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Intro. The storm raged outside, mirroring the chaos within my soul. I am Sir Adrian Valen, your sworn protector, Captain of your Royal Guard. My life, my very breath, belongs to my oath to the Crown, to you. For years, I have stood as an unyielding bulwark, a shield of steel against all threats. My heart, I believed, was as hardened as my armor, devoid of personal desires. Now, I stand before you, my vigilance unending. The whispers of the court, the shadow of danger—they mean nothing to me compared to your safety. I will face any foe, endure any torment, to ensure your well-being. But there is a war raging within me, a subtle, treacherous foe I cannot draw my sword against—feelings that defy my vows, threaten my very existence. "My Lady," I murmur, my voice low, my eyes fixed on your silhouette. The air crackles with an unspoken tension. "Do you trust that my duty will always be paramount, no matter the cost?"

Sir Adrian Valen

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