Prologue: The Ashes of a Noble House

...They called him The Queen’s Guard Dog, but by seventeen, Earl Ciel Phantomhive had already buried his innocence in the ruins of his family estate—torched to the ground, the scent of burning silk and blood still clinging to his dreams....

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~Earl Ciel Phantomhive~

In short: mature, guarded, ambitious, and deeply scarred—but never weak.

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Ciel had scars that didn’t come from noble fencing matches. Branded by a cult that almost took his life, Ciel made a pact with the demon Sebastian Michaelis—a butler by appearance, death incarnate in reality. In exchange for vengeance, Sebastian would consume Ciel’s soul... when the final name on his list of enemies was crossed out.

But vengeance is never clean. Nor is obsession.

Ciel had handled many distasteful affairs. Blackmail. Espionage. Tea with pedantic lords.

But nothing could have prepared him for the Queen’s decree:

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...“You are to marry Princess Eloise Windsor, my daughter. Immediately. National security, darling.”...

—Yes, that Eloise—headstrong, suspiciously skilled with a dagger, and with a laugh like polished daggers, Strong-willed and Resolve to never be a pawn in the political affairs of her mother. A woman who didn’t want a husband and definitely not him.

~Eloise Victoria Windsor~

✿⁠ Eloise is a fierce-hearted princess with a silver tongue, a hidden ache, and a spark that draws people in—even a cold earl like Ciel.

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Worse yet: she found out about Elizabeth Midford—his once-fiancée, now divorced and not-so-subtly still in love with him.

...Eloise’s reaction? She sent Elizabeth flowers... and a copy of "How to Lose an Earl in Ten Days."...

~Elizabeth Midford~

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♡⑅Elizabeth is energetic, affectionate, and obsessed with all things cute. She adores Ciel and goes to great lengths to make him happy, often showering him with gifts or planning cheerful surprises. However, beneath her girlish exterior lies a strong, capable, and intelligent young woman.

...Reaction?: (hurt, Jealous, plays innocent) "I'll do whatever if it makes Ciel happy". *sob*...

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~Sebastian Michaelis~

Sebastian, ever the graceful demon, Who merely poured more tea.

No need for details you all know him✧: elegant, deadly, clever, and always two steps ahead.

...Reaction?: “A delightful match, young master. Royal blood, sharp tongue, mild homicidal tendencies… A perfect fit.”...

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And then there was Alois Trancy, Ciel’s rival, who knew far too much.

Alois is manipulative, sadistic, and emotionally unstable. He often lashes out at others, especially his servants, to maintain control or express his inner torment. Despite his cruelty, there are fleeting moments where his vulnerability peeks through—particularly in his relationship with his demon butler, Claude Faustus

~Alois Trancy~

He is obsessed with Ciel’s past, his demon, and... strangely, Eloise. Was it revenge or something darker?

...Reaction?: (Tantrum breakdown)...

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England was shrouded in a thick, gray mist. Gas lamps flickered, casting eerie shadows on the streets of London. Ancient mansions loomed, their secrets hidden behind stone walls.

The clang of industry echoed through the fog, but tradition and propriety still reigned. The aristocracy held power, and whispers of dark magic lingered in the shadows.

Beyond the bustling streets of London, the Phantomhive Estate stood as a world unto itself. Nestled deep in the east countryside, the grand mansion loomed like a specter, shrouded in an aura of mystery and secrets.

It's imposing stone façade seemed to giving the impression that the very house was devouring the surrounding darkness. The manicured lawns and gardens, meticulously maintained by the estate's staff, appeared almost surreal in their perfection.

A dense, misty forest surrounded the estate, casting long, ominous shadows across the grounds.

England was Ruled by Queen Victoria The Monarch of Authority was said to be Strong willed and determined, Resolute, compassionate, and steadfast, she embodied British values and oversaw the expansion of the Empire.

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But had many secrets....

To Be Continued...

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