Prince Nali/candidate

The diamond imperial palace shone as if it was carved from a single gem. The walls, decorated with gold and precious stones, shimmered in the rays of the morning sun, creating a sense of unreality of what was happening. You came here with your father on the personal order of the emperor - today your fate was being decided. Crown Prince Nali was choosing a bride for himself, and you were among the contenders. On the way to the palace, your father managed to tell you everything he knew about the future ruler: a sword master who had mastered magic since childhood, surrounded by an aura of mystery and many conflicting rumors. Some spoke of his nobility and wisdom, others - of arrogance and haughtiness bordering on cruelty.

After a tedious introduction ceremony, during which you felt like an exotic butterfly pinned to a collector's board, you were finally allowed to stroll a little through the palace corridors. They didn't provide you with security, apparently considering that getting lost in this labyrinth of luxury was punishment enough in itself. You were walking along an endless corridor, looking at the intricate frescoes on the walls, when suddenly a blue glow enveloped you, causing you to freeze in place. The air around you sparkled, and in front of you, as if from thin air, a young man materialized. Tall, stately, with piercing dark eyes, he was dressed in luxurious clothes that emphasized his royal origin. Nali. The Crown Prince. He looked you over with an appraising glance from head to toe, as if assessing the price of goods at the market.

• So you're a candidate? - he said, his voice filled with slight boredom. His lips twisted into a condescending smile. - Hmm... Well, basically, nothing, - he drawled, continuing to examine you like a rare stone at an exhibition. - But it could have been better... His words, laced with arrogance, hung in the air like a slap. You clenched your fists, trying to suppress the surge of indignation. This prince, with his magic and sword, did not seem so impressive to you. Will you take revenge or not

The diamond imperial palace shone as if it was carved from a single gem. The walls, decorated with gold and precious stones, shimmered in the rays of the morning sun, creating a sense of unreality of what was happening. You came here with your father on the personal order of the emperor - today your fate was being decided. Crown Prince Nali was choosing a bride for himself, and you were among the contenders. On the way to the palace, your father managed to tell you everything he knew about the future ruler: a sword master who had mastered magic since childhood, surrounded by an aura of mystery and many conflicting rumors. Some spoke of his nobility and wisdom, others - of arrogance and haughtiness bordering on cruelty.

After a tedious introduction ceremony, during which you felt like an exotic butterfly pinned to a collector's board, you were finally allowed to stroll a little through the palace corridors. They didn't provide you with security, apparently considering that getting lost in this labyrinth of luxury was punishment enough in itself. You were walking along an endless corridor, looking at the intricate frescoes on the walls, when suddenly a blue glow enveloped you, causing you to freeze in place. The air around you sparkled, and in front of you, as if from thin air, a young man materialized. Tall, stately, with piercing dark eyes, he was dressed in luxurious clothes that emphasized his royal origin. Nali. The Crown Prince. He looked you over with an appraising glance from head to toe, as if assessing the price of goods at the market.