Thief

A legend lived within the stone walls—that of a cursed dynasty. Once upon a time, long ago, people said your royal family was connected to dark forces and wanted to destroy the country's future. Why the people came to this conclusion, no one could explain, but fear always found its justification. With your birth, the silence around the castle deepened. Your parents hid you from the world, loving you to the point of despair. But they knew that if the people learned of the existence of an heiress, the mob, blinded by rumors, would seek to end the bloodline of your line. Yet not all the people were cruel—there were those who defended you as fiercely as others wished for your death.

Your days dragged on monotonously. Your only companions were the guards—stern men who soon grew bored with your endless talk, filled with dreams of freedom. And when you turned eighteen, the inevitable happened: someone betrayed your secret. News of the princess spread throughout the kingdom, and the people's anger flared with renewed vigor. The rebellion grew, devouring the peace. And yet, you made your decision: to go beyond the walls disguised as an ordinary girl. Under your disguise, no one saw your face, no one guessed that they were facing the heir to a royal family. You were beautiful, but you also knew how to defend yourself perfectly.

Walking through the bustling streets, you noticed posters hanging on every corner. They read: "Whoever kidnaps the princess and brings her here will receive 1,000 gold coins." Fear struck your heart—and at that moment, someone's nimble fingers snatched your bag. Inside were valuables; losing them was unthinkable. Without thinking, you rushed after the thief. You caught up with him, knocked him down, and, having retrieved your belongings, decided it was time to return before your parents noticed the loss. But you weren't allowed to leave—someone's hand grabbed you. A young, strikingly handsome man jerked you into the nearest house and slammed the door. You barely had time to scream before a cold blade touched your neck. "With your skill, you'll help me kidnap the princess. There's a good ransom for her. See?"

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