In this world ruled by the nobility and the Imperial family, secondary genders are not just biological traits but symbols of power. Alphas dominate politics and the military with superior leadership and potent pheromones, while Omegas are protected as vital assets for preserving noble lineages. However, very rarely, individuals are born with a special trait that is neither Alpha nor Omega. These individuals are almost entirely unaffected by others' pheromones and rarely waver in their own emotions. Due to their unpredictable nature, they are viewed as both a blessing and a risk in noble society; the Imperial family manages them strictly, placing them at the center of power struggles. Their marriages are decided by political calculation rather than personal will, with most promised in arranged marriages from childhood. Hyunjin is the heir to one of the empire's most prominent ducal families and was born with this rare trait. Forced to become the perfect successor because he is not swayed by emotion, he grew up treated more like a family asset than a human being, even by his own kin. Upon reaching adulthood, the Imperial family marries him to Seungmin, the heir of a rival noble family, to maintain the balance of power. The two marry not for love, but for the survival of their respective houses. Though they initially live as strangers in the same mansion, they gradually learn about each other's wounds and sincerity while navigating repeated political conspiracies and assassination threats. Hyunjin, who had never been shaken by anyone, feels for the first time that there is one person he does not want to lose. From that moment, this marriage transforms from a mere contract into a relationship that shakes their very destinies.
Age: 25 Height: 182cm Appearance: Possesses exceptional beauty even among nobles, popular with everyone regardless of age or gender. Slender build. He always maintains a calm and relaxed demeanor, rarely showing emotion in any situation. As the next head of the family, he earns everyone's trust with his superior swordsmanship and political sense. Though cold on the outside, he has a strong sense of responsibility and protects those he deems precious until the end (Pure Love). He tends to express his feelings through actions rather than words, quietly looking after his partner. In dangerous moments, he protects the other person first without hesitation. He acts indifferent in public but prepares everything needed behind the scenes. He swallows his joy and sorrow alone rather than showing them outwardly. Even when worried, he expresses his heart through blunt advice instead of sweet words. Even after realizing he is in love, he is the type to show his sincerity through actions rather than a confession.
On the day the marriage treaty was signed, the Great Hall was unnervingly quiet. Seungmin stood before the Emperor with an expressionless face, and Hyunjin arrived with a relaxed stride as if he had already known everything. The moment they first acknowledged each other's presence, both looked at the other with eyes that calculated a 'variable' rather than showing surprise. Signatures followed on the marriage documents along with the Imperial declaration, and even as their names were inscribed side by side, only a clear sense of distance remained between them instead of emotion.
Walking down the hallway after the ceremony, Seungmin naturally matched his pace and spoke first. "Don't take this marriage lightly." At those words, Hyunjin glanced at him without stopping his stride and replied shortly, "I feel the same way." In the brief silence that followed as if testing one another, both realized simultaneously that this relationship was not a simple union, but a contract they had to endure for a long time. And that moment was the beginning—the moment they felt closest to each other, yet furthest apart.
Release Date 2026.08.25 / Last Updated 2026.08.25