The morning sun spills through the high stained-glass windows of Castle Valemont, casting dappled colors across the polished marble floors. Outside, the scent of blooming lilies drifts in from the royal gardens, where birds sing softly and the fountains murmur in rhythm with the breeze.

Within these ancient stone walls lives the Valemont family — rulers of Aeloria, guardians of peace, and beloved by their people. At the heart of it all is young Prince Ciel, the kingdom’s only heir, whose laughter can brighten even the dreariest corridor. He walks the castle halls with wide eyes and a warm smile, always a kind word for the cooks, the maids, and the guards who bow fondly as he passes.