I Will Surrender My Position As Empress

After three lifetimes, two failed romances. Xiao Yao felt like a tragic specimen of failed love. Ten years prior to her rebirth and time travel, everything reset to the starting point. She wouldn't believe in love again. She swore to protect her family well, to grasp every moment to build her influence and wealth. Therefore, she worked hard, very hard, to apply the teachings of her master. From then on, she reviewed the past to see the future, determined life and death with steadfast certainty, never speaking falsely, and thus befriended the elites from all walks of life. With a pair of penetrative eyes, she eliminated all obstacles, earned the name of Divine Doctor, and laid the foundations of a business empire. Afterward, her business empire began to become a myth and legend began. [Mini Theater] A three-year-old cute little boy, batting his round, wide eyes, tugged at a young man's sleeve and curiously asked, "Daddy, daddy, I heard Mommy say that a long, long time ago, you wouldn't even fart, so why are you now nagging like an old granny?" The young man exploded in anger, hoisted the little boy onto the sofa, and a smacking sound immediately followed, "You little rascal, try letting out a fart from your mouth and let's see." The little boy cried woefully, feeling wronged. He just wanted to ask if his daddy really didn't fart in the past, so why was he getting spanked now.

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.

Sycamore Shaw, a girl with a weird name, only ever wished for happiness. Instead, life handed her sorrow and nightmares that stole her confidence. Trapped in a toxic relationship, where every form of pain, insult and degradation was a norm. The pain pushed her into isolation, now she yearns for the one she would submit to, whom she'll share uninhibited intimacies with and the one that she'll please, that will see her scars and still love her. In as much as she wants this like a drug, she's managed to suppress her instincts so well - or so she thinks, untill she meets Dako Levi. Dako Levi, with his commanding yet gentle presence, has the power to satiate the deep hunger in her soul. His strength, understanding, and unique desires match perfectly with the longing she carries. In him, she feels like she might finally find the love and peace she’s been searching for. A sanctuary for her love and submission . But can she truly trust him with the secrets of her broken heart? Or will the shadows of their past threaten to destroy the new life they're beginning to build?

In Vivian's world, emotional detachment and worldliness are her defense mechanisms. Struggling through life, she depended on the help of Ethan and Noah's father—a wealthy man who had once rescued her. This man was Vivian’s mother’s ex-husband. Back then, Ethan and Noah were still young and didn’t understand Vivian's situation. Instead, they resented her, thinking she stole their family’s attention and affection. But everything changed overnight. The sudden death of their parents triggered a swift collapse of their fragile family: the business went bankrupt, internal power struggles were exposed, and no one was left to protect them. Vivian—who had always been an outsider—became their only guardian. At just 18, she was the only adult in the family, preventing them from being sent to an orphanage. Over the years, Vivian grew to see Ethan and Noah as her brothers, caring for them as her own. But as they grew older, their feelings for her began to shift into something more than family. The lines blurred. Vivian, influenced by her mother who is an actress never had a healthy view of love. Her relationships were always fleeting, and she never had a stable partner. Now, as the brothers' feelings evolve into something deeper, Vivian finds herself torn. She knows that if she were to accept their love, it would change everything. A breakdown in their emotional bond could not only destroy their relationship but possibly sever any family connection they still have. Vivian struggles with the weight of this new dynamic, unsure of what to do with the tangled emotions between them. What will become of their relationships?

------------------- A Canadian man crosses into another world to search for his little sister, who was forcefully summoned years ago. As he navigates this strange new realm, he uncovers the horrific fates of previous summoned individuals and the sinister plans of the demons. Can he stop them from destroying the world? Can he shield his allies from the terrifying forces of darkness? Can he rescue his little sister before it's too late? Read to find out. ----------------------------------- A mix of Isekai, cultivation, sci-fi, and dark fantasy. ------------------- I've read and watched so many isekai where the MC past life is just a loser. So, I thought, why not make the MC actually a strong, successful man? Why not make him a gigachad who forced his way into another world instead of getting transported there passively? Why not have him prepared himself with everything he could before he enters the other world? Thus, this is my attempt in writing my own Isekai story where the MC's life on Earth actually matters, where there is an actual goal that is set even before the story begins. Of course, it will still be full of anime/ isekai stuff that I love. Especially the beginning, it's inspired by The Rising of the Shield Hero. Therefore, some chapters can be dark and disturbing. --------------------------- If you want, join my discord to chat! Let's discuss ideas together! https://discord.gg/vy3SDtyr R-18 tag is for the dark and gore parts.

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.

What happen if you reincarnate a dying Male astronaut as Earth-Chan? Well in this story, This particular astronaut will experiencing it first hand! Alien had come to challenge the Earths Will? Planet System activated when she felt helpless? Indeed, in this story alien want to enslave Humanity's but the galactic council stopped them as it wasn't a fair fight, and so they challenge their Home Planets Will or Consciousness on a one-on-one battle with their own Home Planets Will or Consciousness. Basically, two planets avatar are fighting against each other in some sort of arena or something. Make sense right? If it doesn't then it will make sense once you read the story. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [Warning to all readers] The so called explanation, and scientific stuff are Bullshit, and Nonsense, don't listen to it at all, if you see an explanation of the Earths Core or something else like the Earths Will, then don't listen to it, cause its all bullshit! A/N: I saw Earth-Chan holding a Recycle sign on Pinterest, and my mind was like. 'Badass Earth-Chan VS Every Single, Alien Planet in existence' A/N: I don't know if I was drunk or what, because who the hell would come up with this stupid ideas? when they saw Earth-Chan holding a Recycle sign??? A/N: Yeah, I was definitely drunk at the time.. A/N: English is my second language, please don't mind the grammar mistake, and the book cover is not mine if your the owner and want me to take it down, then sure I replace it with something else instead.

After a tragic accident, Lex awakens as the Will of a Primordial Universe, an unfathomable force tasked with maintaining the delicate balance of creation. But instead of finding purpose in his limitless power, he is overwhelmed by its weight as he is supposed to create planets,galaxies and stars,follow as Lex uses his ingenuity to govern the universe.

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

"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?

In the world’s most immersive role playing game, Zaroth Kaldar is a name whispered in fear. A tyrant, a menace—a villain doomed to fall. Almost Every path leads to his downfall, every scenario ends in his demise. But when a mysterious force transmigrates a player into Zaroth’s body, everything changes. Armed with foreknowledge of the game’s brutal mechanics, he refuses to be another tragic footnote in history. To survive, he must become the villain the world expects—while secretly rewriting his fate. With cunning, cold logic, and masterful manipulation, he will outmaneuver heroes, deceive his enemies, and bend the system to his will. Zaroth plays chess while everyone else plays checkers— This is not a story of redemption. This is a villain’s game—played by his own rules. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/656846 Will Be Posting This Book On RoyalRoad.com

Liam Archer is the perfect son: brilliant, disciplined and with an insured future. But his world begins to stagger when he meets Ethan Volkov, a charismatic boy with a look that seems to see everything. While Liam dealt with the conflicts of his school life and the shadow of his father, a renowned surgeon, he begins to notice that the pieces of his world do not fit at all. What seems like a love and self -discovery story soon becomes a dangerous game when buried secrets begin to emerge. Can Liam ignore the signs or will fall into an abyss where love and horror are intertwined?*"

"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."

SYNOPSIS: After a painful separation from her boyfriend, Bing Shi gets an opportunity to meet him again. Under one condition. To get her wish granted, she will have to travel to different worlds and finish all the assigned missions from the System HeadQuarters. In each of these universes, she's thrust into the company of the creme de la creme of men - alpha males who could stir butterflies in even the most self-assured and independent women. Will she be able to keep her cool around these magnetic hunks, or will her resolve crumble like a stale cookie? Amidst the chaos, Bing Shi stands firm: "I want only one thing – my boyfriend." In a cosmos filled with temptation, will her loyalty and love for her boyfriend emerge victorious? [Author's Note]: Don't be fooled by the term "quick transmigration." Each arc is a full-length romance novel in its own right, complete with side characters that are capable of development. :3 Illustrator/Artist: E.Y.R. E.Y.R's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_snoozy_cat_/

In a world ruled by the law of the jungle, where powerful warriors can obliterate entire empires on a whim, and where the weak live in despair and helplessness... Does your fragile heart have the strength to endure? Do you have the willpower to face the dangers lurking around every corner? Will you let this cruel world dictate your fate, or will you stand against the storm and forge your own destiny? Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, challenge all odds, and change your fate? Or will you succumb to a pitiful destiny, becoming just another number in the record of victims? In this world, strength is the law, and weakness is a crime. So, will you choose to be the victim... or will you unveil a destiny no one could have imagined?

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

About two hundred and fifty years ago, Earth was a thriving planet filled with bustling life. Having been governed by humans for thousands and thousands of years, if not a million. They had advanced through the ages, continuously creating and making all sorts of inventions in their search for knowledge and power, till they had enough to destroy the world. And yet these things weren’t what almost ended the world, wiping out entirely ninety nine percent of Humanity, and led them to the depth of extinction. Instead it was the Reckoning. The Day Of Reckoning as they called it, took Humanity on a bright lively day like any other. Manifesting Diabolical Creatures across the world as Earth’s atmosphere became corrupted, their lands soiled as it devoured them… Yet in the midst of all these, while the future seemed bleak and non-existent. Along with the disaster brought to Earth, A New Era Opened. A world where most Humans chose to Inherit the Will of their Predecessor and become Bearers, thereby gaining special powers, bizarre abilities also known as Will. … And here we have Flynn, an orphan without any tiresome sad past who could have just lived his life like a common person, protected from the horrors of the world. No ambitious or vengeance quest to seek strength. But after living through the Tribulation, he somehow Inherits two Will. -Only to be thrown into a haze of ancient mysteries, and lurking dangers that hoped to claim his life. Striving hard as he could, he hopes to confront the Unseen Beings behind the wheel... and kill them all.

This novel primarily revolves around the tragic past life and the present life's counterattack of the female protagonist, Ella Smith. As the legitimate daughter of a military family, Ella Smith, in her first life, was infatuated with Prince, James Brown, and assisted him for six years until he ascended the throne as emperor, with herself becoming the empress. However, James Brown proved to be heartless and ungrateful. Not only did he tolerate harem conflicts that led to the tragic deaths of Ella Smith's children, but he also orchestrated the extermination of the entire Smith family. In the end, Ella Smith died with deep hatred and swore a poisonous vow for revenge. Ella Smith is reborn with memories of her past life, returning to the age of fourteen before her marriage, determined to change the trajectory of her fate. She is resolved not only to protect her family from annihilation but also to seek revenge against James Brown and all her enemies, while vying for the imperial throne.

in the ancient kingdom of Zhuoyang, Empress Lianhua reigns with an iron grip, her rare Dark element striking fear into all who dare oppose her. Determined to shatter the power of men, she enforces brutal laws to ensure women dominate every corner of the empire. But one man escaped her reach—a survivor with the Light element, the only force strong enough to rival her darkness. Years later, his daughter, a fierce wielder of Water, rises as the next successor, unknowingly carrying the hope of rebellion within her. When she gives birth to a son who inherits the unmatched power of Light, the empress’s worst fears come alive.

On the first day of her transmigration into the imperial harem, Jiang Xinyu was already out of favor. Everyone said she was merely a pretty face without substance. On the second day of her transmigration into the imperial harem, Jiang Xinyu regained the emperor's favor

In the year 2040, humanity meets its tragic end. The sky shatters, monstrous beings from beyond the stars descend, and the last remnants of civilization crumble. Lin Ye, once the strongest hunter and humanity’s final hope, makes a desperate last stand, unleashing a world-destroying slash to deny the Outer Gods their prize. However, as his body disintegrates, he swears if given another chance, he will keep these cosmic horrors as mere dogs beneath his feet!. And to his surprise, he wakes up! It's 2024, sixteen years before the apocalypse. His family is still alive. Humanity is still ignorant of the chaos to come. And this time, Lin Ye refuses to be powerless. Armed with his knowledge of the future, an A.I. chip capable of limitless calculations, a mysterious space within his soul, and the fabled World Tree seed, he sets out to forge his own world, one that can grow endlessly by linking to others. With every hunter he connects to, his strength multiplies. As his world expands, so does his power. This time, he won’t just fight to survive, he will conquer, shatter the balance of power, and lead humanity beyond the apocalypse. But as he prepares to defy fate, the Outer Gods are already watching. The game has restarted. The rules have changed. And Lin Ye? He’s about to rewrite everything.

I entered the room slowly,the door slamming shut behind me?the room was dark only lightened by a small light on the ceiling which alone wasn't good enough for my eyes to see clearly then I heard it the hiss that sent shivers down my spine I gasped in fear turning around slowly,only to see a snake of a breed I didn't know, black and a hint of gold colors stripped along the body, a size as big as me . Then I moved closer slowly "awwn you are really adorable" I said holding up my arms. Petra is a young bI entered the room slowly,the door slamming shut behind me?the room was dark only lightened by a small light on the ceiling which alone wasn't good enough for my eyes to see clearly then I heard it the hiss that sent shivers down my spine I gasped in fear turning around slowly,only to see a snake of a breed I didn't know, black and a hint of gold colors stripped along the body, a size as big as me . Then I moved closer slowly "awwn you are really adorable" I said holding up my arms. Petra is a young brunnete who due to a huge dept had to be sold to a tyrant prince by her uncle. This was the only que to their survival.

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.

Empress of Ash and Frost: In a world ruled by dragon riders, power is everything. And Faye has none. Born with the blood of exiled nobility and a forbidden heritage, Faye has spent her life on the run, hunted for what she is. But when fate binds her to the last **Frost Dragon**, an ancient and undefeated legend, everything changes. The bond grants her unparalleled power—but at a devastating cost. Each time she wields her strength, she risks losing herself to an ancient curse buried deep in her bloodline. With war looming, rival dragon riders vying for dominance, and powerful factions seeking to claim her dragon for themselves, Faye must navigate a world of treachery, alliances, and deadly rivalries. She is pursued not only by those who would see her dead but also by powerful warriors drawn to her strength, each with their own ambitions, loyalties, and desires. But Faye refuses to be a pawn. As she masters her abilities and uncovers the truth behind the hidden forces shaping the world, she will carve her own destiny—one forged in **ice, fire, and blood**. **The hunt has begun. The Empress of Ash and Frost will rise.**

Falling for his warm touch despite his usual coldness, she loved him only to be disappointed and betrayed in the end. When love turns to darkness, it festers to be poisonous and consumes the soul. The naïve Arabella evolved. *** “Thank you for becoming my wife,” was her cold husband’s last words before he died, coupled with a smile that had never before graced his lips. Not on their wedding day. And not even at the birth of their only child. Emperor Ferdinand, someone Arabella loved so much, killed their son. She became a villainess and vowed revenge for her beloved child. For a decade, she used everything she could to make Ferdinand pay. Until finally… he fell to ruin! With her revenge complete, Arabella's life soon ended with her dead husband in her arms. But fate wasn’t done playing with her. All of a sudden, she was back two decades ago right after their wedding. Was it a curse or a blessing? It didn’t matter. Because there is only one thing she needed to do. “I will ruin you in this lifetime too!” This was her hateful promise to herself upon realizing she was reborn. But in her second life, Arabella was unexpectedly bestowed a gift to uncover the truth. Who was wrong and who was right? Only time will tell.

Forced out by the demands of her pregnant stepmother, Empress Anastasia Brokenoff is sent to Nochten, the homeland of vampires, under the promise she will have a better life amongst her mother's kin. But Ana only finds things cold and hostile. She is mocked for being half a vampire, her relatives ignore her, and the maids keep quitting. Unable to do anything until she is old enough and has her first blood, Ana chooses to hide behind books or wander her late Mother's Rose garden, living in isolated obscurity. That is until the arrival of a new maid, who may be in on more than she lets on and is determined to rekindle the strained relationship with her father. Such a simple act sparks a chain of events that throws Ana into a new world of people. People like Prince Nicoli, her half-brother, who invokes strange feelings while handling her overbearing cousin, Mykhol, who seems to be oddly focused on getting close to her. Book 1 of The Nocthen trilogy.

This is the story of Lin Xue, a dandy young woman who values beauty and wealth above all else. At fifteen, she unexpectedly meets her soulmate. Instead of excitement, she feels only frustration. "I thought I’d meet him at twenty," she grumbled. "My lady, you can meet your soulmate at fifteen or older," her maid replied. "Fifteen is too early! I hope he doesn’t propose. I’ll just tell him to wait until I’m twenty—I want to enjoy my life first." Years Later… "You… You’re the Emperor?" Lin Xue’s mind reeled as she recalled her past words—words she had spoken so carelessly. [Flashback] "I heard the Emperor is handsome. Hah! I’ll call him ‘Handsome Without a Brain.’ He’s too young to rule a nation! He should be enjoying his youth instead. What a fool! If I were Emperor or Empress, I’d abolish that ridiculous law about marrying at fifteen!" Lin Xue scoffed. [End Flashback] She turned pale. I badmouthed the Emperor… in front of the Emperor. I’m dead. The Emperor leaned back, amused. "Miss Lin, do you remember your words? Let me refresh your memory—‘Handsome Without a Brain. He should enjoy his youth instead of ruling a country.’" He smirked. "Well, Miss Lin, since you’re so concerned about my lonely youth, why don’t you join me? After all, you are my destined Empress. Waiting until you’re twenty is too long. We’re getting married now." Lin Xue’s jaw dropped. "I refuse!" "Oh? Do you want to die early? Because I don’t mind being a widower," he teased, his smirk deepening. Lin Xue huffed. "You’re sickly. A sickly Emperor!" The Emperor chuckled. "Then wouldn’t it be poetic if I died in your arms?" "Shameless!" Lin Xue fumed. Her maid whispered to her, "Miss, if you marry him, you won’t have to worry about money ever again." Lin Xue perked up. "Really? …Fine! I’ll marry you!" But their story is far from a fairy tale… War. Plague. Revenge. Robbery. Assassins. Treason. Can a dandy girl and a sickly Emperor survive the storm? **Enjoy The Dandy Empress and the Sickly Emperor: I Don’t Want to Be an Empress! **