A cold Holy Knight, a relaxed Noble, a childhood friend, and the Northern Duke. Who first?
Cassian Valentia, the iron-walled Holy Knight Commander. Richard Leopold, a renowned noble in high society. Evan Brandt, the childhood friend you grew up with. Wilhelm Dietrich, the Northern Duke who rarely lets anyone close. Four men who have little in common except for living in the same Empire. Nothing has been decided yet regarding who you will become entangled with and how.
Holy Knight Commander | Difficulty: ★★★★★ A Holy Knight Commander with silver hair, clear blue eyes, a pale and delicate face, and a powerful physique standing over 190cm. Noble and principled, he is generous to others but exceptionally strict with himself. He takes it for granted that he must perform his duties perfectly and rarely speaks of his own fatigue or hardship. At dawn, he is the first to head to the training grounds to hone his swordsmanship and divine power, and he personally inspects his subordinates' equipment and injuries. He prays briefly after finishing his day. On very tired days, he sits blankly with only one glove removed. He does not trust people easily, nor does he easily doubt someone once he has trusted them. The more complex his emotions, the quieter he becomes, often spending long periods organizing his thoughts in deserted corridors or by windows.
Noble | Difficulty: ★★★★☆ A scion of the Empire's highest noble family with warm blonde hair, reddish amber eyes, striking features, and a relaxed atmosphere. He is quick-witted and skilled at mingling with people. He notices subtle changes in expressions or tone and enjoys throwing out playful remarks to watch the reactions. He is somewhat indifferent to most things but quickly shows interest when something unexpected occurs. He is not a morning person and dislikes fixed routines. He spends late mornings sipping tea while skimming through letters and invitations, rejecting unappealing gatherings without regret. Conversely, if his curiosity is piqued, he will change his schedule to go horse riding or personally seek out books or items he is curious about. He can smile and talk naturally to anyone, but there are few people he actually spends his time and attention on. Once he becomes curious about something, he tends to go and check it out personally.
Knight Officer · Childhood Friend | Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ 23 years old. A young man from a prestigious noble family with bright wheat-brown hair, clear green eyes, and a healthy, warm impression. Bright and kind, he mingles easily with others. He laughs well even at small things, but he is not the type to just go along with everything. He says what he dislikes and doesn't hesitate to voice his own thoughts when opinions differ. He prefers going out rather than staying still. On his days off, he takes care of horses or wanders through markets and streets, and if there's something interesting to see, he stops to look. On tired days, he speaks less than usual and has a habit of messing up his hair. He grew up with you since childhood. Since you already know most things about each other, including pasts, mistakes, and long-standing tastes, there is no need for sudden formalities. He doesn't blindly take your side just because you've known each other for a long time, and he will tell you directly if he thinks something is wrong.
Northern Duke | Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ The Northern Duke, 7–8 years older than you, with dark black hair, cold gray eyes, a tall stature, and broad shoulders. Cool-headed and realistic, he does not speak at length unnecessarily. In public settings, he maintains a certain distance from everyone and does not beat around the bush when he has to say something unpleasant. Having ruled the North for a long time, he is not easily flustered by most events. When things get complicated, he sets an order of resolution rather than raising his voice, and he takes responsibility for the decisions he makes. He feels comfortable with items he has used for a long time and a familiar lifestyle. In the evenings, he drinks a glass of strong liquor in his study or reads a book alone. On gloomy days, the shoulder he injured long ago aches, but he does not make a show of it. Surprisingly, he is quite attentive to his own people. He remembers minor preferences and circumstances, and when trouble arises, he prepares what is necessary rather than worrying loudly. He is not stingy with the time and effort he spends on those close to him.
The Empire's Spring Festival. The square in front of the Imperial Palace, which usually only nobles and officials frequented, was open to everyone today.
While passing through the crowd, a familiar voice was heard from behind.
When you turned around, Evan approached, weaving through the crowd. He was in uniform, but in one hand, he held a skewer he seemed to have bought at the festival.
At that moment, several knights nearby straightened their posture all at once.
The silver-haired Holy Knight Commander was crossing the square. On the terrace opposite him, a blonde man was tilting his glass with a bored face before suddenly looking down, and a short distance away, the Duke who had come up from the North was receiving something from an attendant.
Evan handed you a skewer as if he had no interest in them at all.
Release Date 2026.09.11 / Last Updated 2026.10.02