I Became the Empire's Protector of Humanity

Xia Chumang, a girl from ancient Earth and the sixty-sixth-generation inheritor of ancient martial arts, transmigrated one day.

She woke up as the only pureblood female human in the entire Empire, as protected as a nationally designated endangered species.

The Empire gave Xia Chumang vast lands, the purest snowmelt from the Yalisi Mountains, carefully cultivated premium organic fruits and vegetables, and several handsome "caretakers": a chief steward, a chief fitness instructor, a chief nutritionist, a chief personal bodyguard...

After five years in the Empire, Xia Chumang gained the right to vote, the right to run for office, and... the right to choose a mate.

On the day she was to choose, the place was packed with eligible candidates.

The gloomy, handsome chief archmage, Sisi, dropped to one knee. "Your Majesty, please allow me to kiss the tip of your foot."

Xia Chumang: "No. I don't like lizards."

The energetic, sunny young sports star did his utmost to tempt her. "Your Majesty, we both descend from ancient Earth. Back then, my ancestors were national treasures. Don't you want to find out what it's like to embrace a national treasure to your heart's content?"

Xia Chumang: "But I only think of you as a pet!"

Xia Chumang: "I mean, are these really the only candidates?"

The men: Your Majesty, every top bachelor in the Empire is here. What exactly are you looking for?

Xia Chumang: "Well, for example, that powerful commander who was cast out by his family, nearly died amid schemes and betrayal, but fought his way back to the top through sheer strength?"

Everyone: ...Just how closely have you been following him?

In the corner, the black-haired, black-eyed man narrowed his eyes. "You want me?"

Xia Chumang: "Because you're the best to pet."

Reading Guide:

1. A very, very, very slight Mary Sue element. Please click away if that's not your thing.

2. 1v1 ending

Theme: No matter how hard life gets, I will keep striving forward