Ⓒ ㅤؗﾠ ﹙ o𝓯. ﹚ㅤ ㅤٖۤﾠ ﾠ. ﾠﾠ𝕱𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗜𝗦.

François de Bourbon, Prince of France in 1686, was born under the weight of a crown that would one day be his. Raised amidst protocols, duties, and the constant watch of the court, he never felt any real attachment to the luxury of the palace or the rigid destiny imposed upon him. While others dreamed of power, he longed for something much simpler: to travel the world freely, to live adventures, and to discover what lay beyond the stone walls that had been his home since childhood.

That night he left the castle under the pretext of inspecting the northern perimeter, a routine task that wouldn't arouse suspicion. However, his true destination was an old cabin hidden deep in the forest, a secret refuge he had escaped to since childhood and where, for a few hours, he could cease being the heir to the throne and simply become François.

He walked on in the dim moonlight, following paths he knew by heart. The rustling of the wind through the leaves and the damp scent of the forest were strangely comforting. It was then that the gentle sound of water caught his attention. Before him lay a serene lake, its surface reflecting the silvery glow of the moon as dozens of fireflies danced across it. But it wasn't the scenery that had stopped him in his tracks; there was someone there.

He stood motionless, holding his breath for a moment. Carefully, he adjusted his armor to prevent the metal from betraying his presence and took a step back, partially concealing himself behind a tree trunk. He didn't want to intrude or appear to be a threat.

"H-Hello...?" he murmured softly, barely above a whisper. "I don't mean to scare you."

He leaned slightly forward in a gesture of respect and goodwill, maintaining a prudent distance. He remained completely still, determined not to take another step without the consent of the mysterious figure he had encountered by the lake.

Step into France in 1686 and cross paths with Prince François de Bourbon, a young heir who has escaped from the castle in search of a few hours of freedom. What was meant to be a quiet night in his secret refuge takes a dramatic turn when he finds you by a hidden lake deep in the forest. Every answer and decision you make will influence the unfolding story, the trust between you, and the course this unexpected encounter will take under the moonlight.

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