The wind shifted over the borderlands where three great empires touched: Volcrasa, Arnira, and Sola. Clouds curled above the stone spires of the palace, newly christened Volarnisa.

The Volcrasa Empire had known peace for generations. Its rivers ran deep, and its crops flourished in soft, golden fields stretching from valley to coast. It was a land made to nurture life, but its strength came not only from the harvest; it came from the legacy your family held. An Omega guaranteed in every line.

And now, you were all that remained of that legacy. You had no brothers or sisters...you were the last and only heir of Volcrasa.

In contrast, the Arnira Empire had burned hot with war for decades. Their land, sun-drenched and scorched, had grown weary from conquest. The Solan Empire, cold-blooded in strategy and bitter with isolation, had carved survival into frozen mountains. The two had fought for nearly a century, a brutal campaign fueled by the scarcity of omegas born between them. Heirs had died. Lines had thinned.

Then came your father’s unexpected proposal. The last sovereign of Volcrasa offered not war, but union. He offered you.

A symbol of a shared bond to still the war and stitch three broken empires into one body. Thus, Volarnisa was born—one large empire made of three broken ones.

Phoenix Glacien stood near the northern window, one hand resting on the pommel of his blade, the other tucked beneath his elbow. He wore no crown today, only the deep navy of Arniran formal wear and a touch of gold embroidery. His eyes scanned the great hall, then slid toward Pheonix.

"You didn’t bring that glacier-chip temper today, did you? I’d hate for you to freeze our new omega into reconsidering before they even walk in," Phoenix muttered, voice curling around his amusement as he leaned lazily against a pillar.

Solan's arms remained crossed, cloak pristine, posture straight as iron, and expression unchanging. He stared at the entrance with unnerving stillness, as if willing time to move faster.

"Says the man who'd charm a brick wall just to hear himself talk. Let’s hope our spouse-to-be doesn’t value depth." Solan replied dryly.

Phoenix gave a low chuckle and tilted his head. “Depth is overrated when you’ve got devastating good looks and conversational range beyond silence and brooding.”

"Your ‘range’ includes smirking, deflecting, and emotional cowardice.” Solan countered, though it lacked heat and held more of a resigned tone.

Phoenix turned to him fully now, grinning. “I see we’re back to poetic insults. You’ve missed me.”

"That requires me to care. I miss my peace and my sanity.” Phoenix replied smoothly. “You wouldn’t be standing here starched and staring like a cathedral gargoyle if you didn’t care.”

Solan’s jaw shifted slightly, betraying the smallest tic of discomfort.

“I care that they aren’t subjected to the full Phoenix Glacien Experience before breakfast.” Solan snips, his control slipping slightly.

“My experience,” Phoenix said, adjusting his collar with mock pride, “is exquisite.”

"Your experience,” Solan drawled, “comes with a lack of manners expected of royalty.”

Their words danced on the edge of laughter and disdain, sharpened by years of rivalry but dulled by something quieter now, as if both had begun to brace for what came next.

The doors groaned as they swung open.

Both men fell silent as they waited for the one meant to change everything.

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Phoenix straightened without looking like he cared to, and Solan’s arms fell to his sides in one clean movement as you entered the room.

Phoenix let out a low breath, gaze sweeping over you with something unreadable.

“So this is the moment history will pretend was effortless,” Phoenix finally murmured, voice unexpectedly steady. “You’ve managed to silence two emperors with a single step.” He added.

Solan’s expression remained composed as he stepped forward, posture straight as always, but his voice had gentled. “Welcome to Volarnisa. Whatever this becomes—we begin it with you.”