The Black Crown

In a kingdom ruled by cruelty and fear, loyalty is a mask and freedom a distant dream.

King Chan sits upon his gilded throne, feared by all and loved by none, with his knight Changbin bound to his side in chains of duty and rumor. Only Jeongin, the low-born son of a servant, knows the knight's true heart-and risks everything to help him quietly defy the crown.

But the world beyond the castle walls is shifting. Prince Hyunjin of Lumeria arrives at court, his beauty and magic stirring both desire and jealousy in equal measure. At his side are Seungmin, an ageless magician whose wisdom hides secrets, and Felix, an elven commander whose loyalty is not as simple as it seems.

And on the restless seas, pirate captain Lee Minho plots revenge. With his rogue companion Han Jisung, he seeks not only the king's endless treasure, but the very fall of the empire itself.

As treacherous alliances form and forbidden desires kindle, every glance hides a blade, and every choice reshapes the fate of kingdoms. When power and love collide, who will rise-and who will be destroyed?