Training was neglected due to embezzlement of the budget.
Naturally, the palace security was lax.
Especially, the Crown Prince’s palace was nothing more than a gathering place for fools holding swords.
‘If Elizabeth hadn’t rotated the servants, a significant incident would have surely occurred. Although she has no power, she is the only heir to the imperial throne…’
Franz was the Crown Prince, an appropriate young boy to be protected.
Even if he didn’t swear allegiance to the royal family, any honorable knight should have protected Franz.
Gnash.
She bit her molars.
The ultimate responsibility rested with Nikolai.
It was also incompetence not to notice the antics of his subordinates.
To erase the resentment towards Nikolai and turn her eyes to books.
It was the second volume of ‘The Red Star of the Empire,’ purchased separately for reading, although she already had one for collection.
She had read it until the pages were worn, but it was still interesting.
Just imagining the person writing this sentence, Douglas, made both of Claudia’s cheeks flush.
Douglas’s books were Claudia’s only and secret hobby.
However, Claudia closed the book quietly for a moment.
It was because an uninvited guest had appeared.
“We need to proceed with the funeral as soon as possible, Commander.”
It was Vice Commander Jason.
Claudia replied, “I would have told you to wait at the garrison.”
The vice-commander violated the commander’s order.
The fools holding swords of the Imperial Guard once again failed to prevent an outsider’s intrusion.
‘The training intensity is still lacking. We need to push them until they are near death. We also need to select more resilient individuals.’
Claudia felt a bit awkward.
She didn’t expect to exert this much effort into the position of the Imperial Knight Commander.
It was the best she could do, but it was difficult to erase the feeling that something went wrong.
“I couldn’t stay still after hearing the news of the acceptance of the Imperial Guard Commander.”
“Why?”
“The God of Victory is on our side. If you are the commander, you can slit the tyrant’s throat right now.”
Jason’s pupils sparkled.
Was he such a shallow and easily excited person?
Sighing with regret for his lack of insight, Claudia swallowed a sigh.
“I don’t intend to flutter the flag of rebellion. Not unless it’s the time I desire.”
“Then why did you drive out the followers of the Emperor?”
“The ones I drove out were not followers of the Emperor, but fat worms crawling around.”
“The opponent is a tyrant!”
“Why do you conclude that he is a tyrant? To find a pretext?”
Jason was pricked in the heart and flinched.
For a moment, he let out a humble laugh.
“He’s a man who enjoys pleasure and extravagance with the country’s money. He made numerous women his prey. He abandoned the young Crown Prince and turned the Imperial Knights into a pile of trash.”
“Why not establish His Highness the Crown Prince? Why try to present me?”
“The Ebrei imperial family has rotted. The country needs a new emperor!”
Jason raised his voice.
Claudia remained expressionless.
“Do you intend to share power behind the puppet emperor?”
“Do not doubt my sincerity!”
“If you truly wish for the country, help me deal with the noble families.”
“What?”
“Since entering the palace, I’ve noticed that the country is running strangely. There’s a problem with Her Majesty’s conduct as well. However, the real vampires sucking the blood of the people are those nobles from the four major families.”
“Commander…!”
“That’s the conclusion I drew after witnessing it firsthand. Instead of revolution, reform is urgently needed in Heartman.”
Claudia despised the playboys like Elizabeth and Nikolai.
She once said that by looking at one, you could understand the group.
Those who lack courtesy toward humans, are hasty for their desires, how can they rule the empire?
However, that too could be a prejudice.
While implementing the system, Claudia looked around the country with an objective eye.
The information obtained during the proxy duel process was the same.
“Everyone is cursing Her Majesty, but the political situation is stable enough compared to the late Emperor’s era.”
“It’s unbelievable!”
“There are no excessive taxes, and there is no fear of war. The procession of envoys wishing to pay tribute has not stopped.”
“What about the corrupt nobles and knights?”
“Corruption is the chronic disease of the affluent. Excessive comfort might have invited trouble.”
Jason did not believe Claudia’s words.
No, he seemed unwilling to believe.
Claudia couldn’t blame him.
She also did not want to see Nikolai’s true appearance.
Just like she didn’t believe in Elizabeth’s change.
‘If Elizabeth is not a villain, the Emperor may not be a tyrant.’
The questions that started from one letter shook Claudia.
It was even more confusing because it was a self-denial.
It marked the end of Claudia’s long deliberation after the solo confrontation with Nikolai.
“Why are you appointing me as the Knight Commander?”
“Watch what happens closest to you.”
“My sword might be directed at Her Majesty’s heart.”
“That’s what I expect.”
“Are you throwing bait? Trying to involve me in the rebellion?”
“Don’t look at what you want to see, look at what is visible.”
“…”
“I’m giving you a chance. If I’m a tyrant, you can strike me anytime. If you can’t believe it, that’s fine too.”
“Why are you doing this to me?”
“I hope you become the harbinger of reform.”
“…”
“It’s also a way to eliminate me and become the revolutionary emperor. The choice is yours.”
With that, Nikolai spread his arms.
With his eyes closed in a defenseless state, he was full of vulnerabilities.
There was no secret sign of defense for a trap.
Even if it was a trap, Claudia could kill Nikolai and escape easily.
Knowing that, Nikolai exposed his neck.
‘Is he that desperate, or is he that confident?’
In Nikolai’s appearance, Elizabeth’s figure overlapped.
One line from the letter she left echoed in Claudia’s mind.
“Revolution from within.
Please join the revolution where only the blood of villains will flow.”
Thousands, tens of thousands of lives depended on her shoulders.
Impulse and emotion had to be completely excluded.
At the crossroads of choice, Claudia looked back at herself.
Prejudices intertwining.
Entangled relationships.
Unrequited love that kept her awake all night.
Before the future of the empire and the people, she had to burn away without a trace.
On the ashes, Claudia made her choice.
“I will not be a revolutionary emperor; I will become a reformist general. I will be the hottest and sharpest sword that monitors the emperor.”
Even if she had to join hands with the woman she hated the most in the world.
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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