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Ascension Of The Villain

In a world where villains are crafted, not born, Vyan's life takes a detour from dull to downright dramatic faster than he can say "abracadabra." Meet Vyan, the most ordinary knight in the realm, with all the magical prowess of a damp sock. Loyalty? He's got it in spades. Betrayal? Well, that's the surprise twist in his not-so-fairy-tale life. Framed and forsaken, Vyan is left with nothing but a grudge and some pretty gnarly scars, courtesy of his once-master, Iyana. Oh, did he mention she is the daughter of a marquess and the object of his unrequited affection? Talk about adding insult to injury. Just when he is ready to unleash his inner berserker, a butler comes along with news that makes his hair stand on end: Vyan is the last heir of the Grand Duke's mage dynasty! With power crackling at his fingertips and more mana than he can shake a wand at, Vyan is ready to show the world what happens when you underestimate the underdog. Will Vyan rise from the ashes like a phoenix, or will he crash and burn like a fire-breathing chicken? There's only one way to find out.

_Snow_flake_ · Fantasía
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Behind The Curtains

Two maids trudged toward the grand doors of the imperial court. Their heads were bowed, not so much in humility as under a mountain of cleaning supplies. The guards at the entrance eyed them with the usual mix of boredom and suspicion.

"Halt," one of the guards grunted, stepping forward with the enthusiasm of someone who would rather be anywhere else. His eyes narrowed as he inspected the maids' neat dresses, aprons that were spot-clean, and kerchiefs so perfectly befitting a royal maid. "You are not the regular maids."

"Hey, did you forget that the Head Maid informed us that new maids will be doing the cleaning from now on?" the other guard nudged, then looked back at the maids. "Are you the new ones who are supposed to start from today?"

"Yes, sir," replied one of the maids in a bubbly voice.

The other maid kept her silence, clutching her broom like it was a sword and she was about to duel the marble floors.