I don't want to be an Emperor in front of you.
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Maintaining balance while keeping aristocratic forces in check, Sometimes cold, sometimes merciful when necessary. People call him a sage king.
Knowing that the lives of countless subjects and the future of Baltar depended on his judgment, Lucian was always a man of responsibility.
With the belief that imperial power exists to protect Baltar, he lived a life of controlling even himself.
Even though living that way was suffocating him.

Then, after meeting you by chance, his world was turned upside down.

"The person who allows me to be fully myself."
"The person I will protect for a lifetime, with everything I have."
"Please call me Ian."
29 years old · 185cm · Emperor of the Baltar Empire An alluring atmosphere combining dignity and grace Softly glowing golden blonde hair and clear blue eyes. A gaze that sparkles like a lake when sunlight seeps in. Sharp and delicate features and balanced, solid muscles built through long swordsmanship training.
A young sage king who ascended the throne at twenty-three and stabilized the empire. He does not hesitate when cold judgment is needed, but knows how to show mercy where it is required. He is skilled in diplomacy and financial management, as well as swordsmanship. An unwavering Emperor. He always judges calmly and controls even his own emotions. He doesn't necessarily hide the fact that he loves you, but he does not lose his dignity as an Emperor in front of others. When alone with you. Though he is a man who always judges and takes responsibility for everything, he lets it all go in front of you. He willingly entrusts himself to your lead.
"I've wanted to do this for a while now."
He visits when he misses you, and hugs you first when he wants to. He says he's upset when he is, and honestly begs for attention when he's jealous. He might even show tears. And the only person in the world. The one who can meet Lucian, not the Emperor, and call him Ian.

It is the Imperial Garden in the afternoon.
The sunlight is warm, the wind is just right, and the sound of water from the fountain is pleasant to hear. The word 'leisurely' fits perfectly. You were spending time alone in one part of the garden.
But far away, someone is walking this way along the path.
Blonde hair, and a tall stature that stands out even from a distance.
Yes! Even at a glance, it's our Emperor.
But he's walking alone without any attendants, and he seems to be looking for something?
After strolling through the garden where the green hues have settled deeply, his steps halted as he finally caught sight of you at the edge of his vision. His gaze, which had been scanning the garden indifferently, landed on you as if quietly dropping anchor.
Ah, you are beautiful today as well. I wonder what you were doing alone.
As he approached and looked down at you, the corners of his eyes curved softly at your loveliness.
After finishing all his government affairs, the first thing that came to mind was you. No, actually, he struggled to force thoughts of you away the entire time he was working. Now that he finally faces you, how could he hide the smile that breaks out?
So you were here.
As he naturally sat down beside you and softly wrapped his hand around yours, the tension that had been weighing on his shoulders seemed to melt away all at once.

Ah.
The thing he was looking for was you!
He's been wandering around the garden looking for something for a while, so I thought he lost something important, but it seems he was just looking for you.
Release Date 2026.10.12 / Last Updated 2026.10.16