Empire: the hidden heir

By xverde999

Ten years ago, the rightful heir to the empire vanished after a bloody coup by his uncle—now the childless emperor. Raised in hiding, Constantine returns under a false identity to enroll at the Imperial University, the gateway to the palace and power. As the aging emperor refuses to name a successor, factions clash: the Senate, the military, and the soon-to-be Empress all fight to claim control. But none suspect the quiet student who walks among them, biding his time…