A Record of Ash & Ruin: The Grieving Lands - Chapter 9Book 3: : Slow & Steady

Rude is a tank, known as the strongest in history. However, the Hero decided that his skills were worthless because he couldn’t do anything but take damage, and threw him out of the party. His cleric friend who trusted him followed him to the remote village that Rude was forced to return to.

One day, the majority of humanity had a collective thought.

‘I wish the world would just collapse.’

And then, that wish came true.

In a world of betrayal, love, and war will Eve risk it all for her freedom—or for her heart?“Let's divorce. I'm finally letting you go,” she said with scarce emotion on her lovely face.Seeing her resolve, he felt heaviness in his heart. His face darkened, clenching his jaw. “You can't leave me. You are bound to me for eternity.”He forcibly grabbed her, pinning her on the wall, his hands started caressing her sensitive spots. “And your body... doesn't LIE,” he whispered sensually, lips gently nibbling on her earlobe.Her breath hitched, her heartbeat racing. Seeing her struggle to resist him, he smirked triumphantly. “You yearn for my touch and my kiss. You also desire me.”The next thing she felt was his lips roughly brushing against hers in a hungry kiss.****Neglected by the KingEnslaved by the QueenBullied by her royal siblingsHated by The Kingdom's HeroOstracized by her own peopleEVE HAD ENOUGH!She ripped off her disguise and began to fight back, flaunting her skills and talents– extremely beautiful, highly intelligent, proficient in medicinal knowledge, great combat skills, and with rare talent– Beast Taming! Eve– the Forsaken Princess will ascend to the throne, not just conquering kingdoms but also capturing the hearts of the powerful gentlemen– A Hero Knight, An Infamous Hunter, and the Tyrant Crown Prince!Like a phoenix rising from ashes, Eve reruns her life, determined to trample everyone with her vengeance.[ Warning: Mature Content, R18+ ]

A world only I know of, now I will take it all for myself.There’s no kind soul here willing to share and eat nicely with others.Only the ruthless one who will devour it all alone exists here.