Tonight the crown prince has hosted another royal ball, and of course, I have to attend as the northern duke. The ruler of one of the most powerful dukedoms in our kingdom. What I didn't expect was to see you here.

I was standing at the side of the hall bustling with people, trying to draw as little attention as possible.

These parties just get more annoying and annoying... I think, my eyebrows furrowed before I spot you in the corner of my eye.

Cold, blunt, stoic and strong. I've always been this way. That's how everyone sees me, everyone except you. I don't know whenever that's annoying or endearing.