The King's Guard
Synopsis:
In the fractured kingdom of Veridale, Kael Draven has one goal: to join the Shadow Corps, the covert force sworn to protect the royal family from threats within and beyond the kingdom’s walls. Known for their secrecy, deadly skill, and total loyalty to the crown, the Corps operate in silence—and few who enter ever return to the world they knew.
Kael earns his place in the King's Academy through brutal trials and is placed in a squad with Reyna Voss, a fiercely capable hunter’s daughter, and Jared Varion, an arrogant noble with a dangerous grudge. But what begins as training quickly unravels into something far deadlier. Missions turn bloody, secrets surface, and Kael's squad stumbles onto a conspiracy linking a powerful noble house with Veridale's greatest enemy.
As betrayal festers within the kingdom's highest ranks and the Shadow Corps itself is compromised, Kael is framed, exiled, and hunted by the very force he swore to serve. But exile reveals a truth about his bloodline that connects him to the war in ways he never imagined—and gives him the power to fight back.
With war on the horizon and loyalties shifting, Kael must expose the traitors, protect the throne, and decide who he truly is: a pawn in someone else’s game—or a force to end it.
An action-packed adventurous novel with a brave warrior male lead in a royal weak-to-strong MC setting.
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Chapter: Chapter 6Kael's blood now trickled from his nose as the strain of using his ability took its toll. He doubled over as blood rushed from his nose as he still didn't know how to control his rare ability.Taking advantage of the pause, He staggered forward, his vision blurring as exhaustion threatened to overwhelm him. But he knew this was his only chance. With every ounce of strength he had left, Kael drove the dagger deep into the wolf’s throat. The blade sliced through flesh and muscle, finding its mark as the beast’s jugular was severed.Time resumed, and the wolf collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud. It twitched once, its powerful body fighting against the inevitable, before going still. The only sound left was Kael’s laboured breathing as he stood over the massive corpse, the adrenaline that had kept him going now ebbing away.Kael staggered backward, his legs giving out as he collapsed to the forest floor beside the dead wolf. His chest heaved with each breath, and pain pulsed through
Last Updated: 2025-05-21
Chapter: Chapter 5“Well, what?” The lady asked.“I can control time to some extent,” Kael said causing the lady's eyebrow to raise. His ability was a very rare own and raised questions whenever he talked about them.“That's one crazy ability.” She reached for a wristband in a box beside her and handed it over to him. “Here take this, you'll need it.”“Thank you ma'am.” Kael teased and before the lady could react, he walked away briskly smirking.After few minutes when everyone had been checked in, a booming voice echoed through the air, all eyes turned to the towering figure stepping onto the stage. The man was massive, a wall of muscle with a long scar slashing across his nose and several smaller ones crisscrossing his rugged face. Resting on his shoulder was an enormous sword, a weapon that looked more like a slab of metal than a blade. The sight of him alone was enough to command attention, but the crowd’s excitement hit a fever pitch when they realized who he was."Welcome, Rookies," the man growle
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Chapter: Chapter 4The line to register was unbelievably long, trapped in the four walls of the village, Kael had thought only a few people had aspirations to be a part of the Shadow Corps, but upon seeing the large crowd gathered at the King's Academy his thoughts were proved wrong.“Well, good luck with this lad. I hope to see you around.” Sir Fred said as he enveloped Kael in a hug, before getting on the carriage and riding away.Now Kael was all alone in the big city, he grabbed his travelling bag from the floor and moved to join the long queue, standing behind a bulky man with a loud voice talking to his friend.“I heard the prince would be coming to congratulate us after the whole test for who would get chosen is completed.” The bulky man said gaining the attention of other competitors.“I doubt that. The Royal Family hardly ever leave the comfort of their Palace except it is very important.” A lanky man with scattered teeth standing in front of the bulky man replied.“Well, don't you think this i
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Chapter: Chapter 3Morning came all too soon for Kael, who had barely caught a wink of sleep. The excitement coursing through him had kept him awake, his mind racing with anticipation. Today was the day he had dreamed of for as long as he could remember—the day his life would change forever. The thought of it sent a surge of adrenaline through his veins, fueling his every move. This was the moment he had been waiting for, the chance to turn his lifelong dream into reality. He could feel the weight of destiny pressing down on him, but instead of fear, it filled him with an overwhelming sense of purpose. Today, he would prove himself worthy of everything he had ever hoped to become.“Kael, are you awake?” His dad knocked on his bedroom door.“Yes dad, just packing.” Kael replied as he packed some clothes into his traveling bag. He had bath early in the morning and done all his chores, it might be the last time he ever does anymore in the house if he manages to pass the tests he would face at the choosing
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Chapter: Chapter 2Kael stepped out of the wine shop and into the cool night air, his mind buzzing with excitement and nerves. The village was quiet at this hour, with only the soft rustling of leaves in the trees and the distant hoot of an owl breaking the stillness. The cobblestone streets were illuminated by the soft glow of the moon, casting long shadows that danced as he walked.His house wasn’t far—a modest, single-story home nestled near the edge of the village. The familiar scent of pine and earth filled the air as he passed by the small gardens and workshops that lined the street. Each step brought him closer to the conversation he had been dreading but knew was necessary.As Kael reached his front door, he paused for a moment, taking a deep breath to steady his nerves. The wooden door creaked softly as he pushed it open, stepping into the warm, dimly lit interior. The comforting smell of burning wood from the hearth greeted him, along with the faint aroma of his father’s pipe smoke.His father
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Chapter: Chapter 1“Your Father has every right to be hesitant about your joining the Shadow Corp.” An old man with scars on his face tells the tales of a young man who served in the military years ago and finally settled down after years of service, said behind the counter as he rinsed a glass cup.“But it's my decision, and I'm mature enough to know what I want now.” A tall and lean young man with short dark brown hair and piercing blue eyes argued back.The old man who goes by the name Fred, popularly called Sir Fred, turned around, stacking the glass cup onto the racks before he turned to address the young man in front of him. “Yes indeed, you are mature enough to make your own decision, but the Shadow Corp is surrounded by an air of mystery that even I with my years in service could not decipher. All I know about them is that they protect the royal families, and that's just it.” Sir Fred tried to explain to him.“How hard can protecting the royal family be.” The young man asked. Kael Draven, the s
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