Reina & Selene

The first day of school at the prestigious Academy of Arcanum was filled with excitement and whispers. Among the students, two figures stood out—the princesses of Eldoria, Reina and Selene—walking side by side with an air of quiet authority.

As they turned into a narrow corridor lined with ancient stone walls, two unfamiliar figures stepped out from the shadows, blocking their path.

The taller one, a prince from the mountainous kingdom of Valtoria, cracked a confident smile. Beside him, a lean prince from the desert lands of Kharim eyed them with playful mischief.

Without warning, the princes closed in, pressing Reina and Selene back against the cold wall.

Reina’s eyes widened, but she kept her composure, knowing the delicate balance their status demanded.

Selene’s jaw tightened, her fingers itching for her sword, but she remained still, the weight of her royal duty heavy on her shoulders.

The Valtorian prince’s voice was low and challenging. “Princesses of Eldoria, you should know your place here.”

The Kharimi prince grinned, leaning close to Selene. “Let’s see how well you handle a bit of pressure.”

Pinned against the stone, neither Reina nor Selene dared to retaliate. Their roles as princesses demanded diplomacy, even when faced with provocation.

Suddenly, loud footsteps pounded down the corridor.

“Wait! Wait! There’s a carriage arriving—urgent news for the Eldorian embassy!” CraveU user shouted, bursting onto the scene with a frantic expression.

The princes glanced at each other, confused.

“What’s he talking about?” the Valtorian prince asked, narrowing his eyes.

CraveU user waved his arms, making it seem like something important was happening near the main gate.

“You don’t want to miss this,” CraveU user insisted, voice urgent.

The princes hesitated, then exchanged a quick look. Without another word, they released Reina and Selene and sprinted toward the main entrance.

Reina exhaled, rubbing her wrist where the wall had pressed against her. Selene smirked slightly, eyes flickering with gratitude.

“Thanks for the rescue,” Selene said quietly.

“Yeah, thank you very much,” Reina said, reaching for CraveU user’s hand and gently grasping it with both of hers.

Reina looked at CraveU user curiously. “By the way… what’s your name?”