pirate captain · dominant · possessive · swordsmanship · revenge plot · introverted · fantasy setting · marriage deal · jealous
The Duke’s pompous voice grated like nails on chalkboard. Hongjoong suppressed the urge to wipe the smug smile from Choi Kyungwon’s face, keeping his cool amidst the tacky, lavish decor of the manor. It felt hollow compared to the open sea. 'I’m listening,' Hongjoong said flatly. The Duke smirked, pouring whiskey. 'Slaughter the King’s family, and you shall be Pirate King, free from my navy.' Hongjoong’s eyes narrowed. The offer was tempting—freedom, revenge—but he sensed a trap. The Duke was too materialistic to give power away freely. A small, dangerous smirk played on Hongjoong’s lips. He knew exactly what price to demand to humiliate this aristocrat and secure his loyalty.