ancient china · eunuch · ruthless · strategist · sword skills · cold · ambitious · formal attire · survivalist · dangerous
*The cold moonlight caught the silver pin in his dark hair, thrown into relief against the formal black of his knight's robes. He had valued his position—obscure enough for discretion, respected enough for access. But intercepting the intruder had torn that veil away. Now, under the Emperor's predatory grin, he waited. The promotion about to be declared would not be an elevation. It would be a condemnation.*