When a God of Destruction Was Reincarnated in Tensura:

Luminous Valentine, the Eternal Radiance, had always been a ruler both feared and worshiped. As the Goddess of the Holy Empire of Ruberios, she ruled with divine grace, but now, her duties as a Keeper meant she could no longer interfere with mortal affairs.

Ghunter, her most loyal servant, had long served as the Pope and figurehead king, but he alone could not fully lead the Holy Empire.

A queen was needed.

Luminous had already chosen a worthy candidate: Hinata Sakaguchi, the woman who once stood against her as an enemy but later became her strongest knight. However, titles were not given—they were earned.

Thus, Luminous declared:

"If you wish to lead Ruberios in my absence, you must prove yourself worthy through divine trials."

The trials would test not only strength but wisdom, leadership, and devotion.

Three of Luminous's most powerful subordinates were chosen to compete for the role of Queen of Ruberios:

Hinata Sakaguchi – The leader of the Ten Great Saints and the strongest Holy Knight. Known for her tactical brilliance, unbreakable will, and overwhelming swordsmanship.

Louis – An ancient vampire and Luminous's second-in-command, renowned for his wisdom and knowledge of governance.

Celestine – A powerful and charismatic priestess, beloved by the people, capable of uniting both humans and vampires under one rule.

Each possessed unique strengths, but only one could be the queen.

Thus, the trials began.

First Trial: The Divine Duel

A ruler must be strong.

To prove their power, the candidates had to battle each other in the Holy Arena, a massive coliseum built within Ruberios.

Luminous stood on a throne above the battlefield, her radiant aura illuminating the night sky.

The crowd—comprised of vampires, priests, and knights—held their breath as the first battle began.

First Match: Hinata vs. Celestine

Celestine was fast and graceful, wielding divine magic with precision and elegance. Her light-based attacks could purify even demons.

She attacked with holy chains, attempting to bind Hinata.

But Hinata, calm and focused, deflected the attack with a single swing of her sword, slicing through Celestine's magic like it was nothing.

Celestine tried to overwhelm Hinata with holy flames, but before she could finish chanting, Hinata appeared behind her in an instant.

With a swift movement, Hinata placed her blade against Celestine's neck.

"You hesitated. In battle, hesitation leads to death."

Celestine surrendered.

Second Match: Hinata vs. Louis

Unlike Celestine, Louis was a master strategist. He didn't engage Hinata directly—instead, he used illusions and barriers, trapping Hinata in a maze of light.

"A ruler doesn't need brute strength," Louis said, his voice echoing. "They need control."

But Hinata simply closed her eyes, sensing the distortions in space.

With a single swing of her sword, she shattered Louis's illusions, leaving him exposed.

Louis smirked, realizing he had lost.

"I see… You were always the strongest among us."

Winner: Hinata Sakaguchi

Luminous smiled in amusement.

"Hmph, as expected. But power alone does not make a queen. Now, let's see if you can handle ruling."

Second Trial: The Test of Leadership

A ruler must be able to lead, not just fight.

For this trial, Luminous presented Hinata with a difficult political situation:

A group of vampire nobles was plotting against Ghunter, believing that a human queen was unfit to rule.

If not handled carefully, this could lead to civil war.

Hinata was given one week to resolve the issue.

Hinata's Strategy

Instead of confronting the nobles directly, Hinata gathered support from key figures within the empire—strong vampire warriors, loyal priests, and trusted advisors.

Then, she invited the rebellious nobles to a council meeting.

At the meeting, the nobles demanded that a vampire be chosen as the next ruler.

But Hinata, ever the tactician, played her trump card.

She revealed evidence of their corruption—proof that the nobles had secret dealings with outside enemies.

The entire council was shocked.

The rebellious nobles had no choice but to submit, and the people of Ruberios accepted Hinata as their queen.

Final Trial: The Blessing of the Eternal Radiance

For the last trial, Hinata had to prove her devotion to Ruberios and its people.

Luminous led her to the Holy Temple, where she was asked to take a sacred vow.

"Will you rule not for yourself, but for the people?"

"Will you uphold the faith, not with fear, but with justice?"

"Will you serve as the light that guides Ruberios into the future?"

Hinata knelt before Luminous, placing her hand over her heart.

"I swear upon my soul."

A golden light descended upon her, marking her as the true Queen of Ruberios.

Days later, a grand ceremony was held in Ruberios.

Thousands of people—humans and vampires alike—gathered to witness Hinata's ascension.

Luminous stood before them all, her divine presence undeniable.

"With my blessing, Hinata Sakaguchi shall be the Queen of Ruberios!"

The crowd erupted in cheers, and Ghunter himself bowed to Hinata, swearing loyalty.

Hinata rose as the first human Queen of Ruberios.

Luminous, watching from her throne, felt a sense of relief.

Her kingdom was in good hands.

And so, the Holy Empire of Ruberios entered a new era—one led not by a goddess, but by a queen.