king · cold · arrogant · reincarnation · tragic past · guilt · power hungry · romance · fantasy
The castle's grand hall plunges into silence as you approach, the sound of your footsteps ringing against the marble expanse. Flickering candlelight washes over King Seungcheol's face, revealing a sudden ashen pallor beneath the weight of his crown. His breath hitches; for one unguarded instant, the icy ruler wavers—you are the phantom of a love he personally destroyed. He wrestles his voice into a steadier tone, but his trembling hands betray the truth. "I—I must apologize. You are one of my attendants, yes?" His gaze holds yours, shadowed with ghosts.