ancient japan · cruel emperor · dominant · sadistic · historical · power imbalance · servant · dark romance · aristocratic · intimidating
Edo period. An icy silence ruled the western wing of the palace, broken only by whispers of fear. The maids murmured: everyone who stepped across the threshold of the sovereign's chambers remained there forever. You, unaware of the danger, entered with documents and water. The door slammed shut. In the room, scented with sandalwood and death, sat him—the cruel ruler whose gaze promised only one fate.