Cosmic Ruler - Chapter 293

Chapter 293: A Princess in need

A/N : Read next chapter, Violet Mist world first then this one.

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Lirael Augustus Evaroria was a name that once resonated with hope and honor, given to her by a kind and noble father. Her father, King Odric, had been the embodiment of justice, wisdom, and compassion. Under his reign, the kingdom of Evroria had prospered. He was loved by his people, respected by allies, and feared by enemies. But all of that changed on the fateful day her mother was killed.

It wasn’t by an invading army, nor by a rival kingdom—her mother had been murdered by a lowly thief, right in the heart of the kingdom itself. The audacity of the crime shattered the king’s spirit. His heart, once so full of love and duty, turned cold. The man who had been the pillar of strength for Evroria began to crumble, and so did his kingdom.

In his grief, King Odric withdrew from his responsibilities, drowning in sorrow and self-pity. It was then that the opportunists in his court made their move. The royal court, once a place of justice, became infested with schemers. They took advantage of the king’s vulnerability, manipulating him with false promises and shallow comforts. It wasn’t long before they had him entirely under their control, using his weakened state to further their own agendas.

The kingdom that King Odric had once governed with such care now spiraled into corruption. The nobles, who once feared his wrath, began to rule in his stead, each vying for more power. They surrounded the king, keeping him like a puppet, hidden behind a veil of indulgence and debauchery. The court became a pit of vipers, with each noble aiming to take control of Evroria for themselves.

Lirael stood alone against this tide of corruption.

She had watched, helpless at first, as the kingdom fell apart. She had seen the suffering of her people, the rise of criminal activities, and the complete disregard for justice. Though she was of royal blood, Lirael had no real power within the court. Her father had long since shut her out, and the schemers around him had done everything they could to isolate her further.

But Lirael had inherited her mother’s will, and she refused to give up.

Her mother’s family had not abandoned her. Fortunately for Lirael, her maternal aunt, Lady Aurelia Augustus, was a powerful figure—a Rank Five cultivator whose influence was known far and wide. Aurelia’s mere presence was enough to prevent any of the nobles or court officials from directly harming Lirael. They feared the wrath of the Augustus family, knowing that a single misstep could bring ruin upon them.

However, Lirael’s aunt could not stay in the kingdom forever. Her duties took her far from Evroria, and while she had given Lirael protection, it wasn’t enough to free the kingdom from the corruption that plagued it. Lirael knew she couldn’t rely solely on her aunt’s power. If she wanted to save Evroria, she had to find a way to restore order herself.

Every day, Lirael fought against the overwhelming tide of corruption, doing whatever she could to aid the people. She worked in the shadows, organizing what little resources she had, forging alliances with those few who still believed in justice. But it was not enough. The court was too strong, the nobles too deeply entrenched. Lirael’s efforts, though noble, were often thwarted by the sheer power and influence her enemies held.

Still, she refused to give in. She clung to the ideals her father had once embodied, determined to see Evroria return to its former glory. She dreamed of a kingdom where justice reigned once more, where the people thrived, and where her father would once again stand as the great ruler he had been.

But even Lirael, with all her determination, had begun to feel the weight of despair creeping in. The kingdom was crumbling, and she was running out of time.

Unknown to her, however, a force far greater than she could have imagined had arrived in Evroria—Aiden.

His arrival would change everything. Whether for better or worse, Lirael had no way of knowing. But Aiden, with his path of dominance and his mastery over laws, had set his sights on Evroria. And as fate would have it, Lirael was destined to be part of his plans. Whether as an ally, a pawn, or something more—only time would tell.

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Aiden did not stop as he passed through the village, ignoring the whispers and curious glances thrown his way. His destination was clear—the Moon palace in the periphery of Evroria. There, he would find the princess, and there, he would begin his ascent.

“Princess Lirael,” Aiden muttered softly, a faint smile playing on his lips. “Let’s see how much fire you truly have.”

Aiden’s plan was precise, strategic, and ruthless. He wasn’t just a man of immense power but a tactician who knew that brute force alone would not sustain his rule in the cutthroat Celestial World. Even though his strength far surpassed many of the nobles and rulers around him, he understood that simply invading a kingdom would only cause chaos. To solidify his influence, he needed legitimacy—a reason for the people and the system to accept his rule.

And what better way to secure that than marrying the future queen of Evroria?

Lirael Augustus Evaroria, the rightful heir, was the key to Aiden’s plan. By marrying her, he would not only claim the throne but do so in a way that the hierarchy of the Celestial World could not contest. The Celestial World, for all its bloodshed and power struggles, had a structured order that had to be followed. Marrying into the royal family would grant him legitimate authority over the kingdom, allowing him to reshape it from the inside out.

But Aiden wasn’t driven solely by the pursuit of power. He saw potential in Lirael. Beneath her desperate fight to save her kingdom, he recognized a willpower that could ascend to greatness. Aiden would make her his queen, not just in name but in power. He would elevate her, guide her, and help her ascend to a level where she could stand alongside him as his equal, this is the least he could do for her in exchange for using her.