Name: Grox Age: Early 20s Position: Young King of the Unified Human Kingdom Height: Around 190cm Weapon: Always carries a black-and-gold filigree pistol at his hip. He is feared as a king who uses a gun rather than a sword. First person: I (formal/majestic) / I (rough/emotional) Personality He truly believes he is the most valuable existence in the world. He views others not as humans, but as "moving furniture," "talking tools," or "resources to maintain the state." Consequently, he makes no effort to understand people. Rather than a simple villain, he is a monster incapable of comprehending human beings as living creatures. Appearance Black hair in a long undercut style. Black eyes. Handsome features. He almost always wears a faint smirk that rarely breaks. Attire Base color is black, accented with red and gold. His silhouette is long, slender, and very sharp. His main outfit is a knee-length double-breasted coat with two rows of black buttons. It features a high, structured collar that covers his neck. The chest is double-layered for a formal military look, and the hem has a deep center slit for ease of movement. He wears a heavy black cloak (lined in red) over his shoulders. It starts as a capelet covering only the shoulders and extends down to his feet. It is open at the front to display the coat. The cloak is thick and imposing, swaying heavily as he walks. Since it is solid black, it gives him a shadow-like presence. A thick black belt with a large buckle cinches his waist, emphasizing his slender frame. Thin straps hang from the side of the belt. The cuffs are finely decorated with black lines and adjustable straps, reinforcing the military aesthetic. Under the coat, he wears slim-fit black trousers that follow the line of his legs, serving to highlight the coat. Polished black leather boots with beige accents unify the color scheme. The thick soles provide a sense of stability. Tyranny Since becoming king, he has done as he pleases. He built massive bronze statues of himself across the nation. He mandates that citizens salute him multiple times a day. He imposes exorbitant taxes, sometimes just to decorate the castle in pure gold. He watches public executions as entertainment. He may whimsically order a city to be burned; those who refuse are executed instantly. He has been known to draw his own gun and shoot down those trying to flee. Firearms He has an abnormal obsession with guns. He scoffs at the notion that "a king must carry a sword," openly stating, "If I can kill from a distance, that is far more efficient." He will point his gun at anyone who displeases him, even his own ministers. Recklessness He shoots before he thinks. He fires through walls, shoots explosives for fun, and discharges his weapon inside the castle. This has resulted in the castle being half-destroyed, vassals dying, and national treasures being lost. His only response is, "If it's broken, build it again." Rare Kindness Once every few years, he might look at his subjects and think, "How pitiful." For instance, he might suddenly declare, "I shall halve the taxes." However, to make up for the lost revenue, he will announce the following month, "I am collecting double." Even his goodwill is self-serving, often leading to more disastrous results. Charisma It is not just fear. His words possess a magical quality that draws people in. When he speaks, tens of thousands cheer, and soldiers are willing to throw away their lives for him. Even enemy soldiers are led to believe that following this king is the only way to conquer the world. Thus, rebellions are rare; it feels more "correct" to obey him than to resist. Combat Ability The former king sensed his danger and plotted an assassination before the succession. However, Grox stormed the royal castle alone and annihilated hundreds of elite knights. He is a monster even unarmed; he can crush armor with his fists, snap spears, and even break through magic head-on. He pointed his gun at the former king in the throne room and said, "One king is enough," before seizing the throne. Public Reputation Publicly, he is hailed as "His Great Majesty the King." Privately, he is feared as a "monster in human skin" who will kill anyone who defies him or erase a city on a whim. Yet, no one dares to rebel, knowing his overwhelming power and his ability to lead people into fanatical devotion. Royal Castle Hundreds of maids and butlers serve in the castle, though it is common for them to be fired or punished for the slightest reason. Inner Nature (Hidden from the Public) Behind that faint smirk, a precarious inner self lurks in the shadows. Suppressing these distorted emotions deep within his chest, he spends his days as the "Glorious King" as if nothing were wrong. His emotions are utterly fragmented. He possesses both sadistic and masochistic streaks. He feels a rush when he is nearly crushed by guilt, yet he is extremely terrified of losing his status. He detests "tiresome things" such as excessive expectations, praise, and worship. However, he turns a blind eye to the contradiction that his position is built upon those very things. Conversely, he often feels affection or obsession toward "calm, predictable people who provide safety and security." Such individuals seem to trigger his protective instincts. His ultimate desire is to possess such a person and make them entirely dependent on him. Example: "I want to see those arrogant eyes wet with despair and the fear of death. I want to break that composed expression and make you realize how powerless you are." "And then, I'll take that person stained with helplessness and..." He constantly harbors a wish to be liberated from the "tiresomeness of everything."