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Prince Kaelen Verath is a royal disgrace—a “good-for-nothing” heir who drowns his shame in wine and brothels. But when traitors slaughter his family and reduce his kingdom to ashes, Kaelen’s desperate pact with the Voidwell, an ancient power that consumes souls, grants him unimaginable strength… and hollows him into a monster. Death offers no escape. He becomes a regressed prince who once watched his kingdom and family burn, only to fail in avenging them without losing himself. Now given a second chance, he refuses to settle for mere survival or revenge—this time, he wants everything. Every empire, every kingdom… all under his control. But with every soul he consumes and every ounce of power he gains, a piece of his humanity is lost. How will he balance power and control? Can he become a supreme ruler and still remain himself? What is the cost of Absolute Sovereignty? ———— Send Powerstones for a guaranteed mass release!

Kael was once a being so powerful even the gods feared him—until he was thrown into The Null, a realm of endless torment and eventually cast into inexistence. But he returns, reincarnated as a powerless beggar in a broken world ruled by monsters and corruption. With memory of godly blood on his hands, he is determined to reclaim his strength, survive the Nexus's deadly trials, and tear down the heavens themselves. But it's a matter of time before the gods and celestials know he’s returned. And this time, they will not make the same mistake twice. > ◇ Ravager (Rank E) Eliminated. 20 VRP Gained. > ◇ 0.00109% Memory Unlocked. Forgotten Technique: Blight Shield Relearned. > ◇ Ather'valis, The God-Killing Blade, has been acquired.

Aric Valerian, the fourth prince of the Valerian Empire, bears many titles: The Forgotten Prince, The Whore's Child, The King's Bastard—names that have been spoken more than his own. Born with a crippling illness and devoid of mana or ki, Aric was a disgrace, scorned by his family and the court. But when the gods cured him and gifted him the strength to fight, Aric dared to hope. He sought glory in battle, only to be betrayed by his brother and sent to die in a hopeless war. In his final moments, as death closed in, a mysterious text appeared before him… [Would you like to change your fate?] After being given another chance, Aric embarks on a ruthless journey to claim absolute sovereignty. [Ki Circulation Mastered: Strength +10] [System Upgrade: Advanced tactical planning unlocked] [Hidden Fortress Established: Stronghold security +15%] The forgotten prince claws his way through the treacherous landscape of imperial politics, he is forced to make impossible choices, each decision pushing him further down a path soaked in blood. He learns that true power demands sacrifice, and the price of vengeance may be his soul. ------------------ This book contains dark themes and depictions. The mc is a ruthless cynic, and is closer to being a villain than he is a hero. Main themes: Politics, Kingdom building, strategy, war