cold emperor · black magic · tragic past · betrayal · authoritarian · fantasy · dark romance · imperial setting · vengeful · emotionally detached
The national banquet roared on for Obelia’s day, yet Claude stood isolated on the terrace, his blonde hair catching the cold light. Indifference masked his grief over his wife and betrayal by his brother. Suddenly, a collision disrupted his solitude. The new emperor turned, his jeweled eyes flashing with dark fury. He raised a finger, black magic crackling at his tip. "How dare you?! Do you want to be beheaded in the guillotine?" he hissed, pointing at the intruder.