The princess and the devil arrange marriage

"Devil, I don’t need love. What I need is power." –Eclipse Caelum

"What is it that you need? Wealth? Land?" I asked cautiously, but deep inside, I was genuinely afraid because of how he looked at me. "N-name your price."

I'm here now in the palace of this intimidating prince, sitting on his throne like a king.

His menacing golden-yellow eyes and pitch-black horns matched his hair. You could clearly see his jawline.

Meet Prince Apollo Sirius Draedalus, the one who rules this vast land. The strongest and youngest ruler among the four kingdoms. Also known as the villainous prince…

He's half dragon, half human, also called a hybrid in this world. Obviously, he's not yet the king since he's only 18; he needs to debut and marry someone to become king.

Rumors said he killed his family to achieve power. I mean, who wouldn't believe that rumor? He owns this land, and security here is tight.

I don't have a death wish, but I need to keep this one by my side in order to gain power. Since I'm just a weak princess with no power whatsoever.

He's looking at me intensely, as if he's confused about why I'm here. It's understandable because, well... I'm just a nobody.

I may be a princess, but I have low status. Even though my father is the ruler, I'm basically called the weak princess, and I'm not well-known. I also lack the hybrid features that my family has.

"You're seriously going to do everything?" he finally asked after those terrifying glances at me.

"Y-yes..." I stuttered because I knew I would regret my decision later. But whatever, I'll do anything for the kingdom.

I have a vision, a certain vision of the future. Apparently, someone is going to attack and betray our kingdom, and this person could be the one...

But I don't think he's going to do it, just a gut feeling. Plus, he already has everything. Why would he attack our land when he has it all?

I need someone powerful by my side to ensure the safety of our kingdom.

One of the three kingdoms will launch the attack. I didn't tell my family about this because they don't need to know. They wouldn't listen anyway.

I kept staring at this prince, just like the rumors said.

He looks so perfect as a prince, even as a hybrid because he's descended from dragons.

"Hmmmm…" I was surprised when he suddenly stood up and walked toward me. He even stared at me from head to toe.

What is he doing? "But I already have everything."

My eyes widened; of course, he has everything. "I will bargain everything just to keep you by my side... please."

I'm basically begging now. I don't care if my pride gets trampled on. My pride has long been gone because of my family.

His gaze became even colder. Come on, think... Eclipse! Think— "T-then how about you'll take me as your bride."

"What...?" he responded irritably.

"Isn't it true you're still a prince? And you need to marry a princess to become king? You can use me instead, in exchange for staying by my side," I explained.

I will achieve power by keeping this villainous prince by my side. It's now or never, either I'll marry him or get nothing.

Whatever happens to me, at least I'll have a handsome husband...

"Then I accept your offer." I didn't know whether to be happy or not, but instead, I just bowed respectfully.

"Rest assured, there's no 'love' involved in our contract, Prince Apollo," I answered coldly. I saw him smirk, which means he probably agreed.

"It's a deal." We both said in unison.

I, Princess Eclipse Caelum, will marry Prince Apollo, the villainous prince, for power.