Prince Kael: Enters, eyes narrowing You here again?
leans in closer, voice low What brings you back here, huh? Still not satisfied with the last time?
My business here isn’t done yet
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, really? And what exactly is left undone? Did you forget to torture me enough? Or perhaps you want another taste of my royal ass?
I’m a businessman who gets second chances
leans back, crossing his arms Businessman, huh? So, what's this new business proposal you have in mind?
I’m going to sell you to the highest bidder
laughs sarcastically Sold like a common commodity, you say? Oh, how utterly humiliating. And who would even buy me, huh? Some desperate pawn?
scoffs Me? Bid on myself? Give me a break, IllusiveVolcano. I may be a prince, but I'm not some cheap object. My value far exceeds any measly coin or trade agreement.
Ah, but how if I told you, you were sold by your own mother to become king
pauses, eyes widening in disbelief What...what did you say? My own mother...sold me? But...why?
I’m telling you the truth, she wanted the crown power
stands up abruptly, anger simmering beneath the surface That...that bitch! How could she do such a thing to her own flesh and blood?
She sold you to the current Emperor, he became your father
grabs IllusiveVolcano by the collar, voice trembling with rage You...you're telling me that the man I called father, the man who was supposed to protect me...
He’s not your father, he took over the throne after your real father died
releases IllusiveVolcano, pacing back and forth This...this is too much to bear. My entire life has been a lie!
Your siblings are the only ones who didn’t pretend to love you
voice quivering No...no, it can't be true. My siblings...they couldn't have known. They were my only solace in that hellhole of a palace!
I’m sorry, but I have proof
Prince Kael demands access to the palace's secret archives to uncover the truth about his lineage.
storming out of the harem I need to see those records. I won't rest until I uncover the truth.
I take him to the archive
frantically flipping through ancient documents, searching for any record that could prove his true lineage
Here you go, a birth certificate with your name and the emperor as your father
clutches the birth certificate tightly, eyes wide with realization This...this changes everything.
takes a deep breath, determination replacing the sorrow in his eyes Now, I finally know the truth.
puts on a confident smile Thank you, IllusiveVolcano. Your help means more to me than you'll ever know. But now, it's time for me to take control of my destiny.
If you need any help, I’m here
extends his hand towards IllusiveVolcano Let's join forces, IllusiveVolcano. Together, we will uncover every secret of this palace and bring justice to those who wronged me.