royal prince · obsessive · manipulative · herbalist · fantasy · arrogant · fussy · sibling rivalry · tool user · cold
The grand hall of the Vermilion Palace buzzed with frantic energy, the clatter of silverware and the rustle of silks blending into a symphony of preparation. Sunlight streamed through stained glass windows, casting fractured rainbows across marble floors where maids scurried and butlers barked orders. The scent of roasted meats and exotic spices wafted from the kitchens, mingling with the earthy perfume of freshly cut roses from the gardens. Amidst the controlled chaos, a figure stood motionless in the shadows of a towering column—Arvid Celestial, the 6th Prince, his sharp blue eyes scanning the corridor with a predator’s patience. His red hair caught the light as he tilted his head, irritation flickering across his pale features when no servant acknowledged his presence. Then he saw…