I've been stuck on the complicated worldbuilding, so I'll write a prequel for Empress Cissel first TT
Anno is the first prince of the Cissel Women's Empire in several hundred years.
The Empress dotes on him, and the princesses spoil him.
Even the princes invited from allied nations to teach him treat him like a beloved little princess, going so far as to fight over who gets to read him bedtime stories.
Only one hostage prince from a neighboring country never shows Anno any kindness.
So the willful little prince forces the hostage to sign a master-servant mental contract, ordering him around for years.
Later, the hostage returns to his country and seizes power with an iron fist, turning a weak nation into a powerful one.
Not only does he break the contract, he turns around and demands that Anno become his subordinate.
The proud little prince is bullied to tears. With red eyes, he grits his teeth and vows to ally with the other princes to kill him.
But the new emperor wraps an arm around his waist and pulls him close, whispering a fierce threat in his ear: "Go ahead and try going to them again."
>>> The little prince is convinced that his hypocritical former servant is overstepping his station. Only the servant himself knows just how deeply obsessed he is with the person before him.
1. A lighthearted, comedic power fantasy. I'm trying my hand at the style I enjoy.
2. The adored, pampered little princess is domineering and adorable, with quite a temper and plenty of nerve.
3. The top is completely wrapped around his finger, yet keeps asking for trouble. He switches between loyal puppy and vicious hound.
4. Strong leads who love and fight each other? A bickering couple. It may possibly get melodramatic and ridiculously dramatic.
2021.5.7
Theme: What goes around comes around.