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
INSIDE VALKRIE GREEN HOUSEAt the tea table, Helena was dressed in a long beautiful black dress. with her beautiful long wavy silver hair resting over her shoulder. Her hair decorated with black roses. But what enhanced her beauty more than the other princesses with similar features was her purple eyes, which were unique among the other girls.Helena could feel the intense gaze of jealousy aimed at her, she glances around to see who was staring, but as soon as her head moved, the gazes disappeared.“Heh…”Noticing that they avoided her gaze, Helena scoffs, as she sneered at their actions. She noticed that the host seat was empty which was odd. Even though she cares less about the customs of the empire, it was common sense that the host should not be absent when all the guests have gathered.“Why is the host of the party nowhere to be seen?... anyway, since she’s late I’ll help myself,”Helena spoke in her thoughts while she reached out her hand and grab some scones and macarons, placi
“Th–those eyes… it’s those eyes…”Diamond muttered in her seat, trembling with fear and anger. This was the first time ever she felt fear for another person other than the emperor. It felt unfamiliar, terrifying, and uncomfortable. And above all, the emotions she was feeling were disgust and anger.She raised her head, saw Helena leaving, and glared at her.“How dare you… how dare you put fear in me, you witch!”Diamond said in her mind.Witches are known as the most terrifying monsters in the world. They are monsters that possess the ability to transform into any creature they want. and they especially love to turn into human females to attack human males and steal their mana. Though this monster is terrifying, it is not strong.A one-star knight would spend no effort to kill a witch, but if the knight gets charmed by the witch’s magic, it doesn’t matter how strong they are, they would be devoured.“Yes… that’s it. I must kill the witch before it hurts people. Yes, I am doing this to
INSIDE HELENA’S ROOM*SWISH* *SWISH*“The princess has been sitting still in that weird position for almost an hour now, I wonder what she’s doing this time.”Nora thought in her mind while sweeping the floor. Ever since she started working for the princess, she has experienced many strange things. She remembers the event that happened the day before.“I still can’t wrap my head around how the princess vanished right in front of my eyes. I searched for her for hours and later found her lying on her bed asleep. And I am pretty sure the bed was empty. Or the one time when the princess stepped on broken glass without getting injured or that onetime when–when she kept staring at my breast. For some reason, I felt a strange chill from her stares.”Shivers traveled through Nora's body as she thought of it. But even with all the strange events that keep happening, she would not change the princess she served for any other princess.Once Nora was done sweeping, she walked in front of the prin
"H–how is this possible… how is it possible!?" the captain stuttered as he spoke, with a shocked expression.In front of him was a girl who looked no older than ten. She's downed in a white nightgown that had been stained red. He could not understand how a little girl could have done this, but as soon as he met her gaze, he knew that the thing standing in front of him wasn't a child but a terrifying monster. His instinct to survive kicked in quickly.*WHOOSH*The captain jumped through the window, which was on the second floor. Escaping quickly after he landed.After watching the intruder jump out, Helena walks up to the window, looks out, and noticed how the intruder landed on the ground without receiving injury despite jumping from the second floor."Huh? I guess falling from this height is nothing for a second-class grandmaster."[ARE YOU JUST GOING TO LET HIM ESCAPE?]Alpha questioned, as it wondered why the host let the intruder escape."Well… if you want to catch a
[Why Knock them out when you could kill them ?]Alpha asked curiously.“Well… after seeing how quickly they reacted to an unexpected situation. I decided to try that on them. Also, we still need them to find out who tried to assassinate me”Helena said as she took off her hood, turning off her invisibility cloak. She was curious to see the effects of the [lycanthrope] skill she unlocked after killing one of the intruders.[YOU DO KNOW THAT THEY MIGHT ATTACK YOU, AFTER GIVING THEM SUCH POWER, ESPECIALLY THE MAN. HE SEEMS TO BE A 4TH CLASS GRANDMASTER.]“Well, since I just got a new skill, what’s the harm in trying it out on others? And wouldn’t a strong subject bring better results? And even if they did attack, they couldn’t harm me.”Helena said with a confident expression, as sharp claws grew out of her fingers and she made a cut in her palm.After unlocking the ‘lycanthrope’ skill, Helena adapted to the skill easily. She noticed that after she became a Celestial being, she could byp
FIVE MONTHS LATERSLAKHA KINGDOMROYAL PALACE – THRONE ROOM*CREAKING* *DOOR OPENING*“HER MAJESTY QUEEN OF SLAKHA KINGDOM IS ARRIVING SHORTLY.”A knight announced as the Throne room door opens.*THUD* *THUD*The nobles who were waiting in the throne room could hear loud number of footsteps approaching. They all turn their gaze quickly to see the Queen walk into the throne room. “Viscount Carwel…”A young brown-haired Baron in poor-quality attire calls out to the dark-haired man standing in front of him in a quiet tone.Viscount Carwel turns around to see who called and noticed a man dressed in cloth unfitting of noble status. He could tell with a glance that the man was just some Baron of some shitty territory out in nowhere.His head jerked backward as he wondered why such a poor excuse for a noble would need to speak with him. He thought while staring at Baron Jonan with a look of contempt.Noticing the stare he got from the viscount, Baron Jonan realized that viscount Carwel didn
-----------------------------------------------------------------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,