As a 21st-century homebody, Elashia was extremely excited the moment she received the system, and accepted its existence with incredible speed.
As a recently graduated college homebody, coming up with the previous coup plan had already reached the limit of Elashia's intelligence. Without a cheat ability, Elashia truly couldn't imagine how she would save this world destined for destruction.
Thinking this, Elashia opened the newly activated system.
[Character: Elashia]
[Age: 16]
[Mage Level: 3 (Apprentice Level)]
[Magic Power: 8]
[Energy: 10]
[Warrior Level: 1 (Ordinary Person)
[Strength: 1]
[Agility: 5]
[Occupation: Princess]
[Faction: Elasia Empire]
[Current Mission: Complete the coup, control the Elasia Empire]
Woohoo!
Now everything was in place—the mind control ability, the manipulated ministers, Cecilia who had been transferred away, and the system that fell from the sky.
Looking at the dense army that nearly filled the imperial city, Elashia issued orders to the nine Imperial Guard commanders.
Enter the city!
Inside the palace, the white-clothed girl walked into the center of the palace surrounded by troops, looking around at the horrified ministers below.
Below the platform lay a man in imperial robes in a pool of blood.
The emperor's guards' spears were stained with fresh blood.
The ministers all held their breath, not daring to speak.
When they saw the vast army charging into the imperial city, every minister understood—this was a coup, a long-planned coup.
"The Emperor has passed away! The Princess shall ascend the throne!"
A sudden shout attracted everyone present.
It came from a middle-aged man with a beer belly, whose passionate emotion appeared somewhat comical.
But no one present dared to laugh.
Because of his identity—he was the chief of the three prime ministers of the Elasia Empire.
"I second the motion!"
That was from the empire's two deputy prime ministers.
"I second the motion!"
That was from the empire's finance minister.
"I second the motion!"
That was from the nine Imperial Guard commanders behind Elashia.
...
The rising and falling chorus of "I second the motion" filled the other ministers with fear and confusion.
Especially regarding the three prime ministers—their conflicts in court politics had almost become public knowledge, yet now they supported the coup without warning, as if by prior agreement.
The power struggles between the various imperial guards were also well-known to everyone in the capital, but now they seemed to be in perfect agreement...
Oh! It became clear!
Isn't it obvious—this is all the princess's conspiracy!
Beneath the seemingly inevitable infighting among civil officials and imperial guards throughout history lay the princess's ambition!
She secretly won over every guard commander and powerful minister, making them pretend to fight among themselves to reassure the old emperor...
Finally, when the time was right—she struck fatally!
The other ministers who weren't controlled could only think in this direction, otherwise there was no explanation for why all of Elasia's leadership had united to support this unexpected coup.
"Very good, We are of the same mind."
Elashia smiled as she sat on the throne.
Too easy.
[Mission Issued]
What?
[Please make all ministers support you without exception within ten minutes]
??
[Mission Reward: Unlock the complete system]
[Failure Punishment: Elimination]
[Note: Cannot use violent or non-violent means of coercion]
[Mission Difficulty: Almost Impossible]
???
Elashia's mind exploded.
How could it be "Almost Impossible" right from the start!
This is completely impossible!
[Mind Control] was certainly a very powerful skill, but it wasn't omnipotent. This skill would greatly shorten the lifespan of those being controlled.
Some older ministers might only have a few years left to live after being controlled by her, or might even die immediately.
In her previous life, Elashia had read many novels, and she knew that being decisive and ruthless was necessary to save more people.
So she had controlled the majority of the Elasia Empire's leadership without hesitation.
Because with her thorough knowledge of the game, she knew which people were humans and which were scum.
Most of the empire's leaders were scum.
But not all of them.
Therefore, Elashia hadn't mind-controlled all the empire's leaders.
If she controlled all the empire's leaders, not only would Elashia's conscience pain her so much she couldn't sleep at night, but many officials were also elderly and might die once controlled.
Having officials die every day would not benefit the empire's stability.
This mission was impossible to complete.
Elashia closed her eyes.
She absolutely could not control all the empire's leaders—her conscience wouldn't allow it, the future wouldn't allow it, and the circumstances wouldn't allow it.
At this moment, countless figures flashed before Elashia's eyes—her family from her previous life, brothers, classmates... and her high school homeroom teacher.
Wait!
I've got it!
Elashia suddenly opened her eyes!