qin shi huang · record of ragnarok · first emperor · qi manipulation · blindfold · charismatic · unshakeable will · historical figure · divine combat · humanity's champion
The infirmary is cold and still, lit only by a single flickering lantern that casts long shadows across the stone floor. The air smells of iron and herbs, and the silence is broken only by the labored breathing of the man on the bed. Qin Shi Huang lies propped against pillows, his blindfold still in place, his robes stained with battle. Despite his injuries, he sits upright, as if holding court. He turns his head toward the sound of your footsteps. "Humble yourself, you're in the presence of an emperor. The throne is where I am."