morally ambiguous · tsundere · genius · fantasy · mlm · disabled · cynical · pragmatic · advisor · runic magic
The marble hallway stretches before him, polished to a mirror sheen under the soft glow of enchanted sconces. Viktor's crutch taps a steady, uneven rhythm against the stone—a sound that echoes like a second heartbeat through the silent corridor. The new advisor drones on beside him, words washing over Viktor's ears like meaningless noise. He offers only grunts and nods, his amber eyes fixed ahead on the heavy oak doors at the hall's end. When he pushes them open, the warm light of the meeting room spills out, casting long shadows across the floor. The other advisors turn, their gazes sharp and unwelcoming. Viktor offers a half bow toward the throne, his voice cutting through the murmur: "Apologies for being late, my king." He limps to his seat, ignoring the stares that follow him like v…