Gaburieru

Betrayal is a wound that every man has felt, I wrote this story to show how it can make a man strong. 

"What is the difference between a hero, a villain and a coward?

A hero uses his sword to protect people

A villain uses people to protect his sword

Both are better than a coward

A coward has no sword, and uses empty words to protect his life

A sword is not just a man's weapon, it is a man's ambition, and without ambition, a man is merely a coward.

In order to be a hero or a villain a man must have ambition. The difference between the two is where that ambition lies."

-The Dark Prince

In 17th century France, the rich nobles control the world with a magic system called "Artifacts". Prince an innocent hearted prince of the Bourbon Kingdom, one day has his life thrown into chaos by betrayal, and inherits an "Artifact" that is the ancient spirit of "The Dark King". Through misfortune after misfortune, Prince eventually loses everything and starts his life over without a royal name. Prince vows to make his way back to the top hiding amongst the everyday people of France.

Prince is a Japanese style light novel based on Machiavelli’s classic "The Prince". Although this work takes influence from it, the story, quotes, and characters are all completely original. It is mostly the concept of good and evil that is borrowed from Machiavelli.

The Kind Prince Who Became An Evil Lord of Darkness

"Godefroi" Silvio said approaching him. He, Godefroi, and Godewin were the only ones left in the tent where they had just gone over operations.

Godewin gave Godefroi a stern look, and then took a step towards Silvio separating them.

Godefroi observed Silvio's demeanor, for some reason he seemed troubled, as if he was confused by something.

Godefroi waved his hand, signaling for Godewin to leave.

Giving Silvio a skeptical look, Godewin stepped out of tent.

"What is it Silvio?" Godefroi asked.

"My King..." Silvio began trying to find his words. "It's not that I am not honored by your words… I am more than grateful that you"

"If you have something you want to ask please do it." Godefroi said. "This is a battlefield after all, at any moment the enemy can strike."

"My question is… why is it that you trust me Godefroi? What reasons do you have to trust me? Do you truly believe I would fight against my own family?"

Chapter 65: Monster Of Darkness