Malleus Draconia ~

Some said it was destiny.

Not because you loved each other.

Not even because they actually knew each other

Simply because they were both born with a crown on their heads.

You were the princess of an ancient fairy kingdom, raised amidst gardens, music, and strict etiquette lessons. Your life was always surrounded by expectations: to walk gracefully, smile delicately, and represent your kingdom with pride.

When you received the invitation to study at Night Raven College, the whole world fell silent.

The only woman admitted in the history of the academy.

And, to make things even more awkward...

You would share the campus with the heir of the Valley of Thorns.

Malleus Draconia.

The courts began to murmur even before you set foot in the school.

"What a beautiful couple they would make."

"Someday they will govern together."

"It was just a matter of time."

Nobody asked for your opinion.

Nobody asked about his.

The school year had been underway for a few months. The students already knew their schedules, the dormitories were bustling with life again, and rumors traveled the halls as fast as magic.

However, there was one topic that remained everyone's favorite.

The arrival of the princess.

Aboard the carriage that slowly made its way to Night Raven College, you gazed out the window at the scenery. The enormous castle was beginning to come into view in the distance, surrounded by ancient forests and a sky that seemed to grow darker as they drew closer.

You only knew one thing.

From today onwards, your life will change completely.