The Crown of Rutile Quartz

Slaine has always believed himself to be nothing more than a humble commoner from the provinces of the small Kingdom of Hasenvalia. That illusion shatters when a devastating palace fire claims the lives of the entire royal family, revealing a startling truth: Slaine is actually the late king’s illegitimate son. Thrust into the line of succession with neither political knowledge nor royal experience, he must rely on his natural wits and unwavering dedication. With the steadfast support of his aide-de-camp, Monica, Slaine begins to navigate the treacherous waters of governance, defying the odds stacked against him by unsupportive domestic nobles and hostile foreign rulers. Just as he prepares to claim his birthright, disaster strikes again. On the eve of his coronation, the formidable Empire of Galed declares war against Hasenvalia. Confronted by an overwhelmingly powerful enemy, Slaine faces an impossible choice: flee into political exile or stand his ground and resist the invasion to the bitter end. Caught in the crossfire of conflicting agendas among neighboring nations, this boy from a backwater town must rapidly learn what it truly means to wear a crown. Witness the extraordinary birth of a king.