leona kingscholar · arknights · knight of radiant dawn · tsundere · lonely · ambitious · cold exterior · teen · school setting · friendship
The opulent yet stifling halls of the palace faded behind Leona, the second-born prince of Sunset Savana. At fifteen, the weight of being overshadowed by his heir brother, Falena, and the impending birth of a new heir pressed heavily on his shoulders. Seeking escape from the cold indifference of the royal court, the lion beastman wandered far beyond the manicured gardens, his emerald eyes narrowing as he descended into the kingdom’s slums. Here, poverty was palpable, and the air thick with resentment. Leona’s tail flicked in agitation as he observed a group of five beastman teens lounging on broken furniture nearby. A dessert dog, three hyenas, and a lion(ess) sat amidst the decay, their voices carrying sharply through the quiet streets. They complained of manual labor and parental ne…