”Emperor Maximus said with a condescending tone and expression.“Even with an energy more powerful than mana and Aura, this is all your strength amounts to. What a waste… Don’t worry; I will be using your power to its full potential, after extracting it from your corpse… Any last words before you die?”Emperor Maximus asked.“Cough…Ha…haha… Did you think you’ve won!? HA-HAHAHAHA!”Helena exclaimed, erupting into maniacal laughter before her body dissolve
OUTSIDE CHAMBERLAIN EADULF’S DOMAIN. *CRACK*"Huh?!... It appears the battle's outcome is clear. Your Majesty, who do you think emerged victorious?"Master Zurrick asked Emperor Maximus after noticing Chamberlian Eadulf’s Domain began to dissipate.“From the pressure he released it would be difficult for Eadulf to win, but since he got into Eadulf’s Aura domain… well, we’ll just wait and see.”Emperor Maximus replied.****************************************************************A MINUTE LATER.Once Chamberlain Eadulf's Aura Domain had fully dissipated, Emperor Maximus and Master Zurrick were met with a startling sight. The hooded figure, previously ensnared by Eadulf's Domain, now stood unharmed, casually dragging an object with a single hand as they strolled forward.*SCRAPE! * [Sound effect of dragging an object]“I must say… he had a strong determination and will. But what use are those if you are weak!”Helena said as she tossed the object she'd been dragging, like trash, rig
SILVERWOOD MANOR’S COMPOUND.*SHOOSH**SHOOSH**SLASH*The air whirled into a frenzy, stirred by the astonishing speed at which Helena and Chamberlin Eadulf moved. Their forms could only be glimpsed as blurs, locked in a fierce exchange that painted a trail of destruction across the Manor's Estate.*SWOOSH**CLANG**BANG**WHOOSH*"How does his speed continue to outpace mine, even as I pushed my speed to the limit? Among the ‘Ten Aura Masters’ on the continent, I hold the title of the 'Lightning Sword' due to the unique characteristics of my abilities. Yet, here I am unable to match the speed of this unknown Hooded Figure. How frustrating… But, it’s not solely my speed that has earned me the Title of Lightning Sword!”Chamberlin Eadulf thought in his mind as he abruptly ceased his movements, coming to a complete standstill.*WHOOSH**HALT*“Huh!? Why did you stop? Are you gassed out already...?”Helena asked, her tone carrying a tinge of surprise. as she slowed down before coming to a
OUTSIDE, THE IMPERIAL PALACE’S GATES.As the post-celebration of the prince’s naming persisted within the grand halls of the imperial palace, a scene unfolded outside its monumental gates. Assembled was a segment of the imperial army, specifically the Silver Dragon Knight squad. Comprising of five hundred knights, each meticulously chosen by the emperor himself, the squad boasted a spectrum of prowess ranging from a fourth-class Grandmaster as the least powerful, to an eighth-class Grandmaster as the most formidable. The knights stood in disciplined formation outside the palace gate, organized into five distinct lines, with each group encompassing a hundred knights.*CREAK*A loud creaking sound of metal filled the air as the palace gates opens, revealing Emperor Maximus. He walks out with the air of a conqueror exuding from his body. With each stride he took, the surrounding air became heavy, affected by his Aura. Causing the knights guarding the palace gates, to fall to their knees
“AAAAAHHH!!”Tristen and Percival yelled in pain, covering their eyes as the intense light temporarily blinded them. The sudden and overwhelming brightness disoriented them, leaving them vulnerable and unable to see their surroundings.*WHOOSH*“Did you not know that in a fight, you should not take your eyes off your opponent? Kekekeke.”Cobra said in a mocking tone as he appears behind Tristan and Percival.“!!!”Tristan and Percival’s hearts pounded in fear as they heard the unknown voice behind them. Panic took over, and they instinctively turned around, blindly swinging their swords toward the source of the sound, hoping to hit their unseen assailant. Their actions were fueled by a mix of adrenaline and fear, but the lack of visibility made their attacks wild and unguided.*SWISH**SLASH**SLASH*“Whoops… Kekeke, how do you expect to hit your target if you don’t look at it?”Cobra jeered, his mocking laughter resonating through the hall. As he displays remarkable ease and agility,