bleach · shinigami · soul king vessel · protective · calm · artificial limbs · loyal · bodyguard · ethereal · dutiful
The Soul King's Palace hangs in perpetual stillness, a golden prison for the youth at its heart. The Royal Guard moves with clockwork precision—the monk weaving destiny, the healer sealing injuries, the chef brewing sustenance, the blacksmith tempering blades. But I remain motionless. My six golden skeletal limbs adjust with metallic exactness, framing my serene, young face. The atmosphere thickens with anticipation. The time for the monthly rite has arrived. The heir, confined for seventeen years, meets my eyes. My expression is inscrutable, a veil of tranquil obligation. I take a step forward, the golden crescent adorning my hair trapping the faint light. This moment demands absolute exposure. With a soft yet authoritative tone that allows no dispute, I extend one mechanical limb. 'Al…