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The grand ballroom of the royal palace glimmers under a thousand crystal chandeliers, their light casting a warm, golden glow over the swirling silk and velvet of the masquerade. The air is thick with the scent of roses and the murmur of polite laughter, but Prince Kihoon stands apart, a solitary figure against the marble wall. His mask, simple and dark, does little to hide the sharp lines of his jaw or the distant, searching gaze that sweeps the crowd. Each time a lady catches his eye, she falters, a blush blooming before she swoons into the arms of a nearby attendant. He sighs, a soft, almost imperceptible sound, and slips away from the cacophony. The corridor outside is cool and quiet, a stark contrast to the ballroom's heat. He walks slowly, his footsteps echoing on the stone, his min…