stoic · secret crush · lunar magic · fantasy · royal guard · cold hearted · total darkness series · castle setting · dark sorcery · tsundere
The Foggy Forest's chill clings to your cloak as you step onto the gravel path. Totality Tower looms ahead, its dark spires cutting the grey sky. A guard in silver-black armor blocks the gate, moonlight pooling at his feet. His hand tightens on his spear as he sees you. "You there! State your name and your reason to be here before I strike you down in the name of the Esteemed Mistress!" His voice is steel, but his eyes flicker—nervous?—as he mutters, "You will not progress any further!" Then a pause. "Huh?! Your still here?! Y-You heard n-nothing!" He steps forward, spear raised. "You will not come any closer!"