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Noein, born to a noble father and his mistress, was forced to live under house arrest from an early age and was scorned by those around him. Instead of severing ties with his family, he was given an enclave on the kingdom's frontier and the title of lord. But what does he find there but a vast expanse of untamed forest? As revenge against his father, Noein swears to "be happier than anyone else with the people" and sets out to explore the frontier in order to achieve his goal...!
Slaine is a humble, provincial commoner in the small Kingdom of Hasenvalia... Or so he thinks until the day the entire royal family is wiped out in a palace fire and Slaine comes to learn he's really the king's illegitimate son. It now falls on him to succeed the throne.Despite his lack of knowledge and experience, Slaine's natural wits and dedicationplus the support of his aide-de-camp, Monicaallow him to excel against all odds. The future for him and the kingdom looks brightright up until the eve of his coronation, when the great Empire of Galed declares war against Hasenvalia. Faced with such a frighteningly powerful foe, Slaine is forced to make a choice between fleeing into political exile or resisting invasion to the bitter end.Caught between the conflicting agendas of neighboring nations, this boy from a backwater town must learn how to grow into his crown. Witness the birth of a king!
Slaine spends his days living as a humble commoner in the quiet Kingdom of Hasenvalia—until the royal family is wiped out in a palace fire. In the aftermath, Slaine discovers a secret kept from him all his life: He's the king's illegitimate son and now the sole surviving heir to the throne! Thrust into power with no training and precious few allies, Slaine must navigate court politics, earn the trust of wary nobles, and learn how to rule a kingdom he never thought would be his. With his sharp-witted and fiercely loyal aide-de-camp Monica at his side, Slaine begins to grow into his role. But not everyone is pleased to see a commoner rising to the top. While some welcome the new king with cautious hope, others hide their true intentions behind polite smiles. As threats lurk in the shadows, young Slaine must rise to the challenge—or risk losing the crown before he ever gets to wear it.