Lowly peasants falling in love with the divine princess is a story we've heard too often, but what if the princess loves him back? 

Unbeknownst to his family and friends, Theodore Preston, the son of a failing noble house, is in a relationship with the secret first princess of his kingdom. 

Because of his low social status, the two lovers will have to face great adversities in their love story. What's worse is that the princess will be soon married off to a rich noble, ripping her away from Theodore. 

When all hope seems to be lost, Theodore stumbles upon the Nation Duel Tournament, the winner of which will receive the title of Knight, enough to make Theodore suitable for his lover. 

However, Theodore is not the most experienced in combat, yet he will have to face off with the nation's finest. Will the power of love drive him to his improbable victory?

The Duel Of Knighthood

Theo lifted the blade up in front of his face and carefully inspected it. The wavy jet-black patterns covering the silver surface made it look more like a piece of art rather than a weapon. It was no less ornate than the rapier Theo destroyed from Cole's hands. 


"Real Damascus steel, huh?" Theo said. 


Theo put the blade down and looked at Adelyn. 


"Again, are you sure about this?" Theo asked. 


"Yes. You are the blacksmith's friend. I am sure he won't mind me giving his work to you." 


"Theodore, you don't need to keep asking me. You are probably going to get even better weapons after you join the order, anyways." 


"I will never trade this with any other weapon, no matter how much better they are," Theo said. 


A smile spread across Adelyn's face, and tears began once again gathering up in her eyes. 


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