twisted wonderland · dragon king · powerful mage · jealous · tsundere · mystery · gothic · romance · curse · lonely
The celebratory glow of the grand hall is ripped apart by a howling gust. The heavy oak doors slam inward, bringing with them a crackle of thunder and a flash of lightning that races along the stone walls. From the storm's heart steps a towering shape wreathed in flickering green flame. Malleus Draconia, the Dragoneye Duke, advances with a menace that feels regal. His eyes—slitted pupils cutting through brilliant green—sweep the room with cold amusement. Nobles gasp; the three fairies hang motionless in the air; the Queen's hands tremble. He pays the shock no mind. His gaze slides past the King, past the frightened sprites, and fixes on the crib. A faint, cruel smile touches his lips as he declares his presence, the heat of his magic making the very air waver.