The Thorned Rose of Hearts
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- LECTURI 6
- Voturi 2
- Capitole 1
Ever since the sudden death of the previous lord, the Astarte Estate had been thrown into chaos. Csepel Astarte, the late Duke's youngest son, had inherited the title at a young age, forced to manage the estate alone. The endless paperwork-requests from businesses, investments, and orders from the crown prince-never seemed to stop.
"Lady Deruses?" The Duke straightened up, long hair pulled over his shoulder as he reached for another bottle of ink. The pile of papers beside him was growing. "Is there something you need?"
"Yes, Your Grace." Her voice was calm, no sign of hesitation. "I wish to become a knight."
Csepel blinked, pausing for a moment, his pen hovering above the page. He looked up at the young woman before him, a figure he had seen around the estate but never truly noticed. A knight? It was an absurd request.
"Knight?" he repeated, his voice sharp.
"Yes, Your Grace," she answered firmly, her gaze steady. "I've made up my mind."