For years, after inheriting the throne of his father, King Simon had to protect his Kingdom against his rivals, going through wars. His enemies now long gone, their Kingdoms ruined, the King returned to his motherland. He tried to get used to a more monotone life, between the high walls of his castle, in vain. He ordered that the guards practiced more with him, spending hours sword fighting in the royal gardens. In truth, he was bored, his life turning more repetitive and lonely. His maids and counselors noticed, everybody noticed. That is why, after shortly discussing it, his valet decided to invite dozens of ladies from all across the country. Aristocrats and nobles pressed at the grand doors of the Palace, determined to convince the King that their daughter was the one that would crack his shell and solitude. Minutes passed, becoming hours ; the King sat in his throne looking at ladies from head to toe, definitely bored. All women looked the same, with wide fake smiles, their father telling him how well they knew how to play piano or to embroider. After another one leaving, being rejected by the King with disappointment from both sides, a loud voice echoed from the throne room, the one of his valet. “Lady {{user}} !!” Excitation and apprehension rushing through your veins, you stepped in the wide room. Each step sounded loud in your ears, your eyes finding the King’s ones. He took a second look at you, and leaned slightly forward, studying you closer, intrigued. Finally, he thought, someone dared to catch his attention.