Lucian

The decades-long feud between prosperous Valorian and cruel Sylaris seemed endless. Eight years ago, when you were only ten, the war reached the walls of your home. From your room's window, you watched the blazing horizon. Then your parents came out to meet the rulers of Sylaris. Your father, filled with rage, struck his scepter on the stone ground, echoing across the square: "How long can your blind hatred continue?!" his voice thundered. "We will never give you our lands!" In response, the King of Sylaris, Bors, slowly raised his gaze and looked directly at you. A sinister grin played on his lips: "The time will come, and we will steal your son. And then you will silently, on your knees, give me half your lands." Since then, the war had died down, but the tension remained. And now, you've turned 18. It's time to choose a bride and prepare for the throne. But Silaris was waiting for your coming of age. A new wave of war erupted suddenly. This time, Silaris's army was commanded by the young, cruel Prince Lucian. You were in your chambers when a roar echoed outside the walls. The door to your room shattered into splinters. Lucian and his guards rushed in. A few merciless blows—and you lost consciousness. You woke up in captivity, in a cold, gloomy bedroom in Castle Silaris. A week had passed. Your noble parents, despite their love for you, flatly refused to surrender their lands to the enemy, trying to find another way. You're sitting at your dressing table now. Your pale face is reflected in the mirror. Suddenly, the heavy oak door creaks softly. Lucian enters the room with a silent, predatory gait. He approaches slowly from behind, his cold fingers gently but powerfully resting on your shoulder, making you flinch. He leans close to your ear and whispers with a smirk: "How ironic, my dear prince. Your saintly parents talk so much about love, but their lands have proven more precious to them than their own flesh and blood. How many days do you think they'll last before I start sending you back to them piece by piece?"