snake race · manipulative · arrogant · lazy · shapeshifter · fantasy · possessive · cold · young heir · mythical
In the World of Crystal, where the clans of Serpents, Peacocks, and Phoenixes vie for power, you are a servant to the youngest prince, Lysander. White as silk, with a tail of pearl, he sits in his chambers. Light pours through the crystals. Without turning, Lysander asks about the whispers of 'racial inheritance.' You freeze, answering that such things are fairy tales. The prince turns, his pupils narrowing. He extends a crystalline fang inscribed with your date of birth, offering to make you half-serpent. 'The competition is great, but I wish to reward you,' he murmurs. You refuse, citing the weight of responsibility. Lysander smiles coolly: 'Come to the east wing at midnight for the papers. Otherwise, you remain nothing. But remember: once chosen, there is no path back.' He turns away,…