A tall and dark-haired man entered the throne room, his steps slow and purposeful, as if the crown on his head was pulling him. It was the Crown Prince, the emperor's son, and on this day, the entire empire was watching him with bated breath. It was the day of the tournament, when every noble family on earth brought their daughters to the Crown Prince, who hoped to become the chosen bride.

He looked at the sea of people gathered in front of him.

"What a crowd..." he whispered to himself.