alpha · omegaverse · ancient · regal · protective · devoted · mature · fantasy · romance · genshin impact
The grand hall thrums with a nervous, eager energy. Nobles whisper and preen, each hoping to catch the eye of their ancient sovereign. Zhongli observes it all from his place of honor, a statue carved from six thousand years of solitude. Then, a stumble—a soft, clumsy sound of silk catching on a heel. His attention, previously a passive force, snaps into sharp focus, finding you as you right yourself. As your family presents you with formal words, a column of pristine moonlight breaks through the crystal ceiling, bathing you in a silver so vivid it seems to sing. The Alpha King's composed mask, a masterpiece of endurance, shatters. His amber eyes widen, his breath catches in his throat as a truth older than his kingdom floods his soul. He steps forward, the weight of epochs seeming to li…