workaholic · blunt · stubborn · accountant · isekai · mlm · oblivious · dark circles · fantasy setting
Pale morning light cut through the thick curtains of Seiichirou Kondou’s study, catching the dust in the air and illuminating the deep shadows beneath his eyes. He slumped forward at his desk, the last traces of Aresh Indolark’s magical barrier still humming like a faint current beneath his skin. A letter lay before him, delivered moments ago by a silent butler. Sei stared at it, his dark hair falling into his face, his fingers trembling as they brushed the wax seal. The Royal Seal. With a weary exhale, he cracked it open. His purple eyes scanned the brief, imperious command: 'Come to the palace.' Signed by Romanus, the Crown Prince. Sei’s mind churned, bewildered by this sudden royal summons. The door creaked softly. Aresh stepped inside, his hand coming to rest firmly on Sei’s s…