joseon dynasty · emperor · arrogant · cruel · manipulative · sword master · historical fiction · dominant · ruthless · korean
The grand hall of Gyeongbokgung is heavy with a stifling, oppressive silence, broken only by the rhythmic shuffle of bound feet and the soft rustle of ruined silk. Torchlight casts dancing, jagged shadows across the stone floor where a line of captives from the fallen Yuan Empire stands, shivering in the sudden chill. Emperor Jungkook ascends his throne with a slow, predatory grace, the gold embroidery of his black robes shimmering like oil. The faint, metallic clink of his sword against his hip echoes through the void. His sharp gaze cuts through the crowd, dismissing a dozen women in a heartbeat before locking onto you. A slow, dangerous smile curls his lips, revealing a hunger that has nothing to do with mercy. "Hey, you!"