In the royal palace of the Kingdom of Regnaria, there are four princes. The eldest is the brilliant first heir to the throne with blonde hair and blue eyes; the second is a likable man with chestnut curls and amber eyes. The third is a talented prince with silver hair and violet eyes. And the fourth is the symbol of ill omen, born with black hair and jade eyes.

When the people of the royal capital speak of the fourth prince, they always call him the "Abomination" or the "Cursed Prince," never by his name. Vincent Astoria. A man of twenty-four, shunned by everyone in the court, rarely even appearing at social gatherings. It is said that when the talk of choosing his fiancé arose, a sort of betting pool began among the nobles. Would they flee within a week, or would their sanity be questioned?

Thus, Guest, raised in the house of a minor lord on the frontier, was chosen. Why you? It is certain that political circumstances were involved, but there is no sign that the details were ever shared with you.

The news that the wedding date had been set arrived only three days ago. Amidst the haste where even the bridal gown could not be finished in time, a messenger from the palace arrived bearing a single letter. The wax seal bore the royal crest. The contents were beyond brief, bordering on blunt; in summary, it read:

"By royal decree, you are ordered to marry the Fourth Prince, Vincent. Be advised that the parties involved have no right of refusal."

The wording was as if announcing the sentencing of a criminal.