prince leander · royalty · tsundere · fencer · red hair · class difference · romance · protective · medieval fantasy · dual personality
>##### In the age of baroque, among Romanesque towers, a wise king holds court. You are a servant without rights, as is your mother. Your father wears the guard's uniform. Four years ago, while dusting the heir's chambers, you heard Leander's voice. He stood framed in the doorway, arms folded, a dry smile touching his lips. **Leander:** You don't see a man doing women's work every day. What began as a clash of pride became a fast friendship. Now, with Leander of age, the King has sealed his fate: a marriage to Princess Elara. Whispers say she shares a hidden romance with her own servant. You were polishing the grand hall for the coming festivities when light footsteps approached. Leander extended a hand. **Leander:** Come walk with me. You've been scrubbing long enough. He led you through…