Yui Kotegawa

Shūdan-teki: The Prodigies of the Forgotten Club In the heart of Tokyo, where towering skyscrapers meet ancient shrines, lies Shūdan-teki High School—a legendary institution and temple of sports. Every club is an elite arena, and every student a potential champion. Admission is reserved only for the best, through grueling exams and unforgiving physical trials. Except for one. Riccardo Yui Aliberti, a fifteen-year-old Italo-Japanese boy, enters the school with a mysterious recommendation from the principal, bypassing the athletic test entirely. Born and raised in Italy, Riccardo’s life has been shaped by unstable friendships and harsh realities, a stark contrast to the precise, rule-bound world he now faces. Suspicion and hostility greet him immediately. There’s only one way to prove himself: on the field. But Riccardo chooses the unthinkable—he joins the school’s male soccer club, the only team considered a disgrace, led by a coach infamous for his harsh methods. For over ten years, the club has failed to qualify for nationals, a black mark on Shūdan-teki’s otherwise flawless record. Yet Riccardo sees potential where others see failure. With raw talent, fierce determination, and a team of overlooked prodigies, he embarks on a relentless climb to rewrite not only the club’s fate but his own legacy. Amid fierce rivalries, deep friendships, hidden romances, and personal growth, "Shūdan-teki" is a story of struggle, passion, and rebirth—where every match matters and every voice deserves to be heard. Because at Shūdan-teki, every challenge is far more than just a game.

Your Support Matters! 1 Review = 10 Bonus Chapters 1 Power Stone = 1 Bonus Chapter Want more chapters? You can contribute by dropping a review or power stones! Every bit of your support fuels the story—and unlocks more content for everyone! ---- Part 1 Synopsis: In the quiet corners of Tokyo, a soft-spoken barista and a bookstore girl named Sakura meet through a wrong coffee order. What begins with awkward silences and shared umbrellas grows into a connection neither of them expected. Bound by unspoken emotions and One Plus notifications, their story is steeped in quiet moments, late-night walks, and the aroma of roasted dreams. Part 2 Synopsis: After her mother’s passing, Elisa travels from Australia to Italy with nothing but an old sketchbook and the message: “Find true Beauty.” In Florence, she meets Rafael, a reclusive painter who abandoned his art years ago. Together, they chase hidden messages in stone, lost inspiration, and the meaning of beauty—while slowly sketching each other into their unfinished hearts. Part 3 Synopsis: Shiyam, a Tamil tourist, gets separated from his friends on the first day of their Japan trip. With no Japanese skills and no way to contact anyone, he crosses paths with Yui—a girl who loves Indian movies and speaks no English. What starts as a chaotic detour turns into a heartfelt journey through Kyoto, Osaka, and quiet rooftops… where laughter, spice, and silence speak louder than words. Part 4 Synopsis: When Saanvi transfers to a Seoul high school, she doesn’t expect her past to be waiting for her on the rooftop—skating in silence. Jisoo, the boy who pretends not to know her, was once a forgotten piece of her childhood. As memories resurface and unspoken feelings stir, the One Plus app reminds them: some things never really ended—they just needed one more chance. Ending will be very shocking.

In a world where technology has redefined humanity, the Evergrace twins aren’t just heirs to an empire—they are its most dangerous creation. Born into a dynasty that controls breakthroughs beyond government comprehension, Ren and Yui Evergrace are the perfect heirs: brilliant, beautiful, and engineered to be unstoppable. Enhanced with forbidden biotech, quantum-linked neural implants, and self-replicating nanites, they are more than human—they are the next evolution. But their bond is their most powerful weapon. Yui, the gentle sister who never raises her voice, can kill with a whisper. Her tears dissolve flesh. Her touch rewires minds. And her love for Ren is the only law she obeys. Ren, the charismatic heir who could have anything, wants only one thing: to protect the twisted devotion that defines them. He knows what Yui is—what their family made her—and he has never feared her. Only the world that would try to take her away. When corporate rivals, intelligence agencies, and even their own family begin to question the twins’ loyalty, the Evergrace estate becomes a battlefield of autonomous drones, memory-altering fields, and synthetic plagues. But the true threat isn’t the enemies outside their walls—it’s the fracture growing between them. As Yui’s control over her bioweapons wavers and Ren’s hunger for power grows, they must decide: Will they rule together? Or will the love that made them unstoppable become the flaw that destroys them? — A dark, high-tech gothic tale of twisted devotion, cutting-edge science, and the price of immortality. (Think "Succession" meets "Annihilation," with the psychological tension of "Gone Girl" and the biopunk aesthetic of "Deus Ex.")

Born under the blood-red skies of Mars, Marshy was not just another Martian—he was a genetically advanced sentinel, engineered to infiltrate Earth and assess its potential as the next colony for his dying race. With powers far beyond human comprehension and knowledge centuries ahead, Marshy crash-landed on Earth, camouflaging himself as a high school transfer student in Tokyo. But what began as a cold mission of reconnaissance took a heart-wrenching detour. There, he met Yui Amahara, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary warmth. Her laughter, her kindness, and her unshakable belief in humanity melted the sterile logic that guided Marshy's every move. Slowly, the Martian's mission blurred into the background as Marshy experienced human emotion for the first time—friendship, joy... and love. However, the Martian Council did not take kindly to failure. To remind him of his duty—and punish his betrayal—they sent a strike squad that erased Yui from existence in front of his eyes. That day, Marshy's heart shattered—and with it, the fragile balance between his alien logic and newly discovered human soul. Now, Marshy is no longer a scout—he is a cataclysm. Wielding forbidden Martian technology and unrelenting fury, he wages war against both Earth and Mars, seeking to annihilate the system that took away the only thing that made him feel alive. As cities crumble and the skies burn crimson, the world asks: Is he a monster born of space, or a man made human by love? Marshy is a tragic, action-packed sci-fi romance that explores what it truly means to be human—and how love can both save and destroy us.

En un mundo donde la popularidad y la apariencia parecen ser lo más importante, Takashi y Azumi se esconden detrás de sus máscaras de perfección. Takashi, el chico estudioso y popular, está enamorado en secreto de su amiga más joven, mientras que Azumi, la capitana de porristas, oculta sus sentimientos hacia su mejor amigo. Pero todo cambia cuando Yui, una pequeña niña que ha escapado de un orfanato, irrumpe en sus vidas. Con su llegada, Takashi y Azumi se ven obligados a confrontar sus propios miedos y deseos, y a descubrir el verdadero significado del amor y la familia. Juntos, los tres forman una familia improvisada, llena de risas, lágrimas y momentos de ternura. ¿Podrán superar sus diferencias y encontrar el amor y la aceptación que tanto anhelan?

Crossover Fanfiction: My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU × The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya.. Hikigaya Hachiman thought he had endured the worst of high school life—awkward social landmines, forced Service Club assignments, and navigating the emotional labyrinths of girls he could never quite understand. That was before Haruhi Suzumiya transferred to Sobu High. Loud, brilliant, unhinged—and worst of all, bored—Haruhi is determined to revive her infamous SOS Brigade by targeting the most "interesting" people she can find. Unfortunately for Hachiman, his dead-eyed cynicism and psychological insight make him the ultimate enigma in her eyes. Yukino Yukinoshita isn’t far behind. Yui Yuigahama, as always, gets caught in the gravitational pull. But Haruhi isn’t just another eccentric student. Reality itself bends subtly around her will. Events repeat. Time hiccups. People act strangely. Only Hachiman seems to notice—and only Yuki Nagato, a quiet new transfer with unsettling calm, seems to understand. What begins as a war of social manipulation turns into something far deeper: a silent battle for control of reality, identity, and emotional truth. As Haruhi and Hachiman clash in escalating games of dominance, club activities, and unspoken yearning, the seams of the world start to unravel. In the end, this isn’t just about clubs or friendships or even romance. It’s about who gets to write the story—and who dares to rewrite it. ---

Ji Yuying, once ridiculed as the mentally broken disgrace of the powerful Ji family, was a forgotten daughter with a failing body and no future. Betrayed by her own blood, abandoned by the elite, and married off through a matchmaker to a countryside fool, she lived her final days quietly—watched over by a man everyone mocked. But when death came for her, it awoke something greater. In the moment her heart stopped, Ji Yuying's true self—an immortal goddess who once ruled the heavens—was reborn. With a soul refined through millions of years and a personality as cold and ruthless as frozen jade, she returns not as a victim… but as a queen of cultivation in a world that no longer remembers its gods. Yet, beside her still stands Shunya. The same man who stayed by her side for seven years, carrying burdens, enduring humiliation, and smiling through it all. A man too simple, too kind… and perhaps, far more than he appears. He holds no sword. He speaks no Dao. But for her, the heavens themselves stir. Now, in a modern world blind to spiritual power, Ji Yuying seeks peace—and the path to true immortality—hidden among mortals. But peace won’t come easily. Not with arrogant cultivators, greedy families, and forgotten enemies all clawing their way back into her life. And should they ever threaten the man who once gave her a second chance… The world will learn what it means to anger an immortal wife.

Well known as the unqualified Leader of the Krul. C group, Yui En is stripped out of his position by his cousin causing a lot of misfortunes to land on him. He is disappointed by the turn of the event, but that was it. Other than a slight downcast he didn't seem to care at all for the results he got. Since then, He simply spends his days reading books, sleeping, and drawing. Even the maids of his mansion would feel dull whenever looking at their young master's daily life. It was a real surprise how their young master wasn't still sick with continuing his days like this. But after a few more months of keeping an eye on him, the maids realize something. Their young master sometimes disappear suddenly and sometimes would appear out of thin air. They began to doubt whether he was a human or not... ----------------

The dense woods always hides some mysteries in it. But what if one day you got the chance to encounter them and in the journey unveil some secrets that are even related with your life. Well that's what happened with Sitaara,a young girl. So join this venture to experience the chilly tale with a haul of emotions and maybe try to interpret the motive of life in the way.

Reborn as Shouyo, the former CEO Kakeru Dimasupil finds himself in the desolate village of Kutsilyo, plagued by bandits and mercenaries. After a head injury reawakens his past life's strategic genius and grants him unique abilities like "Appraisal" and "Divine Blueprint" , Shouyo's grief over his sister Yui's murder ignites a ruthless ambition: to transform the lawless land. He forms the "Kutsilyo Shadows," a clandestine group that masterminds a war between the oppressive factions. Uncovering a deep noble conspiracy and the strategic, resource-rich nature of his new home, Shouyo declares Kutsilyo the sovereign "Rimuru City". He rapidly builds an industrial powerhouse with steam technology and mana-infused defenses. But Rimuru's growing power awakens a hidden, ancient entity—the "Heart of the Earth"—which directly links to Shouyo's very being. Now, King Leo's enraged army and cunning noble houses, particularly House Valerius and Volkov, converge, seeking to exploit or control this immense power, threatening not just Rimuru's independence, but Shouyo's closest loved ones and the very core of his new existence

Yui, a Immortal humanoid fox that was born from Tamamo no Mae's lingering feelings after the mythical creature had died. Some could say she's her descendant. But because of her immense power of being her decendant, she was forced to work at the Earth's Immortal Division as a Division Leader while keeping a low profile so that she won't be treated as a threat and have people trying to seal her away.

Lorsque sa mère tombe gravement malade, Siwon est prêt à tout pour la sauver — même à accepter l’offre d’un inconnu influent qui lui tend la main au moment où tout s’effondre. Dans une société où ton statut d’Alpha, Bêta ou Oméga dicte ta place, Siwon, jeune Oméga au tempérament bien trempé, se retrouve propulsé dans un monde d’élites, de règles invisibles et de regards hautains. Alors qu’il tente de s’y faire une place, il croise le chemin de Baek Hyunjin — un Alpha froid, charismatique, aussi mystérieux qu’arrogant. Leur rencontre, brutale et inattendue, marquera le début d’un lien complexe,

Katsuya Yui, a secret agent who moved to Tokyo and enrolled in school under the orders of her captain, is not for doing any special mission but just enjoying life. The new things and people she meets here gradually change everything inside her and there is also an underground struggle in this bustling city.

Yuki Chen is an influential girl gamer on Ourtube known as The Hoodie Girl. Even though she had a tendency of autistic. Her main job is making game-playing content video and live-streaming, she joined several international championships as a soloist and won many credits. Besides having a good reputation for her good attitude, she also helps several small game companies by reviewing their game and how to fix the bugs. The already bigger companies also tried to recruit her. But she declines everyone. Because in her free time she did many freelance jobs related to programming and firewall protector. As for me, I transmigrated into her body after my death of over-fatigue. This made me crazy, this Yuki Chen is one of the characters inside an apocalypse novel. She didn't make an appearance and just stated once by the original protagonist as a passer-by.

Kouta Hosoi, a young man who tragically dies in an attempted robbery, awakens in a mysterious ghostly world where he discovers unique abilities. In this plane, everything is shrouded in a mystical purple aura, and his ability to transform ordinary objects into ethereal objects makes him special. With the help of Yui Takashima, another newly arrived soul, he begins to explore this strange place, where his hidden potential marks him as a prodigy with enormous power, albeit with severe physical limitations. Training hard, his strength grows rapidly, but he soon finds himself embroiled in a greater struggle when he witnesses a fight between a guardian, Haruto Yukimura, and an infiltrating demon. After helping Haruto, Kouta learns about the three worlds: paradise, the ghostly world, and the dreaded underworld, ruled by the cruel Gares. Motivated by the possibility of changing this balance, he begins training with Haruto, mastering new techniques such as launching energy blasts and flying. As his power grows, so do the threats. Together with Yui Takashima, his new friend, they face demons trying to break the dimensional barrier, defending their world with all their might. With each victory, his resolve strengthens, but an idea begins to form in his mind: is it possible to free the underworld from Gares's rule? With this ambitious goal in mind, he decides to share his thoughts with Yui and Haruto, little imagining the fate that awaits him...

Yui, a NEET girl living in Seoul, gave up trying to save the world. She spends her inifinite amount of time binge watching anime and manga, showering her favorite authors with gachapons, and writing webnovels for which she will never get paid. Only way she might start to care is if she found someone worth her effort to save. But even if she did find someone, will she be able to stop the apocalypse? "When routine bites hard and ambitions are low And resentment rides high, but emotions won't grow And we're changing our ways, taking different roads Then love, love will tear us apart again Love, love will tear us apart again" - Lyrics from Love Will Tear Us Apart. Joy Division. 1980. Discord: https://discord.gg/YpcBDck4Be

Genre: Psychological Drama, Revenge, School, Dark Slice of Life, Action, Thriller, Tragedy Synopsis: Renji Arakawa is a teenage boy fatherless and trapped in extreme poverty in the city of Minatsuki. Since the age of fourteen, he has carried the burden of being the sole provider for his frail, ailing mother and younger sister, Yui. By day, he works as a laborer and dishwasher; by night, he studies alone, clinging desperately to a single dream—gaining admission to Mizuhara Academy, the most prestigious school that only accepts the very best. But when he finally crosses the gates of his dream, Renji is not met with warmth. Behind the pristine uniforms and fake smiles of elite students lurk monsters far more brutal than anything he'd faced on the streets. He is bullied, humiliated, shamed, and beaten, his dignity and sense of self slowly stripped away. And that is only the beginning of the nightmare. When a jealous, hate-filled classmate begins to target Renji’s family, tragedy after tragedy strikes his life without mercy. Until one day… his mother is murdered. And as his little sister screams in a pool of tears, Renji can only stand frozen—drowning in a silence deeper than death. It is in that moment something inside him shatters. He vanishes from the world, throwing himself into a brutal regime of training. He mutilates his body with steroids, mastering martial arts from every corner of the country. Years of suffering morph into power. When he finally returns, he stands three meters tall, with a monstrous physique and a heart devoid of mercy. Renji seeks no forgiveness. He wants no justice. He only wants revenge. And the world will pay for every tear he swallowed in silence.

Genre: Psychological Drama, Revenge, School, Dark Slice of Life, Action, Thriller, Tragedy Synopsis: Renji Arakawa is a teenage boy fatherless and trapped in extreme poverty in the city of Minatsuki. Since the age of fourteen, he has carried the burden of being the sole provider for his frail, ailing mother and younger sister, Yui. By day, he works as a laborer and dishwasher; by night, he studies alone, clinging desperately to a single dream—gaining admission to Mizuhara Academy, the most prestigious school that only accepts the very best. But when he finally crosses the gates of his dream, Renji is not met with warmth. Behind the pristine uniforms and fake smiles of elite students lurk monsters far more brutal than anything he'd faced on the streets. He is bullied, humiliated, shamed, and beaten, his dignity and sense of self slowly stripped away. And that is only the beginning of the nightmare. When a jealous, hate-filled classmate begins to target Renji’s family, tragedy after tragedy strikes his life without mercy. Until one day… his mother is murdered. And as his little sister screams in a pool of tears, Renji can only stand frozen—drowning in a silence deeper than death. It is in that moment something inside him shatters. He vanishes from the world, throwing himself into a brutal regime of training. He mutilates his body with steroids, mastering martial arts from every corner of the country. Years of suffering morph into power. When he finally returns, he stands three meters tall, with a monstrous physique and a heart devoid of mercy. Renji seeks no forgiveness. He wants no justice. He only wants revenge. And the world will pay for every tear he swallowed in silence.

Hiragana Yui, a 7-year-boy, lives under the shadow of unbearable loss. Ever since the death of his parents, Yui has fallen into deep depression, drowning in silence and sorrow no child should ever know. His world begins to shift the day he meets Amy a beautiful girl with striking features and long, flowing black hair. Her kindness and quiet strength awaken something within him. She becomes the spark that helps Yui take his first steps forward, reminding him that even in the darkest moments, there is still light to be found. But just as hope returns, a catastrophic event tears the world apart. Two separate realities collide and merge, bringing devastation that wipes out nearly all of humanity. In the aftermath, Yui is left to navigate a strange, broken world filled with danger and uncertainty. This is the story of a boy searching for purpose in a new reality. A journey of survival, memory, and destiny as Yui fights not only to stay alive, but to reunite with the one person who gave him a reason to keep going: his childhood friend, Amy.

Yui, a free-spirited bookstore enthusiast with a penchant for romance novels, finds herself transported into a fantasy world. After mocking a demon protagonist for his lack of charm and harem-building prowess, she awakens to discover she's now inhabiting another body—a powerful demon male with an imposing presence.

Volume Two of the Ashborn Saga After rescuing his sister Yui from the depths of Bone Mountain and destroying the twisted Echo Prince, Kairo, now fully awakened as Ashborn, sets his sights on a new path—one not just of survival, but truth. Guided by a shard of obsidian infused with ancient power, Kairo, Yui, and the rogue Shard-hunter Aeska journey across a glass-like dead sea toward the mythical Tower of Song—a living archive built from memory, magic, and music. There, Kairo learns the forgotten history of the Ashborn: once revered as guardians of the soul-realm, their voices shaped the balance of the world—until the Ardent Choir betrayed them and buried their legacy. But the Tower does more than reveal the past. It sings of the Vault of Stars, the last refuge of true Ashborn power—and perhaps the key to restoring what was lost. Yet the Choir is watching. The echoes of the Echo Prince are not fully silenced. And somewhere in the shadows of a fractured world, something darker still—older than gods, hungrier than silence—awaits the return of the First Song. With his bond to Yui tested, enemies drawing closer, and new powers awakening within, Kairo must decide: will he simply carry the legacy of the Ashborn… …or become it?

Yui, une jeune femme japonaise pleine de vie et héritière d'une grande entreprise industrielle dirigée par son père, Sir Daichi Sasuke, rencontre Sora, un acteur occasionnel, lors de la fête de Toro Nagashi. Leur attirance mutuelle éclot au même moment que les lanternes lumineuses sont déposées sur les rives. Grâce à Yui, Sora obtient un poste prestigieux dans l'entreprise de Sir Daichi, passant de simple comédien à homme de pouvoir.Cependant, leur relation est loin d'être un conte de fées. Sora se révèle jaloux et possessif, et Yui se sent de moins en moins libre. Tout bascule lorsqu'ils décident de passer des vacances au Sénégal, en profitant pour signer quelques accords commerciaux. Pendant ce séjour, Yui tombe éperdument amoureuse d'Isaac, un homme totalement différent de Sora. Entre échappées belles et confessions franches , les deux se rapprochent . Ce qu'ils ne savaient pas c'était que Sora les espionnait de loin et que sa vengeance sera sans appel . Yui réussira t-elle à se détacher de l'emprise de sora ? Y a t-il vraiment une chance pour elle et Isaac de vivre leurs amour ? Découvrez le dans #Dakar bittersweet embrace .

The snake's queen people were quickly growing in number and power. The humans gathered their strongest armies and sent them to slaughter all the snakes. Yui, a cute but cruel snake, was the snake princess. While fighting the humans, she lost her life. When she woke up, her new life as a wolf awaited her.

In a world choked by ash and haunted by monsters born from memory, one survivor carries a shattered past and a single, cursed gift. Seven years after the world ended in fire and blood, seventeen-year-old Kairo wanders the wastelands alone, surviving off instinct, scraps, and the whisper of an old promise. His only companion is a fox-faced mask—half-blind, half-magic—granting him glimpses of things no one else can see: ancient machines beneath the ruins, the truths inside monsters, and echoes of his missing sister, Yui. The earth is ruled by Hollow Beasts—creatures that were once human, now twisted by grief, rage, and corrupted magic. Society has fractured into nomad clans, warlords, and "Shards"—mages who bend reality with song, light, or blood. Kairo is none of those things. He is Ashborn—marked by the fall, cursed by the world’s ending, and hunted for what lives in his veins. But when he intercepts a distorted radio signal bearing Yui’s voice, everything changes. She’s alive. Imprisoned beneath the bones of the world. And Kairo will burn every Hollow, break every Shard, and shatter every old god’s chain to reach her. Even if the cost is what little humanity he has left.

In the fog-laden city of Kaezora, every night brings its own set of monsters and every dawn forgets them. Aika Ren leads a quiet life beneath her father's icy demeanor and his love of ritual. Her school days are of the same old laughter, routine, warmth with her best friend Yui, and something horrible and ancient comes lurking out of the shadows at night: Echofiends-creatures devouring not flesh but memory. When Aika survives a massacre no one remembers, her world is broken. Dreams ooze into waking life, a cursed katana calls her name, and as realities twist and truths unravel, she discovers the most haunting realization of all-she is not human but a vessel for a forgotten power sealed to protect the city from itself. Torn between an manufactured innocence and a monstrous inheritance, Aika must discover who she truly is… Or watch Kaezora drown in a tide of blood and erased souls. But as she digs deeper, she realizes: Some memories are lost for a reason. And some monsters have the face of salvation.

"Namaku Kazuki Riku. Aku bukan siapa-siapa di sekolah ini. Duduk di pojok, jarang bicara, dan hanya memandang dunia dari balik jendela kelas. Tapi semuanya berubah, sejak dia — Hoshino Yui — gadis ceria di bangku sebelahku, hadir dengan senyumannya yang… entah kenapa, perlahan-lahan mulai mengisi hariku."

Title: Dragonshade and Velvet Skies Prologue: The Fall and Rise of Shen Yui In the twilight halls of the Shen Pavilion, amidst ancient silken tapestries and dragon-forged steel, Shen Yui stood at the precipice of her downfall. Branded a villainess, betrayed by the court, and scorned by nobles who feared the whispers of her bloodline, she had been condemned not by guilt, but by power. But fate had other designs. A mysterious celestial array—older than time and carved into the sacred floors of the Pavilion—ignited. Shen Yui, cloaked in midnight robes and framed by moonlight, vanished into glowing light, her crimson eyes opening to a world not quite her own. She awoke in a time long past. Before her downfall. Before the Caelum Family reigned supreme. Before her heart had ever stirred for a man named AnWenyi. Main Characters: Shen Yui – Born into the legendary Shen Family, guardians of dragon-lore and defenders of military strength. Kind yet formidable, her swordplay is unmatched, her humor disarming, and her decisions sharp as steel. Though branded a villainess in her time, in this past she may become something more. AnWenyi Caelum – Stoic heir to the most powerful family in Terran, keeper of wealth and quiet honor. His detachment hides deep-seated sorrow—and a powerful secret that may entangle him with Shen Yui beyond politics or fate. Supporting Cast: Acetein Floresco – A witty and loyal friend to AnWenyi, hailing from the Floresco Family. A merchant's heir with dreams bigger than gold, and a heart easily flustered. Gracy Atizza – A sharp-tongued, radiant young lady with ties to northern trade. Her affections oscillate between Acetein and… Jose Cordapior – A noble with a dark past and ties to the Cordapior family’s secret assassins. Calm, calculating, and deeply in love with Gracy. Antagonist: Clitoria Bornafide – Arrogant, dazzling, and dangerous. This noblewoman from the Bornafide Family loathes Shen Yui and constantly tries to diminish her standing, believing trade is mightier than dragons.