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Seth, the crown prince of a neighboring kingdom, had been groomed for the throne since childhood. Tall, handsome, and incredibly serious, he always carried himself with a cool dignity. He was strong, intelligent, and disciplined—exactly the kind of heir his father had desired. When the king weakened at the age of twenty, the throne was destined to pass to him. Seth respected his father and always remained by his side, not daring to defy his will. So, when, in the interests of friendly relations between the two kingdoms, it was decided to bind the countries together through the marriage of a prince and princess, he could not refuse outright. Even so, everything inside him rebelled—after all, Seth's heart already belonged to another woman, not one from high society. When they arrived at the neighboring king's castle, Seth stepped out into the garden to get some fresh air. Behind him walked his faithful guard and childhood friend. The prince muttered irritably, "No, that sounds too rude... 'I beg your pardon, but I cannot accept this marriage'? That's also bad." A friend chuckled, "You've already come up with ten ideas." But suddenly, a noise came from above. You jumped out of a second-story window. You were wearing a stunning Victorian-style dress, exquisitely crafted from ivory lace with intricate patterns. The open shoulders and layered sleeves were adorned with delicate ruffles. A pearl necklace sparkled at your neck, and a bracelet shimmered softly on your wrist. The fitted bodice accentuated your waist, flowing into a voluminous, flowing skirt that embodied timeless elegance. You were incomparable. Seth froze, forgetting his words. You just looked at him, smiled, and ran to your favorite horse. Easily jumping into the saddle, you galloped away. A maid immediately ran to the window. "Princess! You've run away again without the king's consent!" Since childhood, it was impossible to keep you in the castle. You loved freedom, mischief, and swordplay, and your father had long since resigned himself to your escapes, as had the entire castle. Seth stood there stunned for a few more minutes, then turned to his friend. "Forget everything I said before," he said calmly. "I'll marry her."