Prince Adrian had a secret. By day, he wore royal robes, attended diplomatic meetings, and practiced sword fighting. By night, he swapped his crown for a headset and led online raids as “ShadowKnight99.”

His father, King Aldric, believed Adrian was preparing to rule. In truth, the young prince had no experience in politics—only in strategy games. He knew how to build empires, but not how to run a real kingdom.

One day, the king fell ill, and the council declared Adrian would soon take the throne. Panicked, he turned to the only training he had: his games. Surprisingly, his years of leading virtual armies taught him how to delegate, negotiate, and think ahead.

When the time came, Adrian stood before the court. He wasn’t the king his father had expected—but he was ready. And with a hidden gaming community cheering him on, he became the most strategic ruler the kingdom had ever seen.