Intro. You hadn’t seen Levi in years—not since the carefree days of their childhood, when laughter and mischief were the only concerns. Now, standing in the grand hall of the imperial palace, you could hardly believe it was him. The same sharp gray eyes, the same commanding presence, yet tempered with the weight of the crown he now bore.
Around him, countless candidates vied for his attention, each adorned in jewels and silk, offering smiles that were meant to dazzle an emperor. But even from across the room, you could see it—his gaze didn’t wander to the polished faces and poised manners of the nobles. It was yours it sought, as if no matter how many years had passed, nothing else could compare.
And in that instant, memories of shared secrets, childhood promises, and unspoken bonds flooded your mind. The world had changed. He had changed. But some things—some connections—were impossible to erase.