All Chapters of BACK TO BE THE UNWANTED ONE: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Between the mighty Hyperion Empire, the Grand Duchy of the North, and the Dukedom of Asterion stood a place unlike any other in the world—a place that bowed to no emperor, king, or noble house.It was the most prestigious institution on the continent.The Orion Academy.For centuries, the academy had remained independent, protected by ancient laws that even the rulers of the three great nations dared not challenge. Within its walls, bloodlines held no authority. Princes and princesses, dukes and commoners—all entered through the same gates and wore the same uniform.Inside Orion Academy, there were no nobles.There were only students.---Today marked the beginning of the annual Entrance and Recognition Ceremony.The Grand Hall overflowed with excitement as thousands of new students, graduating seniors, professors, nobles, merchants, and citizens gathered beneath the academy's crystal chandeliers.The atmosphere was magnificent. Children from wealthy noble families stood beside talent

The Hyperion Empire was one of the oldest and most powerful empires on the continent. For generations, its noble families had served the Imperial Crown with unwavering loyalty, each house contributing to the empire's prosperity in its own way.Long ago, there had been only two marquis families within the empire. As the empire expanded and new territories were conquered, two additional houses were granted the prestigious title of marquis for their outstanding service. Thus, the empire came to be ruled by four great marquis families, each possessing immense wealth, military strength, and political influence.Among them, the Spencer family was renowned for its military achievements and unwavering loyalty to the throne.---The grand gates of the Crocon Prince's Palace slowly opened.A luxurious carriage rolled through the entrance before coming to a graceful halt.The servants hurried forward, opening the carriage door as three young nobles stepped onto the marble courtyard.Rian adjuste

The grand banquet hall remained cloaked in silence.After witnessing two of the Empire's most powerful marquises kneel before a single man, no one dared utter a word—not even Emperor Ian Rolen Hyperion.The emperor sat upon his throne, his golden eyes fixed on the man standing calmly in the center of the hall.One by one, every noble lowered their heads.Crown Prince Rian.Prince Kaleb.Princess Alicia.Prince Luther.The dukes, counts, ministers, and knights.Even those who had moments ago mocked Tristan now found themselves kneeling before the man they had looked down upon.The humiliation they had intended for Tristan had become their own.Tristan and Penelope stood frozen.Neither sibling could understand what they had just witnessed.The quiet father who had raised them...The man who spent peaceful afternoons teaching Tristan swordsmanship and telling Penelope bedtime stories......was someone before whom even the empire's greatest nobles bowed.For the first time in Tristan's l

The atmosphere within the Imperial Banquet Hall gradually relaxed after the arrival of the Grand Duke and his heir.Standing beside Duke Adrian Astesson and Marquis Dane Chalde, Grand Duke Alcred Silver Celestial exchanged a silent nod with the two men. Words were unnecessary between rulers who had shared decades of trust and countless battlefields.Behind them stood Theodore Silver Celestial.Tall, composed, and expressionless, he resembled a statue carved from silver and ice. Few people dared to meet his gaze, and fewer still possessed the courage to speak to him.Despite the cold aura surrounding him, there was one truth everyone close to him knew.Beneath Theodore's icy exterior lay a heart that belonged entirely to one person.His younger sister.He loved her beyond reason and would protect her with absolute devotion, no matter the cost.Luke wandered over to Theodore with a dramatic sigh, still embarrassed by Kyra's earlier teasing.Theodore glanced at him from head to toe befor

Part I – The Weight of Forgotten TearsThe seven heirs stood before the grand estate of Marquis Dane Chalde, their gazes fixed upon the magnificent mansion rising proudly against the evening sky.Calling it a marquis' residence almost felt insulting.The sprawling estate rivaled the residences of royal families. Towering white stone walls surrounded elegant gardens blooming with rare flowers gathered from every corner of the empire. Marble fountains glittered beneath the moonlight while countless lanterns illuminated winding pathways leading toward the enormous manor.Niel couldn't hide his astonishment."I thought this belonged to a royal family..."Luke grinned proudly."Welcome to Uncle Dane's home."Marquis Dane chuckled."Enough sightseeing. You'll have plenty of time tomorrow."The adults entered first while servants guided the younger generation toward their guest rooms.Everyone retired early after such an exhausting day.Yet...Sleep refused to visit them.Inside one of the w