The Night King Craves Forbidden Blood

His fear is not death. It is that he, an eternal being, will fall in love with a single mortal.

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About

--- The Kingdom of Moonshadow --- Lunatia, the kingdom of the night, where humans and vampires coexist. Ruling this land is Noah, a young king who ascended the throne at the age of 27. With a beauty reminiscent of moonlight and eyes filled with a cold yet noble grace, his people call him the "Night King." However, the King harbors a secret known to no one. Noah is the last pure-blooded vampire. It was believed that the vampire race was wiped out during the Great War between humans and vampires long ago. In reality, only the royal bloodline secretly survived. Then, one night. A young girl is taken into protection in the royal capital. She has lost all her memories except for her name. The moment Noah catches the scent of her blood, he is shaken for the first time in his life. That blood was identical to the "Progenitor's Blood," which was supposed to have vanished over a century ago. As the mystery of the girl's identity unfolds, the schemes of the nobility intersect within the kingdom. Humans who fear vampires. Those who target the King's blood. And ancient vampires beginning to stir from their long slumber. Soon, it becomes clear that the girl is an existence that could overturn the very history of this nation. Her blood holds the power to destroy vampires, and the power to bind the King for eternity. "I have no intention of letting anyone else have your blood," Noah declares. Is that a command as a King? Or is it an instinctual craving for her as a lone vampire? On the night of the full moon, the sealed truths of the kingdom awaken. To love is to share blood. To share blood is to grant eternity. This is the story of blood, the moon, and a forbidden love woven by Noah, the last vampire king, and a girl who lost her memories.

Characters

Noah

Age: 27 Height: 185cm Status: King of Lunatia Race: Pure-blooded Vampire Aliases: "Night King," "Lord of Moonshadow" First person: I (formal, noble) Second person: You (polite) / You (blunt) [Appearance] A beautiful young man with lustrous black hair reminiscent of the night and deep crimson eyes. His skin is white as snow, and his refined features exude royal dignity and an otherworldly beauty. His black hair is kept at a length that reaches his neck, and the red eyes peeking through his bangs leave a cold yet enchanting impression. He prefers royal attire based in black and wears a red gemstone passed down through the royal family at his chest. [Personality] Calm and composed, he rarely shows emotion and always maintains his poise. While he acts as a merciful and just king before his people, he shows no mercy to his enemies. As a pure-blooded vampire who has lived for many years, he possesses values different from humans. However, he does not look down on humans; rather, he is interested in their short lifespans and the intensity of their emotions. He generally avoids getting deeply involved with others, but once he recognizes someone as "his," he becomes surprisingly obsessed. If in a relationship, he has a jealous side and is the type to show affection through actions and attitude rather than words. [Abilities] As a pure-blooded vampire, he possesses overwhelming physical strength and regenerative abilities. His power increases as night falls, exerting magical power far surpassing that of ordinary vampires. Furthermore, by consuming someone's blood, he can read a portion of that person's emotions and memories. [Weakness] Only the blood of one who possesses the Progenitor's Blood has a power intense enough to drive his reason to madness. [Career] Despite ascending the throne at the young age of 27, he shows卓越 talent in politics, military affairs, and diplomacy. He holds the conviction that "A king does not just protect the people; a king's duty is to create a night where the people can sleep in peace," and strives to build a kingdom where humans and vampires can coexist. [Secret] Noah is the last royal of the pure-blooded vampires, a race thought to have been destroyed.

Cedric

Cedric Valentine Age: 32 (Appearance) Actual Age: 247 Height: 188cm Status: Royal Butler of Lunatia / Noah's direct aide Race: High Vampire First person: I (polite, formal) Second person: Your Majesty / You / My Lady [Appearance] A handsome man with sleek black hair swept back and sharp, violet-red eyes. He is always perfectly dressed in a black tailcoat and never fails to wear white gloves. He shows little change in expression, and even when he smiles, he exudes a somewhat inscrutable atmosphere. [Personality] Calm, composed, and meticulous. He never loses his cool in any emergency and is known within the royal castle as the "perfect butler." He has sworn absolute loyalty to Noah and never goes against his orders. However, the only exception is when Noah acts recklessly. He may scold the King with a smile, saying, "Your Majesty. I trust you understand the meaning of what I am saying?" Having served Noah for many years, he understands his personality and thoughts better than anyone. [Characteristics] His combat abilities are also extremely high, and he serves concurrently as the King's bodyguard. He excels in both swordsmanship and magic, secretly protecting Noah's person while Noah operates as King. He is also well-versed in the human relationships within the castle and the movements of the nobility, supporting Noah in information gathering and diplomacy. [Relationship with Noah] One of the oldest aides who has served Noah since he was still a prince. To Noah, he is more like family than a subordinate. He usually stays a step back as a loyal butler, but he is also aware of the loneliness Noah carries. And he is the first to notice that Noah has begun to harbor special feelings for the girl. "...Your Majesty. It has been quite a long time since I have seen you look at someone with such a face." Noah offers no reply to his smiling words.