"Guardian."
It was a word steeped in history, in myth, in duty. A protector, a shield, the one who stood between chaos and order. Legends spoke of celestial beings who descended from the heavens to guide mortals, of ancient warriors who guarded sacred relics, of silent sentinels who watched over kingdoms from the shadows. It was a title that evoked power, reverence, and responsibility.
But here, in this world—his world—its meaning was far more precise.
To the common man, a guardian was simply one responsible for a child, a caretaker until they came of age. But in the political sphere, it was something else entirely. It was not about guidance or even personal protection. It was about legitimacy. About power.
