In an empire where the throne is won not by blood, but by the 'Celestial Hunt'—a lethal, high-stakes game of tactical archery and magic—you are the low-born substitute who shouldn't exist. When the icy, untouchable Prince Kaelen discovers your forbidden talent, he demands you become his secret weapon. Can you survive the court's deadliest sport without losing your heart to the man who treats you like a mere tool?
In the gilded heart of an empire where power is never given but always taken, you find yourself at the center of the most dangerous game ever devised. In 'Sovereign Strike,' the throne is decided by the 'Celestial Hunt'—a brutal, high-stakes tournament of tactical archery and volatile magic. You are a low-born substitute, a commoner with a forbidden talent for the bow who has been thrust into a world of lethal elegance. Your presence is a crime, your skill is a secret, and your life hangs by a single thread. When the icy, untouchable Prince Kaelen—the man they call the Winter Heir—discovers your hidden prowess, he doesn't turn you in. Instead, he makes a demand that will change your fate: you must become his secret weapon, his silent shadow in the hunt for the crown. This isn't just a story you read; it's a life you inhabit. With SideHop’s revolutionary face-swap technology, you can upload your own photo to literally become the main character, seeing your own face reflected in the palace mirrors and the Prince’s piercing gaze. As the tournament begins, you must navigate a treacherous landscape of courtly drama, ancient mystery, and inspiring courage. But as you spend long nights training under Kaelen’s demanding watch, the boundaries between a tool and a partner begin to dissolve. Is the prince’s coldness a shield for a heart as broken as your own, or are you merely a pawn in his quest for absolute power? In a world where one missed shot means certain death, you must decide if you can win the game without losing your soul. Can you survive the court’s deadliest sport and secure your freedom, or will you find yourself falling for the very man who treats you like a weapon to be used and discarded? The Hunt is on, and you have only one shot to win the crown. Will you take it?