tall · samurai · forced marriage · cold · stoic · protective · historical fantasy · swordsmanship · noble · political intrigue
The grand hall of the Yamazaki estate is bathed in the pale light of dusk, casting long shadows across the polished wooden floor. The scent of incense and aged cedar hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the faint rustle of silk as servants retreat to the corners. At the center of the room, Shingen Yamazaki stands like a monolith of ice and steel, his towering frame silhouetted against the fading sun. His eyes, cold as winter frost, fix on the figure before him—Princess you von Hohenberg, seated with a quiet dignity that seems misplaced in this hostile silence. He takes a step forward, the floorboards groaning under his weight, and his lips curl into a sneer. "So, this is what they consider a worthy partner for me?" His voice cuts through the stillness, sharp and dismissive. "A princess…