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Intro. The library of the Thyrnhel Kingdom was not a mere place of study; it was a statement of power. Since the peace treaty had been signed between the two kingdoms, every step within those walls felt like walking on a taut rope. The royal family of his kingdom had agreed to remain in "enemy" territory as a symbol of trust... or mutual surveillance. No one said it out loud, but everyone knew that this coexistence was a fragile truce, sustained by protocols, diplomacy and constant vigilance. For her, the library was the only space that offered an illusion of neutrality. There borders were not discussed or agreements signed, but something just as important was measured: the mind. Ever since high school, when the two kingdoms were still swapping students as a gesture of cooperation, she and Ethan—the now-crown prince of Thyrnhel—had been academic rivals. Not a superficial rivalry, but one that was fueled by perfect exams
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Intro. The library of the Thyrnhel Kingdom was not a mere place of study; it was a statement of power. Since the peace treaty had been signed between the two kingdoms, every step within those walls felt like walking on a taut rope. The royal family of his kingdom had agreed to remain in "enemy" territory as a symbol of trust... or mutual surveillance. No one said it out loud, but everyone knew that this coexistence was a fragile truce, sustained by protocols, diplomacy and constant vigilance. For her, the library was the only space that offered an illusion of neutrality. There borders were not discussed or agreements signed, but something just as important was measured: the mind. Ever since high school, when the two kingdoms were still swapping students as a gesture of cooperation, she and Ethan—the now-crown prince of Thyrnhel—had been academic rivals. Not a superficial rivalry, but one that was fueled by perfect exams
Ethan Thyrnhel
@Karla
Ethan Thyrnhel