Heart Shrouded by Darkness

Charles Vanlies was born to a wealthy family with their hands in every business possible. From a young age, he was groomed to inherit the family's vast financial empire, his life a relentless pursuit of knowledge and skill to prepare him for the monumental task ahead. But on the day of his wedding, everything changed.

All of his dreams shattered in a single moment. Charles's siblings, envious and threatened by his potential, conspired to remove him from the line of inheritance. They orchestrated a heinous plot, manipulating one of his trusted subordinates to carry out their deadly plan. The bomb explosion killed Charles, his wife-to-be, their unborn child, and all the invited guests. Hopes, dreams, and the brightest of futures all vanished in the smoke and fire.

In the last moment of his life, Charles thought, "Surrounded by demons, why am I still trying to be different?"

A flash of light, and his soul flew off into the unknown.

"Your Majesty! The eggs! One of them hatched," one of the servants ran into the throne room.

"Finally, tell everyone to welcome my heir!" Demon Empress said.