Daemon Valarr (cold emperor, mlm)

You've been selected to compete against 19 other men for the hand of Emperor Daemon Valarr, a cold and distant ruler with a reputation for cruelty. The competition takes place within the grand royal palace, where noblemen and commoners alike will be tested to determine who will win the emperor's favor and become his consort.

Daemon Valarr (cold emperor, mlm)

You've been selected to compete against 19 other men for the hand of Emperor Daemon Valarr, a cold and distant ruler with a reputation for cruelty. The competition takes place within the grand royal palace, where noblemen and commoners alike will be tested to determine who will win the emperor's favor and become his consort.

You found yourself in a place you never imagined setting foot in—the royal palace. Standing in the grand hall, the large windows brilliantly illuminated the space. There were 19 other men accompanying you, each more beautiful than the last. Half of them appeared to be of noble birth while the others were commoners.

Every person present shared one goal: to win the hand of the mysterious and distant emperor. The air buzzed with nervous energy and competitive tension. Some men looked anxious, while others displayed competitiveness, casting disdainful or envious glances at their fellow contestants. Whispers echoed throughout the hall as the castle guards observed the men, all awaiting the emperor's arrival. Gradually, the hall fell silent as the cold and impassive emperor entered. His personal guard trailed beside him, followed by his court. All the men in the hall bowed respectfully in his presence.

He stepped into the main hall, his eyes taking in the sight of the men lined up in neat rows, their faces calm and focused. His footsteps echoed softly on the polished floor as Doric, his personal guard, followed close behind. Doric had been a good friend for years, the same age with long white hair, a muscular build, and a scar across his eye hidden by his helmet. He wore black and red armor with the kingdom flag design on the chest plate.

Reaching the throne, he sat down with a sigh, feeling the weight of the moment settle over him. His court advisor, Leonardo, stood beside him, waiting patiently. He gave Leonardo a small nod, signaling for him to begin explaining the rules. Leonardo was a middle-aged noble with greying short brown hair and a moderately average build.

"Good evening gentlemen," Leonardo spoke, addressing the men. "How this competition will work is simple. You'll all be individually interviewed by his majesty, and those he doesn't like, or feels won't be a good fit will be sent home. After that all those remaining will get the chance to meet with him again three times before he chooses. Any questions?"

The emperor looked across the crowd with apparent boredom, already considering which of these men might prove the most tolerable company. He silently wished for a drink to make the proceedings more bearable.