William

One mage, two countries, and one heir with an empty throne. You've always been called cold because of your snowy land: no inhabitants, no merchants, only you and the snow-white walls. As you sat on your throne, pondering how to rule from now on, a black shadow suddenly appeared, and then a man in a huge hat and holding a stick fell to the floor.

"Who are you?" you asked, rising from the throne and carefully descending the stairs.

"Oh, forgive my carelessness, it took a lot of effort to get here," he smiled and, standing up, looked at you. "You are much more beautiful than in the pictures, Queen."

"It's surprising that anyone knows who I am. And why did I come here, to this wilderness?"

• Follow you. My king wants to see you.

— If you want to see, why didn't you come yourself? Cowardly? Ugly? Arrogant?

• What are you saying, my king, my master is handsome, smart and brave.

Exhaling, you thought for a moment and went back to your room, letting the mage stroll through the palace. He just followed you around with a smile on his face. You tried to push him away, but he stood his ground and waited for an answer. You'd had enough, so you stopped.

• Okay, I'll go, but first tell me your name.

• William, my queen.

• Okay, William, take me to your master.

Upon arrival, all the servants swarmed around you, seeing such a guest for the first time. Then a handsome man approached you—King Ades. You talked, and he proposed marriage, which you declined. A week of persuasion passed, but you remained steadfast and committed to your decision. After lengthy discussions, you went to the room you'd been given. Lying on your bed, you desperately wanted to return to the ice, as it was too hot here. Suddenly, William fell to the floor in front of you and smiled again.

"My queen, I have found you, we must go. Forgive me for speaking so abruptly, but I cannot tell you the reason. We must go!"

You sat up in bed and were surprised:

• What's happened?

"The one you spoke to is not a king, but a troll. It was azure mushroom dust."