
The last sounds I heard were the chirping sounds, at this moment I had a feeling as to what was happening. It was 6:30 in the morning and that meant I have work; you might be wondering I'm a middle-aged woman who works at a good job. Your obviously wrong, I am a 20-year-old girl well young adult I should say from a small county Sheboygan on the outskirts of Wisconsin but currently living in San Francisco. You might be wondering what's a young girl doing in the bay area, well I'm in my 4th year at San Francisco State University and currently studying journalism, weird right. 

Getting out of bed was the hardest thing ever but the last thing I want is to be late for work. I actually work at this small reporting company known as Foxes & Co. It was established 3 years ago and this is my second year as their reporter. In all honesty it's hard to balance school and work but I love my job. Maybe that's because I'm in the department that deals with politics but still love. I took my morning shower and made my way straight to the kitchen; good thing is I prepared something beforehand so that I don't struggle with the process of cooking. I instantly made my way to the bus stop, at this point I miss the cold weather of Wisconsin rather than the heat even though it's winter but it's better.

After a 20-minute bus ride to Foxes & Co on a cloudy day, I instantly got a feeling as to what the dark clouds meant and that it wasn't going to be a good day. You might be wondering how I know this, apparently the first employees that were working their first brought in a card reader to know the fate of the company. Not knowing that the card reader and the CEO had issues with one another which then brought a curse and it always goes according to weather and season. Entering the building was a sight of angry birds with full blown energy causing chaos like never before, people rushing like crazy as if they are cheetah's and the papers are flying everywhere just like fallen leaves in autumn. "Michelle your late again", the crazy person shouting is my supervisor Mr Conor. He's a good person unless there is chaos like today. "I'm actually very early sir, like 20 minutes early".

At this moment I knew what was going to happen. "what's with the crazy commotion all of a sudden", the expression on his face just showed worry and that honestly scared me. "well as you know our curse is still upon us", I nodded my head in agreement to his question even though it was an obvious thought due to the fact that it was a very cloudy day. What was more interesting was that he had a more serious face which was very new to me. He explained to me that the company was in a serious crisis, which meant if pure article didn't come out sooner it would shut down. The explanation kept going up until we heard that there was an emergency meeting and by the sound of it, I knew it wasn't going to be good.

After entering the boardroom, we were all told of the current situation which shocked everyone. Mr Hernández kept briefing the staff and myself on the changes but one of those changes got everyone upset. "As of today, you are all switching stations, meaning the entertainment department will do the financial part and etc.", he said but, on my part, I was upset up until he came to my department. After briefing everyone he told me to meet him in his office and that by my understanding isn't a good sign.

 "Michelle your part of the politics department right", he asked and I nodded in agreement. However, that's when everything changed "well your no longer doing politics as you were the only one there". I was shocked by what was happening "Sir please don't do this. I love my spot doing politics", I spoke as I was on the verge of tears. Everything felt like all my hard work was gone, I loved politics and I would interview the best of the best but now it's all gone. "Michelle your one of my best reporters and I'm not firing you", he said as that was news to my ears, "however, I'm moving you to a different department". I was instantly stunned by what he was telling me right now, "what do you mean different department. Is it entertainment, food, science or sport, that I know no knowledge of", as I kept my list going, he stopped me all of sudden, too quick in fact? "I am moving you to the sport department but not the easiest one", fear came upon me as I was hearing the wrong things, "and it's not just any sport, it's the most watched sport in our country and that's the NFL. You should know that's it's the biggest league in our country".

As he kept on rambling about how the NFL is the best league ever, my mind drifted off to the thought as to how I was going to pull off an interview, even the fact that I legit didn't know anything about it. I know I'm anti-social and boring but I knew how to spend my time on knowing what to do for my articles and... wait I don't know who I'm actually interviewing and that's when I decided to ask. "Mr Hernández I just wanted to know who exactly I'm I interviewing? Cause with what I'm seeing I usually do the biggest stories for this country well company and your telling me to cover this field shows that there is something big that's about to happen". After I asked the question, he could tell that I was on to something but he had to specify the reason. "you must have heard of this rookie quarterback from the San Francisco 49rs", he kept talking and I knew nothing, "Sir please explain what a quarterback is?", and the minute those words left my mouth he got annoyed.

"You will do your research on that at your own free time. Anyway, he is a rookie and seem to get everyone's attention including reporters and that's where you come in", I was stunned by his words' "The other reporting agencies have interviewed him but have struggled to get the right info of him." "That's where you come in and since you're my best reporter you are able to get a story about it. If this story is a success it will put Foxes & CO up the charts". I kept on thinking about what was said and he wasn't wrong but the only thing that still bothered me was me out of all people had to do this. "I'll do it but only for 1 days and also what's the name of this so-called quarterback?" he gave me a file that had some general information about Jamie Clark, strange but his ok.




A young 20 year girl by the name is facing one of the biggest challenges in her life. With her father out of the picture and only having her mother. All the problems the father left upon her and her mother takes a nasty turn.

Still attending college and working at one of the biggest upcoming reporting agencies, she tackles one of her biggest tasks ever. Will she handle it or will someone help her.

As the daughter of the most powerful king in the North am expected to marry a prince once am 18 and it not my choice to choose the prince.
Now am 14 still a young little girl to my parents. As a princess I always dream of becoming a warrior like the warrior princess I read of and now is time to change your path I said to myself if you can choose you life then choose your talent. 
"no, no, no...  this is not what I princess should participate in"
"but father.... "
"no buts all you need to do now is to train yourself for your wedding and learn about politics"
"but father am 14 there no way I will understand the issues of politics"
"yes your 14 and still young and it will be a benefit for you to know now"
"father I still have a lot of time for that"
"time... hahaha...  look who's talking about time haha"
"father if you allow me to learn swordsmanship I will also learn politics because the two work hand in hand, father even if I don't have the right to choose my path at least father please let me learn please" then I dropped my shoulder down to look and and to my surprise it worked
"sigh...  fine if you can learn politics too then you have my permission at least you won't be useless"
" Thank father I will make you proud "
     I ran to my mother "mother, mother father said yes"
"slow down rose remember you are lady Rose and you must at like a rose "
" sigh yes mother "
" am congratulations and Tina is waiting for you at the court yard for practice"
" huh...  already "
"yes or don't you want to learn anymore"
"I do, i do"
giggling " okay rose you can go now"
I was so excited to be trained by Tina because Tina was the best in swordsmanship and no man can stand against her.  I just want to be like her so that I can kick my future husband in the face and feel no fear . 


once the jewel and warrior princess of the northern kingdom rose sneaked out her camp to explore the woods but got lost on her way and then met a injured man who was poisoned and the only way to save him was through a kiss! lost her first kiss in the woods only to get back home and be ask to marry the fourth prince of the southern kingdom who was known to be the "ruthless and bloodthirsty fire prince" she tried several to kill him but to no avail! will she be able to melt the cold prince heart

There's a rumor that a Ghost Lady is haunting the bathrooms of the offices of the Tarragona Group. Their subsidiary companies are exclusively occupying the 8th to 10th floors of the 12-story Tarragona Corporate Center.
A few days after the epic fail job interview at Luxietude, Charmaine is trying to figure out if there's a truth to the rumor about the Ghost Lady. Every time she recalls the encounter with a woman in the bathroom, she experiences a vestigial reflex of fear. A chill from the base of her skull down her spine.
Her best friend Jessica said ghosts don't exist. But her next-door neighbors said otherwise. They said that the ghost incidents are an open secret.
One late afternoon, their eccentric landlady Parker invited them to hang out at the rooftop. They've chipped in money to buy food and beer. Charmaine had to show up coz Parker threatened to annoy her unless she joins them.
The rooftop is their favorite place to chill coz it offers an unobstructed 360-degree view of the vicinity. The air is cool and nightfall is looming on the horizon. They've exchanged ghost stories while munching potato chips, pizza, and spicy fried chicken feet. It's fun being with the girls. And Charmaine slowly opens up to them.
After that, Charmaine went to her room. Out of curiosity, she decided to check the best source of all things rumor. The social media.
She's lounging on the armless sofa that smells like a rose garden courtesy of the fabric conditioner. She did some housekeeping. Changed bedsheets and sofa cover. Tidied up her room.
She slipped her finger through the phone's ring holder. And when she had a good grip on the phone, she accessed the Facebook app. Yesterday, she requested to join a group called Blake Observer. It's a private FB group that discusses everything related to Blake City.
This morning she received a notification that her request was approved. So she immediately posted a message asking if it's true that there's a Ghost Lady in the bathroom of a famous corporate building in the city. She omitted the name of the building and company though. Then she put away her phone to focus on today's to-do list.
Curiously, her BFF was not demanding a video chat or any weekend bonding. Jessica seemed to be content in exchanging messages. Charmaine thought her BFF must be busy. She missed her chatty best friend. They would usually spend weekends video chat to discuss anything under the sun.
She's relaxing on the sofa. She logged in to Facebook. She received a lot of replies from her post in Blake Observer Group. The post got over 250 replies. She scanned the comment threads. Even when she omitted the name of the building, the netizens deduced that it's the Tarragona Corporate Center.
She lifted her legs to wiggle them. It's her lazy version of working her lower abs. At least, she's trying...
"Hmmm... Interesting," she murmured.
Commenter 1: The Ghost Lady is victimizing new employees. So if you're a new hire, beware. My friend saw the GL on the first day of work. She was inconsolable and resigned from work.
Commenter 2: Well, that Ghost Lady and Ms. Resting Bitch Face... And you get the picture. Pure evil. Haha Like this if you had the same experience 😉
Commenter 3: You're talking about the b*tch?🤬🤬🤬
Commenter 4: It happened about 3 or 4 years ago. The current CEO was new back then. The ghost lady made an eerie apparition to the marketing team. The story goes that they stayed past 8 PM coz of some project that was half-done. The CEO was angry and wanted it done tonight.
Then the GL haunts them. Those who saw the ghost screamed. There was chaos. The lights were flickering. But the CEO emerged from his office unperturbed. He didn't give an iota of fear nor interest over that commotion. They said that the ghost was behind him.
Instead, he gave an ultimatum that if they fail to finish the task, he'll fire them all. He called the security and demanded they fix the lights now or he'll fire them too. He was so angry that even the ghost got scared of him and suddenly disappeared. So despite the scare, they resumed their work. Following the incident, overtime work is banned and everyone has to finish their task by the end of the day.
Commenter 3: Maybe the CEO was sh*t scared and he just pretended he didn't. LOLOLOL The dude certainly knows his priorities.
Commenter 2: You have no idea how scary Marco Tarragona is. Take it from someone who used to work there 😅
Commenter 4: So did you resign coz of the ghost lady or the angry boss?
Commenter 2: Both. And coz of that b*tch too. You know who😉
Commenter 5: I know some former employees who resigned coz of the Ghost Lady. But It's all rumors. I'm a current employee. Working ten years now. Haven't experienced anything ghostly.
Commenter 6: Guys, it's just an urban legend. They're just overworked employees. Hahaha Stress can make you 🤪🤪🤪
Commenter 7: I've heard that they used to occupy the four floors of that building. 7th to 10th floors. But 4 is an unlucky number. So they let go of the 7th floor.
Commenter 1: And here I thought that 13 is an unlucky number LOL
Commenter 7: It's a kind of open secret. That place has a dark history. If you're a long time resident of the city, you'll know the story.
Commenter 8: True. The Tarragona building was constructed about 15 years ago. But before that, it was once an old and abandoned two-story mall. Remember that snake in the mall thing? That used to be the place.
Commenter 9: The Tarragonas are snaky bastards.
Commenter 10: Yeah. That's Alexiana Mall. The mall was popular in the 90s. I was elementary then. My parents used to take me there on weekends. I had fond memories of the arcade. Well, until the rumors started. It gained notoriety for the allegations that there's a snake attacking mallgoers in the fitting room. Coz of the bad publicity, customers shopped less there. Later, the owner went bankrupt.
Commenter 7: That mall was caught on fire. And later it was abandoned. They said the owner's family had migrated to another city coz of shame. They sold the property to the Tarragona Group.
Commenter 8: When the construction of the Tarragona building began, the rumor about the snake in the mall resurfaced. Some said that the bones of the snake-man were dug up but the Tarragona company hide it from the public. Some construction workers said that the building is haunted. It was bad publicity for the company. The company dismissed it as a baseless urban legend.
Commenter 6: I bet they keep the snake-man bones like a good luck charm. Hahahahahahaha
Commenter 11: No wonder those f*cking a**holes are super-rich LOL
Commenter 10: Now I remember. It was in the news. A girlfriend of one of the construction workers was jealous. She thought that her BF was having an affair. So she went there to confront him. But her life ended in a tragic accident when she fell from the 4th floor.
Commenter 6: Let me guess... She was wearing a long white dress 🤣🤣🤣
Commenter 10: Not funny coz someone actually died. It was all over the news. But the investigators found out that it was an accident. The woman went there without permission. The Tarragona Group was free from liability. Nevertheless, they paid for the burial.
Commenter 12: So that ghost lady is the woman who fell from the building?
Commenter 10: Who knows… But some believe that the unfortunate woman became the human sacrifice to make the building strong. Some speculated that it was no accident.
Commenter 6: Human sacrifice? LOL That's a bullsh*t story man 🥱🥱🥱
Commenter 13: Just some sh*t talk... But worthy of a horror movie.
Commenter 9: And while we're busy discussing some urban legend, the Tarragonas are expanding their influence in the city hall. That's what I call alarming.
Commenter 14: True. I'd rather worry about their sh*tty shenanigans than some supernatural bullshs*t. Does anyone ever worry about what they're lobbying in the council?
Commenter 9: Cover-up by the media, dude. No wonder it's not in the news. They're conniving with the media. They're getting richer while we're getting poorer. Working below the minimum wage.
Commenter 15: Why did it suddenly shift to politics???
Commenter 9: My dear Karen, everything is politics. Even the air you breathe is politics.
Commenter 16: Take your sh*t politics raps somewhere 👿
Commenter 15: I'm disappointed at people who turn everything to politics. Dude, take your hashtag protest somewhere else. Love, Karen.
Commenter 17: If you talk sh*t about a company, make sure you won't end up applying there. Hahaha Companies are checking you're socmed. Good luck with that😏
Commenter 18: Some people are toxic ( ͡° ʖ̯ ͡°)
Charmaine stopped reading the comment thread coz it's starting to turn into a warzone. She's not fond of political arguments. In social media, she's wary about engaging in arguments. You don't know if a person is fighting for what he believes in. What if that person is hired to work for some agitators? Her rule of thumb: Stay out of politics. That commenter was right though about companies checking job applicant's socmed or social media posts.
So she closed the app and placed her phone on the coffee table. She stretches her arms as far as she can. And yawned.
"I'm done worrying about that ghost thing. I'm not hired anyway," she concluded.

Charmaine seeks the truth but her enemies are determined to bend anyone's will to bury it forever.

A thing of beauty is lost forever. Charmaine Grace Flores used to be the Queen of Charms back in college. She was brainy, beautiful, and filthy rich. But that's all in the past now. On her 20th birthday, a fire incident claimed the lives of her parents. She lost everything. The fire incident left a scar, physical and emotional, that will never heal. Unable to find closure 14 years after the incident, she came back to Blake City to find the truth. First, she must find work, or else she'll be booted out of her apartment. But what's in store for Charmaine? When her past comes to haunt her.

Marco Tarragona is the CEO of Tarra Gona, a multi-million dollar company in the print and digital industry. He strives to be recognized as a Tarragona. But what can an illegitimate son expect from a family whose loyalty is to their own legitimate progeny? After all, he's just a necessary bastard for the clan's future.

Rosso is a disgraced police detective turned painter. He vowed to never return to Blake City. But a cash-strapped artist needs money. So he signed a contract to do commission paintings. But will his priorities change now that the 'Tarragona's hound' is in town?

Isabella Anne Gray has a past she wants to forget. She has a secret tied to Charmaine's fate that night of February 29th. When the latter's house was ravaged by fire. 

After 14 years, their paths will cross. And as secret unravels, truth is just too painful to bear.
***
This is a slow-burn romance flavored with a slice of life storytelling.

Before Vahn had busied himself with treating the Homunculi, one of the last things he had done was pick up Luvia from London. As the original purpose of him contacting Illya was so that he could sort the internal affairs of the Imperial Family, they had plenty of time to discuss the matter while he was hard at work. Ultimately, he had the power to override any decisions but, having learned from prior experience, Vahn knew it was better for the women to sort things out themselves before he stepped in. This would allow them the opportunity to reach an accord without his interference and, though this would cause a hierarchy of sorts to develop between them, such things were impossible to avoid when politics, business, and security were concerned.

In an effort to clarify everyone's stance and position for the future, as Vahn would not be the only one responsible for handling the affairs of the Empire, Luvia played host in a closed-door discussion attended by Rin, Illya, Iris, Nobunaga, Kenshin, Lakshmibai, Artoria, Gray, Fenrir, Medusa, Circe, and Olga. As for Da Vinci, Scáthach, Mordred, and Sakura, they were all exempted from the discussion for obvious reasons. The latter two were Vahn's daughters and, though they had their own parts to play, they were removed from contention for any of the positions of higher authority. As for Da Vinci and Scáthach, they were uncontrollable elements that only Vahn could rein, being intricately involved in the internal affairs of the Imperial Family without being accountable to anyone but the Emperor.

Initially, Luvia believed it would be a rather simple conversation as, even though her status might not comparable to people like Artoria, Lakshmibai, and Nobunaga, their sensibilities were considerably dated compared to modern times. Amongst them, only Nobunaga even showed any sign of wanting to contest her position but, that might not even matter at this point. Previously, Luvia had thought her finances, understanding of politics, and her family's military forces gave her an insurmountable edge against the competition. Now that Illya had returned with several thousand Homunculi, each the better of more than ten of her men. More troublesome was the fact she also brought 'infinite' amount of wealth and treasures that would have sent the entire Magus community into an uproar.

Once things had settled down, Luvia intended to move some of her forces to Avalon, having them become the first official 'subjects' of the Empire. This would allow her to deeply entrench her family's roots in the heart of the Aldrnari Empire, land that would one day become the most important in the entire world. Now, not only were Fae already beginning to move in, but Illya had essentially brought an army of faux-immortal Homunculi that would serve as Maids, Servants, Knights, and Magi. Many of them were even capable of bearing children, meaning they were already an irreplaceable element that would guarantee the prosperity of the Empire. When people learned that Avalon was a land full of beautiful women and fairies, there would be no end to the number of individuals who would want to reside here in the future...

With everyone gathered around the table, leaving the 'head' seat empty, Luvia looked around with a smile on her face, disguising the concern she felt in her heart. Fortunately, the 'biggest' threat to her claim, Fenrir, didn't seem interested in the position at all. This gave Luvia some small comfort as she stated in a sonorous and confident tone, "Thank you, everyone, for gathering together on such short notice. I understand things are rather chaotic right now so I appreciate your willingness to attend this gathering. It is my hope that, by the end of this meeting, we will be able to present a strong and unified front to support Vahn and the Empire."

Showing that she intended to butt heads with Luvia from the start, Nobunaga didn't waste any time, snickering as she stated in a sly tone, "What are you playing at, Ojou-chan? We all got along before your arrival so why meet together like this? Is your perceived status really all that important~?" As Luvia reminded her of the Nobles she had overthrown during her conquest, Nobunaga's impression of her wasn't all that positive. She seemed like the type that, for the sake of profit and convenience, would allow people to stagnate, allowing progress only when it was beneficial to her finances. Even if the chances of Vahn falling for her wiles were less than a single percentage, Nobunaga felt it was her duty to always oppose such people.

Hearing Nobunaga's retort, Luvia furrowed her brows slightly but ultimately kept her composure as she explained, "My intention is transparency. Though our husband's capabilities seem to be without limit, we cannot entrust everything to him. If the Empire is to have any success in establishing itself amongst the other forces within the world, our internal affairs must be put in order. We are the key factor that allows Vahn to function in his full capacity as Emperor so, to alleviate any concerns he might have about the future, we must come to an accord. If we cannot present a unified front, our enemies will exploit even the smallest gaps in our defenses."

Though she waited for Luvia to finish speaking, Nobunaga didn't take her words to heart, retorting in a cold tone, "The only thing that matters is loyalty. Politics, and all those other things, they are just a pretense fools use to try and manipulate others. We're already all working hard to support Vahn in our own ways, without having to compromise who we are. I can understand assigning roles and all that, but playing politics amongst ourselves is the exact type of shit that will stress Vahn out. The moment we try to act like something we're not, Vahn will notice and begin to worry, that's the type of man he is. Instead of trying to force the broken system of politics that Vahn is trying to abolish, why not just do your best without minding the small matters, eh, Ojou!?"

Feeling a slight headache creeping up on her, Luvia shook her head in mild exasperation, doing her best to stay calm as she stated, "I can agree with many of your points, but that is not how the world works. The system you're familiar with has become obsolete with the passage of time. If Vahn is to reign as Emperor of the entire world, the only means available are through diplomacy or conquest. You might be okay with slaughtering millions to achieve your end goal, but do you think Vahn is the type of man who can remain stone-faced as his future subjects die as a result of his actions?" Even if Nobunaga's presence indicated that Vahn wasn't against conquest, Luvia knew he was the type that only resorted to such methods after exhausting other options...

This time, Nobunaga didn't have an immediate answer, leaving space for Rin to release a tired sigh before commenting, "Though I lament to agree with Luvia, these kinds of arguments show that it is necessary to have these kinds of discussions. You both make good points but this is all predicated on the fact that the world you envision coincides with Vahn's own vision. If you'll remember, it is his intention to slowly merge together the Surface and Reverse Sides of the World, invalidating much of what the two of you think about the situation. The best we can do is compromise while doing our best to support him. He is receptive to what we have to say so if we can come to an agreement, that will simplify things considerably..."

With Rin's words lingering, Luvia and Nobunaga fell into a temporary silence that was only broken when Fenrir plainly stated, "The most important thing you can do for Master is focus on growing stronger and learning how to share happiness. All he ever wants, for each and every person, is for them to be happy. Fighting will only drive us apart, causing sadness for ourselves and Master...if you cannot get along, you should not be here. Seek your happiness elsewhere and, even if you are not in his heart, Master will never turn his back on you..."

As Fenrir's words held the most credibility, everyone present around the table hung their heads in contemplation. Most of them had understanding expressions while only Luvia, Olga, Medusa, and Circe had more complicated emotions visible in their eyes. Eventually, it was Illya who broke the silence, stating in a calm voice that was tinged with warmth, "Fenrir is right...the only thing that Vahn cares about is protecting us and doing what he can to spread happiness to others. Everything else is just a means to an end. I will do my best to support him...I will become much stronger in order to ease his burdens. He works so hard to make my wish come true...I want to do the same for him!"

Following her daughter's words, Iris had a contented smile on her face as she added, "I will do my best to protect the happiness Vahn has given me. Status doesn't mean anything if it is only gained through sacrificing the things that truly matter..." Though she was content with just being the castle's Librarian, her return to the Einzbern Castle had reminded Iris that power was always necessary if you wanted to protect what was most important. Status was something that could either be earned or given but when it came down to it, only power mattered in the end...

Though it felt like her argument was much weaker than before, Luvia smiled wryly in response to Iris' words before stating, "I do not truly care for status...the only thing that matters to me is having the power and authority to protect myself, my family, and our assets. The Edelfelts have always tried to live righteously, aiding those-". Before Luvia could continue, Nobunaga's gaze turned sharp as she completed the former's sentence, spinning it by adding, "Aiding those who could bring you the most benefits...even if the knowledge provided by the Greater Grail has gaps in it, I've already seen with my own eyes how fucked up this world is. There are people sick and starving all over the world. It might not be your responsibility, but don't pretend to be truly righteous when you decorate your fancy mansions in gold while children die in the streets..."

Hearing Nobunaga's words, the tension at the table became palpable while Luvia was forced into silence. There were all kinds of ways in which she could retort Nobunaga's words but, as the latter had already admitted, it wasn't really her responsibility. It was the various governments of the world that had failed their populous and, though many of these were just the puppets of the major powers ruling from the shadows, she didn't have the freedom to arbitrarily give handouts. Her family already ran several international charities, providing vaccinations, food, and disaster relief, but there was only so much she could do without having her own family exploited by others...

Seeing Luvia's reaction, Nobunaga knew she had gone too far and, especially since she wasn't doing anything to 'fix' the problem. In fact, while Luvia's family provided millions of jobs to people all over the world, she spent most of her time lounging about, only training when she got bored and felt like moving her body. The only reason she lashed out at Luvia is that she hated the type of people who spewed platitudes and pretended to be righteous, often elevating themselves above others. This was something Nobunaga had proactively avoided when she was conquering Japan and, even though it caused some to label her as a Demon King, she was at least able to hold her head up high without pretenses...

Though many showed signs of breaking the silence, it was ultimately Artoria, with a bearing none at the table could match, who stated, "I still have much to learn, but one of the most important lessons I have received from Vahn is the fact that success is a transient thing that only exists in the present. Despite our best intentions, we cannot know with absolute certainty what the future will hold. To that end, it is important that we make the most of each and every moment. Even if we fail, we need only pick ourselves back up and do better. I believe in Vahn and the future he wants to create...I want to see a world where everyone can be happy..."

As Artoria spoke, it was almost as if there was an aura of light radiating from her body and, if Vahn had been present, he would have seen her 'fate' flowing into those around her. Though Luvia had the same [Charisma] rating, there was a significant difference between a King and the Heiress of a wealthy conglomerate family. Luvia had to pull a lot of strings behind the scenes while Artoria had always held her head up high, allowing her actions to be scrutinized by her people. Even when the general populous had turned against her, with her own Round Table splitting in two, she had always performed her duty as King. Till the very end, thousands of people had been able to die in her name, never once doubting their path and the glory owed to them for dying nobly. 

Hearing Artoria's words, Nobunaga snorted lightly through her nose and, though she wasn't the type to ever simply apologize, she decided not to be so harsh toward Luvia in the future. She didn't want to make trouble for Vahn and, as he had already placed his trust in Luvia, who actually worked very hard on his behalf, being obstinate would benefit none of them. With that in mind, she crossed her arms and fell into silent contemplation with her eyes closed, earning a small laugh from Kenshin, seated to her right. At the same time, tensions around the table calmed down considerably while, even though Luvia was still seated at the position closest to the head of the table, Artoria became the central focus of everyone present.

Luvia didn't miss this shift in everyone's perception, including her own. From Nobunaga's outburst and what everyone else had said, she was beginning to realize that her methods might be just as antiquated as Nobunaga's. The future Vahn wanted to usher into the world was like the change in an Era and, though the politics and business sense she had cultivated over the years would certainly be useful in the short term, standardized currency may not exist in the future Vahn wanted to create. He had allowed her to read Da Vinci's 'plan' and, though it seemed like complete nonsense on paper, she was already beginning to see the signs that it could become a reality...

Suddenly, though it left a slightly bitter taste in her mouth, Luvia realized she may not be suited to the position of Vahn's Empress. The only reason she could even claim the position was due to the fact that others simply weren't contesting it. This made it seem like she was unnecessarily trying to elevate herself, even though the subtle difference in status would be completely meaningless within the privacy of the Inner Sanctum. It would certainly be useful in political situations, but that may very well be meaningless with how much power Vahn was consolidating. Eventually, one of their enemies would try to test his strength, only to find themselves the proverbial egg smashing against a rock. He not only had functionally infinite wealth but could summon Heroic Spirits and create items out of thin air...

Realizing she had been viewing things as 'just' a human, ignoring the fact that Vahn was essentially a God with nigh-absolute power, Luvia suddenly felt rather small. This didn't bother her, however, as she knew her own existence would be amplified just by associating with Vahn. He would also be the father of her children, making her the mother of literal Demi-Gods who would, like their father, have unlimited potential. This thought brought a smile to Luvia's face and, as if all her prior apprehensions were meaningless, she plainly stated, "Vahn should still have an Empress, one that can stand at his side as an equal, regardless of how the future changes. Though the position could be left open for another to claim int he future, I believe there is already an ideal candidate among those gathered here..."

Though it could have been misconstrued as self-promotion, it was clear from Luvia's gaze that she was not referred to herself. Instead, as everyone else had been doing previously, she was looking toward Artoria, meeting the latter's crystal clear gaze which, contrasting her own, possessed a certain nobility that was impossible to emulate. Even if Artoria was dressed in rags, people would still feel as if she was an existence above them, even if she never once postured to present herself as such. Even when she ruled as King Arthur, Artoria had elevated her Knights to a similar status as her own, caring more about fulfilling her duties and protecting her people than the title of King. Thus, even if she was given the highest position within the Imperial Court, second only to Vahn, she would remain completely unaffected by the politics and machinations of others...

With everyone turning their attention toward her, Artoria nearly recused herself from any potential contention as being a Queen-Empress Consort and Knight Commander was already enough for her. Since she had failed to rule as King, Artoria felt she was unqualified for ruling alongside Vahn as his Empress. However, remembering her own words about making the best of each and every moment, combined with the fact she was trying to comprehend 'King's Laws', Artoria's eyes ultimately shone with a resolute light as she stated, "If there are none against it, I will accept the responsibility. If it will help ease Vahn's burdens, I will do my best, regardless of the position I am required to fill."

Hearing the conviction in Artoria's words, combined with the fact that she was generally popular amongst everyone present, nobody voiced any complaints. Instead, even though it was unnecessary, many answered in support of Artoria becoming the Empress, Fenrir included. She had a positive impression of Artoria so hearing the latter say she would do her best to support their Master was all that mattered, at least in her opinion. Thus, while many abstained from commenting on the matter entirely, it was quickly decided via consensus that Artoria would become Vahn's official Empress. As for Luvia, after a great deal of discussion, she would distance herself slightly from the crown and, at least for the time being, assume the position of Empress-Consort and Keeper of the Seals... 

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Nobunaga and Luvia don't mesh well xD...','Fenrir, the voice of reason!?','Once a King, now an Empress. Once for duty, now for love...?')

(A/N: For those that are unaware, the Keeper of the Seals can, at times, has the same authority as a King or Emperor. It essentially qualifies Luvia to carry around Vahn's Imperial Seal, meaning she is able to act as his proxy, even without being his Empress.)

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Vahn was an atypical youth. Due to a rare mutation, his blood had the potential to target and attack ailments within the human body. Touted as a universal cure, people had elevated his status above the norm and given him the classification "Panacea". In the media, he was hailed as a great hero who would usher in a new era or human wellness. However, behind the scenes things weren't so bright. Being a unique individual, Vahn spent his entire youth locked up in a lab with various scientists and research teams using his body and blood to perform endless amounts of experiments. The only solace in his suffering was the various anime and manga made available to him between experiments. He often imagined himself as the protagonist in a world of his own, finally in control of his own destiny. For years he nurtured this desire, until at the age of 14 he died when an organization had tried to kidnap him from the lab...

"Finally, I don't have to suffer anymore..."

This was Vahn's last thought as he faded into the endless black abyss...

"You poor soul."

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The remaining press meet went smoothly. No one asked questions about the scandals. There are only questions about their love story. 
In the evening the press meet ended. 
Meanwhile….
[So, at the end of the day I realized, everything he got is due to his hard work. Some people couldn't wait to drag the hard work of others.] 
[I wonder who started these rumors] 
[All these started from the post released by Miss. Rosella] 
[We can understand if the topic of Lisa is opened but it somehow turned into dirty politics. Seriously, politics are much more dangerous than the entertainment industry.] 
[Politics are muddy swap. If you enter, you will have to sink there. If you are not strong your blood will be sucked dry, if you are strong enough you will have to face challenges daily.]
[It is like a hundred years of life with the everyday life-threatening challenges.]
[I strongly admit that someone is truly trying to sabotage the president.]
[I think the president's of your country is cursed. Sir. Charles died in the hands of terrorists. While Sir. Brock Bernando is lying on the hospital bed lifelessly. And even President Andrus was attacked many times. Still, our government has yet to find the culprits.] 
[But if we see this I feel like someone with the strong desire of becoming a president is doing this. There are only two chances one is opposition and a prime minister. The previous prime minister is dead due to his old age. While the present prime minister is still young going to be a Madame President. She doesn't need it. As for the opposition, it is tricky. Sir. Augustus might not do it. After all, he is the President's best friend.] 
[Well, even it might not be the work of terrorists. Who wants to attack a president every time. It is Surely someone insider. I think Sir. Augustus is completely innocent. If he starts killing, then it meant he killed his father.  It doesn't make sense.] 
[But the attacks of Leuod is suspicious. They are done as if they knew the time table of the ministers. And the most suspicious attack was from ten years ago the finance minister's attack. Where Miss. Rosella led the rescue team. It was as if they knew where he was going. If it is not for Miss. Rosella, our Finance minister would have been dead. And the leader of the Leuod would have been released.] 
[A lot of scenarios are there. But the most important thing now is the threat to Sir. President is still not down. From the past one decade. Many leaders changed. Only a few are left. Only one of those few have the intent of killing the President. And that person has a high chance of becoming a president.]
[But we see the culprit is pointed towards Sir. Augustus. Now this is kinda tricky.] 
[Politics are never an easy thing. But I only wish both the President and Prime Minister will tie the knot soon. And give me a small President and a small prime minister. ]
[Even, I want to see them. I bless them both] 
[It's good that Lisa went to jail.] 
[Well, she is so delusional. She cheated on her boyfriend with a rich man. And when she got to know her ex is doing good she wants to abandon him.]
[She thought she could get the best of two but ended up with nothing.]
[She got her retribution. It's a good thing that the child is placed back into his father's hands ]
The discussions went on. 
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Meanwhile… 
Ambrose became short of tissues. 
Why is his son is good? 
Sobs… 
How can he praise him so much? 
Ambrose cried the whole time when Andrus said about him. 
Ambrose asked himself 'did I give everything to him?'
The butler and servants who are watching the television along with Ambrose praised Andrus endlessly. Saying he is filial and fortunate for having such a good son. 
Ambrose felt proud when he heard the praises of his servants. After the press meet was finished, he got a call from Alexander and got praised by him. After that call, he expected many more calls would come. But no one called. Ambrose felt distressed. Gloomy clouds started forming in the house scaring the servants. 
The butler who has a strong survival wish stepped forward and said, "Sir, don't bother about them. They are just jealous of you for having such a good son. So, they are not calling. If they don't call we also have phones we can call one by one and brag about our master," 
Ambrose though for a while and felt the butler words made sense. So, after heavy thinking, he decided to call his friends one by one. Every time he called someone they would always scold him for being a petty bragger and would hang up the call. 
Even though they hung the call Ambrose sensed their jealousy and felt contented. And most importantly he mainly contacted his friends whose sons and grandsons are not married and bragged about his daughter in law. 
The servants: "..."
Why do they feel like their old master is a bit... Childish? 
Well, forget it, his childishness made their life longer. 
The servants gave a big thumbs up to the butler. After all, he is his life savior. 
_____
Meanwhile…. 
Augustus was so angry. He felt like he wanted to go there and kill Andrus on the spot. 
And that Lisa that dumbo is better not say his name. If not he would kill her for sure. He will just make her life a living hell. 
He sent his men behind the police car to check on her. If she slips her mouth for sure he will make sure he will cut her tongue and choke her to the death. 
But he felt prickled when he saw Chasina supporting Andrus. He felt anger burning him. He couldn't take it when he saw both of them talking about their love and flaunting it everywhere. He felt anger coursing through his veins. 
In his anger, he broke the television and went upstairs to Lisa's room to take his frustration on her sexually. 


"You are alive!?!" She asked with a shocked expression. 



Chasina was forced to come to this blind date with her family. But she didn't expect to meet her ex, who was a known terrorist.


She was the one who killed him for betraying her and her country. She didn't feel any remorse for doing that. 

She is a civil servant and loyal to her country. She will do anything to protect her motherland and her citizens. 


But she didn't expect to see him here on the blind date. She decided to annoy him and make him leave. 

Now things are different.

She turned her heels and left without looking back. 

But will he let her leave just like that?

Nope.

He lost her once but he won't let it happen twice.


He explained himself to her but that only made her feel betrayed for the second time. 

But a few months later, he made her fall for him for the second time. He melted her icy heart again. 

****

On their wedding day….


Chasina Rosella stood in the aisle as she started at his disappearing back. He left her without marrying because of his so-called duties with a bunch of people. 


She wiped away the tears that threatened to fall. She is not weak, she will not let them fall. Instead, she smiled. Her smile blinded the people who are present at the wedding. 

She smiled and turned her wedding into a party. 


The bride turned herself into a host. 

She stepped onto the stage and took the microphone from the emcee. 

"Since the wedding is canceled, I would like to announce that we will turn this wedding into a party. Let's enjoy, " she said with a smile.


Everyone dumbfounded at her announcement. If it was another woman, she would cry until her lungs gave way. She was the only woman, capable of smiling until her jaw hurt. 


Some pitied her. Others admired her. 


But she didn't care. 


Because her heart turned numb from his betrayal for the third time. 


She will never believe in love ever again!

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Some years later…


Chasina Rosella has become the most respected woman in the country. Wherever Chasina goes, everyone bows to her. 


She is a woman, who is considered a  role model for every woman in the country. 


She is respected by every citizen of the country. 


But is loved by the first citizen of the country. 



Can she accept his love? 



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He was definitely trying to bribe her with food this time. However, Lyca refused to bow down.
She nodded and accepted the cookies without saying anything. Then she continued eating.
"Now that Shen Security already won the competition, people are starting to inquire about your plans for the company." Old Man Chu said. He tried his best to stop the current awkward situation. "People are interested in other gadgets that Shen Security is going to make in the future. I already talked to Mr. Shen this morning and thought of having an exhibit to gain more investors. The aim is to show some of the gadgets that the Shen Security invented."
"Oh," Lyca nodded. Talking about these things is so dull. She wanted to find a place to just hide and just eat her food silently.
"The potential of the weapons is endless. Right now, international relations are not as good as ten years ago. For instance, Du Empire and our Xu Country's relations are not very good. It may look good on the outside, but it's in a very fragile state. One mistake and war would erupt anytime."
Lyca lowered her head as she listened to Xu Jihan's words.
"Aside from this, our relationship with Xiaojing Royals from Xiaojing sect is not very good either. We are surrounded by potential enemies. War hasn't erupted because the power between the three continents is equal. Once the power dynamics between the three countries change, a war would immediately follow."
Lyca nodded inwardly. When she arrived in this world, she instantly studied geography and familiarized herself with the countries, empires, and leaders. In this world, there are a total of eight big continents. The Xu Country is not even considered one of the biggest of these continents. The most significant two are Plaria and Sceastein. Both have powerful armies and good leaders. They are rich not just in the economy but also in resources.
Next is Kaplon, a country known for its intelligence and innovations. They were the first to travel in space and the first to create an innovative weapon. This is also where she had some of her education.
The fourth is Achines, a place known for its forest. It had a big, mostly unexplored forest that covered most of the country.
The fifth is Agrus. It was located in the northern part of Xu Country. The people in Agrus loved peace and religion. They are peace-loving people who avoided war and conflict. However, they are considered an impoverished continent because most of Agrus has snow. Not many people chose to stay in this cold and wet place.
The sixth is Xu Country, where Lyca was staying. The seventh is Du Empire. They put most of their national budget on their military and economy, and the last is called Xiaojing. It was a country with multiple nations. They were lead by Xiaojing Royals from a nation call Xiaojing Sect. This is a rich country because of their oils, but they are located in a desert.
Du Empire, Xu Country, and Xiaojing are neighbors, and their relationship is good on the outside. However, the tension between these three countries is increasing day by day.
Lyca is not an expert in national relations, so she doesn't know why this is happening. However, she knew that this has something to do with some terrorists hailing from Xiaojing.
"What do you think of this, Miss Huang?"
Lyca lifted her eyes and looked at Xu Jihan. "I don't know."
"Hm? You mean… you don't know? Or you are not interested to know?"
She wanted to say both but ended up saying, "I am too lazy to know." If she wanted to know more about politics, she would have taken some international relations courses back in college. But this does not interest her at all.
Lyca thought it was very complicated. Her brains won't be able to take the scheming.
"Interesting," Xu Jihan smiled. Or at least, he looked like he was smiling. On the inside, he was already frowning. Xu Jihan had traveled in and out of the country. He met different types of people, different cultures, and personalities.
However, not one of them would tell him that they were too lazy to know about politics. Most women would pretend to know, some would offer their opinion, and most men would always tell him what they think about the matter.
This was actually the first time that someone told him they are too lazy to know! This made him unable to respond. It was because he didn't really know how to react!
"Well, youngsters nowadays are really different. They don't mind about topics like this anymore. Miss Lyca is not someone interested in politics. She is an inventor." Old Man Chu laughed. "Topics like this should be for people like us."
"…" Xu Jihan didn't know what to say.
The old man was saying this to help him out. However, he felt that Old Man Chu is actually calling him old. Was he really that old? Xu Jihan was only thirty-two! He wasn't that old, alright!
"Heh, actually, I have met investors before, and I agree with Old Man Chu. Most of them don't really care about politics." He gave a peal of awkward laughter before he drank his tea. "Anyway, as I was saying, the current state of weaponry in the country is not promising. So, I wanted to cooperate with Shen Security. I want to know if you are interested in any cooperation with Xu Country?"
"Well… " Old Man Chu coughed. "I am actually not— "
"No need to worry about the production cost. We would give you the best materials and even create a special lab for you. What do you think?"
"I— "
"Actually…" Xu Jihan interrupted the old man. "I would like to know about Miss Huang's opinion about this matter." He turned his head towards Lyca. "What do you think?"
Lyca rolled her eyes inwardly. "Mr. Xu… I don't understand why my opinion is needed about this cooperation. I am not working on this project. I am only here to cheer for my husband. I'm sure you already know this, but I am nothing but the CEO's wife."
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Sloth
noun
-reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness.

A lazy and casual life.

That was the only thing that Lyca Huang wanted after transmigrating into the body of a rich young miss. Tired of schemes and killing, the lazy elite assassin vowed to enjoy her second life and live a life of luxury while lazing around and bossing over her servants.

With her doting mother and loving father, Lyca thought that she could easily achieve this goal. Oh boy was she wrong... so wrong.

Who would have thought that her prominent grandfather would introduce her as the heiress to his security empire? 

How could her lazy ass manage a conglomerate? She wanted to protest! She must decline the offer in front of the whole Huang Family! 

However, at the time of the announcement she was so busy eating her freshly peeled grapes and could not find the time to just open her mouth to speak. Second, she was too lazy to argue or create a strain of conversation with anyone else at the party.

In the end, Lyca nodded at her grandfather’s words as she continued eating. Sometimes… food was more important than pointless arguments, ah.

Moreover an heiress sounded really interesting. That only meant... more food and servants, right?

……………………….

“Oi, Shen Qui, do you like me?” she leaned towards him, showing a little bit of her chest that was covered by her thin robe. She smiled and batted her eyelids.

“No,” he answered, his face stern. “That will never happen.”

“Good!” The smile on her face disappeared as she nodded, satisfied at the lack of emotion in his face. “Then… marry me.”

…………………………

"You stayed in your room for three days," he stated.
"So?"
"Without going out."
"Hm," she nodded.
"You just slept and ate all day."
"And?"
"Well… that's not very healthy, is it?" His lips curved into a wry smile.
"No. Not healthy."
"I don't want to become a widower at twenty-five."
Lyca's eyebrow lifted. "Are you cursing me?" She fought the urge to laugh. What widower? This man's honesty is sometimes infuriating. "I am tired," she said.
"From doing nothing?"
She nodded. "I am saving energy."
"To do nothing?"
She looked at him and didn't miss the concern in his eyes. "To do you." She uttered and immediately laughed when she saw his face reddened. 

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One lazy heiress.
One hardworking illegitimate soldier.
Two opposite worlds.
Two different goals.
And one marriage due to her laziness.

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VOLUME 2 - Aden Shen's Story -  HIS SAVAGE LOVE
STARTS AT PAGE 495 - can be read separately.

Killing her son in front of her wasn’t enough to satisfy their savagery. So they cut off her limbs and laughed as she bled to death.

In the end, the life of the prodigy Gabrielle Sutton ended with her eyes full of unwillingness and thirst for vengeance.

Who would have thought that the end she had expected never arrived?

Instead of falling into the abyss of death, she woke up ten years before her demise.

Would she be able to save herself this time?



Book 2 of Seven Deadly Sins Series
Sin of Sloth: Lazily Yours

They will only give the Royal Clan what they determine are the best or second fiddle…
For Instance, a sect might have a top five strongest and most talented disciple, but when it is time for a tournament that the Royals are sure to visit, they will all remove their Number 1 disciple and tender the remaining four, before adding any other one from the Top 10 to make them 5.
Thus if they pick the most talented disciple every year, in just 100 years, they would have had 100 Legendary figures, and any power with 100 Legendary figures that are in the Saint Stage of cultivation is more than enough to take down the entire Dogon Empire…
Thus, the only way for the Royals to always ensure that they always stay stronger than these powers is to either create their own sect or turn all the sects in their region into affiliates for recruiting experts…  
But the Royal Clan of the Dogon Empire had already discovered these sect's tactics which is why they send spies into the Sect who will recruit legendary experts from the sect before the sect itself discovers them…
After all, no matter how a sect wants to tempt a disciple, they cannot steal the disciple from hiss master…
The only thing they can do is to ensure that they recruit his master, that way, they would have indirectly recruited the disciple, until they are able to recruit the disciple himself in the future…
This is the reason why any student who betrays his disciple is always treated as a traitor deep down by others, because they know that should they ever fall into the same situation as his previous master, they will also suffer the same fate…
Thus, the best thing is to capture them when they are new and young and haven't chosen a master yet…  
This was the job the Royal Clan of the Dogon Empire gave to the fifth grand elder… But the sects themselves will know there are spies within them who are trying to recruit their top talents…
Thus, they will appoint candidates who will ensure that they get to the students first, and this only means that, all grand elders might appear as comrades, but they will always have their own separate motives and intentions within the sect…
The Fifth Elder, at this point, is a spy that was planted by the Royal Clan to recruit potential legendary candidates within the Desert Sun Sect which is why he decided to settle things amicably with Daniel even though he had the power to pulverize Daniel in less than ten minutes…  
The bigger picture was that, if he could recruit Min Hong as a disciple; asides from the fact that he would be the master of a legendary expert in the future, the empire would be forced to always hold him in high regard due to his connection with Min Hong who will be the legendary expert then…
But Daniel doesn't know this, but was lucky enough to pick Elder Jiang who oversaw the entry selection exam…
'Politics is a deadly game that no one knows anything about'… Any political battle that is known by the citizens or the masses is not the true politics, because even the people who are involved in the politics do not know…
The human puppet that politicians use to benefit themselves do not know that they are already trapped within the game of politics, talk less of an ordinary citizen who only knows what the politicians want them to know…  
"Venerable Elder, do you mind me recruiting this disciple that has found favor in your sight?"
Chu Huang asked the Old Man within the void who frowned and snorted in displeasure before replying;
"So that you can have his innocent soul trapped in your dirty political games and shenanigans, right?"
"I-I dare not venerable elder, I just felt my mundane empire could benefit from his future fame…"
"But we will also do our best to stimulate his talent and put him under situations that would spike his growth…"
Chu Huang didn't know how, but he felt his back get drenched in sweat when the Old Man snorted in displeasure earlier, thus, he had no choice but to come clean with his intentions for Min Hong...
"As long as you are not directly involved with any situation that endangers his life, I guess I could give you my blessings to loan him for now, but only under two conditions…"
After thinking about it for a while and weighing the pros and cons, the old man accented to Patriarch Chu Huang's request.
Speak venerable Elder and this lowly servant would do as it pleases you…"
Patriarch Chu Huang bowed as he dropped on one knee waiting to receive the conditions of the Old Void Man who answered;
"Firstly, it has to be his choice to accept your proposal or not, and no one must force or pressure him into doing so…"
"Secondly, you must always put him in dangerous situations that would force him to awaken and reach his potential, so he can grow very quickly…"
"He doesn't have much time anymore…"
The Old Void Man said before sighing and muttering to himself;
"Sorry Little Kid, despite how innocent you are, you still got plunged into the political world of human greed just like your parents…"
"This is a harsh life to live, and if you want to break out of these political restraints, you must possess enough ability to do so…"
"Even your father has yet to achieve that, but I hope you can… You are already much more talented than your father so do me proud…"
  The moment the Old Void Man sighed, he returned into the void and continued his journey while Patriarch Chu Huang simply gave Min Hong another glance before catapulting himself through space back into his residence in less than ten seconds…
Though he was an expert who had seen a decline in his cultivation due to trying to become a Sage with two aggressively and unfriendly Daos, it still didn't change the fact that, not all of his Daos saw a decline in power level, and his space Dao was just one of them…
When Patriarch Chu Huang left, Daniel walked over to the void beast whose neck had now been strangled to the extent that it was now choking and its neck about to be severed of its neck…
Then he stretched his hands as a silver staff with golden and blood red runes glittered on it flew into his hands, before he stowed it away within his spatial ring…
Then stretching hi two hands forward, the 'Soul Slayer Blades' also flew into his hands before he muttered to himself…  
"I am ready!"
Then he slashed downwards as everyone present felt all the Daos within the vicinity sundered in half…
That is, everyone else other than Min Hong felt their Daos reduce in power by half, and then;
Splurt!
The grand elders only saw the head of the void beast fall off but never knew what truly happened, and luckily for Daniel, neither were the Old Void Man and Patriarch Chu Huang had already left…
Boom!
The Void Serpent's head fell into the desert sand as Min Hong swooped it into his spatial ring before flapping his four wings and erupting into the sky like a nuclear missile from a submarine…
Seeing Daniel return to the sect, the fifth elder turned to his four elders and spoke in utter disappointment;
"Hmph! You lot are a true disgrace… Not only did you try to bully a fourteen year old outer court disciple and lost, but you still wanted me to join such a despicable and demeaning charade…"
"The Sect Leader would definitely hear about this…"


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Hailing from the Min Family that was created by a banished Min Clan member, who seeks to one day be recognized and rejoin the same Clan who casted him away in the first place... 

Our MC (Min Hong) who was born with an extremely feeble body with no hope of cultivation, began his adventurous journey in a world where respect could only be earned by possessing absolute strength...

A world where rules don't apply to the strong, and the weak are trampled upon by the strong. A world where experts battle Qilins, Dragons and Phoenixes with impunity...

Min Hong with nothing other than a desperate grandfather, a heartbroken mother and a sick family, was driven by a deep desire to obtain enough strength to protect his family...

But, as life has a separate plan for man, asides from the menial ones he makes, what was meant to be Min Hong's day of weeping became his first step to obtaining unrivaled power... The kind of power that instills deference into all life.... Dragons bow, Phoenixes cry in fear, praise and servitude...

Armed with nothing but willpower and desperation, even Lady Luck had to feel for this youth. She blessed him extraordinarily, pushing him to the point where he stumbled upon an extremely Ancient Primordial Treasure; 'The Eye of the Myriad Universe'.
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How do I comprehend the Dao of Oblivion? Min Hong asked.

To comprehend the Dao of Oblivion, you have to know how it came to be... The Ancient Heavenly Monkey replied.

What does Oblivion mean to you? The monkey asked.

Oblivion is emptiness... a state of nothingness... it is an endless entity that was never there but always present... it existed before any other entity came to be... even the Chaos itself was birthed by Oblivion... it is the progenitor of all Universal Daos and lords over all things...

Oblivion created the Chaos out of boredom... created the Dao of Will to control the Chaos when the Chaos began to rebel...
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Venice was not a welcoming city. It was the least popular major European film festival that hadn't nominated Qin Guan for an award.
It was like a shy maid in a mask who dared not reveal her face.
However, that ceremony was different from the previous ones. Qin Guan had been shortlisted for the Best Supporting Actor Award. Plus, he was also one of the nominees for the Best Actor Award with his role in "Lust, Caution".
The organizers also attached great importance to his presence there. Thanks to his status, they had generously granted him an independent position on the red carpet.
As everyone knew, stars could show up with the directors or other members of the crew at international film festivals. This was the best chance for everyone to show off.
Sometimes, the organizers arranged for all the members of a film to walk on the carpet as a group, with a few steps between them to facilitate the host's interviews and the reporters' questions. However, most people would rush or stall so they could stand out and create the illusion of being the sole person on the carpet. This way, the studio and the invited reporters could collect better material.
The reporters were not qualified to walk on the carpet. The only ones who could were the members of the judge committee and international superstars.
Being a superstar meant that more than half of the international reporters recognized one's face.
Thus, the organizers of the Venice Festival thought that Qin Guan qualified. Plus, he was exactly what the festival needed.
The Venice Film Festival was an indie festival, so it was inferior to Cannes in terms of commerce and to Berlin in terms of politics. The proud festival, which had started in 1932, had the longest history out of the three.
It sure couldn't sacrifice its status in favor of money or politics. Venice focused on art.
Because of the festival's purity though, the other two festivals were much more influential and popular than it was, which made things very awkward.
The sustainable development of an international film festival lay in the quality of its films and its global influence. Venice had reached a dead end by over-emphasizing on art and filmmakers from around the world.
Novelty films and unique skills were encouraged. Although they had some flaws, creative projects were very welcome in Venice. The organizers advocated that films should be strictly dedicated to art. Such a film festival couldn't attract the attention of the new generation or find its place in modern life.
Thus, the organizers had gradually made things worse. The selected films were mostly projects of unknown directors. Talented people were rare in the world. Not all independent filmmakers were real geniuses.
It was during this awkward phase that Qin Guan would come and bring world-wide attention and audience ratings.
The organizing committee could foresee that this would be the ceremony with the highest ratings.
A few days before the ceremony, reporters from around the world had already filled most of the local hotels. Fans were also pouring into the city, embarrassing the locals, who couldn't accommodate them.
The principal of the festival was very annoyed. It had been his choice to arrange for Qin Guan to walk alone on the red carpet.
However, now he was pondering the issue of security. Soon, he got a message from a man named Salvador, who had negotiated with the Italian police and solved the problem.
The police had made an internal selection and picked a group of handsome men who would attend the festival to show Italy's good image.
Italians were blessed, in a sense. The rate of handsome guys in Italy was two to one.


Qin Guan was reborn and sent back to his final semester in High School 18 years ago. Getting a second chance at life, he works hard to turn things around and eventually become a Prince Charming. What will his life be like the second time around? What will he have to go through? How will he succeed in turning from a loser into a Prince Charming? Read this story carefully and find out!

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