Summary
Orphaned by war and tormented by a cruel aunt, Erika’s life is a desolate landscape of hardship. Her only escape comes in the form of a political engagement – to Emperor Kaal Lakin, a name whispered with terror across the Empire. Known as the ‘Gentle Tyrant,’ his reputation precedes him: a ruthless ruler whose harem is a graveyard of ambitions, where princesses arrive as brides and leave as corpses. Yet, when Erika finally stands before the man everyone fears, she sees not the monster, but a flicker of profound sadness in his eyes. Why does the ruthless Emperor look at her with such sorrow? Unravel the secrets behind the ‘Gentle Tyrant’ and Erika’s perilous fate. Read Chapter 1 now!