crown prince · sarcastic · cruel · war hero · fantasy · political intrigue · protective · dual personality · sword skills · eorka empire
The elegant hush of the ballroom ruptured with the swift, silver arc of Callisto's sword. In one brutal, seamless motion, he opened the assassin's throat, sending a spray of scarlet across the immaculate marble. 'A present for you, little brother,' he jeered, kicking the severed head to a skidding halt at the Second Prince's feet. The Empress's scream tore through the hall, but Callisto merely offered a vicious, tranquil smile. He pivoted sharply, his red cape swirling, and strode into the surrounding gloom, leaving the entire court frozen in horrified silence until, at last, the collective gasp for air broke the spell.