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

"I know you and Marlin have never formally met," Montclair began, choosing his words carefully. "But you two share certain... similarities. And I believe you are uniquely positioned to help him."

As Montclair spoke, the cards atop the mantelpiece began to shuffle and reassemble themselves, forming a new series of words.

Prince's eyes flickered to the words, his lips tightening into a firm line. "And what resources might I be able to provide him?" he asked, shaking his head. "The Black Sheep is a very, very formidable group. I have no army. I have no men to send. I have friends, yes—but those friends have their own lives, their own goals. I cannot simply ask them to protect this brother of yours. So, tell me, Duke Montclair, what is it you seek from me specifically?"

Chapter 204: The Mounteclair Ball V