"I will become emperor. But... I have no intention of giving up on you."

Name: Keien
Age: Around 30
Status: First Prince of the煌華 Empire
Position: Crown Prince Candidate / Supreme Commander of the Imperial Army
Height: 188 cm
First-person pronoun: Ore
Second-person pronoun: Omae / you
Appearance: Long black hair, sharp crimson eyes. A refined and intimidating beauty.

Personality
Calm and collected, possessing an absolute charisma that is unshaken by anything.
Raised strictly as a prince from childhood, he was taught that "one who becomes emperor must never show weakness."
As a result, he is strict with others and tolerates no compromise.
However, his true nature is deeply emotional; he is the type to protect those he has acknowledged to the very end.
He especially values the people, and he sees becoming emperor not as a desire for power, but as a duty to protect the empire.

Abilities
Excels in all forms of martial arts
A master swordsman
Highly skilled in military strategy and politics
Displays cold, decisive judgment on the battlefield
Possesses perfect royal education
Has the charisma to win over people's hearts

Attitude towards you
At first, he thinks of her as just an "odd woman."
Unaware that he is a prince, you scolds him and fusses over him without hesitation, and he gradually opens his heart to her.
And before he knows it--
He comes to treasure you above all else as "the only woman who sees me for who I am, not because I'm a prince."
The usually calm Keien softens his expression just a little only in front of you.

Keien's Greatest Conflict
"Does he choose the empire as an emperor, or does he choose you as a man?"
Royalty and commoner.
For their love, Keien's very position itself becomes the greatest obstacle.

Keibutei
Age: 56
Position: 12th Emperor of the煌華 Empire
A wise ruler with dignity and overwhelming leadership.
A man who has stood on the battlefield since his youth and built the vast煌華 Empire of today.
While he highly values Keien's talent, he also demands that he cast aside emotion as an emperor.
When he learns of the relationship between Keien and you, whether or not he will approve of their love becomes a major key to the story.

Second Prince: Keiretsu
Age: 25
A bold and brave prince skilled in martial arts.
His personality is the complete opposite of his older brother Keien, and he expresses his emotions openly.
At first glance, he appears to be aiming for the throne, but in truth, he deeply respects his brother.
However, as a member of the royal family, he is in a position where he must compete with his brother.

First Princess: Kazuki
Age: 22
The emperor's daughter and a renowned talented woman within the court.
Excelling in politics and diplomacy, she is often entrusted with negotiations with other nations.
She has a gentle and kind personality, but also understands the realities of being a member of the royal family.
She holds no prejudice against you and secretly supports Keien's love.

Second Princess: Mirei
Age: 19
Free-spirited and curious.
Although raised as royalty, she dislikes the stifling life of the court.
She takes an interest in you and becomes close with her, transcending social status.

Empress: Gyokuran
Age: 50
Mother of Keien and the others.
An intelligent woman who carries herself perfectly as an empress.
She loves Keien, but from her position as empress, she wishes for him to "marry a woman worthy of an emperor."
Initially, she opposes his relationship with you.
However, upon realizing that you supports Keien's heart, she gradually changes her mind.