Her memories involved this country, which means the entire world, the single Empire!
Naiyaâs identity is⊠Her Highness, the Emperor of this Empire!
Also known as Princess in a common tongue.
As for why the Emperor was here like a lost kitten, wandering around without family, shivering in a dirty corner until she met Muccia, the reason was simple.
Very simpleâŠ
The current ruler of this Empireâs name is Dodran, the 21st Emperor. While being the Knight Commander of the First Order of the Empire, the mighty Awakener, he had the right to take the Saint Challenge.
But in order to rule the country, he had to give up the chance to become a Saint.
As an Emperor, he obeyed the rule of this world and should have only one wife in his life.
Although he had several concubines, he would never recognize his offspring from his concubines.
Due to the Empressâs poor health, she died early. Leaving behind an only son, His Highness the Prince, the one who would inherit this Empire in the future.
Naiya is the Emperorâs seed born from a low commoner when he was traveling the world and got drunk.
As for why a commoner like Naiya had the blood of a vampire, he wasnât sure. There were a lot of travelers coming from another world. A vampire was nothing unusual.
As a commoner, Naiya was abandoned from the moment she was born. Her half-vampire status made her being abandoned even worse in a world where bloodline was used to measure oneâs nobility status.
The Emperor certainly wonât recognize her as his daughter. But a few months ago, the Goddess of Fate did her deed and killed the Prince and contracted the Emperor with a strange disease.
From his age, it looked like he wouldnât be able to live much longer. Having no heir to inherit the throne, instead of thinking about the children from his concubines, he suddenly remembered the daughter born from a commoner years ago.
And so, the Emperor ordered the entire Empire to search all over the continent for Naiyaâs whereabouts.
And it seemed that there was a mighty prophet in the Church of Divine Dragon who not only mapped out Naiyaâs appearance but was able to give specific direction where she was now.
This prophecy was only a day old.
Lucius obtained the first half from Naiyaâs memories, and the second half was obtained from the humans he had killed.
They were Knights who were sent to find her.
The Empireâs only heiress, Her Highness.
Naiya looked like a wild kitten in front of him, licking the blood flowing out from his fingertip.
Just like a feral kitten that was hungry and found a bowl of hot milk. But⊠this feral kitten suddenly turned into a mighty lion, the king of all beasts.
But it doesnât matter. A harness hung from the lionâs neck, and it wasnât much docile than a wild kitten.
Lucius watched as Naiyaâs face flush red. Her acid-corroded arm gradually returned to normal, turning into her usual tender pale skin. He withdrew his index finger from Naiyaâs mouth.
The fact that Naiya was the key person involving the fate of this world was a bit shocking. But⊠who knew what the arrogant Goddess of Fate was thinking about?
But⊠a plan blooming inside Luciusâ mind.
Youâve somehow turned into a very important pawn of mine, Naiya.
Luciusâ scarlet eyes gleamed as he looked at Naiya, whose expression had changed from normal to confused.
âIâŠâ Naiya gasped. The blood stimulation just now was too great for her. An inexplicable power surged from within her body. And also her memories.
âStand up when youâve recovered.â
In front of him is Her Royal Highness, the soon-to-be heir to the Empireâs throne!
âIâm sorry.â Naiya didnât know what she was apologizing for. But Luciusâ oppressive aura just made her subconsciously apologize.
âHave you remembered everything about your human identity?â
âI have no intention of going back. I have no father or mother. Iâm just Naiya.â Sheâs been very persistent. ââŠan existence that seeks revenge on the Saints.â
âAnd belonged to youâŠâ was something Naiya wanted to say, but her shyness made her choke the words in her throat. She thought Lucius would be satisfied with her answer.
Naiya could tell that he hated humans. And she wasnât going to join the humans because she remembered this.
âThereâs nothing related to visiting your family and killing the Saints.â
It seemed like Lucius would let Naiya take a trip to the Capital to meet the father she never met before.
âWhat for? He had abandoned me.â
âWhat are you talking about? Your father searched all over the world, looking for you, his only daughter.â
âLooking for me?â Naiya couldnât understand. She was abandoned since her birth, right?
The Order of the Empire was so strict that even the Emperor had to abide by it all the time!
In the world where bloodline is power, in order to maintain the purity of the bloodline, Emperors arenât allowed to have heirs with outsiders. This had never happened before.
The predecessor of the 21st Emperor, Dodran, was the first to have an heir from the Emperor and an outsider.
The reason why he ascended to the throne was none other than the fact that the heir had a better bloodline than the royal family.
The heir possessed a stronger bloodline than the royal family and was capable of becoming a Saint at 20.
Bloodline is everything in this world. SoâŠ
âBecause of your excellent bloodline,â Lucius said as he moved his fingers rhythmically, a pile of blood surged up from the bottom of his feet, making the silhouette of the fallen Knights. âThey came for you.â
âThen what should I do?â
âYou have to be good, Naiya.â Lucius paused for a moment. âBetter than anyone else.â
Now, Naiya was the hope of this Empire, the Emperorâs hope!
But at the same time, she was a pawn in Luciusâ hands. A pawn that he could use to his heartâs content.
Lucius didnât intend to make Naiya the Empress! All Lucius wanted was a hop.
Just like a sun slowly rising after a long night, illuminating the hope of the entire world!
And while all mankind gazes upon the sun, celebrating the sun, the sun was obliterated, let the darkness return again.
Previously, Luciusâ plan was to use his ability to turn into a dragon and venture around the world, killing as many people as he could.
The destruction of their faith will result in despair.
But thereâs more than one dragon in the world. There were good gods and evil gods in every mythology on Earth. Unfortunately, it also applies to this world.
With the power of political brainwashing, Lucius will be called as an evil god or something.
For the time being, the plan to destroy the faith of mankind of this world will be put on hold.
He needed something to make all the humans in this world gather together. Giving them hope and violently crushing that hope.
And Naiya would be the perfect one to do that.
The heir of this Empire was the whole worldâs concern.
But before doing anything, he had to make sure Naiya was being watched by the whole world.
Itâs time to stimulate their nervesâŠ
âDo you know how to get to the Court of the Gods?â
Lucius saw that Naiya was somewhat still couldnât understand, so he asked her.
âThe Top of the Tower⊠as long as you pass the trial, you can become a Saint. AndâŠâ Naiya paused. Slowly realizing. âAt the time of the Throne Succession ceremony, the Court of Gods will appear in front of the whole world.â
âDo you understand?â Lucius gazed at Naiya.
âI understandâŠâ She still shivered at the thought. Right now, Naiya realized she wanted to face more than just a Saint. But the strongest warriors in this world!
Is it even possible with her weak power?
But somehow, as long as Lucius was around, Naiya felt that she could do anything because he gave her the feeling of being powerful.