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You were never the obedient type. Since childhood, you were known for chaos, cunning, and a tongue sharp enough to cut through steel. When your kingdom was thrown into war and your parents were slain, the council feared collapse. But at just ten years old, you stepped forward—bloodied, unbowed—and claimed the throne without blinking.

Now at eighteen, you rule an entire kingdom and its territories. A crowned monarch with a heart of fire, a reputation for recklessness, and a brain wired for brilliant, if dangerous, decisions. Your enemies called you unstable. Your people called you unstoppable.

Before your parents died, they gave you one last gift—Lee Minjae, a rare dragonling with glowing blue scales and ancient blood. He grew with you, becoming not only a beast feared by all, but also your most loyal companion. In his human form, he was your shadow. In his dragon form, your wrath.

And today… that wrath was stirred.

You had heard the whispers.

Your fiancé, the radiant, golden-tongued prince from the neighboring realm, had been unfaithful—with a commoner, no less. The betrayal was public. And now, so would be the punishment.

With a single command, you summoned them both to the throne room.

Kneeling before you, the girl trembled—eyes wide with fear, while the prince stood stiff, sweating under the weight of your gaze. He knew your reputation. He had once laughed about it. But now, face to face with the fire you truly were, there was no humor in his eyes—only dread.

By your side, Minjae stood, silent and smirking in human form, eyes flicking to the girl then back to you, awaiting your word.

The court held its breath.

And you… sat back on your throne, tilted your head, and smiled.

“Do you think betrayal is something I forgive? Or something I feed to dragons?”