Episode 10

Regarding the novel's plot, it has already commenced. My dear sister is now betrothed to the prince, and according to my sources, she returns from the Crystal Kingdom with such foul temper that she cannot even stand herself.

The only difference from the original novel is that I am no longer her punching bag. Now, I am a rich and powerful woman; my magic has grown tremendously. I've been practicing in secret, and at the academy, I don't even reveal a fraction of my gift. Being from the Empire of the Saint, it's evident that I possess the gift of healing. The difference is that common folk can only heal certain things, while I have no limits; I can heal anything. The only people who are privy to my two gifts are my uncles and other individuals I completely trust, whom I will introduce later on.

Knock knock knock (someone knocks on the door)

Come in.

Aunt Alexa: Surprise, I'm back.

Jensi: Oh, look who's returned—my favorite aunt.

Aunt Alexa: In case you've forgotten, I'm your only aunt.

Jensi: Ha, ha, ha, how cruel. Tell me, how is everything in my father's empire?

Aunt Alexa: Marvelous. Business is booming. I've left them implementing the new ideas you've created to put on the market. As for the rest of the army, the general is managing them very well. The supplies were delivered to him for distribution. In any case, they are doing well with the new arrangements.

Jensi: Now those are some good news. But go rest, and you can tell me more later. The journey was long, and you must be tired.

Aunt Alexa: Alright, I will. See you in a bit; my bed is probably missing me. Bye-bye.

My army consists of a thousand men; half are in the Empire of the Saint, now led by the son of the general appointed by my grandmother before she passed away. She died before my mother, and during her time as an empress, she named the old general a duke and gave him one of the largest and richest duchies. In this duchy live the soldiers' families, and there is also the army's training base, hidden behind the dense forest near the main mansion.

My new venture is the information network and some "special assignments." Headquarters are strategically located across the empire disguised as various storefronts, and only select tasks are undertaken. The general is in charge, any job is communicated to the army members, and those who wish to take it do so. Each soldier has been trained not only in combat but also in unique skills, and regarding payment, they earn 70%, while the rest is saved for unforeseen emergencies—one can never be too prepared.

The other half of the army is stationed in the Agastya duchy, which, as you know, is overseen by my handsome Uncle Will. And yes, he too discreetly manages parts of the information network.

My fifteenth birthday is approaching, and per the agreement, I must marry the Dark Emperor. I don't know what he will do, but I'm not afraid—I'll see what surprise he springs on me; it might even be amusing.