She's the reason the heart of my family had been torn apart. Because that night, I'd chosen to save her. [Cover Design by Ren Tachibana]

Aerith always believed she was an ordinary mortal-clumsy, geeky, and completely out of place in the world. But on the eve of her 18th birthday, she discovers a shocking truth: she's no ordinary girl, but the long-lost daughter of the Fates, destined to rule the Underworld as Hades' queen. Thrown into the realm of gods and monsters, Aerith must learn to navigate her new life among immortal beings, where loyalty and power shift like the winds. Tutored by gods, pursued by ancient rivalries, and bound to Hades-a brooding, powerful god who's been waiting for her for centuries-Aerith faces the daunting challenge of learning how to rule an entire realm while still figuring out how to be herself. Can she rise to the challenge of ruling alongside the enigmatic Hades, or will the forces that oppose her destiny tear their fated union apart? With humor, heart, and a touch of magic, Aerith must learn the ropes of royalty and love in a world where even the gods themselves play by their own rules. How to be a Queen is a fun and fresh take on Greek mythology, blending romance, adventure, and self-discovery into an unforgettable journey through the immortal world.

I carry a blade with me everywhere. Not to poach or kill, not for protection or intimidation, not for practice or cause but for my will. I carry my sword for sheer habit. I swing it no more, I sealed it long ago. It no longer has bite or flow. But it seems I must take up my duties once more and not sit idly by. War is not yet upon this land ,but it is nigh. I hold an ace in the deck but now I must pass along my hand. To a generation I don't know or understand. I have to pass the game to new players. Someone to take on the nay Sayers. Just as I was taught I must teach. One who will hold to my words like blood to a leach. A man devoid of anger, bloodlust or greed. A man I know will follow my lead. I must find a man who is strong, trustworthy, and reliable. I must obtain...My own disciple.