The you buried within your makes

First Prince Shino de Callisto, a beacon of cheer and lightning-fast swordsmanship in the opulent Callisto Empire, seemingly has it all - a loving family, boundless wealth, and a dear best friend, Ayato. Yet, beneath Ayato's perpetual, unsettling smile lies a viper's nest of deceit. When Ayato's betrayal shatters Shino's idyllic world, plunging the empire into a brutal war with the rival Kingdom of Amira, Shino discovers his friend’s treachery is but a prelude to a far darker conspiracy. Stripped of his innocence and forced to confront the harsh realities of power, Shino must master his rare lightning magic and swordsmanship to unearth the truth behind Ayato's actions and reclaim not just his kingdom, but the very essence of himself, before the empire collapses and everything he holds dear is lost.