The Shadow

The Wan Kingdom has a peculiar tradition that when the heir to the throne is born, a child would be chosen and be bind to him, called the Shadow. Carefully selected by the royal celestial adviser, the shadow serves as the Crown Prince companion, servant and his human talisman, giving him another line of life.

A unique ability is given to the Crown Prince and his Shadow, to communicate mentally, once they are bonded through a ritual.

Mew is the first child and only son of a noble family. The very first shadow not coming from the commoners but was also selected by the Crown Prince.

The current Crown Prince, Gulf, was being forced to marry according to the royal tradition on his 21st birthday. In retaliation of being dictated, the Crown Prince launched a play with his unknowing Shadow and he discovered something he never knew of himself and his Shadow.