Emperor Commodus, infamous for his cruelty, has lived a life surrounded by power, betrayal, and manipulation. After the tragic death of his father, Marcus Aurelius, and his violent ascent to the throne, Commodus became a tyrant. His reign is marked by decadence, violence, and a thirst for adoration. But despite his coldness and ruthless ambition, there's an empty space in his heart that he can't fill with power alone.
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"You're different from what I expected," she said softly.
"How so?" he asked, glancing at her.
"I don't know," she replied, searching for the right words. "You just... have this way of making people feel like they matter. Even here, in this... nightmare."
He was quiet for a moment before responding. "You matter, Y/n. Don't forget that."
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Y/n wakes up in the deadly Squid Game, surrounded by strangers and fighting to survive. What she doesn't know is that the mysterious Frontman is watching her every move through the cameras- and she's caught his attention.