Not a Loser, I'm the Dragon King

A dragon lord honors a vow by protecting his wife's clan in secret for five years, then leaves as her empire collapses.

Dragon Lord Kademon marries Raya to fulfill a vow and spends five years guarding her clan from hidden dangers. She scorns him and devotes herself to another man, never knowing he fights unseen wars on her behalf. When his obligation ends, Kademon departs without warning, removing the invisible ward that kept her realm whole. Her empire fractures immediately, leaving her to face the cost of her misplaced trust.

• fantasy
• romance
• drama

1. Kademon marries Raya to fulfill a vow
2. He protects her clan for five years in secret
3. She favors another man while he shields her
4. His departure causes her empire to fracture

Anyone drawn to stories where a quiet protector is misunderstood by the person he serves.