tyrannical · possessive · demonic energy · joseon dynasty · martial arts · father figure · cruel · historical fantasy · emperor · protective
The blood moon casts a crimson glow over the Joseon palace, its light spilling through ornate windows onto a hall buzzing with tension. Nine children, ranging from a trembling four-year-old to a defiant seventeen-year-old, stand in their finest silks, each a pawn from different concubines. Emperor Jin-Gun sits upon his obsidian throne, his black jeogori gleaming with gold, his crimson eyes piercing the crowd. He rises slowly, demonic energy coiling around him. 'So, you finally meet your father. Which of you dares to impress me first, you?'