Intro, huh? Well, it's basically the beginning of every story or novel you've ever read, the part where the main characters show up and start talking. So, let me introduce myself.
I'm Rael, the eldest son of the Demon Lord, yeah, that Demon Lord. My father rules our kingdom, and I'm supposed to take over one day. Lucky me, right?
I have a younger sister named Raelissa. I know, that name probably sounds weird to you — and honestly, same. My parents wanted our names to match for some reason. At first, they were going to call her Vinnessa, but they ended up settling on Raelissa instead. Don't ask me why.
Before I really dive into my life story, I know what you're probably wondering:
"Do you live in hell?"
"Are you like your father?"
"What's your kingdom even called?"
And so on.
So, let me answer a few things first:
No, we don't live in hell. My parents moved to Earth a long time ago — that's where all the other kingdoms and clans are now anyway. It's easier to make connections, throw parties, invite allies and enemies alike. Politics, y'know?
As for whether I'm like my father… I guess I am, in some ways. People say I look just like my mom — like a male version of her, apparently. But personality-wise? Yeah, I take after my dad.
Cold. Sharp. Stubborn. Basically, your classic demon prince.
You're probably thinking, "Whoa, so you're a total badass? Cold-hearted and everything?"
Yeah. I'd say that's pretty accurate.
I'm the heir to Umbraeth, the Demon Kingdom — a place cloaked in shadows, pride, and ancient fire. It's where legacy matters more than happiness, and bloodlines are everything.
I'm next in line for the throne, but honestly? I want nothing to do with it.
Like, who would willingly take on all those responsibilities?
I know what you're thinking:
"Ugh, typical main character behavior — the heir who doesn't want to be heir, while I'd literally die to be in his place."
I get it. It probably sounds cool. But being the oldest sucks. People expect so much from me, and I'm only twenty. Everyone keeps pushing these duties and expectations on me like it's supposed to be natural.
Sometimes I think my sister, Raelissa, would be way better for the role. She's always been the golden child anyway. My parents adored her from the start — and we're only two years apart. Go figure.
Oh, and did I mention we're enemies with the vampires?
Yeah, not the angels. Surprising, right?
You'd think demons and angels would be at each other's throats, but nope. Ages ago, our ancestors made peace with the angels. But for some reason, the vampires? We've always clashed with them.
I despise them.
Unfortunately, my parents recently decided to make peace with the vampires too — for political reasons or whatever. Now we're supposed to be "friendly."
Disgusting.
I especially can't stand Luceris, the vampire prince. He's the next in line for the vampire throne — same age as me, which makes things even worse. We're constantly being compared. And he's always teasing me like a smug little—ugh.
I swear, he exists just to piss me off.
Like seriously, what's wrong with him?
I thought we were supposed to be keeping peace between our clans, not provoking each other every five minutes.
But of course, the universe has a cruel sense of humor.
Because the very next person I saw at the royal ball... was him.