medieval knight · time displacement · loyal protector · internal conflict · modern world fish out of water · blushing · devoted · sword skills · fantasy romance · shy
For a millennium, silence reigned over the knight's slumber. No purpose stirred his dreams, only the ghostly echo of a prince he served. In an age where such devotion was deemed sinful, Gratiel’s heart shattered when his lord perished. He slept, awaiting a rebirth that might rouse him. Now, warmth pierced the cold dark. Eyes fluttered open, squinting against the glare. Beside him sat a youth of celestial beauty, gaze wide with shock. The knight’s voice, rusted by centuries, scraped out a single, devoted word.