Cosmic Ruler - Chapter 307

Chapter 307: Astral Maiden VII

Shona continued to endure, her pink hair whipping around wildly as her body convulsed under the strain of Aiden’s Paradoxical Perfection. Blood leaked from her pores, her skin tearing and regenerating as the intense process reshaped her very existence. The pain was unlike anything she had ever experienced, a torturous blend of agony and reconstruction that seemed to stretch on forever.

After what felt like an eternity, half an hour of brutal transformation, it was finally over.

Panting heavily, Shona collapsed onto Aiden, her chest heaving as she struggled to catch her breath. Her body trembled from the ordeal, the raw sensation of her new power coursing through her veins. Aiden casually waved his hand, wiping away the blood and filth that covered her, his eyes calmly observing her as though assessing his handiwork.

“Now,” Aiden said, his voice calm but laced with authority, “I’ve given you more power. You’ll find yourself far stronger than before.”

Shona looked up at him, still catching her breath, her mind struggling to process what had just happened. Her body no longer felt the same—it felt enhanced, filled with newfound strength that hadn’t been there before.

Aiden’s gaze never wavered as he continued. “Rest for a while. When you’re ready, return to your place among those greedy ministers and tell them exactly what I say. Follow my instructions to the letter, and they won’t suspect a thing.”

Shona nodded, too exhausted to speak, but understanding the gravity of her task. She was now more than just an imposter; she was a weapon, finely tuned by Aiden’s hands, and her purpose was clear. She would serve him in any way he required, her fate sealed by the contract and the power he had bestowed upon her.

Aiden leaned back, watching her with a sense of satisfaction, knowing that she would be his perfect mole, hidden within the ranks of those who thought they controlled her. Now, they were the ones walking blindly into his trap.

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After some time, Shona took on the persona of Princess Lirael once again, but this time, she felt a new power flowing through her—a power that was undeniably advanced, far beyond anything she had ever possessed. Aiden hadn’t just given her physical strength; he had refined both her body and soul, enhancing her very existence.

Her aura was different now, elevated to the point where even the highest-ranking ministers or those with powerful detection techniques would fail to recognize her as an imposter. She was flawless. The transformation had gone beyond mere illusion; it was a complete evolution. Aiden had made sure that her disguise was not only perfect but immune to any probing or scrutiny.

As she moved, Shona could feel the heightened grace of her new form. Every step felt more controlled, more powerful, as though the very air around her responded to her presence. Even her senses were sharper, her mind more attuned to the slightest changes in her environment. She was no longer just pretending to be the princess; she had become her in every possible way.

Shona couldn’t help but marvel at what Aiden had done for her. He had not only secured her survival but had elevated her to a level where she could now deceive even the most cunning of minds. There was a sense of invincibility in her new form, and with that came a deeper loyalty to her new master.

As she prepared to return to the palace, she mentally rehearsed the role of Princess Lirael once again. She would act as Aiden’s mole, gathering information and feeding it back to him while playing the part of the delicate princess perfectly. No one would suspect that beneath the regal appearance was a soul completely bound to Aiden’s will.

Shona smiled inwardly as she made her way back. The game had changed, and now, with Aiden’s power backing her, she was ready to play her part flawlessly.

“Mother,” Shona whispered softly, her eyes narrowing as she gazed out over the looming Moon City in the distance. The reason she had ever bowed to those greedy ministers, those vile pigs, was because they held her mother captive in a secret location. A place with ancient defenses designed to detect anyone with the same soul signature as hers—the final trap that had kept her in their grasp.

But now, with the new trait Aiden had bestowed upon her, that obstacle was finally solved. No longer would the detection systems recognize her as they once had. She could move freely, unbound by their chains, and finally save her mother from their clutches.

“I’ll kill them all,” she thought with cold determination, her gaze hardening as she looked at the towering structures of the city ahead. Most of the ministers were strong—Rank 5 or 6 cultivators, with their elite guards standing at Rank 7. But now, she herself was Rank 7, enhanced by Aiden’s powers. No one in the Moon City could defeat her, not anymore.

This was her city now. Her playground. The ministers, with their arrogance and cruelty, had no idea that their reign was about to end. Shona clenched her fists, feeling the surge of power coursing through her veins. She wasn’t just a servant or a tool anymore—she was a weapon, finely sharpened and ready to strike.

And when the time was right, she would lay waste to the entire system. It wouldn’t be swift; it wouldn’t be merciful. She would dismantle everything they had built, piece by piece, and make them pay for every tear her mother had shed, for every moment of suffering they had caused.

The game had changed, and Shona, no longer the pawn, was ready to play as the queen.

“But first, I have to secure the princess,” Shona thought, recalling Aiden’s precise instructions. Her mother’s rescue was crucial, but it wasn’t the only key piece in play. Princess Lirael was equally important, perhaps even more so in the grand scheme of Aiden’s plan.

Lirael wasn’t just a royal figure—she was a vital pawn in the intricate game Aiden was orchestrating. Her influence and ties to the Augustus family made her the most important piece needed to cement Aiden’s control over the kingdom. And Shona, now armed with her newfound powers, was the one entrusted to ensure this piece fell perfectly into place.

The ministers, the court, and even Lirael herself had no idea what was coming. Aiden’s plan was far more complex than anyone could imagine, and Shona was now a crucial player in it. The thought of finally being more than just a tool fueled her determination.

“I’ll secure Lirael first, then deal with the rest. One step at a time,” she reminded herself. The weight of responsibility hung heavy on her shoulders, but Shona felt the surge of new power within her. She was ready.

The ministers, her enemies, had made one mistake—they had underestimated Aiden, they thought of him as an arrogant young master aiming for Princess and send her after him so that she can seduce him and take him to their side, those greedy pigs thought Aiden is like them–humph, how foolish. And soon, they would pay for that with everything they had.

Shona, once again back in her role as the princess, moved with a newfound confidence. She navigated the halls of the palace, her steps calm but purposeful. The guards and attendants bowed as she passed, completely unaware that the woman they were showing respect to was not their real princess.

As she walked, her mind replayed Aiden’s instructions. He had made it clear: securing Princess Lirael was the priority. The ministers had their schemes, but they were now walking blindly into a web spun by Aiden and Shona.

Reaching Lirael’s quarters, Shona took a deep breath and entered the room. Lirael was seated by the window, staring out at the vast kingdom before her. The princess looked regal, even in her solitude, but there was a faint air of weariness that clung to her. It was clear that the pressures of the court had begun to weigh on her.

“Princess,” Shona said softly, her voice carrying the perfect blend of respect and familiarity.

Lirael turned to face her, smiling faintly. “Shona, you always seem to appear when I need company. Come, sit with me.”

Shona nodded, sitting beside the princess. The two women shared a moment of silence, looking out over the kingdom, but Shona’s mind was sharp. She had to be careful—Lirael’s trust was essential, and she couldn’t afford to make any mistakes.

“Princess,” Shona began, her tone casual yet deliberate, “have you given any more thought to the growing tensions in the court? The ministers, they’re getting bolder by the day.”

Lirael sighed, her expression tightening. “I know. Every day it seems like they’re trying to push me further into a corner. I can’t trust anyone, not even the people closest to me.”

She said the last line while looking at Shona, “You know, I am doing this for my mother” Shona replied looking a her.

“I know, and that’s why I can’t trust you” Princess nodded and said.