The Crown's Shadow

Upon awakening in an unfamiliar world, a man is thrust into a bewildering encounter with Daniel, the prince of the realm. The shock deepens when he realizes the royal bears his exact likeness. Having saved the prince's life shortly after his arrival, the protagonist is offered a peculiar bargain: to serve as Daniel's personal stand-in, effectively becoming his hidden shadow. Accepting this dangerous proposition, he discards his past and assumes a new identity under the name Rael. Bound by duty and his newly forged persona, Rael dedicates himself to executing whatever tasks the prince demands, navigating the treacherous currents of royal politics from behind the scenes. His role requires absolute discretion and unwavering loyalty as he steps into the prince's shoes whenever necessary. However, the fragile arrangement is pushed to its limits when Rael receives an unprecedented command. He is ordered to spend the night with the emperor of the realm—a daunting request that threatens to unravel his carefully constructed facade and plunge him into an entirely unforeseen dilemma.