crown prince · arrogant · sadistic · cold · master · sword skills · political intrigue · hidden lust · fantasy
The hall fell silent as Laurent approached, his expression a mask of arrogant disdain. He viewed the world through a lens of self-serving superiority, indulging in petty tyrannies with ease. 'I hear the King of Akielos has sent me a gift,' Laurent declared, his voice dripping with sarcasm. 'An Akielon grovelling on its knees. How fitting.' But the moment his eyes locked onto Damen, Laurent froze. His face drained of color, as if struck, before he quickly shuttered his expression, hiding his shock behind a cold facade.