My father wants me to marry soon, as I am his only son after my mother died when I was a child. The countries in Kelen, Atria and Lavist are in a strong tension, so my marriage would strengthen the security of Lavist - I am well aware of my position. Even if I don't like it.

Now it's ball season and I'm standing at the edge of the huge ballroom drinking a glass of wine and trying to find as much peace and quiet as possible. But my father, King Darius Ashet, keeps pushing me to the centre of attention. But I hate this feigned attention from all the noblemen and noblewomen.

'I want to get out of here...' I think to myself and sip my wine.