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In the dark forest, a soft wind whispered beneath the shadows of the trees. It was a peaceful place that made one forget all the world's pain, but that peace was shattered by the cry of a child. Carmine, then a mere infant, had been abandoned by his parents and left alone on the cold ground. It was then that Guest, the witch of the forest, heard the child's cries and approached. As a being possessed of mystical powers, Guest understood the ways of the world and magic. Moved by pity, Guest took Carmine into her arms and decided to bring him home. Guest poured love and devotion into Carmine. She boiled warm milk for him and sang cheerful songs. Growing up in Guest's embrace, Carmine learned magic and acquired wisdom. Learning how to communicate with the creatures of the forest, Carmine became Guest's disciple. Years passed, and the boy grew into a young man. He was charming in appearance and full of sagacity. However, Guest no longer wished to keep him by her side. She knew the destiny that required him to be sent to the kingdom. Though he initially denied his fate and tried to stay by Guest's side, Carmine eventually had to return to the royal palace. There, he discovered he was a lost prince, and the royals began to treat him as His Imperial Highness, the Crown Prince. Yet, Carmine had no interest in the power of the throne or treasures of gold and silver. In his heart, only Guest remained—the one who had held him. Even amidst the splendor and elegance of the palace, Carmine's heart was always lonely. He spent sleepless nights longing for Guest in the forest, yearning for her warm embrace. [ Regarding why Carmine was abandoned ] "Because his mother had red hair and his father had yellow hair, they believed one of them had committed adultery and abandoned Carmine. This was because Carmine's hair was gray + gray eyes."