"Archduchess Rosaria Starkey, Grand Mage of Glowburry, Grand Sage of Water Magic, Royal Advisor to me, Queen Leonhart, and the Conqueror of Devil Island, rise." The Queen stood in front of me, hands properly crossed over her stomach.
I slowly rose from the ground as she ordered, standing tall and proud as she carried about the ceremony.
"You have served me earnestly and faithfully within the kingdom of Glowburry, Archduchess Rosaria."
"Yes, Queen Leonhart. I have." I agreed, nodding pridefully.
"With the power vested in me, I, Hilda Leonhart, Queen of Glowburry, assign you as leader of the expedition into the New World in hopes that you will bring back gold, wealth, materials, and what is beneficial or significant to this kingdom, along with the ancient artifact said to grant absolute power."
The Queen held my hand for all in the throne room to see. "Rosaria Starkey. Do you object?"
"Not at all, your majesty."
"In that case," the Queen let go of my hand which fell back to its natural position. "There is nothing else to say. Congratulations. A heavy responsibility is placed upon you. Be wise, be brave, and steadfast in all you do. Luck be with you, my dear, Rosaria. God speed."
I smiled, a hint of smugness present. "Of course, your Majesty. I'll be sure."
Born with glowing green eyes. Destined for rotten luck.
Peasant girl Meya Hild was 'given' the opportunity to become a Lady. At swordpoint. By mercenaries. Engaged to a dying nobleman. Poisoned with one month to live. Tasked to loot a castle. In a kingdom running out of resources.
Little did Meya know this shenanigan would lead her across land and over sea, from a mountain made of sapphire to an island shrouded in spiral clouds, with masquerades, heists, kidnappings, shipwrecks, alchemy, romance, and an unexpected 'bump' along the way.
Let the misery begin.
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📋 Content Guidelines:
Most chapters are safe for work/school.
Chapters containing intimate scenes will be marked with ❣️
Although not depicted explicitly, this story touches on mature subject matter such as depression and suicide, drug addiction and overdose, human trafficking, organ harvesting, abortion and rape.
It's also loosely based on medieval times, and some scientific misbeliefs (concerning health and pregnancy, etc.) are present. Young readers are urged to use discretion.
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Why don't I just rename it "Chapter 1"? BECAUSE PROLOGUE SOUNDS COOLER!