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
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
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
—-------------------------------------------------------------------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
-----------------------------------------------------------------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
“Damn…. Damn…” he shouted as he ran through the forest holding his left arm, missing a chunk of flesh. “Fuck, it’s getting closer; I knew I shouldn’t have gone on this stupid hunt,” he said while running through the dark forest, he could dodge the trees because of the full moon’s light.Even though he was bleeding continuously, he didn’t stop for a second, because he knew death was a few breaths away. “Who would have thought fictional monsters were real….”.*Bang! *He got hit by something, which sent him flying and crashing into a tree, “ahh… cough, fuck! He broke my legs. Shit. Stay away…. I said you stay back darn it, don’t come any closer.” He yelled while dragging his broken body forward with his right arm. He used the soil, tree roots, and even sticks to move forward, desperately trying to escape.With his will, he manages to escape the forest. He looks up and saw a cliff in front of him. He was cornered. Behind him was a beast coming to take his life and in front of him was a c
“Why isn’t she crying?” A maid asked. As she held the baby in her hand.“I am not sure. Aren’t babies supposed to cry when they are born?”“Should I try hitting her bottom?”Joon heard voices after he regained consciousness. He tried to listen to what they were saying, but he could not understand. What language is that? It’s not Korean or English… where the hell am I? Joon said in his mind while he began to panic.“Pak-”Joon got spanked on the ass by the maid holding him. “Ouch. What the hell… Who hit my ass? And why does it hurt so much?” he complained.*Ding*[system establishing the connection.]A mechanical voice resounded in Joon’s mind, shocking him to open his eyes and he saw a floating, transparent blue screen. He tried looking around to see where he was and what was going on. “I can see now… but why are my eyes so sensitive? … what the hell, am pretty sure this is not a hospital. And why the hell am I seeing a game status screen?” Cha Joon was confused. The people spoke diff
"Hey, maid lady, tell me more." Joon tried talking to the red-haired maid, but the only words that came out of his baby mouth were.*Aboo, Abu-bu*“Oh, princess, are you enjoying my story?” Joon smiled to show the maid showing that he was enjoying the story. “Ok, ill continue. Even though women can’t manipulate mana, we can store them, and We also possess the ability to transfer part of our mana to the children we bare. One of the maids whispered some words to the red-haired maid that shocked her. The maid looked toward Joon. “I'm sorry I can't continue my story, princess, the mistress is summoning us.” the red-haired and the other maids in the room left in a hurry.” Joon thought to himself. “Why does she keep calling me princess? I mean, I am a boy, right? Sta.-Status!.[Name]: ????[Level]:0/3[Race]: Human??[Sex]: Female[HP]: 15[MP]: 80[Attack power]: 1[Magic power]: 0[Strength]: 5[intelligence]: 40[charm]:45[Luck]: 15[Defense]: 7[skill]:>>“Let's see. Why don't I have