After faking her death in interstellar space, the powerful woman disguised herself as a man and went

"Breaking news: Cecilia Doxa, the Imperial Eldest Daughter who has just turned twenty, has concluded her visit to the soldiers on the border of the Undead Star. It is reported that the Eldest Daughter is returning to the Imperial Star in her private airship."

On a civilian starship bound for an atoll, a doll-like young girl is immersed in a sea of ​​books.

She sat gracefully, her golden wavy hair falling naturally over her shoulders, and her deep, bright sky-blue eyes revealed a calmness and wisdom beyond her years.

Beside her stood another handsome, dark-haired knight, his back ramrod straight, his ruby-like eyes revealing a sharpness, always alert to the dangers around him.

To escape the Duke of Belmont's repeated assassination attempts, Cecilia is forced to secretly return home with Knight Lion aboard a civilian spaceship.

Suddenly, a huge explosion came from inside the spaceship, shaking the entire ship before returning to calm.

Cecilia closed the book, her sky-blue eyes filled with contemplation.

She had already sent her double back to the country on a private airship. Could there be a mole among her people who leaked the secret to the Duke of Belmont?

"What happened? Did it explode?"

"The spaceship seems to have stopped flying! Could it be space pirates?!"

"Oh God, I don't want to die."

Panic began to spread among the people inside the spaceship; they paced around, and the faint sound of weeping could be heard.

Cecilia remained unusually calm; she needed to first find out who did it and what their purpose was.

She turned her head to look at Renn and whispered in his ear, "Renn, go check on the situation. Be careful."

Renn bowed slightly: "Yes, Your Highness."

He walked briskly through the panicked crowd toward the cabin door, and just as he was about to pull it open, there was a loud bang, and the door was kicked open by the people outside.

Raine immediately retreated, and although he wasn't hit by the door, the cold muzzle of a gun was still pressed against his forehead.

"Everyone in cabin number one, lie down on the spot and show your hands!" the burly man with the gun shouted. "You little brat, go back to your seat and lie down!"

Cecilia's eyes flashed with a fierce light. They were space pirates who hadn't specifically asked for her, so they were probably not one of Duke Belmont's men.

But were they after money, hijacking the ship, or murder?

Renn could disarm the robber now, but he wasn't sure how many pirates were left. He glanced at Cecilia, who shook her head slightly, indicating that he shouldn't act rashly.

Using her seat to block her view, Cecilia immediately sent out an emergency distress signal using the royal family's personal computer.

Raine then pretended to be obedient, raised his hands and stepped back to Cecilia's side, then lay down on the spot and tilted his head slightly to observe the situation.

Soon, a group of robbers emerged from behind the burly man with the gun, ready to rob the passengers in this section of the ship's cabin.

"Hand over all your valuables! Put them on the ground!"

The robber Richie asked, "What did the boss say? Should we keep the people in this cabin or not?"

The robber squad leader, Warren, grinned maliciously: "Well, that depends on their performance, of course."

Upon hearing this, the passengers dared not hold back any longer and put all their valuables on the ground.

After confiscating a number of belongings left on the ground by the passengers, Warren walked up to the elderly people in the last row.

He tapped an old man on the head with the butt of his gun: "Hey, old man! Take the quantum computer off your hand too!"

"My identity ID is still inside..." the old man said tremblingly.

Valen sneered, "Take it off! Anyway, you won't need it anymore."

The passengers lay stiff on the ground. A cold glint flashed in Cecilia's eyes. It seemed these pirates weren't just after money.

This is going to leave their lives here.

Cecilia pondered for a moment, then gestured to Raine in sign language: "If necessary, I will reveal my identity. Do not act rashly; stay here to protect the people."

Raine tugged at Cecilia's sleeve, looked at her disapprovingly, and conveyed through mental energy, "Your status is too high; you shouldn't take such a risk."

Cecilia continued to sign: "Raine, as royalty, I have a duty to protect all my people."

"The throne brings not only power, but also responsibility and obligation. I will not become a king who abandons his people and flees for his life."

Looking into Cecilia's gentle yet firm eyes, Raine released her hand.

Valen pointed the gun at the old man and released the safety: "You're disobedient, aren't you? Then I'll start with you!"

it's time!

Cecilia was also a little nervous. She took a deep breath and stood up.

"stop!"

Valen laughed and pointed his gun at Cecilia: "You little wench, trying to be a hero?"

Cecilia ignored her, her little leather shoes clicking crisply and rhythmically on the metal floor.

She turned to the people filling the cabin, her voice soft yet powerful: "I am Cecilia Dohasa, the eldest daughter of the Imperial Family. I guarantee your safety in the name of the Royal Family, and I will send you home."

Cecilia looked at Valen: "These people's lives may be worthless in your eyes, but in my eyes, they are invaluable."

"Tell your leader that I, the princess, have plenty of money. I have bought the lives of myself and my people."

A young girl covered her mouth and face, weeping: "Your Highness, the Eldest Princess..."

A man shouted excitedly, "Your Highness, the Eldest Daughter! The Light of the Empire!"

The bullied old man said, "Such a responsible eldest princess... is truly a blessing to the empire..."

Cecilia smiled brightly at the people in the carriage: "Everyone, there's no need to say anything more or worry. I will take you home."