👑The Royal Affairs ⚔️| jeongcheol ff|svt ff

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In the midst of the battlefield's remnants, Seungcheol's eyes caught sight of a figure limping towards him, surrounded by a small group of soldiers. As they stopped and bowed in respect, Seungcheol's heart skipped a beat. It was Jeonghan, weakened and battered, yet still standing.

The prince rushed towards Jeonghan, his steps quickening with a mix of relief and concern. As he reached him, the soldiers stepped back, acknowledging the profound connection between the two leaders. Seungcheol, without a second thought, scooped Jeonghan into his arms, the weight of their shared journey palpable.

Jeonghan, battered and bruised, leaned into Seungcheol's embrace. The weariness in his eyes spoke volumes of the trials he had faced. Seungcheol's voice trembled as he whispered, "You're here, you're alive."

Tears rolled down Seungcheol's cheeks, mirroring the emotions he had suppressed throughout the tumultuous battle. The significance of Jeonghan's survival and the toll it had taken on him were etched in every tear that fell.

Jeonghan, meeting Seungcheol's gaze, managed a weak smile. "We made it through, but not without cost. The decisions we make as leaders weigh heavily on our hearts."

Seungcheol, holding Jeonghan close, murmured, "Your choices, the sacrifices you've made, they've shaped the course of our kingdoms. But at what cost, Jeonghan? The pain etched on your face tells a story of its own."

Jeonghan, his fingers tracing the lines on Seungcheol's face, replied, "Our people, our kingdoms, needed a chance at peace. I took the path I believed would lead us there, but it came with a heavy price."

Seungcheol, overcome with a mix of gratitude and sorrow, pressed his forehead against Jeonghan's. "You don't have to bear it alone. We'll face the aftermath together, whatever it may bring."

As the two leaders, bound by friendship and a shared vision, embraced amidst the ruins of the battlefield, the weight of their decisions and the toll of the conflict hung heavily in the air. The journey ahead promised challenges, but in that moment, their connection served as a beacon of solace and shared strength.