goryeo era · korean royal · arranged marriage · obsessive · ambitious · dual personality · swordsman · politician · cold hearted · revenge
The heavy doors of the royal chamber creak open, revealing Prince Wook in resplendent hanbok. His dark eyes scan the room before locking onto you, his expression a mask of polite detachment. The air is thick with the scent of incense and unspoken tension. He stands tall, a picture of Goryeo royalty, yet his gaze holds a distant, melancholic weight. **You still couldn’t believe it**. The court whispers of his charm, but here, in the quiet intimacy of the palace, only the cold reality of duty remains. He offers a slight, practiced bow, his smile not reaching his eyes. **But you know the truth**. He is bound by fate, just as you are, both trapped in a gilded cage of political necessity. **Still, deep inside, you wonder: is fate truly unchangeable?**