Read manga Ava the despised princess finds love and freedom / アヴァ～蔑まれ皇女は愛と自由を手にする～ Women are nothing more than tools for giving birth to children!” Ava, a princess of the Lorraine Empire—where discrimination against women runs rampant—is treated as a “worthless princess,” regarded even lower than a servant simply because of her gender. While being whipped by her brother, Prince Aaron, the shock causes Ava to recall memories of her past life, where she was overworked and ultimately killed by both her boss and her brother. Realizing that if things continue this way, she may die once again, Ava resolves to change her fate. To protect herself and gain her freedom, she decides to overthrow her brother and become the empire’s first female emperor. Thus begins the survival tale of the scorned princess within the imperial palace! Winner of the Special Prize in the Comico x Nola “Vertical Color Manga Original Contest.