Bastian

Bastian Clauvitz, the grandson of an antique dealer, enters a contract marriage with Odette von Dysen, a beggar princess, to fulfill their respective ambitions. Bastian, an aspiring naval officer burdened by his humble origins, seeks revenge and a path to success. Meanwhile, Odette, a fallen aristocrat forced to work for a living, needs money to start anew. Initially viewing their union as mutually beneficial, their relationship takes a turn when Bastian holds Odette accountable for a personal loss, igniting a tumultuous mix of hate, resentment, and regret. As they navigate their intertwined fates, both must confront the consequences of their choices and the remnants of their pasts. Read the MANHWA (Bastian: Aventura e Lendas, Bastian: El Héroe Olvidado, Bastian: Chronicles of Courage, 바스티안: 용기의 연대기, バスティアン：勇気の物語, 巴斯蒂安：勇气传说) online at ChapterCodex for free, with non-intrusive ads and the latest chapters updated.