Symphony Of Shadows: The Genius Behind the Kingdom
The Hidden Smile of Intelligence

In the small town of Bernovia, hidden behind the lofty walls of a magnificent kingdom, lies a mysterious palace. The stone-lined building rises between shady trees and beautiful gardens. Life within the palace was an attractive spectacle for the townspeople, as if there was a world of its own behind a huge, tightly-guarded gate.

Emilian was the only son of the Chief Librarian of the palace. From a young age, he had taken a deep interest in books and knowledge. Her long brown hair always hid people's gaze over her intelligent face. Her passionate brown eyes were always figuring out more, and her lips often moved reading every word that flowed out of her lips as she permeated the knowledge.

However, there was so much unseen behind the serious look on his face. Emilian suffered from a rare disease that restricted his movements. Each step must be calculated, every attempt to take something can be a painful experience. Though his body is bound by these limitations, his mind travels far, exploring a maze of ideas and puzzles that no one else can reach.

From his small room in the corner of the upper floor of the palace, Emilian could see the beautiful blue sky and stars at night through his small window. Inside his room, he spent hours with piles of ancient books and dusty scrolls. From this, he learned about mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and various other sciences.

However, his genius was a closely guarded secret. He never appeared in public, afraid that people would see him as just a disabled child with a look of pity. On some rare occasions, as dark nights enveloped the palace, Emilian would set up some simple equipment in the garden and solve the most complicated mathematical problems under the starlight.

But his destiny will change when a new teacher arrives at the palace. Eliza, with bright blonde hair and a warm smile, came to teach at the palace. Over time, Emilian and Eliza grew close. They would explore the library together, read ancient texts, and observe the shining stars in the night sky.

Under Eliza's influence, Emilian slowly began to open her heart. He learned that his uniqueness and limitations did not make him weak. Her intelligence becomes a tool to overcome her physical limitations, and Eliza becomes a source of inspiration and support.

However, there was something Eliza was hiding. One night, when a candlelight dimly lit up his face, Emilian realized that there was a secret he was keeping. There was obscurity in his normally bright eyes. What was Eliza hiding from Emilian? And will this secret threaten their relationship and destroy the faith they have built together?

Unlike other children, Emilian has an uncanny ability to solve even the most complicated math puzzles. Even at the age of ten, he had mastered ancient languages that only the educated could decipher. His genius was an incredible gift, but it also became a curse invisible to the eyes of others.

At night, when the palace vanished into darkness, Emilian would ponder in the serenity of his room. The pile of books and scrolls formed his most loyal friends. He will solve puzzles that seem unbreakable to the ordinary human mind, feeling the spirit and satisfaction in every step he takes towards a solution.

However, so much is unseen behind that genius. Emilian suffered from a rare disease that restricted his movements. Each step must be calculated, every attempt to take something can be a painful experience. Although his mind spun faster than a water wheel in a rushing river, his body was shackled by limitations.

When the sun goes down and the sky turns red, Emilian will sit by the window of her room, staring at the candlelight dancing in the streets of the city. He sometimes heard the carefree laughter of children playing outside, but he felt himself isolated from the world he was supposed to belong to.

One day, however, a change approached. A new teacher arrived at the palace. Eliza, with bright blonde hair and a warm smile, came to teach at the palace. From the first day they met, there was a special bond that was established between Emilian and Eliza.

Eliza opened the door to the outside world that Emilian had neglected. With Eliza, Emilian explored the palace garden, felt the grass under her feet, and felt a cool breeze rubbing her cheeks. Under the scorching light of the sun, they talked about everything, from the stars to their deepest desires.

Emilian felt as if there was a new power emerging within him, the urge to overcome his limitations and reach for the world outside of ancient books and manuscripts. Eliza is the catalyst for change, taking her out of the shadows of her room room and into the larger world.

When the sun sets, they will sit under an old tree in the garden, their gaze focused on the discolored sky. Emilian felt like he could embrace the world with open arms, no longer bound by his physical limitations.

However, behind Eliza's smile, there was something hidden. Emilian started to see the uneasiness in his eyes, the occasional doubt appearing and disappearing just like that. Is there a secret Eliza is hiding? And will this secret destroy the trust that Emilian has built upon him?

In the soft night light, Eliza approached him. His warm smile calmed the ocean of doubt that sometimes haunted Emilian's mind.

"Emilian," said Eliza slowly, her voice hoarse like a whispering wind.

Emilian returned Eliza's gaze, feeling a strange tremor in her heart. "There's something you want to say, isn't there?"

Eliza nodded, her eyes looking at Emilian in agitation. "really. There's something you need to know."

Emilian felt his heartbeat speed up. Is a dark secret that Eliza may have long been exposed to?

Eliza took a deep breath, as if preparing for the approaching storm. "Emilian, I'm not the only teacher who came to teach you."

Emilian frowned, his gaze staring at Eliza in confusion. "What do you mean?"

Eliza looked at the lake with a look full of regret. "I'm a spy, Emilian. I was sent by the kingdom to gather confidential information."

Those words seemed to hit Emilian like a storm. He felt his heart beating hard, his brain trying to process this confession. Eliza, the woman who has opened the door to the outside world for her, is now involved in intrigues and secrets she could never have imagined.

"What...what do they want from you?" emilian asked with a trembling voice.

Eliza clasped her own hand, as if trying to calm herself down. "They want me to gather information about a secret discovery left by your father, Emilian. Knowledge that is believed to change the destiny of the kingdom."

Emilian felt dizzy, as if the ground under his feet was moving erratically. The knowledge he had admired in his father's books, the knowledge that had given him hope and inspiration, was now the object of a game of power and ambition.

"Why...why are you telling me this now?" Emilian felt his emotions torn apart, between anger and heartbreak.

Eliza looked at Emilian with eyes filled with regret. "I feel the need to tell you, because we're stuck in a game bigger than ourselves. And I don't want you to get hurt because of me."

In that gaze, Emilian felt a flurry of confusion and conflicting beliefs. In an instant, he realizes that their story of wonder and limitation has faced an unexpected challenge.