The Empress System

A man rejected by the will of the world he grew up in for all of his life, and a genius with infinite potential who fell as a result of making a risky bet. Under the machinations of the deceased Heavenly Emperor, Huang Xian, two unfortunate souls from entirely different worlds got saved and fused together into a new whole, adopting the identity of the latter–Theodore Winter, the heir to one of the Supreme Pillars of the Heavenly Court. As an eon-spanning competition to decide the next generation of Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Empress began, it brought with it a game of wits, power and plots that would shake the Heavenly Court to its core. Reincarnators, Transmigrators and Regressors were barely qualified to chase after the unprecedented monsters that had been brought into being for the express purpose of rising above the rest. Battles between peers were like peeling an onion–nobody ever knew just how many cultivation realms and Talents the other had hidden away to catch his opponents off guard. With a saint-like image and the heart of a devil, Theodore Winter entered the fray. Unbeknownst to all, other than returning triumphantly, he was entrusted with another task: To kill Huang Xian’s murderer–his wife, the Heavenly Empress! ------------------------- Read advance chapters (by paying for my meals) on Patreon: • https://www.patreon.com/sh1ro My novel series "Reincarnation Cycle's Unfortunate Bug" on Amazon: • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYHGRR8M/ Discord Server (currently under construction): • https://discord.gg/NdAjjmXSDh ------------------------- Hi there, this is Shiro / the author. Just one little cautionary warning here: Due to being set in an entirely alternate world from ours, while some terms and concepts might seem familiar at first glance, many in actuality are not. In canon, the World's Will of a world exactly like our own 'got inspired' by memories that it secretly glimpsed from the Heavenly Emperor, thereby creating extremely loosely related concepts in its own universe. So never expect anything to work in the same way as something that you are already familiar with, because chances are very high that it won't be the same at all. (Yes, I just blatantly flipped the script.) I hope you'll enjoy The Heavenly Empress' Assassin! ------------------------- Current Release Schedule: • 5 chapters per week • 1 chapter every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (at ~11 p.m. GMT+1) (More chapters can appear as bonus chapters, so this is the absolute minimum.) • Vote with Power Stones to read more chapters in the week after the results are in! -> Top 100: +1 chapter -> Top 50: +2 chapters -> Top 10: +3 chapters -> Top 5: +4 chapters -> 1st Place: +5 chapters - Chapter length: ~2k words on average

Liam Carter's life is a relentless grind of work and debt, a single father doing everything he can to provide for his two children while struggling under the thumb of a ruthless mafia boss. But when his children mysteriously disappear, and the mafia boss claims to have sold their organs to settle Liam's debts, his world shatters. Fueled by rage and despair, Liam embarks on a desperate quest for revenge, only to meet a brutal end at the hands of the mafia. But death isn't the end. A mysterious system revives him, offering him unimaginable power—but at a cost. To maintain his newfound abilities, Liam must deliver daily sacrifices of evil souls, ensuring they have truly wronged others. If he ever takes an innocent life, the punishment will be more devastating than death. Armed with extraordinary abilities, Liam transforms into a ruthless vigilante, hunting down the corrupt and delivering justice in the most brutal ways. But as he unravels the web of evil surrounding him, a new, darker force emerges—one with powers equal to his, bent on destroying all that is good. With every villain he faces, Liam walks a fine line between vengeance and justice, battling not just enemies but his own morality. This is a story of redemption, justice, and the price of power.

Auriel, the Goddess of Balance, was once revered among the pantheon of deities for her immense power. However, her chronic clumsiness and inability to manage divine tasks without causing unintended disasters have made her the laughingstock of the gods. After one particularly disastrous mistake (accidentally flooding an entire celestial city), she’s banished to the human realm as punishment. Her mistake? Seducing the Chief God's daughter and make her fall for Auriel? Her next task? Select the next ruler of Earth. Her problem? Every "candidate" is a strong-willed, talented woman who, instead of vying for Earth’s throne, seems more interested in vying for Auriel’s heart. ____ Will have r18, smut, futa, harem and so much more

"Please, sister, get married with the Emperor of Dormia." My younger sister begged me to get married with the tyrant of Dormia. Octavious Dormia. A tyrant known as merciless in other continents but also worshipped by his people crazily. I, the daughter of the marquis of Pythasus, Tiana Pythasus, am forced to get married with that tyrant on behalf of my younger sister and to succeed the plan that my father and the emperor are plotting. Defeating Octavious Dormia and taking control of Dormia. I thought my kindness had led me to my destruction, but... "Did you get in any trouble on coming here? My wife..." He is the most gentle man I have ever seen! Everything I heard in Symestiaph..........is wrong?

Lassen, a young man who has failed at everything in his life, has had enough. Disillusioned with the world, he decides to end it all. But instead of dying, he wakes up in a parallel world, armed with a strange system that can accomplish anything he desires. Trapped in his room, reading novels and savoring every page, he has no intention of participating in the fast-paced world outside. Yet, despite his desire for peace, the world changes every time he makes an appearance. Everyone treats him like a genius, a being capable of disrupting the very fabric of reality, without lifting a finger. A powerful system, a new life, and a world that adapts to him: why complicate things when you can have everything without effort? The Genius System tells the story of a man who, although having everything to change the world, prefers to watch it evolve from the comfort of his room, through the pages of his books.

Real life is as boring and dull as it gets. Unless something or someone changes it. Having only a low percentage rate of 0.01% making it completely unique to most people to obtain. Some knows it's out there, while some knows it doesn't exist. Even then, there are people who has it. Obviously they wouldn't abuse it.. Though we are human after all. But what kind would they obtain? It could be fortunate, or unfortunate. It all depends on luck, as always. While Zodiac would stumble upon a life changing accident that would cause his dull boring life, into a dangerous and thrilling journey.

Ethan Reed attended Crestwood College but then everything changed when his parents died and he had to drop to one of the lowest standards on the campus. His girlfriend Sophia decided to cheat on him with his best friend Carter and even make sure the scholarship he had pursued for quite a time wasn't possible.  Feeling betrayed by his most loyal friend and girlfriend, Ethan decided to drop out of school and work but then his fate changed one rainy night when he managed to find an orb of power that could give him anything he wished and wanted..  Would Ethan fight his best friend back to gain the love of his life or would he make Sophia regret ever leaving him? 

Fame. Money. Love. All of this, Joe had for eighteen years, of his life. Until a tragic accident happened before the peak of his football career. Which destroyed it in only a few seconds. When everyone loved him, they left him alone, broken in a hospital bed. Before he could come back, he lost the last members of his family. Then his former club comes with allegations, of a broken contract from his fault, and he lost all the earned money. He was left, with nothing. For eight years, he lived from day to day studying, working, having rehabilitation for his injured knee. As they say, what one time is taken, is given back. As he accidentally becomes secretary of Megan Clark by everyone called Empress. His life changed drastically after it. He found love in his boss, who first say these words to him. ‘Secretary of the Empress’ is a story about love, which slowly grows in the main characters. Because of many things which they will meet in their journey of revenge and protecting each other. -------------------- While now great view on sky and city below show up, boss turned to me, and when she looked at my eyes, she said: “Joe, I have something to tell you.” “Yes, boss,” I said while looking at her eyes, and when she walked closer to me, we looked at each other eyes. She said, “I like you.” While hearing her words, I had no answer for this, and while I looked at her, I asked, “excuse me?” “I love you, I want you to be my boyfriend,” she said, and while I looked at her, I couldn’t believe that this has happened, and while my mind still processed her words, she looked at me, and then she said, “so what is your answer?” ------------------------- Daily upload at 8:30 and 18:00(server time) The cover is not mine.

The protagonist, Ye Lily, was originally the legitimate daughter of the Ye family, the number one military family in Canglan. Since childhood, she has been extremely intelligent and is good at military strategies. However, after a great war against an enemy country, she discovered that the so-called victory was nothing but a trap set by the royal family to weaken the power of the military families. In the end, the Ye family was framed for treason and the whole family was brutally killed. And she was forced to marry the crown prince and became a pawn. In the twenty years after marriage, she did her best to assist the crown prince to ascend the throne, but in return, she was met with a cold-blooded and merciless death sentence. Before dying, she made a solemn oath: "If heaven has eyes, I will surely return and overthrow this decadent country!" Ye Lily is reborn back to the age of fifteen with the memories of her previous life. At this time, the Ye family has not yet declined, and she still has a chance to change everything. But soon she realizes that this life is not a simple repetition of the past, but is full of unknown variables...

Ophelia von Aubessec, an Empress ruling over millions gets slain. Regressing back to her body 300 years ago, she sets her sights on getting revenge on the forces who had managed to kill her. By using her knowledge of the future, she builds her own Empire, wins back the lovers she lost, and discovers the secrets of the system she had been provided. --------- This is a dark novel and IT IS HAREM. However, it may travel more into a polygamous relationship due to the complications of a harem. There are also R18 scenes sprinkled about, so please read responsibly.

Book 2 of The Nochten trilogy. Five years have passed since the dreaded letter and Ana is now 12 years old. She continues to face the challenges in court, meanwhile, more support grows in favor of her cousin Mykhol. But as foreign invaders, the Bulgeons, encroach on their colonies with more than pillaging in mind, Ana must turn for aid in one of the last remnants of her mother's court, Admiral Nugen. The only human at court who may have more than a sense of duty to stay by Ana's side. Meanwhile, back in Dawny, Prince Nicoli struggles to find a way back into Ana's life after five years of silence on her end. Ever determined to reunite with his half-sister, he comes up with an ingenious plan that just has to work, despite Mykhol's and Queen Belinda's best wishes. But Queen Belinda has her own tricks up her sleeve and a resentment that only grows not against Ana but King Alexander, himself, who must choose between his children. Will Ana be able to manage these new challenges? And what about the strange rumors running around about Mykhol and her? Why is there talk of marriage? Secret engagements, a hidden love child, and a broken trust still loom over, doesn't Ana have enough to deal with?

After meeting an unfortunate death on earth, Sigrid unwillingly transmigrated into a novel world becoming Lady Sigrid Thorin the unwanted wife of the crown prince. She resigned herself to her fate and set a goal to become the empress. But to become the future empress, she had to gain the heart of her husband_the foul tempered Prince Roland Maximus a man that loathed her and would sooner kill her than kiss her. While his heart was too thin for her to squeeze into, it was rather wide for the woman he brought home on returning from a three month expedition, a woman he had sworn to protect forever. The same woman Sigrid was on a mission to destroy, an irreconcilable enemy. With misunderstandings, scheming and jealousy, thus begun Sigrid's trials to win the heart of the man that had undeniably captivated her with his dazzling smile and her mission step over the fake female lead, be crowned empress and change her fate. Excerpt. "A knife to the throat of your husband that has just returned from war, what do you hope to accomplish crown princess?" Sigrid's eyes trailed down, to the silver blade pressed against her abdomen, she raised her head and laughed snidely. "A knife to the belly of your wife as soon as you return from war, other men start by saying, honey i am home. They also don't bring home unwanted canaries as presents for their wives." Roland leaned down with a part smug and part angry smoldering look in his eyes. It was if he wished to set her on fire, and not in the passionate way. "Honey i am home." he slowly said, dragging the words out. Sigrid trailed the knife slowly over his neck, almost as if she was caressing it with her fingers. "Welcome back, i hope you don't mind but i intend to kill that canary. If you want to bring me a gift next time, try gold and diamonds. I can also accept you, just wrap a ribbon around your bare chest."

In a world where systems and powers are the norm, 20-year-old Lila has always been content with her mundane life. She spends most of her days lounging in bed, binge-watching TV shows, and relying on her parents for everything. Her motto is simple: why exert effort when someone else will do it for you? One ordinary morning, as Lila was lazily scrolling through her phone, a mysterious system suddenly appeared before her. The system declared that it would grant her an extraordinary power—a strength so immense that she could effortlessly move mountains or shatter the fabric of reality itself. Before she could even process this information, the system vanished as abruptly as it appeared. Overnight, Lila became one of the most powerful beings in existence. However, despite this newfound ability to change the world with a mere thought, Lila's nature remained unchanged. She still preferred to spend her days lounging around and avoiding any form of responsibility. As news of her incredible abilities spread rapidly across the globe, people began to seek out Lila's help—be it from desperate governments trying to solve global crises or villains aiming to exploit her power for their own gain. Despite these external pressures and expectations placed upon her shoulders (or rather on top of the blanket she snuggled under), Lila continued to prioritize napping over saving humanity. Her lackadaisical attitude often led to comical misunderstandings and unexpected outcomes when she did decide to act—usually because someone had managed to rouse enough interest in something trivial like pizza delivery or video game updates. However, beneath this façade of indolence lies an intriguing complexity: while others might see only laziness in Lila's actions (or lack thereof), they miss out on a profound resilience born from years of being underestimated by everyone around her. As time passes and more challenges arise that require at least some level of engagement from our reluctant heroine (if only because they threatened access to Netflix), we begin witnessing subtle shifts within Lila herself—small moments where duty clashes with desire; where perhaps there’s more depth beneath those sleepy eyes than anyone initially suspected. Will this unlikely savior ever rise above being just "the lazy girl with superpowers," or will she continue down a path where doing nothing becomes its own kind of revolution? In "The Indolent Empress," explore how one person’s unyielding commitment to doing absolutely nothing can inadvertently reshape destiny itself—and maybe even discover what truly defines strength along the way.

As Ryan's eyes fluttered open, he was immediately bombarded by a flurry of blue screens that seemed to materialize out of thin air. The messages on the screens danced before his eyes, a dizzying array of congratulatory notices and system updates. Ryan's gaze focused on the screens, his mind slowly processing the information that had been presented to him. The messages were a jumbled mix of notifications, each one announcing a new development in Ryan's...whatever this was. Reincarnation? He wasn't quite aware of this himself, due to losing his memories and emotions, resulting in him losing his past identity. [Congratulations - host has acquired 35% of experience (exp) points.] [Congratulations - host has acquired 35% of experience (exp) points.] [Congratulations - host has acquired 35% of experience (exp) points.] [Congratulations - host's level has increased by 1.] [Congratulations - host has acquired 5 stat points.] [SSS-Ranked Talent - Sin Curse of Greed has taken effect, 500 bonus stat points have been acquired.] °°°°°°°°°° [System - An innate spiritual guardian that has merged with the host and assigns the host missions that work to unlock their hidden potential.] - A system is common in this world, they're even ranks that measures how powerful one's system is. [Destruction Dominion - A system that focuses on the host's destructive behavior. This system unlocks the user's destructive prowess whilst simultaneously training the host upmost to the requirements needed to wield that power.] °°°°°°°°° Additional tags: No NTR, Maid, Gods & Goddesses, A Villain with dignity, Yandere, Tsundere, Vampires, Non-Human Mc, Ruthless Mc, Tyrant, No Rape, Masochist, Crazy Mc

Li Susu dies unfairly and wishes for a second chance, but fate still jokes on her. "Seriously?! Is this the second chance that I am asking for?!" She was born in a world where political struggle was the deadliest. Worst of all, she was born as the ruthless and tyrant Empress Wu Jinmai! She has no one in the world who is scary and full of political schemes. Will she be able to change her faith and live a long and happy life? What kind of sacrifices does she need to make to change her fate? "I hate you; I detest you. You're my greatest nightmare, and marrying you is like a poison that slowly kills me!" Shanguan Zu Jin suppressed his feelings for the people. He had longed for her. He wants to love and spoil her, but fate has changed her. Will his love be rekindled as the tyrant empress suddenly changes? Is there a second chance for his unrequited love, or…? Find out the answers as the story of the tyrant empress and her emperor consort begins. PS: This is purely a work of fiction. Organization, events, situations, and names are purely created by the author's imagination. Thank you.

In a shocking turn of fate, Jack Anderson's life is brutally cut short. But death isn't the end for Jack; instead, it marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey. Reincarnated in a mystical realm, Jack discovers he's been gifted with incredible powers and an enigmatic system that guides his every move. As he navigates this unfamiliar world, Jack must confront formidable enemies, unravel ancient mysteries, and unravel the secrets of his own destiny. With the undead system as his trusted ally, Jack embarks on a perilous quest to unravel the truth about his past, his newfound abilities, and the hidden forces manipulating this strange new world. Will Jack master the undead system and unlock its full potential, or will the shadows of his own mortality consume him? Dive into the world of 'The Undead System' to join Jack on his heart-pumping, action-packed adventure through the realms of the unknown. (am participating in WSA 2025 entry so please support if you like the novel)

Roxana was betrayed by the man she adored, love, and trusted, and he killed her in the most gruesome way, but things take a wild turn. She wakes up in the body of young princess, Xanthe, who was to be beheaded for her fathers sin, her whole household hung to death for treason. Where was she in, why was she in the body of someone else, didn't she die, many thoughts running through her mind. But fate is set to change lives, she becomes a personal slave to the Emperor, Hades Arnold Rue, who's rumored to be the devil's son, born with powers beyond the world, someone she rejected for his step brother Kane Arnold Rue. There was no way, he would recognize her in another body, she thought but he held her chin and smiled an evil smile. "Welcome to hell, Roxana" "I'm doomed!" join me on the ride of historical, fantasy, abilities, powers, palace conspiracies, hatred, rivalry and obsession. Witchcraft will entice, power will rule, enemies will destroy, and hate turns into unexpected. Her life is in danger, and how will she survive in a palace full of vampires and snakes.

born as a perfect human lab and become a killing machine with no emotions has dreams of a fantasy world from children's books because it is something she never knew died betrayed by her own father then reincarnated as a princess but the world she dreamed of did not match her expectations destruction, war, non-acceptance witness the story of Elliz in changing the world even she has to become a tyrant

Warning: Mature content, R18, Harem, No NTR, No Rape An 18-year-old poor college student tried to apply for a job as a tutor but his life almost ended as demons' meal. In his last breath, a mysterious woman gave him a strange power. When he opened his eyes he had turned into a demon with a system that will turn him into... A pervert. Now he must live with his dual identity as a model student named Ethan and an incubus named Damian, while conquering MILF, monster girl, beautiful elf, demon loli which sometimes leads him to complicated relationships. ------------ Other tags : Hiding Identity, Monster Girls, Tentacles, Character Development, Weak to Strong, Incest *Most of my story has a big harem, I'm not interested in writing a small harem with only two or three girls. The MC is not an arrogant type and doesn't carelessly kill people nor let the others died in his presence. He also doesn't treat his woman as a sex object. Even though this is a harem story, some parts of this story will make you tear up and have some funny scenes. *This story has a lot of steamy scenes and playful kinky games that you've never read before. Read by your own risk. Some illustrations and characters images are on my Discord channel. My Discord: https://discord.gg/mSRHyMVhnG ------------ Other works: *Seven Sins System *Dragon King's Harem *Dark Moon: Rise of The Dark King *Demon Lord's Succubus (Completed)

Content Warning: Strong language, mature themes and intense family conflict. Reader discretion is advised. Author’s Note: This is my original work—no translation, no MTL, no co-writers. - The Shen family built their empire on money, reputation, and knowing exactly when to strike. Yang Mohui wasn’t born into their world, but she didn’t have to be. She married into it—with full intentions of taking it for herself. Four days in, and she already knows where the real power lies. Who’s useful. Who’s disposable. Who’s waiting for the right moment to betray their own blood. Her husband, the company’s heir, is in her way, but he’s not the only player in this game. The second son? He’s just waiting for the right opportunity to tear everything down. There are no rules in this fight—only winners and losers. And Yang Mohui has never been the type to lose.

In the demonic realm, the title of Tarath, once a name, has become synonymous with the demon emperors. Two thousand years after the original Tarath's death, a new era dawns with the ascension of King Virex of the Aeriel Demon Kingdom to the throne of Demon Emperor. However, this time, a Demon Empress is born, challenging the ancient traditions. King Virex, wary of the power and unpredictability of demonesses, remarks, "Demonesses are problems themselves, what more could a Demon Empress be?" The new Demon Empress, Tarath, is a figure of immense power and desire. By her side is Bain, a half-mortal, half-fox demon whose loyalty and unexpected strength have made him indispensable. Despite his mortal origins, Bain has grown powerful and has outlived many pure demons. *** As Tarath sits on her grand throne, her beauty and allure are undeniable. Her subjects know her as a demon driven by lust and desire. Bain, ever loyal, kneels before her, his eyes filled with admiration. She extends her hand seductively, and Bain, understanding her unspoken command, kisses it reverently. "Demon kings covet the throne," she muses. "They dream of killing me to take it, but it will remain just that—a dream. You've grown powerful, Bain. Do you also desire my throne?" Bain pauses, then looks up at her with unwavering devotion. "I want you, not the throne," he declares. **** In the demonic realm, rain is acidic and falls only once every 5,000 years. But what happens when the Demon Empress ventures into the mortal realm and feels the pure rain on her skin for the first time? And what if she encounters the rain god? This story is a tapestry of emotions—unspoken feelings, lust, confusion, loyalty, ambition, betrayal, pain, and epic battles. The clash of desires and the struggle for power will determine the fate of the demonic realm. volume 1:Birth of the demon empress and the freak

A story of young guy who wants to change the world. with his power

Mandrax Randoff, a fourteen year old Furrha with the typical life of a normal loser, seems to have gotten himself in between a Millenia war between the Demons and Beasts. He up to a point never even believed the gods existed, that is until, a primordial god took a liking to him. And he wasn't the only one thinking about making Max's life a little more chaotic by pinning on him many expectations. Join Max's Journey as he slowly builds up enough strength to at least achieve the expectations left to him, all in the while making friends and enemies, especially powerful enemies, along the way. A universe way passed advanced, filled with all kinds of monsters, demons, and elves. Unfortunately for Max, he'll have to face his past about his family whether he wants to or not, but that's not the only past he has to face with his lost Memory.

booom! A giant three tail tiger fell 10xp earned "F*ck shameless system I just scored a peak level 3 and so little points" [Host ....keep it up maybe next time you will kill a level 7] Mathis fell face first down

Axton Backwoods has always been an outsider. In the quiet village of Ashen Grove, where everyone wields powerful Abilities, Axton stands apart—ordinary, powerless, and a constant target for ridicule. Raised by his foster parents, William and Evelyn, he’s resigned himself to a life of mediocrity. Everything changes when the academy representatives arrive, testing villagers for admission into their prestigious school. Axton, with no visible magic, expects rejection. Yet, to everyone’s shock—including his own—he’s chosen. But why? At the academy, Axton quickly discovers he doesn’t belong. That is, until a life-threatening event forces him to make a fateful choice: accept a mysterious System that offers him power, missions, and guidance—or face certain death. With the System’s help, Axton begins to unlock abilities unlike anything he’s ever seen. But power comes at a price. As Axton navigates dangerous trials and uncovers the academy’s secrets, he learns the truth about his hidden heritage and his connection to forces far beyond his imagination. With enemies closing in and a destiny he never asked for, Axton must decide: will he rise to the challenge, or let the weight of his past crush him?

Trapped in a loveless marriage, Queen Sierra endures cruelty, loss, and betrayal. But when a mysterious intruder shrouded in shadows breaks into her chambers and offers a cryptic promise "I will be back for you" everything changes. A glowing mark appears, an impossible sign of magic awakening in a woman who was born without power. Now, Sierra faces a choice: remain a caged queen or embrace the power stirring within her. The shadows are watching. The kingdoms are waiting. And the empress within her is awakening.

"Any who don the title of 'king' or anything of the sort in my presence is nothing more than an ignorant fool. This is my land and I shall be reclaiming it soon. I am Cacophony, the Vampire Empress!" As those words left her lips, every cell in my body reacted. It was unreal—no, it was otherworldly. Her beauty, her power, and her overwhelming arrogance. It might've been then that I realized that my normal life had ended. How did it come to this? Ah, it was curiosity. Yes, a deathly curiosity brought me to that graveyard that day. It was there that I stumbled upon her coffin. I had absolutely no clue what I was doing then, and even now I have no idea what possessed me to touch it—that single moment changed the course of history for the entire world. I found myself delving into a completely unknown world. Should I regret it? Maybe. But the truth is, I don't. Exploring the world’s hidden secrets, forging unexpected bonds, and living alongside the revived empress—it’s exciting. "Even if it's wrong, I think I'm going to enjoy every moment of it."

After dying unexpectedly, Ella is reincarnated into a fantasy world as Karina Goldbrace, the Empress of the struggling kingdom of Avugon. Given a mysterious system to guide her, she must navigate court politics, rebuild her empire, and uncover her true purpose. The system, however, is glitchy and often fails at critical moments. Complicating matters is Damian Frostfeather, the arrogant yet magnetic Emperor of the neighboring kingdom of Mitira. Their constant clashes, filled with sharp banter and undeniable chemistry, teeter between rivalry and romance. As tensions rise, Ella must decide if trusting Damian could lead to salvation—or betrayal—in her quest to secure peace and her kingdom’s future.