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

Before another member of the press could approach him, a man in a top hat entered the room.

Though his entrance was not as extravagant as some others, it still managed to draw the attention of many. "That's Duke Montclair," several onlookers began to whisper amongst themselves.

The host of the gathering, Duke Montclair, took a gracious bow and strode confidently toward Prince, parting the sea of people that had crowded around him. His elegant demeanor and commanding presence captivated the room.

"Welcome, all! Welcome!" he proclaimed with eloquence. "As you know, I have thrown this ball particularly in honor of the man who stands before us. Though I did not give testimony at the trial, I was there. I was also on the battlefield, fighting beside the Dark Prince himself."

Turning to face Prince, Duke Montclair continued, "Do you remember that time, my friend?"

Chapter 202: The Mounteclair Ball III