...Hello!...

...So before I start uploading chapters I would like to convey this message....

...The last name of the characters in the novels you may find them similar to other webtoons or manga....

...That's not because I copied them or something but because you see those titles and names really do exist and were quite renowned personalities....

...2ndly, this will be my first time writing on a public forum. I would welcome critics and other comments with open heart....

...I didn't know how to start so I used the stereotype start for this novel so I do hope you will excuse me for my lack of creativity....

...Writing a novel is not a cup of tea. You need to learn research and come up with exciting plots so your readers don't loose their interest. I do hope you will also support me on this....

...There will be all sorts of emotions in this novel. From love to betrayal from holding on to letting it go from dying from laughter till crying your eyes out. There will be both heart thumping and chillin moments. So hold your breath for the novel....

...The least thing I will do is provide a half hearted story. My story will give Justifying end to all its character. Not a single character will suffer....

...Because maybe they are some characters to us but for some people the incidents that are going to be unfolded are reality....

...Thank You All for choosing to read my novel. I hope it touches your heart. I will try my best to bring out the promised emotions....

...Let's Start together the journey of...

...Asteria Von Da Luvenhawk...

..."BEING A FEMALE LEAD...

...IS NOT EASY."...

...In a far away land there was a magical  empire named Endium. In endium magic was common yet unreal occurance. It was rare among commoners but quite a hobby among the nobels. It wasn't like the commoners don't have magic powers but stabilizing magic as a job and cultivating it was quite a hefty price to pay....

...Endium's magic sources were unlimited. Mines, trees, rivers, Mountains even birds and grasses emitted magic....

...The Emperor of Endium though never truly relied on magic to sustain and run his empire. The military was as strong as having each knight able to fight against a demon. But training such a military wasn't a child's play....

...The imperial faction and the aristocrat faction went into cold War due to imposer of taxes on nobels, to the point where the life of the emperor was in danger....

...Then the emperor called his younger brother and his childhood best friend to consult. After listening to all this the best friend said let's divide the power into 3 segments. One administration second military and third make a magic association. Then install the emperor's trusted vassals as the head. These associations will be dealing with their own financial problems following certain set of rules but comply to the imperial power....

...This way the Royal Family's resources won't be strained and also no faction will have an absolute power to rebel....

...Even though the plan seemed very logical to work but executing it was herculean task....

...So the younger brother chimed in that as his knighting was strong he will help the emperor with the military and the friend became a wizard of the magical tower....

...And that's how our current Luvenhawk and Ranchettes family of the Kingdom came into being. And it's believed that a special magic spell is casted upon both of the family so that they remain loyal to the imperial throne....

..."My friend", someone chuckled "do you believe what the story teller said?...

..." Maybe" the robed man replied. He snapped his finger and a silver coin appeared into thin air, he pointed the coin towards the counter and it swum towards it....

...That man was none other than a spy of the neighbouring country Samalta....

...Moving out of the in he peeked at the sky , and mumbled to himself "seems like a storm is coming"....

...Imperial year 456 the aristocrat faction rebelled against the imperial throne and helped the Samalta fight against the kingdom helping them with interior information....

...The Emperor unfazed annexed the Kingdom Samalta and the aristocrat faction and this event in history was called the "Cleaning Campaign"....

...Sorry for the mistake the Emperor initiated the campaign for annexe. But the real heroes were the dukes of Endium. Duke Philip Seymour  Ranchettes and Duke Ellington Von Da Luvenhawk....

...When Duke Luvenhawk was in the battleground he got the news  "Greetings to the Duke." He nodded his head. "Duke congratulations you became a father. Duchess gave birth to a daughter. They are waiting for you send a letter bestowing a name to her". The Duke was elated yet sad. Elated he finally became a dad. Sad because he couldn't see his wife and daughter for at least 4 years....

...It was still night and the sky even though unclear there was still a star sparkling in the hazy night sky....

..."Asteria Von Da Luvenhawk"....

...But not all the happy moment can last forever. The very next day the Duke's palace was attacked. Using her last magic the duchess teleported her daughter to Duchess Ranchettes with a letter asking her to keep her daughter safe....

...When the news reached the imperial family it was too late. The Duchess was already dead with the beautiful manor destroyed. The Duke in fit of rage turned into a demon and the battleground burned in raging flames. Killing mercilessly not even sparing women or children the Duke who was loved and appreciated by everyone turned into  Grim Reaper....

...At night the Duke would drown himself in wine and couldn't sleep because of his nightmares. He would dream his wife and daughter screaming to him for help....

...And so the battle which was expected to continue till 4 years ended in 2 years with the grim reaper killing almost half of the enemy....

...Imperial Year 458 . ...

...The Duke returned from the battlefield. His usually handsome blooming face had turned into icy cold. Unlike before he emitted death aura. Even though he was being cheered on and showered on flowers but he didn't feel anything. ...

...Though he was marching towards the Imperial Palace for the glory event , he wasn't least excited about it. ...

...One of his adies Samon feeling the gloom in his master whispered "My Duke. It is said that princess Asteria would be present there too"...

...Yeah. All the hope wasn't lost. There was still Asteria his daughter. His only family. She should be 2 years by now. Sudden urge for happiness rushed in him. The precious gift his wife left him . His daughter. ...

..."Let's stop by a shop."...

...Before entering the palace there was a shop not too far where the nobels buy gifts for their lovers. The Duke came down his horse and walked into the shop. Even though he was happy but the death aura around him wasn't gone....

...The crowd started whispering.whats happening?Why is the Duke coming down?But he didn't pay much attention.Who cares?He is going to see his daughter! Will she be small? Will she be able to recognize him?While thinking all of these he reached thr shop.After entering the shop he didn't know what to buy. What would she like? Dolls? Should he buy all the dolls in the shop? ...

...Yes he should buy all the dolls here.He rushed to the counter. A child was standing there with his mother. On seeing the Duke he started crying because he was afraid of the aura he emitted. ...

...Seeing the child cry the Duke was stupified for a sec. The blood aura around him. Will his daughter cry too?Either way he bought all the dolls. He planned to slip them into her room at night. ...

...Even though he entered excited he exited gloomy. Even more gloomy now than before. Half an hour later they entered the Royal Palace. ...

..."Greetings to the Duke. It was because of the selfless and diligent talent and devotion of the Duke that the imperial army was able to Annex the enemy country and protect the Royal Family."...

...And so on went the talk. There were rumors of Duke turning into grim reaper but that least fazed him. He was eager to meet his daughter yet pressing himself thinking what will happen if his daughter saw him and cried. ...

...Not far way from there, Asteria was gawking at him. With big round eyes looking at him with astonishment. He felt sudden blood rush , like how little is this thing! Does Asteria look like that too? "Samon" he called, "where is Asteria". Samon chuckled and pointed at her not sitting far away. Duke abruptly stood up. Everyone stopped talking. The king himself was shocked but as soon as he saw what he was doing he smiled to himself. ...

...Duke didn't have anything in his mind. There was only one thing. I need to see my daughter, my Asteria. She looks like him. But her eyes they resemble her mother's. She looks soo cute with that look. Is she an angel? What is she? How can she be so small and weak? ...

...Asteria was still confused looking at him and suddenly smiled at him seeing him standing close to him. The maids backed off paying their greetings. He melted at her smile but couldn't say anything and continued to stare at her. " Asteria greets Daddy! Welcome back Home"....