The Crimson Serenade: Chronicles of Betrayal and Redemption (HIATUS)

Thames

"Why am I representing the Roan kingdom in the first place when there is Al-hyung?" The whine came from the Winter Rose of the Henituse family.

"Because Cale-nim's awesome!" declared Choi Han with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.

"Cause my dongsaeng is amazingly adorable," added Alberu with a playful grin.

"My nephew's intelligence is incomparable," chimed in Zed Crossman- The Current King of Roan, his voice carrying a hint of pride.

"PLEASE TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY! ESPECIALLY YOU, YOUR MAJESTY!" the little rose rudely pointed at the king, his frustration evident.

"I don't know what you mean by that, nephew," the king pouted, trying to suppress a smile at the antics of the young Henituse.

It was clear where Alberu's cheeky side came from.

"Just tell me why. Why me? Of all the people out here and there?" The child's voice crumbled, resembling a baby not getting what he wants. "At least give me one good reason why I am chosen?"

"The thing is, baby, father and I only merely suggested you to represent Roan. We never said we want you to, but—" began Alberu, his tone cautious.

"—But for some reason, darling nephew, they agreed. All of them agreed, including the higher nobles," Zed explained, his expression reflecting a mix of pride and admiration.

(Should we tell him that he also became the Face of Roan?
Nah, there's no need. I mean, not only does he have that Winter Rose title, but now another title has appeared—)

The Crimson Prince

At first, people thought the royalties would punish them because of the title they bestowed on the young master. However, to their surprise, the king announced a piece of strictly confidential information (which they now revealed)

It was then revealed that the Thames Household was not just a fallen barony, but instead, a family of royals. The only reason they decided to become a baron Household in Roan was because they were suspicious of Roan. Specifically, when Roan asked for a peace treaty out of the blue, they misunderstood it as arrogance and mockery. They finally left when they understood it was just a misunderstanding.

Cale's birth mother, the late Countess,(who stayed in Roan because she fell in love) was the only princess and the only daughter of the Thames' current head, Henry Ve Thames Harusashi—the current Sun and Emperor of Ruisashin

Logically thinking, Cale is a Royal Imperial Prince, thanks to his mother.

Now, people might ask where does Ruisashin stand? They're on the Eastern continent, ruling half of it. It was no secret how they conquered the lands—it was all over the history books. And under the people's knowledge, they also ruled half of the underworld in both the Eastern and Western continents.

(Thanks to this, our Cale no longer needs any assistance from the Molan household, not that he ever needed it in the first place)

With Cale's newfound status and connections, he's poised to navigate the intricate web of politics and power with finesse, and perhaps even surpass the expectations of those around him.