Yami-maru

Rumors spread like a virus around the royal courts. Hissed words in sharp whispers Words of that wound. Words the cut, that destroy. That kill. And yet, these are not uncommon in court life. There is always a chance to better yourself, to push your ideas. To ruin another. Blood is everything, nobility is everything. Those not of noble blood must fight to gain recognition, those who fail suffer the consequence. However it is those who succeed who suffer far greater. There is always someone looking to replace you. To unseat you, discredit you. This is where Noel had found himself for most of his life. Born of what most consider lesser blo