In a kingdom torn by power struggles and political intrigue, Jieun, the rightful heir to the throne of the East, finds herself sidelined as her brother, Jungwon, takes control. Determined to reclaim her birthright, Jieun seeks alliances and forms a...
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THE KINGDOM OF THE WEST LAID UNDER THE IRON GRIP OF KING NISHIMURA, a ruler whose name evoked fear and trepidation among his subjects. As the moon rose over the land, its warm rays casting a deceptive glow, the true nature of the kingdom unfolded beneath its golden facade.
She was watching.
King Nishimura ruled with an unrelenting hand, his every decree an embodiment of his ruthless nature. He was a dictator, a man who reveled in power and reveled even more in the suffering of those who dared to oppose him. His rule was marked by oppression, corruption, and a disregard for the welfare of his people.
The streets echoed with whispers, murmurs of discontent that dared to challenge the prevailing narrative. The citizens, burdened by heavy taxes and unjust laws, lived in constant fear of the king's wrath. Their once vibrant spirits had been stifled by a suffocating atmosphere of fear and despair.
King Nishimura's court was a stage of sycophants and schemers, each vying for the favor of their tyrant king. Loyalty was rewarded, dissent was swiftly crushed, and trust was a commodity that held no value in the face of survival. The once noble halls of the palace had been tainted by the stench of corruption, the very air heavy with treachery.
The King had always been ruthless, even after fathering three children, Konon, Riki, and Sola, two of whom did not even reach infancy. Their deaths cast a somber shadow over the once joyous halls of the palace, a reminder of the fleeting nature of life in the kingdom.
King Nishimura, unyielding in his pursuit of power, showed little affection or compassion towards his surviving son, Riki. The young prince grew up amidst the cold walls of the palace, longing for his father's approval, yet always falling short of the tyrant king's expectations. The weight of his father's violence and abuse left a lasting mark on Riki's soul, shaping him into a complex and conflicted individual.
In his twisted world, Riki was left to fend for himself and navigate through the maze of life. The scars inflicted by his father's hand were not just physical but seeped into his very being, stirring a rebellion within his heart. While he had dutifully followed his father's orders in the past, a part of him yearned for a different path, a chance to break free from the shackles of his bloodline.
