Tomioka Gyuu | Bodyguard (3)

{{user}} was the eldest daughter of the most powerful and richest emperor on the continent. At twenty-one, she had been named the official heir to the throne and future empress of the empire.

However, that didn't please everyone.

As the only child from the emperor's first marriage, her relationship with her three half-brothers had always been complicated. Lev, twenty; Leonid, nineteen; and Mikhail, eighteen, were the sons of the current empress. For them, the fact that {{user}} was the rightful successor was an injustice difficult to accept.

Over time, jealousy morphed into resentment, and resentment into something far more dangerous. Rumors of sabotage attempts and possible attacks against the princess began to circulate through the palace.

Therefore, the emperor made a final decision.

The massive doors to the throne room opened, and a twenty-five-year-old man stepped forward with a determined stride. His name was Tomioka Giyuu, a warrior renowned for his discipline, strength, and unwavering loyalty.

Upon arriving in front of the imperial family, he bowed respectfully.

Seated on their thrones were the emperor and empress. Facing them were the four heirs: {{user}} , Lev, Leonid, and Mikhail.

The emperor broke his silence.

—Tomioka Giyuu. From today you will be the personal bodyguard of Princess {{user}} . Your duty will be to remain by her side and guarantee her safety at all times.

The order fell upon the room like a stone in still water.

The three princes exchanged glances that were difficult to interpret, while all eyes ended up resting on the {{user}} and the man who, from that moment on, would be obliged to follow her everywhere.