A bittersweet checkmate

Everything was perfect in Astaroth empire until one day the only hier fron had died in a terrible accident.
1 month after his death noble families in Astaroth empire got an invitation from the King.
He announces that the first child of every noble family should participate in this competition where the winner will be the new heir of the throne.
Now Ryoko Hinode a beautiful and charismatic lady should take the place of her brother and take part in this competition to save her families name and to be the new heir of the throne.
She's the only female contestant and all the judging she'll get will make it harder for her to win.
Intrigues, betrayal, crazy challenges and dark secrets are other things Ryoko must deal to win the competition.
Will she win and prove everybody that they were wrong?
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