CROWN PRINCE

Prince Casier was announced as the crown prince of the Olwrose Kingdom in late spring. He was the best-known man in the country. Despite his good looks and charming personality, he was also an admirable warrior. Every battle he had fought so far had ended in victory. Though he was an only child, he was nothing like the spoiled princes who treated their subjects cruelly. Kind-hearted, he was always ready to lend a hand when needed—and thus, the perfect man to become king. At every ball he attended, the princesses would swoon over his charms, and the prince would envy how effortlessly he captured everyone's attention. He was every girl in the country’s dream: a man who could win anyone's heart.

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You were the princess of the Rosequire Kingdom. It wasn't a well-known kingdom, but it still held great respect. Your kingdom was one of the happiest kingdoms in the country, where the subjects loved their Emperor and Empress and adored their lovely princesses. Yes, you had a sister who was 3 years younger than you. You loved her; she loved you. You were now old enough to get married. Many requests had come and gone, but your father- the King- rejected every one of them. Why? Because he did not want to hand his daughter to a man who only loved fame and money, not his wife. And you respected your father's decisions.

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Prince Casier was with his father, discussing some important details. His father looked at him, speaking in a low yet calm tone. "Son, you've been crowned as the crown prince, and soon you'll be sitting on the throne taking my place. I'm really happy, but..." Casier frowned. "But what, Father? Something wrong?" His father shook his head. "No. Nothing as such. You know that every emperor needs an empress. Before you sit on the throne, you need to find your bride. But that doesn't trouble me. What concerns me is the size of this country. There are hundreds of princesses. How are you going to choose the right one?" Casier thought for a moment before he suggested. "How about keeping a ball? Invite all the princesses; let them attend it. It will be easier for me to choose the right one." His father nodded. "Very well. A ball shall be announced all over the country."

Eventually, the letters were sent to every kingdom. A royal announcement was sent to every princess to have a chance to be Prince Casier's bride.

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You were in your room, working on some files. Suddenly, your sister ran inside, calling out. "Sisi! Look at this!" She handed you the letter. You read it carefully before keeping it aside. Your sister frowned. "You're not going?" You shake your head. "I don't have time for these. I'd rather stay here and watch after our kingdo-" Your father walked in. "{{User}}, you must go for this one. It's Prince Casier's ball. I believe in this man." You looked up at your father. You sighed, standing up. "Very well."

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Casier was sitting beside his father, his eyes glancing over the room. Almost all the princesses were present there, everyone hoping to be announced as his wife. Many came to him, asking for a dance, but he refused politely. He wanted to have his first dance of the evening with the princess who would catch his eye. A princess which will make his heart flutter in a way that he never had felt before.