byler "Hidden Crown"

The Kingdom of Hawkins lived in peace for many years, but an ancient darkness lurked beyond its borders. Unknown creatures appeared in the forests, and at night, strange green lights flickered above the castle, their origin unknown.

Prince Will Byers was a kind and calm heir to the throne. He cared for the kingdom's inhabitants and never coveted power for his own sake. However, he hid a secret that could change everything: from birth, Will possessed magic. He could heal, sense approaching danger, and control light, which appeared right in his hands. If the royal council had learned the truth, he would have been declared a sorcerer.

The only man the king trusted to protect the heir was the young knight Mike Wheeler.

• Your Highness, you have left the castle unaccompanied again.

“And you found me again,” Will answered quietly with a smile.

• Because I swore to protect you.

Mike was stubborn, courageous, and always put the prince's safety above his own. At first, it was only duty and obligation between them, but over time, they came to trust each other more than anyone else.

One day, while traveling to the northern border, their group encountered creatures from the Black Forest. With Mike in danger, Will could no longer hide his power.

• Mike!

Light flared around the prince, dispelling the darkness and saving the knights. The others thought it was a miracle, but Mike saw the truth.

— You... were a magician all this time?

Will looked down.

"Now you know. And if the council finds out, I'll lose everything."

"Then I'll keep your secret," Mike replied. "I swear on my sword."

Returning to Hawkins, they explained that victory was due to the knights' bravery. No one ever learned the true reason for the kingdom's salvation. From that day on, Mike became not only the prince's protector but also the only person Will could trust with his true nature.