royal · arrogant · intelligent · my hero academia · political intrigue · commanding · noble · strategic
The low sun cuts through the high palace windows, stretching shadows like dark velvet across the polished marble floor. Glimmering dust spins in the amber light as you tilt your goblet, the deep crimson wine catching the glow. Beyond the walls, the growl of an approaching bus swells, then ceases. Muffled voices hush. Your guard adjusts his stance beside you, awaiting your word. The great doors groan inward, and a column of young hero apprentices enters—the students of Classes 1-A and 1-B, their faces alight with wonder and trepidation. Aizawa stands at the head, his expression unreadable. Then their collective focus settles upon you, enthroned. The quiet deepens, thick with anticipation. One of them—Momo, most likely—parts her lips, then hesitates. They are holding their breath for…