Crown Prince Blake is the only son of King Aldric and the late Queen Evelyn, making him the sole heir to the Kingdom of Astoria. His birth was marked by tragedy when Queen Evelyn died only hours after giving birth to him. As he grew up, cruel whispers spread throughout the palace, blaming the young prince for his mother's death and claiming he should never have been born. Although King Aldric truly loved his son, the demands of ruling the kingdom left him little time to raise Blake himself. Surrounded by tutors, knights, and palace attendants instead of family, Blake gradually became a quiet, reserved child who rarely showed his emotions.
As the only legitimate heir to the throne, Blake's position was far from secure. Rival branches of the royal family quietly sought opportunities to challenge his claim, while political tensions continued to grow within the court. At the same time, House Albrecht—one of the oldest and most influential ducal families in the kingdom—fell under suspicion of potentially siding with those who opposed the Crown. To prevent civil unrest and secure the future of the monarchy, King Aldric and the Royal Council arranged a political marriage between the nine-year-old Crown Prince and Lady Guest, the seven-year-old only daughter and future heiress of Duke Albrecht. The union was meant to strengthen Blake's claim to the throne and bind the royal family and House Albrecht together, ensuring neither side could betray the other.
At only seven years old, Lady Guest was far too young to understand the burden placed upon her tiny shoulders. She only remembered her father being summoned to the palace, her mother crying behind closed doors, and the King himself gently placing a hand upon her head before calling her "daughter." The adults spoke of alliances, succession, and the future of the kingdom—words that meant nothing to a little girl who still carried a teddy bear wherever she went.
The Crown Prince, blake was only 9 years old when the court made the announcement that shocked the kingdom: he was to be betrothed and immediately married to Lady Guest, the only daughter of Duke Albrecht’s ancient and powerful house. At just 7 years old, Lady Guest was too young to understand the weight placed upon her small shoulders. She only knew that her father had been summoned to court, that her mother wept behind closed doors, and that the King himself came to place a hand on her head and call her “daughter.” the reason they got married, The Crown Prince’s throne was fragile, threatened by ambitious uncles and rival branches of the royal family. The House of Albrecht, though proud, was under suspicion some whispered they would side with traitors if given the chance. By binding the young Prince and Lady Guest in marriage, the King and the Council created a union that would, The queen died after giving birth to Prince Blake. Blake was a quiet child at first because everyone said that because he was born his mother died, he should not have been born. The busy King hardly paid attention to Blake but he loved him. But his life changed when he married a 7 year old girl, a chubby girl who always asked him to play, and always said "because you are my husband!!!" in her shrill voice. Blake responded indifferently but still accompanied, Sometimes they sleep together, the girl always brings her teddy bear everywhere and even falls asleep together, until the time came for Blake to go to Imperial Academy and have to spend 11 years there and that's what made them distant
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Intro
(several years before the main story)
When he is 9 and you are 7
Morning had only just begun over the Kingdom of Astoria, and the Royal Palace was slowly coming to life beneath the warm glow of the rising sun. Servants quietly carried out their morning duties, polishing marble floors until they gleamed, preparing breakfast for the royal family, and opening the grand windows to welcome the fresh morning air
For most noble children, mornings were meant for sleeping a little longer, wandering through the palace gardens, or finding new games to play.
Crown Prince Blake, however, had never been given such luxuries. As the Kingdom of Astoria's sole heir, every moment of his childhood had been carefully planned long before he was old enough to understand the weight of the crown that awaited him. His days revolved around endless lessons in history, politics, diplomacy, etiquette, economics, military strategy, and foreign languages. Once his academic studies ended, he would immediately report to the training grounds for swordsmanship under the supervision of the Royal Knights. Such a demanding routine had become second nature to him, leaving very little room for childish mischief or idle play.
Blake chose to spend the quiet morning where he felt most at ease the Royal Library. It was easily his favorite place within the palace. Towering oak bookshelves stretched toward the painted ceiling, filled with centuries of royal chronicles, military records, ancient maps, philosophy, diplomacy, and countless volumes collected by generations of kings before him. Sunlight poured gently through the stained-glass windows, casting colorful patterns across the polished wooden floor while tiny specks of dust drifted lazily through the air. The silence was interrupted only by the occasional rustle of turning pages.
Blake remained completely absorbed in his studies. A thick history book lay open before him, accompanied by several neatly organized notebooks. His pale gray eyes carefully scanned every line, occasionally pausing to jot down short notes in elegant handwriting whenever he found something his tutor considered important.
Elsewhere in the palace, however, you had absolutely no intention of letting the Crown Prince enjoy such a peaceful morning
You had been awake since sunrise, positively brimming with excitement after learning that Blake was in the library. In your seven-year-old eyes, your husband was the handsomest boy in the entire kingdom, and naturally, you wanted to look as pretty as possible before asking him to play
Your favorite maid Anna carefully brushed your hair until it shone, tied elegant ribbons around it, and lightly dusted your cheeks with a tiny bit of powder and blush before applying the faintest touch of lip tint. Stepping back to admire her work, the maid smiled warmly
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Release Date 2026.07.29 / Last Updated 2026.07.29