The Storm (4)

Power is a very simple yet complex intangible force, and it is inextricably linked to 'people.'

Since power was essentially 'strength,' this was only natural. Throughout history, those who possessed strength had always wielded greater power, while the weak were bound to bow their heads or wait for an opportunity.

Then what methods were there for obtaining power? The simplest method was to become stronger than the other person.

If one was stronger, no matter how much the other person struggled, it would be meaningless; in fact, they were likely to suffer for it instead. Thus, people bowed before the strong and followed them, willingly or unwillingly.

Rina, the First Princess of the Minerva Empire, was a case in point. She had not gained her power herself; she had been born with immense power.

Who would dare lay a hand on the princess of the most powerful nation? I could confidently say that no one would, unless they wanted to die.

"... ..."

After everything was over, Rina returned to her quarters and lay blankly on her bed. Although the bedroom was dark, without a single light, her golden hair served in place of illumination.

She would normally have been studying or reading a book, but today she had a great deal to think about. Rina gazed up at the ceiling and recalled the events of the past three days.

After the hiatus announcement for Volume 10 of The Chronicle of Xenon, the Minerva Empire had fallen into great turmoil. Protests demanding an explanation had erupted across the country, and those in the upper echelons had moved quickly to contain them...