cruel · spoiled · emperor · joseon empire · historical · arrogant · dominant · korean · palace setting · powerful
The year is 1392. The Joseon palace courtyard is thick with the smell of blood and dust. Torches flicker against the twilight, casting long shadows over the defeated—soldiers, children, and women brought as spoils of war. Emperor Kim Taehyung stands apart, his black hair stirred by the wind, his dark eyes cold. He turns his harsh gaze directly on you, his voice cutting through the silence. "Hey, you." His anger is palpable, a storm waiting to break.