“That’s impossible,” Izaak said in an assertive tone, disrupting the chattering that started because of Gard’s words. He moved close to Gard and muttered. “After escorting the princess, get your ass home and get some rest. What you saw was because of your fatigue. I mean… look at yourself.” Understanding what his captain was getting across, Gard nodded in unseemly haste. “Ah - yes. I’ve been working too hard, hahaha. I must have been seeing things because of my fatigue”. Gard spoke in a loud voice that echoed throughout the hall while scurrying out.
As the captain of the imperial knights, Izaak had many duties. One, is to dispel any rumor that could cause harm to the empire or the imperial family. If rumors spread that the cold-hearted emperor has softened up.
Our neighboring kingdoms would see this as a weakness, and I must keep that from happening. Izaak thought as he stared with a suspicious gaze towards the section of the hall where the nobles were seated.
It’s been ten years since the emperor conquered all the northern kingdoms, but there was still insurrection happening from time to time. As the head of the imperial knights, he would set out to stamp them out, but in recent years, the frequency of this uprising skyrocketed. He couldn’t wrap his head around how the rebels’ numbers increased in a short time.
couldn’t help but wonder if the reason these rebels could fund their uprisings was that someone was helping them. A week ago, he received a report from spies in Coplay. The rebels have gathered over two hundred men. They possess armor and weapons that they never had before. The uprisings Izaak dealt with all used pitchforks, hoes, and other farming tools, so how did they get their hands on armor and weapons?
He pondered.
“Captain, the vice-captain is here.”
The words jolted him out of his thoughts. Then he turned towards the entrance of the hall where he saw his vice-captain, Kane., standing beside a lady who had a baby in her arms.
Who is the lady beside Kane? Certainly, she is not a maid. He could tell because she wore a dress that is the latest trend among aristocratic women. So why is she doing a maid’s job?
… Then again, she could just be the child’s nanny. And wanted to accompany her to the hall before handing her to a maid. He thought.
But to his surprise, she did not hand the child over to a maid but walked towards the bridge leading to the altar with gusto. Even though the sacrifice was an unspoken rule among the aristocrats. It was common sense taught to all aristocratic children before they set foot in the palace. so, to see someone go in after knowing this boggled Izaak.
“Sir, I heard you were looking for me?”
He nodded. “Kane, why did you not stop the lady”. Izaak asked in disbelief.
Kane replied immediately with an innocent tone. “I tried, but she didn’t listen and said some weird words.”
“Weird words?” he cocked his head.
Kane nodded in reply. “Yeah, she said you are just a ‘side character’ don’t stop me from meeting my hubby.”
Izaak could only stare in incomprehension. What is this ‘side character’? It was a strange word that he had never heard before.
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“Sliver hair and blood-red eyes.”
Liliana kept repeating the description in her head.
“Sliver hair and blood-red eyes.”
That was the description of her favorite character in the novel she loved. ‘Tyrant king’. It was a novel she read, over eight times because she was head over heels for the main character.
“kyaaaah! I can’t believe my hubby is waiting for me at the end of this bridge,” she screamed hysterically, with her voice echoing through the seemingly endless bridge. Sound is isolated on the bridge, so she knew this from chapters she read in the novel. So, no matter how loud she is, only the baby could hear and of course, a baby could not understand her.
Could she?
She kept walking with gusto towards the other side of the bridge where her ‘hubby’ was waiting for her.
After arriving at the altar, Liliana was shocked by how beautiful the main character was. She could never imagine him this beautiful while reading the novel.
Oh… my… gosh, he is so handsome. No matter how the author described his beauty, it could never do justice. If I could bear a son for him, then I can escape my marriage with that fat, stupid Baron.
“This lowly one is honored to grace your majesty’s beauty,” she said in a flirtatious tone. Trying to attract the emperor. On earth, she worked as an actress. She was skilled at seducing the directors to swap her roles from the second lead to the major lead, so she knew how to seduce men of power.
No man can resist my charm and lucky for me, this character I possessed is a beauty. It won’t be long before I have him all to myself. She thought while being fingered by the emperor.
“What do you desire Liliana,” the emperor asked. As if she had expected the question, she replied with haste. “I would like to bear a male heir for your majesty,” she replied as she was close to Cumming.
Ahhh… am close to Cumming. Huh, why is the room upside down…. She thought as her head fell off
“Why are you different?” Maximus asked rhetorically. While he raked his fingers through his smooth silver hair, which got dyed in blood.Joon looked up to see the emperor looming over him like a mountain. What does the emperor’s question mean? Why did he think he was different? Was it because of the smile that escaped her? He only laughed because the face of a decapitated woman in pleasure was the funniest thing he had ever seen.Maximus carried Joon off the floor and placed him beside the crystal ball. As soon as Joon got beside the crystal. A bright blue light shot out of the crystal, and flew towards Liliana’s body, swallowing it before it returned. “Wow.” Joon was shell-shocked by the magical phenomenon that had just occurred. Even though he knew this was a magical world, it was his first time seeing magic.[Conditions are met][Scanning for magical capacity]Looking up, Joon could see a red-colored game status window projecting out of the crystal. “What the hell is going on”. he
“What!”. Maximus could not believe what he was seeing on the status board. The child in front of him possesses an S-class mana level. This should have been a reason for him to celebrate the birth, but the child is a girl, which meant her mana would be absorbed by the crystal and transferred to his male heir. But that wasn’t promising because all the women that he slept with gave birth to girls.There are five known aura users in the world, and each of them possesses unique abilities, but no one knows what ability they possess. Maximus possessed the ability to steal a person’s mana. But this ability has a requirement. To steal a person’s mana, he would have to consume a part of the person’s body.Maximus looked down to see a defenseless child with the power he was searching for. But even though he’s a cold and heartless man, there were lines even he wouldn’t cross.Guess ill have to wait until you are all grown up. He thought with an evil smirk as he rubbed Joon’s face with his fingers
I can’t believe I am stuck with this human. Ella thought in the privacy of her mind.Ella could not believe that she bounded with a woman who could not even use mana. To save the world, she needed a child host that had S-class and above mana level. But who would have thought that the person who met the criteria was a human girl?“So, does the system work?” Helena asked with her mind.“The rules are simple. All you have to do is, open the system store and pay for the skills or techniques you want to learn.” Ella replied in a nonchalant tone while filing her nails. She could not bother explaining seriously to a female child who was useless to her. The only reason she hasn’t left is that she could not leave the child’s body unless she dies.“But there is no use in learning them because all the skills and techniques in this world require mana control, and guess what?” Ella asked in a mocking tone.“What?” Helena replied.“You have so much mana, but you can’t use any. hahaha. If I was born
Location: Thorka EmpireRoyal Palace“We have arrived.” The knight said respectfully while standing outside the carriage.The carriage door opened, and a hand stretched out from it. It is a custom for a man to help a lady out of the carriage, so the knight held her hand, assisting her off the carriage. As soon as she came out, the knight was stunned by her beauty. He could not help but stare.“Thank you, sir knight,” she said with a smile.The lady’s words shocked him out of his thought. “No-no, it is an honor to serve you. my lady,” he said as he kissed the back of her hand, which was covered in white, smooth gloves. Elric heard rumors that princess Coplay, Aria Coplay., was the most beautiful creature in the world. Every man that laid eyes on her fell in love. But rumors are rumors, they are usually exaggerated. But what he saw in front of him was no exaggeration. She had long wavy ocean-blue hair and beautiful blue eyes, but what made her more breathtaking was her face, which look
As soon as princess Aria entered the Throne room, she could see the difference between a small kingdom in the north and an Empire. The throne was so humongous she could imagine fitting Coplay’s throne room five times in it. Not only was it huge, but beautiful too.If they gave Coplay the money used to decorate this throne room, we wouldn’t have been a third-class kingdom that could be destroyed easily. Aria thought in her mind as she was stunned by how beautiful the room was.She saw four giant pillars placed vertically on both sides of the hall, and in between these pillars were huge Thorka empire flags hung on the walls. giving off an aura of power.As aria got closer to the throne, she could feel sharp gazes from the nobles as she walks between them toward the emperor.As a princess who had experience in the world of nobility, she could tell what each gaze meant. Some were full of lust toward her beauty, while others were full of curiosity and disgust. She ignored them as she conti
“What happened?” Archduke asked the knights, who fell onto the ground.One of the knights responds, “Your grace you said she was dead, but she just moved.”Archduke Lelouch frowned as he stared at the knight. “Are you saying I lied?” He asked. The Lelouch family controls all doctors, nurses, and medical pharmacies in the Empire. From a young age, they teach the successor’s medical knowledge. But Alad Lelouch was a genius at both medicine and sword. He became a certified doctor at eighteen and a first-class Aura user at twenty. So, saying that he misdiagnose a dead person would be a dishonor to the Lelouch line.The Knight stood up from the ground and bowed his head. “My Apologies, your grace.” He apologized. They tried carrying her again, but as soon as they touched her. Her eyes opened. The knights backed away quickly due to the shock. Her eyes were a different color. They changed from a beautiful blue to a burning red.A burst of loud laughter echoed. “Ha hahaha. She couldn’t even k
A deafening whistling sound echoed, as Lelouch and Aria sliced through the air at an incredible speed, before clashing.*Clang! *“What!” Lelouch can not believe his eyes. A human hand blocked his sword covered in aura. As a third-class aura user. He could cut through a Mythril armor with ease. But to his surprise, a human body could defend against his strike.This is impossible. He thought in his mind while he gazed at Aria’s hands.While staring, he noticed something. There was a layer of blood protecting her hands. It was a similar technique to aura coating. A technique aura users use to strengthen their weapons. “So… that’s what’s going on,” he said with his gaze locked on Aria.Lelouch frowned, and placed his left foot in front, planting it firmly onto the ground as he held his sword above his head with his right hand and sliced down the middle with full force.“Your attacks can’t hurt me,” Aria said with confidence as she concentrated her blood on her right-hand palm to block th
“Hmph… Disgusting pervert. I have never seen a woman have such thoughts toward other women.” Ella spoke while staring at Helena with disgust.Ella’s words shocked Helena. “What! Did you just say you could read my thoughts?” Once’s thought is like a safe, it’s where you hide the things important to you. For some, they hide their money, some hide jewelry, and some people hide their intense love for big boobs. So, someone having access to your safe without your permission is dangerous.“Of course, I can read them when they leak out every time through mind communication. Even though you can talk now, you still use the system’s mind communication function to talk to me when you could just talk normally.” Ella complained.While fondling Nora’s boobs, Helena replied, “How can I talk to you normally when no one else can see you? If anyone saw me talking to the air, I might get burnt on the stake for being a witch. Do you want to see me burn?” Helena asked.Ella cocked her head to the right. “
-----------------------------------------------------------------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,