Reborn as the Empire's Ruin

She was meant to die quietly.

Poisoned, discarded, and forgotten by the empire that once adored her, the spoiled princess should have faded into history. Instead, she woke up different-sharper, colder, and unwilling to beg for affection ever again.

Surrounded by four S-rank beastmates she once humiliated, and watched by a court that senses something has changed, Lily steps back into power with a new understanding: this world does not reward innocence.

In a realm of beasts, politics are deadlier than claws, loyalty must be earned twice, and love is never free.

And this time, she does not intend to be the one destroyed.