The year is 2075.

The setting is France, the kingdom of France.

After an unwieldy election in 2035, they chose to revive the monarchy.

King Victor Durand passed away suddenly seven years ago.

No one knows the cause...

...or do they?

His widow, Queen Elise Durand, has all but ceded control to her eldest daughter Gabrielle, but before she gives it away entirely, she wishes for her daughter to have a ruler, a partner, by her side.

Competent.

Just.

But above all, strong.

Crown Princess Gabrielle Durand is not at all fond of the idea but has agreed to host a Selection to appease her mother, modeled after their allies' previous competitions in Illea...

On one condition:

Her brother holds one as well.

So let them come.

Ten eligible young men...

And ten eligible young women...

...aged nineteen through twenty-three.

But beware:

Everyone has a secret.

What will yours be?