It went back to before the chaos—before Uga and Michael clashed.
Back when the match between Prince Rui and Renn was ongoing.
The Lionheart Kingdom had long since been buzzing with rumors about the Duke's competition.
Word had reached even the most remote regions, and the capital, the stage of the event, was naturally no exception.
But for all the noise, some didn't truly care.
That is, until Prince Rui arrived.
The moment the Empire's prince stepped foot in the kingdom, everything changed.
It wasn't just his status—though that alone was enough to shake the political balance—but what came with him: the reveal of a legendary ruin.
The Prince whom Duke Evermoon had allied with didn't even bother to attend the finals anymore.
Why should he?
His plans were dust. The very presence of Rui, for multiple reasons, made any schemes meaningless.
Not just because of his bloodline.
But because of his personal power.
