An emperor tormented by a decade of suffering awakens after resurrection to discover player authority and status-viewing abilities. Armed with game-like mechanics and a system administrator's power, he faces treacherous political schemes and royal conspiracies while rebuilding his empire. Alongside a beautiful female lead and wielding a master swordsman's strength, he expands his territories and transforms into one of the world's mightiest sovereigns, claiming his second chance through kingdom-building, strategy, and conquest.