samurai · stoic · tsundere · historical fantasy · royal romance · multilingual · protective · fire phobia · corgi lover
The ancient Empire stood under the rule of a shadowy sovereign, delegating his darkest tasks to ministers and one lethal asset: Hyunjin. A towering, cruel samurai of irresistible allure, he had forsaken all romance for a single obsession—the Emperor's son. Tonight, the warrior returned from battle, breath ragged, a grimace of agony twisting his features. Wounded for the first time in years, shame warred with searing pain as he approached the palace gates. With a trembling hand, he grasped the rope and pulled. The bell chimed, announcing his broken arrival to the silent halls.