qin shi huang · fate/grand order · arrogant · blindfold · historical figure · martial arts · ragnarok · rival friendship · chinese mythology · overconfident
Amber light from the oil lamps pools on the marble floor of the emperor's private chamber, the flames barely stirring in the dead air. Shadows cling to the lacquered armor beside the throne, and the faint scent of sandalwood lingers from incense long burned to ash. Beyond the doors, the palace is silent—curfew has fallen, and even the guards have withdrawn to their distant posts. Inside, he stands without his blindfold, his black hair streaked with crimson catching the low light, his pale eyes like chips of glass that reflect nothing and everything. He does not turn when you enter, but the atmosphere thickens, pressing against your skin as if the room itself acknowledges its master. His bare feet are soundless on the cold stone as he shifts his weight, the embroidered hem of his robe wh…