There are moments in life when a single decision can change everything.
Sometimes, that one choice becomes the root of countless disasters… while for others, it may shine as a beacon of hope. No matter what, the wisest path is to accept your decision as your own and keep moving forward. Mistakes happen to everyone—there's nothing unnatural about that.
Riyana asked calmly,
"Valerina… if you were in your own body right now, what would you do?"
Valerina's voice turned cold.
"If something truly belongs to me… then anyone who dares to lay a hand on it will face a terrifying end."
Riyana spoke again, her tone slightly more serious.
"Think carefully. Once you choose this path, there's no turning back. And honestly… you don't want to get tangled up in all this trouble, right?"
"Who said that?" Valerina snapped.
Riyana shrugged lightly.
"I was just saying… I thought maybe you'd think that way. Wouldn't it be better to just give them what they want and leave instead of creating all this chaos?"
Valerina's anger flared instantly.
"So… ten years really has changed a lot, hasn't it? I can't believe I'm talking to the same Riyana—the girl who was once hailed as the strongest princess at just five years old. Honestly… it's shameful."
Before her words even settled—
A sudden scream tore through the air.
One of the unknown knights collapsed to the ground, writhing in agony. His severed arm lay a few feet away.
Within moments, chaos erupted everywhere. People gathered in panic, while others hurriedly shut their shops and fled. It felt less like a marketplace and more like a battlefield.
From nearby barracks, at least fifty knights rushed in. The moment they saw the mutilated bodies of their comrades, they understood exactly what needed to be done.
Riyana asked calmly,
"Hey, Valerina… have you ever trained with a sword before? Honestly, your body doesn't look like it can handle much force. And what about mythical creatures? Any divine powers? I doubt I can even use mine properly in this body."
Valerina replied,
"A sword? I took a few exams at the Royal Academy… but without family support, it was pointless. Still, you can try. Let's see how much this body can endure. Hopefully, you won't be disappointed."
Riyana smirked slightly.
"I see…"
In the blink of an eye, she snatched a sword from one of the knights.
"Sword Slash… Infinite Darkness!!!"
What happened next left Valerina speechless.
In a single instant—ten knights were torn apart, their bodies shredded as if they were nothing.
Valerina stared in shock.
"So… this is the real Riyana… the one who once dreamed of becoming the next ruler."
The surroundings erupted into chaos.
"Who dares attack Royal Knights?!"
Riyana let out a faint laugh.
"Oh? So there's more? Good. Who's coming first? Today, it seems I've been given the honor of sending you all to hell. Come on—let me see who's got the courage."
A dark, smoky aura began swirling around her like a raging tornado. The ground beneath her feet cracked with every step she took.
Then—
All the knights charged at once.
Riyana's voice echoed, cold and commanding.
"Hell Creature… Twin Wolves. Open your eyes."
"I, the owner of the Hell Creature—Twin Werewolves—order you… kill them. Right here. Right now. Go."
In an instant, two massive wolves materialized on either side of her.
Screams filled the air.
What followed was no longer a fight—
It was a massacre.
Amid the chaos, Riyana had already prepared her backup plan.