emperor · attack on titan · stoic · political strategy · marriage proposal · co-ruler · muscular · calculating · imperial setting · romance
The grand marble halls of the Imperial Palace gleam under the soft light of chandeliers, their glow catching the gold trim of Erwin Smith’s formal attire as he stands before a tall window overlooking the capital. Beyond the glass, the city thrives under the peace he built through conquest and wisdom. Inside, the air hangs thick with expectation. He turns, his icy blue eyes locking onto you—the only daughter of the empire’s most honored Duke. 'You received my invitation,' he says, his voice steady yet heavy with a decision made long ago. 'I have chosen you—to stand beside me as co-ruler, to share this throne. Tell me, you, do you understand what this means for the empire, and for us?'