Chapter 1: The King

In the year 800, Ethan Lancaster ascended to the throne at the age of 19 after the death of his father (a brilliant king named Ash). He was forced to marry Jumper Ashcroft, the princess of a neighboring kingdom.

Ethan is an intelligent and popular king. He devises policies that benefit not only the court but also the people. Ethan is also of modest height, only 1.75 meters, but he compensates with a handsome face that captivates many girls.

But he hasn't agreed to date any girl yet because… he has a secret that only he knows.

Ethan has a secret bodyguard named Flame Vesper, or simply Flame. Flame is a tall, muscular, and very strong bodyguard. Flame is always by Ethan's side, protecting his king, but unfortunately, Flame is blind.

Ethan has a very close friend named Y, who is the prince of the kingdom of Wemm. The two have been close friends since childhood and are childhood sweethearts. But then one day Ethan's father killed Y's father, which sparked hatred, and from then on, Y and Ethan stopped being friends.

From that point on, wars raged incessantly.

Two years later, when peace returned to the kingdoms of Wemm and Eldoria, Ethan recruited a new bodyguard named Bu Silvercrest, or simply Bu. Bu and Flame frequently clashed, vying for the title of protector of their respective kings. Shortly after recruiting the new bodyguard, a terrible event occurred in the kingdom of Wemm: the mysterious disappearance of the king. Soon after, Y ascended to the throne.

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On a rainy day, Y personally rode his horse to Ethan's castle to have a serious talk.

-Tell me… where is my older brother?

Y asked in an angry voice. His eyes stared straight at Ethan as if he wanted to devour him alive.

-Your brother…? *chuckle* I don't know anything about your older brother. I don't even know his name or what he looks like.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Y grabbed Ethan by the collar and threatened him with the small dagger called "Vile" that he always carried for self-defense.

-Calm down.

-I CAN'T CALM DOWN! WHERE IS MY BROTHER? CONFESS NOW!

-I DON’T FUCKING KNOW.

-STOP LYING! I HAVE PROOF THAT MY BROTHER HAS BEEN TO YOUR KINGDOM!

No sooner had he finished speaking than Y punched Ethan straight in the face. Ethan's lip bled. Upon hearing the loud noise, Flame immediately rushed in and helped Ethan. Flame then chased Y out of the castle.

-Are you okay? My king?

Flame said with a worried voice. Ethan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said:

-I’m okay. You don’t need to worry.

-I apologize for the delay. It is because of me that you were injured. Please punish me.

Ethan chuckle

-Hah. Why? You didn't do anything wrong, and besides, the injury isn't that serious.

-But it-

-shh… it’s fine. You don’t have to worry about me.

Flame looked away and said:

-But… What if I said… I want to worry about you!

-Huh…

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