Shepherd's Secret Covenant
Chapter 1035

Swan King

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For a child, calling himself the Swan Knight was hardly strange.

In Iris, the identity of the "Swan Knight" was much like Spider-Man, Batman, or Superman—a mysterious, righteous, invincible superhero who hid his identity behind a costume. It was perfectly normal for children to be unable to resist the cool allure of "I'm actually a mysterious hero whose true identity I can't reveal."

But for an adult to still firmly believe he was the Swan Knight—that was more than a little like Return of the Dragon King.

And for a Prince—even a King—to do so was even more absurd.

At the same time, he was an exceptionally handsome man with an extraordinary bearing. His beauty and demeanor made him stand out among his brothers and sisters; anyone who swept their eyes across the group would inevitably see him first. This was a manifestation of his exceptional talent in the Path of Beauty. It had to be understood that the entire Iris royal family carried the bloodline of the Path of Beauty. None of them were ordinary people. Any one of them alone would inspire fanatical pursuit and worship.

Yet before this "Swan Prince," they all seemed so ordinary.

His Highness the Prince possessed an extraordinary sensitivity and intuition. While still in his teens, he was already able to offer extremely incisive criticism of master-level works of art. Despite having such a beautiful, seductive face that could enthrall all living beings, he treated matters of sex with indifference.

Even when he was beheaded, he had left behind no heirs. Just like the Swan Knight parting from his wife on their wedding night... Even after he married, he remained a "virgin King."

Without a doubt, he was a strange, gentle, beautiful, pure, elegant, and mad artist.

The perfect creation of Twin Mirrors,

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