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Bloodlines Online, a game world where only those who learn to play can actually prosper. With a realistic skill leveling system and a deeply fleshed out system for handling statistics every player must learn that they either develop their skills or they fall behind. Ezekiel is a young man barely approaching graduation and working at his uncle's restaurant, The Chateau. Like many others he chose to buy Bloodlines Online just to explore a new game in the revolutionary field but just like every other player he was unaware of the significant role this game would play in the future. Streaming, currency exchange, information, all sorts of methods to make money on Bloodlines would soon rear their head and anyone who had even a small advantage could soon rise to glory. Will you rise through the honor of raiding dungeons to sell information? Will you gain wealth by selling your services as a power leveling carry? Will you become a wealthy entrepreneur in the game? Blacksmithing, alchemy, enchanting, class unique boons, all of it will become a players easily obtained income. The game hides a terrible secret though, a secret known to another player named Alexander. Follow the path of Bloodlines Online whether you wish to learn magic, martial skills or simply like the characters, it is all up to you. I do not own the cover art used and if the creator would like me to remove it i will do so.

"I'll do whatever it takes to protect my world even if i become a villain". Iode de Pandavatton, a wizard from an average peasant home supposedly found out that he the inheritor of one of the founder of the wizard tribe. Due to these power, he was having visions of a distant future. he went around his world (heaters) telling them of his visions. but as time goes on it was forgotten and Iode himself vanished. many years passed, Iode saw himself traveling around various planes; underworld, earth, the celestial realm etc. but Iode soon found his way back home but instead of laying low and protecting the his world behind the scenes, he went on a conquest campaign claiming it for the greater good. He succeeded in his conquest but heroes soon rise from the conquered nations to put an end to his villainous act. but when the true threat comes would Iode, the heroes and the nations have unity and strength to stop it?

Kaito Takahashi, a 27-year-old aspiring chef, has spent the past decade drifting through life. His passion for cooking has always burned bright, but financial struggles and self-doubt have kept him from achieving his dream of opening a restaurant. Stuck in a dead-end job and living in a cramped Tokyo apartment, Kaito feels like his life is going nowhere. One stormy night, while preparing a simple meal in his kitchen, a glowing, ornate door materializes in the corner of his living room. Drawn by curiosity and desperation for change, he steps through and finds himself in Auroria, a magical world brimming with fantastical creatures, rich ingredients, and untapped culinary potential.

[Scanning completed] [Host detected. System activated] “What's going on?” [Host, I am the system. I will help You Build Your Empire. You have arrived in a world called Proxima Center. It is 10 times bigger than your planet] In This story, we follow the life of Alberto, a World War II veteran who was killed in action during the war. But God decided to give him another life. He sends him to a fantasy world. This fantasy realm is ten times the size of Earth, teeming with legendary creatures and vast nations that rival even the might of the Mongol Empire. Where our main character will build his country entirely from scratch using the system given by God. A powerful system that is capable of making him a powerful being So let's enjoy our main character's journey together. Join Alberto on his epic journey as he transforms from a soldier into a sovereign, building alliances, facing formidable foes, and perhaps even discovering love amidst the chaos. -------------------------------------------------------- — ★ This story is perfect for fans of fantasy, politics, science fiction, Horror, Conquest, and romance. If you enjoy complex characters, intricate plots, and richly detailed world-building, then this is the story for you. |★| ___________________________________ [https://discord.gg/u5KNSfpH] English is not my native language

In the power meat grinder that is Washington, D.C., the Blackstone Group controls political scavenger Emily Watson through barcode tattoos. When avenger Victor Stone scorches her skin with an electromagnetic pulse, a dying Emily scans the barcode on her collarbone, accidentally activating a nerve gas canister buried in an underground pipeline on Capitol Hill.Within 72 hours, a toxic fog containing genetically-targeted technology envelops Washington, specializing in killing politicians registered in the DNA bank. Victor discovers that the biochip under his burn scar is counting down, and a jailed and reborn Adam Crawford holds the key that will shut off all the gas valves-but that will permanently lock tens of billions of the Blackstone Group's dirty money into a blockchain tomb. The trio must choose from the ruins of power: destroy all evidence and be reborn, or save their arch-enemy in exchange for a filthy immortality.

In a world where every individual awakens their "System" at 18, people are categorized based on the purpose of their System—Warriors, Mages, Artisans, Healers, and other archetypes. However, the male protagonist receives the Archivist System, which is perceived as the weakest. At first glance, it offers only two features: 1. Scan: This ability allows them to analyze people, objects, and environments, extracting data into their "Archive." 2. Store: This feature enables them to store skills, spells, and even memories, though they cannot use them directly. Ridiculed as useless, the protagonist works quietly, building a vast repository of information. As they delve deeper into the Archive, he uncovers hidden functions that enable him to rewrite reality, recreate ancient powers, and even manipulate the System itself.

A global catastrophe breaks out, leaving the world helpless and determined to survive. The world is now surrounded by apocalyptic threats and there's no way to escape; no one's certain the government would come to their rescue. Emily is locked up in the world's famous restaurant with her insufferable colleague-miserably weak and slow. Her only chance of survival is to cooperate with him. Even if she want to swallow her pride, she isn't sure if her suffering is indeed safer than all the living dead outside. Ted Oliver, the most arrogant and obnoxious human. He goes out of his way to survive which implies killing everyone he found as a threat or easy target. When his secrets is on the verge of being exposed, Ted kills Mr. Christopher, one of the shareholders of Prestige Restaurant. He thinks of a way to survive with an helpless Emily crawling up behind him for protection. In a quest to survive new relationships are formed, trust are restored and unbroken homes are being repaired. Everyone must learn to watch their backs and stab their best friend when the time for survival suffice. Emily must learn to put up with the one man she vowed to never see again after her boyfriend betrayed her and let her to die.

"Beast Forge? What the hell is that?" He thought while walking out of the alley. The streets were almost empty, with only the homeless wandering around, picking up anything valuable that was dropped. He walked over to join them, still thinking he needed to do this to survive. But as he bent down, a black screen appeared in front of him, with white text displayed on it. [Beast Forge system activated User successfully registered Scanning user... done User has not awakened, cannot use Beast Forge. Analyzing for possible solutions.... done Mission: Run 10 km before 00:00 Reward: Force awakening Failure: Loss of the Beast Forge system Will you accept this mission: YES/NO] discord link: https://discord.gg/zxVEsgC83Y

"Where did he go?" I murmured, realizing I was alone. My heart sank as I scanned the room for any sign of him. But It was just me, an empty wine bottle on the floor, and memories of the night before. I pushed myself up, feeling the dull ache in my body. The alcohol still lingered in my system, and I had no idea how many times we had... well, how many times we had done it. But despite everything, I couldn't deny I had enjoyed it. "You're such an idiot Kim!" I scolded myself, running a hand through my messy hair. "You didn't even ask for his name." I sighed, embarrassed at my recklessness. How could I let myself go low with a stranger like that? I glanced down, realizing I was completely naked. "Oh my gosh!" I yelped, grabbing my dress off the floor and quickly slipping it on... ★★ Humiliated and betrayed, Kimberly Fray's life as a powerful Alpha's daughter of the Moon Stone Pack crumbles when Alpha Derrick of the Night Walkers Pack rejects her. But as she uncovers her true identity, Kimberly finds herself caught between two ruthless Alphas who desire her. Torn between Alpha Derrick, who begins to see her worth too late, and the Alpha King, Kimberly's strength and courage are tested like never before. In a world where love, revenge, and power collide, Kimberly must decide who she truly is, and who she's meant to be with between the two Alphas chosen by the Moon Goddess!

[Industrie du divertissement + Héroïne forte + Histoire rafraîchissante + Identité cachée] Le Jeune Maître de Secte de la Secte Tang, Tang Shu, expert en Techniques de Poison et Armes Cachées, avait transmigré et était devenue une débutante de 18e rang, débutant comme actrice secondaire. Après la diffusion d'une émission de variété : Détracteurs : "Je pense réellement que Tang Shu est assez mignonne. Ai-je un problème ?" Lorsque l'Institut national de recherche en génie mécanique annonça : Mlle Tang est notre consultante de recherche désignée clé. Détracteurs : "Quoi ????" Lorsqu'un expert autoritaire en médecine chinoise révéla lors d'une interview : Le développement d'un nouveau type de médicament doit beaucoup à Tang Shu. Détracteurs : "N'est-ce pas juste trop coïncidentiel ?" Lorsque le département de restauration de porcelaine déclarait ouvertement : Personne ne surpasse Tang Shu dans les domaines de la restauration de porcelaine et de la calligraphie et peinture. Détracteurs : "Cette fleur de lotus blanche ne devient-elle pas un peu trop enivrante ?" Lorsqu'un grand V de Weibo avec des millions de fans a accidentellement révélé son visage lors d'une diffusion en direct... Les détracteurs ont tous déclaré que leurs esprits étaient soufflés ! *** Jing Yu, le fils favori du ciel, avait toujours eu une main de fer et une carrière réussie jusqu'à ce qu'il rencontre Tang Shu. Dans le cinéma, après avoir regardé quatre ou cinq films à la suite, il réalisa que la personne assise à côté de lui n'avait pas changé, savourant le popcorn avec beaucoup de plaisir. La gorge de Jing Yu bougea légèrement ; cette femme flirtait avec lui. Face à face dans un café, elle sortit nonchalamment une paille double face et la plaça dans sa coupe. Les yeux de Jing Yu virèrent au rouge ; cette femme flirtait définitivement avec lui !

“ Tell me girl, how do you possess my mate mark?,what sorcery did you use?” His voice dull yet husky’s queries out, his marble eyes scan through her eyes that grants not a glance at him. “Listen, I’ve said this earlier, I don’t know who you’re or what you speak off. “ She said in rest of a sigh, exhausted her mind is at the triples questions being sent at her. More than anyone she’s in dubious , one moment she was caught on a mission to steal a gem stone and the next she’s being interrogated after an hour of torture. For all she knows she’s just a human girl with ill luck to have cross paths with lunatics like them. Ella is a human girl who gets entangle in the supernatural world due to a mark she possess , that just happens to be the mate mark of a royal alpha. In the depth of figuring the mystery of her possession of the mark, secrets are dig out ,curses are revoke and forgotten prophecy is reborn.

Born into the shadows of royalty, Kael is an illegitimate child of the king. He is treated worse than a servant by his stepbrothers and denied a rightful place in the royal lineage. His life of hardship changes forever when a celestial event—a mysterious alien star descending to Earth—infuses him with a powerful alien system. This gives him the ability to adapt and master any technique, scan and identify objects, and enhance his physical and spiritual prowess beyond mortal limits. The protagonist, Kael, starts to break free from the royal walls and into a greater martial world. He befriends Erynn, a fiery warrior who brings forth emotions he'd never experienced. When a more powerful enemy is launched against him, Erynn sacrificed herself to save him. Enraged, Kael declared that he was determined to defy his destiny, believing that the highest power would restore her and revenge her death. As Kael rises through the ranks of martial prowess, he discovers secrets about the alien star's origin, battles rival sects, and challenges the ancient hierarchy of martial arts. Will he rise above all humans, overcome insurmountable odds, and reclaim the love he lost?

Seven Sins Seven sisters Seven Arch-Parasites Seven Host. Orion a late bloomer who didn't get a system was terrified as he couldn't accept it. But something happen, something he never thought in his life will happen. When one of the seven picked Orion everyone changed, Orion was now blessed with a system, why was he blessed? But again lust is one of the sins and he was here to be strong, revenge and conquer all the women in the world. Perhaps 100 lady in his harem, who knows 200. (ALERT) ♥Unconscious host detected♥ ♥Host body damaged to the core, useless, but yet something can be sensed.♥ {Scanning Host Body} ♥Seven sins detected in host body.♥ Compatible sin is Lust.♥ ♥ Compatible sin is Greed.♥ ♥ Compatible sin is Gluttony.♥ ♥ Compatible sin is Sloth.♥ ♥ Compatible sin is Wrath.♥ ♥ Compatible sin is Pride.♥ ♥ Compatible sin is Envy.♥ {Initializing System Integration.} ——————————— 6:00 am (CST) 11:00 pm (WAT) 5:00 pm (EST) 11:00 pm (CET) 3:30 am (IST) ———————————

She claims your rights, fall for her, or fight to be free... season one in the (Rights series) Onelia Romero has endured heartbreak and hardship since the day her mother, Ivy, walked out on her and her father, leaving behind a trail of enemies and crushing debts. Desperate for a fresh start, Onelia and her father relocate to another state. Yet, despite their struggles, debts are mysteriously cleared, and money begins to flow into their lives-though Onelia remains unaware of the shadowy reasons behind it. Her life takes a devastating turn one fateful evening while working a shift at her father's restaurant. After receiving an unusual letter, Onelia witnesses her father bleeding out on the floor. In the aftermath, she discovers the shocking truth: her father sold her life and rights to the infamous Valentine dynasty. More specifically, she is now promised to Gio Valentine, the next heir to the Valentine empire, as her wife.

#Top 20 Webnovel Best Sellers 2021, 2022, 2023, and in 2024 #### History is said to be written by the victors. If so, how about Earth's history? Two millennia ago, a young boy named Emery met a tragic fate. In his final moments, he was transmigrated and accepted into the Universe's most prestigious school of magic. “You are among the chosen few from thousands of human worlds. Whether you seize this opportunity or not, is up to you. You are at Magus Academy, the pinnacle of humanity's ingenuity. Magic, science, and might are all within reach for those who dare to pursue them." [Scan complete - Quadruple affinity. Water, Earth, Plant, and Darkness.] "A quadruple acolyte! Only one in tens of thousands of acolytes possess this!" Thus began Emery’s journey together with his 4 friends from the furthest corner of Earth. Each year they returned to Earth to grow, seek revenge, save the princess, conquer the world, and become Earth's Greatest Magus. Their names are still etched in our history books to this day. Authors Note: I have always been fascinated by writing fantasy relating to historical facts. In this story, you will find characters inspired by real-world myth and legend. The universe I created hopefully will make the reader's imagination excited and logically plausible. I hope you enjoy it. ### Here are some key aspects you'll encounter: MC: The protagonist follows the classic weak-to-strong arc. World: Picture a blend of Harry Potter and Star Wars. System: While it's primarily a magic-based story, there's a structured system in place that's easy to follow. Additionally, elements of cultivation. Harem: No, there are several female interests. But I enjoy romance first. So even if there will be more than one love interest it will be deep. Note: English is not my first language, but you'll notice that my writing and English skills gradually improve throughout the chapters. Other: The novel delves into deep research on science and history, enriching the storyline with factual and intriguing details. Give it a read—you might be pleasantly surprised by what unfolds. Check Out the Video Trailer on youtube type "Earth's Greatest Magus"

Jared King, un paria et étudiant renié, découvre un artefact mystérieux qui lui confère des pouvoirs étranges liés aux sombres entrailles de Silvercoast City. Plongé dans un monde de complots politiques, de crime organisé et d’ombres surnaturelles, Jared doit maîtriser sa nouvelle force pour restaurer son honneur et transformer la ville—sans céder à l’obscurité qui le tente à chaque pas.

yamamoto hiragi is a 22 year old working as a choir boy after a tiring work he spends time in his appartment and watching a certain anime until night and fell asleep when he woke up hes in a unfamilliar place that looks like a restaurant

What will Summers do when her past , she ran away from finally chatchs up with her. In the from of a man she is dating. Wil she ran away from him or will she stay with him and solve her problems for once. Summer is convinced by her friends to go on a blind date they set up. when the blind date doesn't go ass planed summer meets Marcos who is waiting for his brother and a restaurant. How will Marcos react when he finally meets the woman that changed his life and the woman he is promised her hand in marriage.

All she wanted was to convince Qin Zhan, a well-known patisserie, to join her in her new restaurant. But, everyone who she had sent returned with bad news: Rejected! Rumor has it that Qin Zhan quit life as a reputable chef to stay in the small town and run a small noodle stand. No matter how much anyone offered to hire him, Qin Zhan had rejected every one. No! That man would not even hear a word before he showed everyone to the door. Since everyone she sent returned with no good result, Gu Xin Ye had no other choice but to do everything herself! Just as Gu Xin Ye thought that she will be able to convince Qin Zhan with her persuasion skill and charm, a misunderstanding led her to work for Qin Zhan instead, as his helper! ----- Illustration: kirinlukis ----- Shared universe with: 1. Loving You Too Much 2. A Lifetime with You 3. You're My Only Star 4. The Dragon Beside Me 5. Love So Sweet 6. Commander Qi's Runaway Wife 7. The Wedding Planner's Romance

Maya DeLuca was born as a result of adultery. She is the fruit of the shameful love affair her married mother had. Her mother passed away shortly after giving birth, leaving Maya to bear the consequences of her mother's sins. Right from birth, Maya was loathed by everyone in her family, especially her stepfather, her late mother’s husband. Maya is the evidence of his wife's betrayal; hence, she is a thorn in his flesh. He abused her, punishing her for her mother’s betrayal. Maya is a junior chef at a five-restaurant and also works as a waitress at her Stepfather’s gentlemen's club to pay off the debt she owes him. Maya's Life becomes more complicated when she gets entangled with a handsome billionaire, Dalton Black, as he hires her as his personal chef. Maya obliviously captivated Dalton's heart as love blossomed between them. However, her stepfather posed an obstacle. Dalton Black is the man Maya's Stepfather wants his niece to marry. To fight for her love for Dalton Black, Maya has to face her Stepfather’s wrath and the nefarious plans Dalton Black’s enemies have laid out for him. Maya became Dalton’s Black only desire, the light in his grimy world. He will do anything to be with her forever even though she is a weapon his enemies are going to use against him.

In the glitzy, cutthroat world of Seoul’s elite, 19-year-old Daniel Kang, heir to a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate, leads a double life. By day, he’s the charming, rebellious son of one of Korea’s richest families, navigating the high-stakes politics of privilege and legacy. By night, he escapes to the bustling streets of Hongdae, where he finds solace at Hana’s Rooftop, a modest café run by 21-year-old Hana Lee, a fiercely independent young woman with dreams of building her own restaurant empire. When Daniel's family corporation targets Hana’s neighborhood for a luxury development project, their worlds collide in a clash of ambition, love, and betrayal. Torn between his loyalty to his family and his growing affection for Hana, Daniel must decide who he truly wants to be—and what kind of legacy he wants to leave behind.

Ryker Hartavia was just an ordinary teen, helping out at his family's restaurant at the beachside town of Greyson Shores. Each passing day was the same as the last; that is, until he suddenly gets sent to a world filled with Immortals and Ancient Martial Arts. Now he's got to find a way back home, with nothing but the clothes on his back and his friend's magical AI to help him along the way. On that note, Ryker may not be so ordinary, after all...

Artemis Vincent's life was pretty much bad before but as if the universe wanted to make things worse her parents died in a car accident, leaving her alone in their house. Not long, she is sent packing by the landlord as she could no longer fend for herself. Artemis started to hustle even for food. She goes to a restaurant one day, sees a gold watch and steals it. Unknown to her the gold watch belongs to one of the most powerful men in California. When Artemis is caught, she is given a choice. Die in jail or be the mistress to this powerful and utterly ruthless man.

System ERROR.. Scanning for Isekai ERROR Scanning again Glitch identified Repurposing system ERROR

When Ma Nong Mo'an was struggling to type data, he accidentally crossed over and became a passerby in the cultivation literature. Good news, the body is connected to big data, it seems like a golden finger; The bad news is that we have to replenish the database before we can go home... Wow, no matter how long we cross over, it's fate! The database of the entire cultivation world is so vast that it cannot be replenished, it cannot be replenished at all! In order to survive, Mo An could only barely enter the libraries of various major sects to copy books and supplement data, striving to be a knowledge transporter. But unexpectedly, moving around, he became the savior of the sect?! The master brother was poisoned and the dantian was destroyed. Oh, it's not a big problem. Big data can analyze toxins and provide on-site teaching for surgical repair of dantian. Second Senior Brother has demonic bloodline and is hiding silently, afraid to reveal his true face to others? Oh, what a big deal! Big data activates dual bloodline skills, switch anytime, seamlessly connect. Little senior sister is beautiful and can still refine weapons, but she was captured by the demon race after being noticed? Don't worry, big data detection and scanning have directly reached the lair of the demon race. Are there not enough talismans for the demons to launch a massive attack? Try using a rune printing machine, print one sack at a time. Evil energy invaded, and a large number of cultivators' hearts were destroyed. When a divine consciousness brick fell, they immediately became clear and refreshed. The evil energy disappeared, and Mo An himself did not expect it. He only worked as a code farmer in the cultivation world, but managed to become a junior sister in the entire cultivation world, and even saved the cultivation world!

[Processing dead body... 45%... 56%... 99.9%... ding!] [Error.] [Reprocessing dead body... soul found... ding! 2%... 5%... 59%... 67%... 99%... ding! 99.9%] [Process incomplete.] The woman had red hair that glowed like embers. Her face was strikingly fair, but her entire body appeared faintly transparent like glass under sunlight. She blinked, disoriented, as her gaze settled on a hideous, robotic bird hovering nearby. Its sharp, angular body looked mismatched, with awkwardly stiff wings and an oversized beak that glowed menacingly. It was focused on her lifeless body on the ground, shooting thin, bright laser beams across her body. Hazel stared at the bird, her figure stiffening. "What in the world..." she whispered, her voice echoing faintly. If you're confused, let me explain. Just a few minutes ago, Hazel had been driving, enjoying the breeze through her open window. That's when she noticed a tiny puppy stranded in the middle of the road, trembling and helpless. Her instincts kicked in. Without thinking twice, she swerved, steering the car sharply to avoid hitting it. The puppy was safe. But Hazel wasn't. Her car had crashed, and she died instantly. Now, Hazel had become a ghost. Her body felt strange—light and weightless, yet she could feel every movement as if she were still alive. She floated, her hair billowing as though caught in an invisible current. Then came the noise. Ding! The sound was loud, sharp, and mechanical. Hazel flinched, looking around until her eyes landed on the robotic bird. It was still scanning her dead body with its obnoxious laser beams, beeping and whirring as if annoyed at its own failures. Hazel frowned, watching it from a distance, but after what felt like the tenth scan, her curiosity got the better of her. She floated closer, hovering near the hideous creature. It twitched, almost startled by her presence, before it froze completely. Ding! [Process complete] [Congratulations, soul number XOXO, for binding with the Baby-Raising System!] Hazel blinked, her ghostly hand clutching at her chest out of habit—forgetting she had no heartbeat anymore. "The what system?" [Newbie Packet detected! Festive Season Bonus activated for Host.] Ding! [Opening gift automatically… Bonus Daddy included in every world.] She froze, her hands dropping to her sides. Her mouth opened slightly in disbelief as the robotic bird chirped happily, almost smugly. "Wait... what? Bonus Daddy?!" Hazel's transparent figure seemed to flicker with frustration. Her chest rose and fell as if she was still breathing, though no air passed through her. The bird made another cheerful ding! sound, completely ignoring her shock. "What is this? Some kind of sick prank?" Hazel muttered, pacing in her ghostly form. She glanced at her lifeless body again, then back at the bird, her mind racing. She was dead. That much was obvious. But now she was... stuck in some baby-raising system? "What the heck is going on?" Hazel hissed, throwing her hands up.

Loud music is playing, some students are dancing and other are chatting. The few one who are alone are dispersed observing the others. My eyes scan the room for Liam. Fortunately, I see him standing at the entrance with Lucas, Mateo, Levi and Mason. My legs drag me to their direction and he smiles as he sees me. His friends pushed him to me and he looks like he hesitates for a while before walking up to me. Without a word, he grabs my hand and pulled me away from the noise. Now we’re standing in the boys changing room. Before I speak, he gently cups my face. His forehead is touching mine as his eyes flash in the evening light. My heart races and I look away shyly but he lifts my chin up with his finger. I admire his beauty,drowning in the rush of love and awaiting a toe-curling kiss. I hear his words; “Don’t be silly. You’ll never be my type.” Followed by a chuckle. My blood runs cold as my brain draws a blank *************** Liam Hunter, the name that could make your knees turn jelly. He had it all the looks, money and everyone’s dream girl, Beatrice. He was the school’s basketball team captain. Every girl was dying to spend even a second with him, well except her. His charms didn’t work on her and she seemed oblivious to his existence. Everything changes for Liam when he is dared to date Zara for a month and then dump her. It all starts as game, a mind game for Liam. But what happens when the heart gets involved? What will Zara do after learning the truth? Will she get over her love for Liam and go back to herself?

Born into privilege, Francesca Arginti was promised power from the moment she drew breath. As the sole heir to the dukedom of Argintis, she possessed more wealth than one could ever spend and magic that surpassed any of her peers. Revered as the most beautiful woman in the Empire of Peremza, her suitors were numerous, each eager for her favor. But Francesca was not interested in adoration or love; her sights were set higher. As the Empire’s only Archmage, she wielded unmatched power—both feared and revered. Yet, for all her beauty, wealth, and strength, Francesca was not content. She saw the world around her as a chessboard, and every person, from the lowliest servant to the Crown Prince himself, as mere pawns. Her ambition was boundless, and the throne was the only prize worth pursuing. As she gazed over the city below, Francesca knew one thing: power births power—and she would stop at nothing to claim it.