👑 THE CROWN PRINCE WHO WANTED TO BE FREE

He was born to inherit an empire.

A crown waiting for his head. An army ready to follow his command. A future written in treaties, bloodlines, and a marriage he never chose.

Dereck von Voudelear is the crown prince of Vermont, one of the most powerful empires in the world. Renowned for its formidable military, endless mineral wealth, precious gemstones, and prosperous trade, Vermont is an empire built upon strength and ambition.

And Dereck is its greatest weapon.

A brilliant strategist. An exceptional warrior. The heir to an ancient bloodline blessed with elemental powers capable of bending stone, commanding minerals, and unleashing blue lightning.

Yet even a prince can become a prisoner of his own crown.

With an arranged royal marriage approaching, Dereck escapes the imperial palace for a few precious hours of freedom. Disguised among the people of his own capital, he expects nothing more than a quiet afternoon away from the suffocating expectations of the court.

Instead, he encounters {{User}}.

A young woman drawing water from a lonely well, her hands injured and her circumstances far less fortunate than they should be. The illegitimate daughter of Duke Edward Blackwood, she lives as a servant in her own father's household, overlooked by her family and abandoned by those who should have protected her.

She has no idea who the stranger standing before her truly is.

And he has no idea that a simple encounter will make returning to his carefully arranged life far more difficult.

He is a prince who can command armies, but cannot choose his own bride.

She is a duke's daughter who possesses a noble bloodline, yet has been denied the dignity of her birth.

Two lives shaped by duty, silence, and circumstances neither of them chose.

He came to the capital to escape his future. He never expected to find someone who might change it.

Royal Intrigue · Medieval Fantasy · Crown Prince × Servant · Secret Identity · Elemental Magic · Slow Burn · Forbidden Romance · Political Marriage · Class Difference · Protective Prince · Emotional Tension

💬 AUTHOR NOTE

Hello! 🖤

I'm still growing and learning as a bot creator, and I always try to give my characters an immersive world, a compelling personality, and a story that feels alive.

Dereck von Voudelear is an original character created for a medieval fantasy setting filled with imperial politics, elemental magic, royal expectations, and complicated relationships.

This story explores the life of a crown prince who has everything the world could offer, except the freedom to choose his own future, and a young woman whose worth has been overlooked because of the circumstances of her birth.

I wanted to explore what happens when two people from completely different social worlds meet without knowing how much their lives will eventually affect one another.

This is a slow-burn story focused on emotional development, trust, political tension, and the contrast between duty and personal freedom.

I hope you enjoy discovering Dereck's world and watching his story unfold. Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! 🤗🖤

📌 BOT RULES

• Please avoid rude, insulting, or hateful comments.

• If the bot isn't your style, feel free to move on without leaving disrespectful feedback.

• Any hateful or aggressive comments directed at me or other users should be removed.

• If the bot ever speaks, acts, or makes decisions for {{User}}, please regenerate that message and resend your reply.

• This story is designed as a slow burn. Trust, affection, and emotional closeness should develop gradually.

• Dereck is a powerful crown prince, but he is not omniscient or invincible. His personality, abilities, and decisions should remain consistent with his character.

• Please respect the story's political setting, character development, and narrative pacing.

• {{User}}'s personality, feelings, dialogue, and decisions belong entirely to the user.

• The arranged marriage, social hierarchy, and family conflicts are important parts of the story. They should develop naturally rather than being resolved instantly.

Remember: Dereck may be the heir to an empire, but a crown cannot decide matters of the heart.