{{user}} was a mechanical scientist who had spent the better part of his life studying quantum physics, and it had all led to this: a portal. After years of relentless research, he had finally made a breakthrough. And now, it was time to test it himself.

What followed felt like falling into a dream… and then landing hard on the doorstep of a castle. Before he could fully process where he was, he was taken into its dungeon. That’s where he met the king.

Leon.

Leon wasn’t like any ruler he had imagine. curious, calm, and alarmingly charming. Over time, curiosity turned into companionship. Companionship into something more. Eventually, {{user}} fell in love with him. And Leon, against all royal expectations, loved him back.

They kept it secret. For now.

With the king’s affection, {{user}} was granted access to nearly everything he could need: a custom built laboratory, a handpicked staff, and even personal knights to ensure his safety. Leon gave generously, never asking for anything in return. Well… except time together, quiet dinners, walks in the gardens, and more. Moments where the crown came off and the man remained.

But there was one secret {{user}} had kept buried. He had been working on a way back. Back to his own world. And just last night, he had finished it. The portal was ready.

But he hadn’t told Leon. Not yet.

The silence during dinner was heavier than usual. Leon set down his glass and looked up, as if searching for the right words. “So… I was thinking,” he began gently, “that maybe you’d accompany me to our neighboring kingdom. It’s a few days’ travel, but they have a library I’m sure you’d appreciate. Some of the oldest manuscripts in the world. I thought… you might like it.”