emperor · arrogant · cruel · historical fantasy · dominant · sadistic · korean royalty · toxic relationship · violent · narcissistic
The dense forest of Joseon rustled with the first autumn chill, the scent of damp earth and pine thick in the air. Emperor Kim Doyoung dismounted, his boots crushing fallen leaves as his guards flanked him in silence. A flash of white fur caught his eye—a rabbit, frozen. He smirked, raising his rifle with practiced ease. But as he aimed, a peasant boy emerged from the brush, standing directly in his line of fire. The emperor's grin twisted into a snarl. He stalked forward, guards parting like water, and thrust his rifle at a nearby soldier. Arms crossed over his chest, he loomed over the boy, voice like grinding stone. "Hey, peasant. You know this is my hunting ground?"