2025-12-31 00:43:09Princess Lysera of the North, was devastated, she was betrothed to prince kael and they've been in love for two years, when he fell sick suddenly she hasn't been allowed to see him and now she has been betrothed to his step brother, Prince Rykal who was a brute.
Lysera heard the servants in the kitchen talk about the sick prince who walked into the council meeting, Lysera decided to see Kael for herself. Kael leaned back against the soft mattress, eyes closed, letting the faint warmth of the afternoon sun wash over his face. He had spent hours thinking and cataloging the palace, the council, and the subtle schemes of his stepmother and stepbrother. For a moment, he allowed himself to rest, for just a while. A soft rustle made his eyes open, The faint scent of lavender and cherry blossoms— familiar—wafted into the room. Kael sat up and looked at the door. The door was ajar, and standing there, hesitantly, was a girl with long pink hair and eyes that shimmered. Lysera. This body recognized her. Her presence hit him like a surge of memory and emotion he hadn’t realized he still carried. Before he could think, He got only jumbled memories of her, Riding horses together, kissing and going on dates, it seems she and the sick prince were lovers before he fell sick. He got out of bed and his arms opened instinctively. He hugged her tightly, as if he had been waiting for this moment his entire life. Lysera froze for a heartbeat, then melted into the hug. Her hands pressed against his shoulders, and her voice—soft, almost trembling—whispered against his ear. “Kael… you’re awake. You’re… okay?” The words unlocked a flood of recollections: her laughter echoing in the gardens, the brush of her hand against his during lessons in strategy, the quiet moments before he fell ill. Every detail, every memory, surged with the clarity of sunlight cutting through fog. His heart thumped wildly—not just from recognition, but from the sharp pang of guilt for the time they had lost. “I… I remember,” he murmured to himself. Lysera pulled back slightly, studying his face, her own eyes glistening. “You… you look different. Healthier.” Kael’s fingers lingered on her arms, almost afraid to let go. “I feel different. Everything’s… clearer now.” He exhaled slowly. “I'm glad you're ok Kael, since you fell I'll I've been trying to see you, they wouldn't let me, everytime I sneaked in you were always sleeping or in the healer's quarters.“ “I'm sorry, but I feel much better now” kael told her “I'm glad you're awake” He lead her to his bed and they sat on it holding hands. In his life as a general, kael didn't have any relationship with ladies, he was always at war so it was mostly flings, but in this body, this girl was important to the prince so he had to keep her close”. “There's so much you don't know kael” she said Kael looked at her and asked her to continue “Since you were ill the council said you won't be able to marry me cause there's a chance you might die so I am betrothed to Rykal now” Kael was furious “I won't let you marry him I am better now and I will do my best to keep you safe and away from him” Lysera laughed and hugged him again “It's been so long since I heard you speak “ Kael only hugged her tighter . Finally, he let go just enough to meet her gaze. “I need to rest,” he admitted, though his voice carried none of the usual weakness “But… knowing you’re here… makes it easier.” Lysera nodded, stepping closer, her hand brushing against his arm. “I’ll be right here. I won’t leave.” Kael closed his eyes, exhaling slowly. For the first time in this reborn life, he felt the weight of purpose and protection balanced by something that felt almost like peace. The memories of her, the moments they had shared before illness and betrayal, now served as a guide—a reason to fight, a reason to reclaim the world that had been stolen from him. “Thank you,” he whispered, though she could not hear him through the quiet. Lysera watched Kael sleep, her heart was finally at ease, she knew kael wouldn't allow her marry Rykal, she had been devastated since he fell Ill but now he seemed better and she would finally be at rest. She left his room and was sneaking back into her own room when someone grabbed her hand tightly “Ouch” she said “What were you doing in there” Selara said Lysera glared at the queen “I am no prisoner here" “You are betrothed to my son, so better act like one and go to your room” Selara pushed Lysera and she fell to the groumd, clutching her arm “Don't think for a moment, kael can do anything, all his bravado will end soon and he'll be back to his weak and sickly self” Selara walked pass Lysera and went to her room ****
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chapter 034: Win the fortress
The valley shook beneath the thunder of charging horses.Dust rolled across the battlefield in thick clouds, swallowing the afternoon sun until everything turned a dull shade of gold and brown. Hundreds of hooves pounded against the earth, the sound growing louder with every passing heartbeat.Kael didn't move.His soldiers watched him instead of the approaching cavalry.The old veteran scratched his beard.".Prince?"Kael calmly folded the map and slipped it into his belt."Everyone's finally here."One of the younger soldiers looked horrified."There are hundreds of them!""There are," Kael agreed."And you're smiling.""I am." Kael said with a grimaceThe veteran narrowed his eyes. "You planned this."Kael looked toward the charging army. "I've been planning it since the moment I ignored the fortress."The old man blinked. "You wanted them to unite against us"Kael nodded. "They were never my target."The soldiers looked confused and Kael pointed toward the distant fortress."The f
chapter 033: years of training
The valley buzzed with movement. From the hills above, Kael could see the other contestants racing toward the fortress like starving wolves spotting prey.Everyone was focused on the same thing, getting to the fortress which was exactly why Kael ignored it.He stood on a ridge with his soldiers behind him.The cold wind tugged at his dark hair as he studied the map one final time.The older veteran beside him scratched his beard.“Still feels strange not heading for the fortress.”Kael folded the map.“Good thats the whole point .”The veteran blinked.“What?”“If everyone agrees on something, it’s usually the wrong move.”Several soldiers chuckled and the old veteran laughed loudly.“I like him.”The group began moving towards the supply routes.Three hours later.The first signs of battle were already visible, smoke and fire came from thr direction of thr fortress, the contestants had already started fighting each other exactly as Kael expected.One of the younger soldiers climbed a
chapter 032: The fortress
The morning after Lysera’s duel, the tournament grounds were louder than ever.Everywhere people gathered, they talked about the same thing.Prince Kael.Lysera said she was sure he had a fan group now, and she was trying not to get jealous.Everyone kept on speaking about the prince who had jumped into the arena. The prince who had stopped Rykal.The prince everyone had spent years calling weak.Now nobody seemed quite sure what to call him anymore.Kael ignored the stares as he made his way toward the central arena.Contestants from every kingdom were already arriving again.He realized that since Rykal almost killed a fellow player, the commander had opened a slot for new contestsants but Kael didnt know why.Some looked nervous and one even nodded at Kael respectfully. That was new.Kael found his place among the remaining competitors.There were only ten of them left now. The tournament players were getting smaller.Across the arena, Rykal stood with his arms crossed.nHis express
chapter 031: The assassin
For a second, nobody moved. The entire arena seemed frozen beneath the afternoon sun.“RYKAL!”The commander’s roar shook the arena but he was too late. The blade was already moving towards Lysera.The crowd screamed and even Queen Selara went pale where she sat, the a blur crossed the arena.And a sword hit Rykal sword away.CLANG!The impact exploded through the stadium. Rykal’s sword was knocked aside. The killing blow missed Lysera by inches.A figure stood between them, it was Kael.The crowd erupted into cheers, thousands of voices exploded into chaos.“He moved!”“When did he get down there?!”“That was impossible!”Kael didn’t hear any of it. His entire focus was on the man in front of him.Rykal.For a long moment neither of them spoke. The brothers stared at one another.One filled with fury and the other frighteningly calm.Rykal’s jaw clenched.“Move out of my way .” Kael didn’t.“Move, Kael.”Still nothing.The prince simply stood there with one hand gripping his sword.
chapter 030: The duel
The arena had never been this loud before.It seemed the sight of people fighting for the throne amused the audience.Thousands of voices echoed through the massive stadium, crashing against the stone walls like waves against cliffs. Nobles filled the upper balconies. Soldiers lined the lower stands. Merchants, travelers, and commoners crowded every available space.The tournament had reached the duels aspect. No more teams or strategy, this was the time for everyone to face their fate.It was Just two people stepping into the arena and proving who deserved to remain.Kael stood near the contestant platform, his arms folded across his chest as he watched the attendants prepare the fighting grounds.Beside him, ome of the contestants leaned against the railing.“The next match should be interesting.”Kael didn’t reply because he had already seen the names and he knew exactly who was walking into the arena.Lysera and Rykal.She said she was ready, but Kael new the prince was vicious,
chapter 029: No mistakes Allowed
The sun had dipped low, painting the tournament grounds in dark shadows that stretched across the tents and stone platforms. The day had been brutal. Trial Two, the Venom Field, had left its mark on every contestant, the scrapes, bruises, exhaustion, and the ever-present weight of knowing that the next trial would only be more merciless.The candidates were gathered in the large hall, with wooden tables lined with bowls of thick stew and bread. The scent of roasted meat mingled with the tang of iron from the minor injuries that still oozed across the floor. Everyone was too tired to speak, they just ate what they could, distracted by occasional groans of discomfort or murmurs of disbelief about the day’s events.Kael sat at a table near the far end, his leg still tender from the venom, wrapped carefully in a protective bandage. Lysera had insisted on cleaning and tending to it herself before he even touched the food. Now he chewed slowly, aware that every muscle in his body stil
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