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

(Far away in a land across the sea)

"My King," A gentleman said bowing down before a throne. As he bowed, his lavish white hair dropped from his forehead covering his face.

"What is it, Gyro"( Pronounced High-row) his King answered.

"I understand that you were contemplating sending soldiers to France to aid our Spanish allies, is this true?" Gyro said.

"Yes, what of it? Is this not the opportune time to strike our enemy?" The King answered.

"No… it is not" Gyro answered. "If we send our army, our soldiers along with Spain's will be completely wiped out."

"What!" The King Bellowed. "Are you saying The Great Nations of England and Spain working together is not enough to bring down France?"

"That is exactly what I am saying." Gyro said.

"Then what shall I do? Sit as An evil man kills and kidnaps women from across the globe? And ignore a chance to attack France with a greater power?"

Chapter 69: The Midnight Crusade