Fountainhead Palace Sekiro

The wind howled outside the palace, its icy fingers clawing at the stained-glass windows. Inside, the room was bathed in the warm glow of candles and the flickering fire in the hearth. Yet, the heat rising between Meribella and Edwyn had little to do with the flames. Meribella stood before him, her legs shackled, and her heart felt heavy each second, standing like a prisoner in front of him. “Edwyn..." Her voice trembled as she whispered his name, "Please, you must believe me. I’ve done nothing wrong. I’ve always been loyal—to you and the Crown.” Edwyn, in a bathrobe with his hair still damp, stepped closer. His fingers traced her face, sending shivers down her spine. “I know you’re innocent, but palace rules are strict. Even I can’t bend them outright. Still...” He kneels at her feet and unlocks the shackles. “I won’t let anyone hurt you. I’ll speak to my father—the King—and clear your name.” As he rose, his fingers gently brushed over the bruises on her forehead, lingering slightly on her pale lips. "You should take a bath," he murmured in the most affectionate tonee. Meribella blinked, confused. "How...?" She was a prisoner, and such luxuries were not meant for her. Edwyn gestured toward the adjoining chamber. "There," he said, his attention never leaving her. "I want to spend a good time with you, Meribella. Now that you are in the palace..." He didn’t finish his sentence, instead brushing a few strands of her hair behind her ear. The gesture made her blush, her heart fluttering despite the circumstances. "You have always been kind, Edwyn," she said, averting her eyes. "I will be quick," she said, stepping away, only for him to catch her wrist. "You need help to bathe," he insisted, his voice firm. "I see bruises on your feet and your face." Meribella’s cheeks burned. In the palace, royals were accustomed to being naked before servants, but she was not raised in such luxury. The thought of being unclothed in front of maids made her stomach churn. “T-there’s no need for servants. I’ll be fine.” Edwyn smiled, tilting his head slightly. "Who mentioned anything about maids?" he queried teasingly, yet loaded with meaning. Meribella’s eyes grew wide when the meaning of his words hit her. Before she could answer, a low, mocking laugh echoed in the room. "How boring," a voice drawled, dripping with sarcasm, from near the window, lit by the moonlight. He stood in his red cloak, and his golden-flecked eyes shone with anger and curiosity, leaving Meribella and Edwyn speechless. It’s a world of mystic powers shrouded in mystery, where reincarnation binds fates, and dominance is driven by ambition. Predators become prey. Who is a friend, and who is an enemy? Trust is a dangerous game. They were never meant to fall in love. They were destined to erase each other’s existence, yet they defied fate.

Cassian had lived his life in the most miserable way. He had scrubbed the floors and washed the clothes in the cold winter and done everything just to please his uncle’s family, but in return, they sold him to a merchant only for a pouch of coins. And the merchant decided to gift him to the king of Aetherlyn, a faraway kingdom from his small village to show his loyalty and curry favor from the king. And he was the lucky one from the group to be choosen by the king. Thus he got the position of palace servant. Cassian thought maybe his life in the palace would be different, but he was bound to be disappointed as the people in the palace were far more sinister and ruthless. Scheming ran in their blood. And can anyone tell him why his path always crossed with the notorious first prince of the kingdom? The seemingly cold prince had an unpredictable temper. And why was he always drawn to him like a moth to a light? Will Cassian be able to survive in the palace where the true faces are hidden behind masks, or will he become more entangled in their schemes and just become a mere pawn in their game?

[The latest masterpiece by the author of Reverend Insanity] In the heart of a volcano, the mechanical fairy palace left by the ancients longed for a successor. The mother sacrificed her life to obtain the treasure seal of the fairy palace, entrusting it to Ning Zhuo on her deathbed. Buddha Heart Demon Seal! To deliver oneself to enlightenment, and others to demonhood. The bearer of the seal, by lightly engraving the Heart Demon Seal, could control mechanisms as if they were feathers. While others wielded it, exhausted in spirit and heavy in mind; Ning Zhuo could command it with ease, light and graceful as in a dance. Ning Zhuo said, "Mother, your child will surely fulfill your trust and claim that fairy palace!" Indeed: The chance encounter with a spirited secret, where skill merges with supreme logic. Universes open to new realms, where natural beauty rivals the heavens. Ancient bells transmit the law, dancing under the moon's pure radiance. With the true form embodying myriad things, who in the world could contend!

The great tribulation of heaven and earth is approaching. Before returning to the great tribulation, the once strong Ye Qing stumbled upon the Confucian scriptures, practiced the true method, formed the mountain god, broke through the Dragon Palace, fought against various forces, preempted the fate of the heavenly machine, achieved great fame, stepped on ten thousand immortals, opened up the world, and honored himself in the three realms. He achieved the enlightenment of the Qing Emperor!

Six Concubines, One Emperor. One he hates the most. But why? When Princess Aurora Evanov of Rovamer is married off to Emperor Tesarius Izekail of Lanterbur, she is met with hostility from all sides. Being the last concubine among the six, she is often bullied for her naive and sensitive nature and disregarded for being a foreigner. If Aurora thought she's find some solace in their shared husband, she is awfully proven wrong. Tesarius harbors an uncertain hatred towards to foreign princess, so much, that he makes a mockery of Aurora's presence in the palace, by making her the one and only Consort wearing a mask. Aurora, being the naive girl that she is, continues to follow Tesarius's unjust orders in order to achieve his love. Hoping that someday he'll see her worth. But all that flies out of the window when the Harem is attacked. But no one comes to save Aurora. Not even her beloved Emperor. Realizing that she had been blinded by one sided love and was never going to win this battle, Aurora tosses her love for the Emperor aside, and decides to make her own place in Palace. But how will she do that? When she is surrounded by Hyena's from all sides? Will Aurora's naive nature succeed? Or will she wither away in the middle of Royal politics? Or, Will Tesarius eventually regret his actions, and realize his long lost love for her? If so, Will Aurora ever accept him back?

The daughter of two poor farmers, beautiful Li Xiao Niang is given a once in a life time opportunity to become the Crown Prince's bride, but when she gets married to the Prince, she finds that life in the Palace is not at all like she imagined and she is sorely under prepared for the difficulties ahead of her. Will she come out victorious or will she lose to the enemies hiding behind the shadows?

Cater, a hybrid hiding his demon-vampire blood, lives as a servant in Avalor’s palace, where King Arthur hunts all supernaturals. When a prophecy names Cater as the only one who can protect Prince Alric from a looming darkness, he must risk revealing his secret. As danger rises and forbidden feelings grow, Cater and Alric must fight together to save the kingdom—or lose everything.

In the cold winter of the Joseon dynasty, a lonely royal concubine, Lady Eun, stumbles upon a fragile flower blooming in the snow—a rare "frozen plum." The flower symbolizes her constrained life within the palace walls. Lady Eun falls in love with Seong Jun, a lowly but brilliant scholar, who is also the palace librarian. Their bond begins as a secret exchange of poetry and shared love for nature but soon grows into a forbidden romance.

Artemis Starke has been burdened with the final wish of his father- that he might be married and live a happy life. But their noble family has no means to accomplish this wish. He seeks an audience with the King, that a gamble might succeed and his hand would be accepted. As he expects, this offer is surely granted. The Demon Spirit lurking in his gaze made it so. Shadows tremble in the depths, the Palace obscuring the many dangerous secrets of history. Might they be unraveled, their way of life may be threatened. But to climb higher requires risks, to seek the light requires a Gambit of Lifetimes. Only when one determines himself to risk it all, can all prosper.

In a kingdom steeped in intrigue and dark secrets, Third Prince Hyeon carries a reputation for being a wife killer. When Mi-Suk, a sweet and determined young woman, is forced to marry him to save her mother from a mysterious illness, she discovers that the palace is a dangerous terrain, full of conspiracies and betrayals. As Mi-Suk fights to survive and uncover the truth about Hyeon, dark forces plot to destroy the kingdom. Between unexpected alliances, family secrets and the search for a mythical flower capable of saving lives, Mi-Suk will have to face impossible choices. Can love flourish amid distrust? Or will the heart's desire be your undoing?

A palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery series! In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her-until she was kidnapped and sold into service there. Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That's her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao's façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor's favorite consort... so she can taste the lady's food for poison! At her lady's side, Maomao starts to learn about everything that goes on in the rear palace-not all of it seemly. Can she ever lead a quiet life, or will her powers of deduction and insatiable curiosity bring her ever more adventures, and ever more dangers?

Surrounded by people who could use magic as naturally as breathing, who wouldn't want to do the same? The girl from the palace certainly wants to. And with the history of the ones around her, becoming capable of doing so was not hard to imagine. At least, that's what she thought with the information she had. But some things are rather difficult to imagine even with a child’s mind.

Li An, abandoned at birth in the cold palace, gains a miraculous gift when a seed from the tree of knowledge enters her mind, enhancing her intelligence and setting her on a mission to gather wisdom points by applying her newfound knowledge. As she grows, she uncovers her noble heritage and encounters her destined fiancé, a proud young general who looks down upon her. But through tough times, they recognize each other and work toward her ultimate goal. She was given a barren land but she turned that barren land into her small kingdom—a place where the seed's knowledge can thrive and inspire growth for future generations.

What would you do if you met a mysterious charming stranger, but could never fully see his face? That was the very predicament Cloud Belmont found himself in. It was unusual to find the spark one had been searching for, for so many years on Palace Grounds, but somehow they had found each other. Although this mysterious man knows everything about Cloud. Cloud has not even seen the face of the person he spends endless amounts of hours with. Follow Cloud’s journey on finding out who the man is and his own journey on finding himself.

Susan Mitchell , a frustrated office assistant discovers a rare relic in the confines of her office walls. out of curiosity to decipher the contents of this relic, Susan Mitchell gets transported to ancient Qin dynasty in China as Ru Lingyi who is a palace maid in the palace of an overbearing concubine. Will Susan Mitchell, who is now Ru Lingyi find her way out , or becomes entangled with palace drama?, how is she going to navigate this discovery?...why not read to find out.

Rin, a skilled warrior at the bustling White Flower Palace, guards two dangerous secrets that could unravel everything. First, he possesses forbidden knowledge of the world around him, a world strikingly similar to the events of a novel he once read—The Golden Girl's Rise. This eerie familiarity guides him as he navigates life far from the grandeur of the Hoshimi Empire’s Imperial Palace, where he hides his true identity. The second, far more perilous secret, is that Rin is the estranged brother of the Crown Prince, a central figure in the novel’s fateful tale. Torn between his past and present, Rin's role in the unfolding story threatens to expose him. When circumstances draw him into the very chaos foretold by the novel, Rin must confront his identity as a prince and grapple with the destiny that binds him. But can he rewrite the fate laid out in The Golden Girl's Rise? Or will the events of the past repeat themselves, forever changing the lives of those he holds dear?

Kenneth is the unfavored third prince of the Kingdom of Lucano, one of the largest kingdoms on the Avalanche Continent. A fierce competition is underway in his kingdom after the king issued an edict that he will appoint whichever prince can defeat the monsters that rule the Audoran Forest as the next king. As the son of a servant, conquering the forest is the only way he can save his loved ones from the harsh life in the palace. However, what happens if the monster he must kill is far different from what he expected? In the end, Kenneth must make a decision. Protect the 'monster' or betray and abandon the family he loves.

Prince Xyrus of Feron and Princess Valencia of Pherr are forced into a marriage to unite their warring kingdoms. Xyrus, a stoic and duty-bound heir, sees the union as a necessary sacrifice, while Valencia, a fiery and rebellious princess, views it as a prison. From a loveless wedding to clashing in the palace, their animosity is undeniable. But as they navigate court politics and an assassination attempt, their hatred begins to crack. Just as they start to fall for each other, a betrayal threatens to tear them apart.

King Aldric, a cruel and tyrannical ruler, governs his kingdom of Valdoria with an iron fist. He remains indifferent to the suffering of his people, but everything changes when Elara, a young maid, enters the service of the palace. Although initially frightened by the king’s harshness, Elara soon perceives that behind his brutality lies a lonely and tormented man, haunted by deep emotional scars. Over time, she manages to ease his pain with simple acts of kindness and sincere words, gradually winning his heart. Their relationship develops in secret, an forbidden love between the gentle maid and the sovereign, but the two are deeply drawn to each other. Aldric begins to change under Elara's influence, slowly abandoning his cruel methods as she encourages him to become a more just man. As a plot to overthrow the king unfolds behind the scenes of the palace, Elara uncovers the conspiracy and warns Aldric. Together, they thwart the attempted coup, thus strengthening Aldric's position on the throne. The king, recognizing Elara's courage and loyalty, eventually frees her from the constraints of her maid position and grants her an honored place by his side.

Meihua, Princess of Nindo and only heir to 57th Emperor of Xi, learns the marriage she was looking forward to is meant to be a cage to keep her bound and locked away in the Inner Palace. In a moment of defiance, she runs, escaping the Palace and Capitol in an attempt to find freedom. But a Princess with no experience beyond the walls of her palace has no place in the starving, bandit ridden corners of the empire. Determined to survive on her own, Meihua sets out to the learn the truth about her long-bound magic and the reason the empire is so determined to seal her away. After nearly starving to death, Meihua is taken in by poor, but kind rice farmers and learns the state of the empire is not at all what she has been taught. Realizing she needs to learn to master her magic and abnormally powerful Qi, she joins rogue demonic cultivator Xuan Xiu on his travels. They’re soon joined by a powerful woman from West of the Spine of the World, an ordinary man who keeps getting stuck in extraordinary circumstances, and a fae with a serpent’s tongue as they make their way across the Land of Song and Snow in an effort to discover the great secrets of the empire and themselves. A Caged Phoenix is the first of a fantasy adventure romance trilogy chronicling Meihua’s fall from nobility to her years as a wandering cultivator and her eventual rise to Empress and the love and loss she suffers along the way.

I had thought that my life couldn't get worse when I walked in on my fiancé cheating on me with my best friend. But after a series of unfortunate events, I opened my eyes in a world that I had only read about in a webnovel, the Erudian Empire, ruled under the domineering, bloody reign of Emperor Helio. The worst part? I'm not even the main character! Reborn as Winter Royberg de la Erudian, I am the pitiful side character who is discovered to be a royal bastard princess due to a certain physical trait only the imperial bloodline possesses. But I know the end of Winter's story and the unwanted royal punching bag is framed as a witch and killed at age 16 on the guillotine due to the scheming of the cruel empress. An aloof, murder happy father? Check. Psycho half-sister? Check. Meddlesome author who wants me to follow the script? Double check! I don't want to die an early death again, so I'm determined not to ever be discovered as a royal again. But before I know it, I'm trapped in a palace of blood and opulence playing tricky games of power, games I have no clue how to win. How will I survive to adulthood in the imperial palace and get my happily ever after? And am I really the only person who fell into this world? *UPDATES 1-2 TIMES A WEEK* *1500 TO 3300 WORDS PER CHAPTER*

I possessed a supporting character in a reverse harem novel. As a young concubine who gained the interest of the emperor. The concubines and male lords eventually killed her for treason. Fortunately, I possessed her just as she was entering the Imperial Palace. Everyone in the Imperial Palace was wary of me, but didn’t hate me yet. I don’t need nor want to be loved by the emperor. “Come to my room tonight. I’ll read you a fairy tale!” "Woo, don’t cry. I’ll give you this.” But why is everyone so soft towards me? I don’t understand. ‐--‐-‐--------------------------------------------------------------------- I am not the author of this novel, but personally I think the Novel is better than the Manhwa. Author(s) Yemaro 예마로

A world forgotten by everyone, a world said to have died long ago, Starlight was sent to find a jewel but things didn't go as he wanted, seven palaces and seven rulers, one of these palaces holds the jewel

In a world where wealth, high classes and powers rules over the commoners. In the heart of the COUNTRY,is the GOLDEN PALACE CASTLE, a marvel of gold and riches. This vast estate was a city within itself, with buildings that seemed to touch the sky and walls that shone like the sun. The palace was a tourist attraction, drawing visitors from far and wide to witness its splendor. Within its walls, the royal family resided in pure luxury. Each member of the family had their own apartment, complete with private pools and personal staffs. The palace was a hive of activity, with hundreds of maids, servants, and guards attending to the family's every need. At the helm of the royal family was King Ryker, a just and fair ruler. He had two wives, Queen Lirien and Queen Vynessa. Queen Lirien, the first wife, with three children: Princess Calantha, 28 years old,the oldest child in the royal family, and identical twin princes, Princes Theny and Thorin, who are 26 respectively. Queen Vynessa, the second wife, had two children: Prince Zayne who's 22 and Princess Samara the last child who's just 21. Now Prince Zayne,the last son is an headache to the royal family,his life activities always brings nothing but scolding from the king,reports from the royal elders,councils and executives,tears on his mother's cheeks. Zayne is a typical bad boy,he doesn't even care about his reality as a prince,He's still in college but spends his whole life going to clubs,drinking and fucking bitches. If he doesn't come home drunk,then news about him involving in an accident would trend for the week,he spoils at least two cars in a week due to reckless driving and drunk driving. He would get into trouble,fighting with thugs and street guys,sometimes he would beat them up so badly that they will get admitted,while other times he's the one who would get beaten up,especially whenever he refuses to go out with his bodyguards,countless times he would show up in the palace with numbers of bruises on his face. He once gambled with the new car he acquired with billions and he lost as usual. Everybody knows who Prince Zayne is,aside from his lifestyle, his face screams troubled,He's like a greek god,handsome and sexy in all ways,Even his cool deep voice is enough to open the girls pants,well he never have to ask them out,they do it themselves and he always go along with the flow. Everything continues this way,until the king suddenly make a shocking announcement which got the whole country and Solaria city precisely. What's the announcement?

First of all, don't expect anything very good. This is the first time I write such a novel and I use translation because English is not my native language. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After the death of his parents, young Kael is sent to the palace, where he struggles with loneliness. Even though he is ostracized and despised in the palace where he was educated, the anger and determination within him make him stronger. One day, he encounters a secret conspiracy to save the princess and learns that she has been kidnapped by a shadowy organization. Kael sets out on a dangerous path to both save the princess and pursue the betrayal in the palace. However, this journey will not only offer him the opportunity to defeat his enemies, it will also lead him to find a lost piece. Can Kael win his battle for the throne, or will he forever lose a part of himself that was lost on his path to power?

Aria, a lowly Omega, has always known her place in the brutal hierarchy of werewolf society: at the bottom, unseen and unheard. Working as a servant in the royal palace, her only dream is to live a quiet, invisible life far from the power struggles of Alphas and Betas. But everything changes the night of the annual Mating Ball, when a fateful accident thrusts her into the path of Kael, the ruthless and feared Lycan King. Kael has ruled with an iron fist since ascending the throne, determined to crush rebellion and keep order in his kingdom. He has no patience for weakness— even less for the idea of a mate bond. But when Aria stumbles into his path, the bond snaps into place, linking him to the one wolf he despises most: an Omega. Furious at the Moon Goddess’s choice, Kael gives Aria an ultimatum: stay in the palace under his watch or face banishment into the wilds where Omegas don’t survive. Yet, as political intrigue and rebellion stir within his kingdom, Kael finds himself inexplicably drawn to Aria’s quiet strength and courage, even as he fights to resist her. For Aria, navigating the dangerous world of the palace is a battle of its own. Mocked and scorned for daring to exist in the King’s orbit, she must discover the power hidden within herself— not just to survive but to protect the mate bond that could change everything. As Kael and Aria are pulled together by fate and torn apart by pride, they must face a rising threat that could destroy them both. In a world where strength is everything, can an Omega and a King defy the odds—and each other—to find love and save the kingdom? FATED TO THE LYCAN KING is a slow-burn werewolf romance filled with forbidden love, court intrigue, and the electrifying pull of a mate bond that refuses to be denied.

In the northern part of the world, a long-standing battle between various races and the demon race has finally reached its end. The Demon Lord, a figure with black hair, red eyes, rules from her obsidian palace, having repeatedly defeated the Goddess, the strongest being in the world. However, she refrains from killing her, knowing she will only be reborn to lead another attack. As the goddess kneels before her, badly injured and helpless, the sounds of explosions echo outside, signaling the imminent victory of the alliance. Despite her immense power, the demon lord acknowledges the demon's overall weakness compared to humans and the Alliance. The development of fighting energy and mana has allowed ordinary humans to fight demons, leading to the demon army's defeat. Aware of the Alliance's intent to enslave the abyssal demon, the Demon Lord decides to cast a forbidden spell that will cost her life. As the Alliance forces storm the palace, they hesitate upon sensing the spell's energy. The Demon Lord vows to resist and be reborn to save her people. Meanwhile, the goddess reflects on the demon lord's past treatment of her and acknowledges her respect and dedication to her people. As the demon lord prepares to cast the spell, the goddess asks if she can abandon her plan and live freely. However, demon lords are duty-bound to restore the demon race's glory and protect her people. Understanding the demon lord's resolve, the goddess readies her sword, intending to clash with the demo lord's forbidden spell. The resulting explosion creates a mushroom cloud, marking the end of the conflict and the start of a new era. The Demon Lord and the Goddess become historical figures, their stories occasionally told.

Shura palvor wakes up in the body of a youthful man in a dying empire, with a heart set towards everlasting life, his soul will house non other than this great hope, discarding all familial kinship, love and hatred, life and death. he strides toward the abyss.

Han yu the normal boy on earth reincarnated into true sky continent world of immortal. in new world he has average talent and background with no golden finger so he accepted reality. so wish was to enter Divine palace realme marry three wife and enjoy three hundred years of happiness but system come at first night of you marrying concubine and his journey to top begins

Emperor? Palace? Noble Consort? Concubines? WHATTTTT?!