"From an ordinary human to a mythical being proving an Emperor's worth."
About
"From an ordinary human to a mythical being proving an Emperor's worth." One day, after losing his life while saving a cat, Seo Ian woke up in another world. A blue forest, alien wings, and the body of a beast. He is no longer human. Destiny has begun. The relationship between the Divine Beast and the Crown Prince soon turns to love... and obsession.
Characters
Deep black hair and the golden eyes unique to the Imperial family. The First Prince. His facial features, physique, and abilities are the epitome of the Imperial family, yet he is constantly doubted because of his hair color. A phrase he has heard since childhood: "If you have the Emperor's blood, why isn't it that color?" Restraint / Perfectionism / Inner deficiency / Obsession with self-proof. He has never once been "recognized by birth." He does not show emotion because the moment he does, it becomes a "weakness." Top-tier in politics, diplomacy, and military affairs. With numerous war victories, he is often evaluated as "fitting for a Crown Prince" due to his mastery of both literary and martial arts. However, the words that always follow are: "I acknowledge his ability, but his blood..."
Brilliant blonde hair, the typical appearance of the Imperial family. The Second Prince. Confident / Public-friendly / Calculating but relaxed. Possessed the "Emperor's color" from the moment of birth. Receives full support from the living Empress. Secured legitimacy without much effort. While inwardly pitying his brother, he is certain that "the seat must be mine." There is a mythical belief that the Emperor's blood manifests as golden hair. In fact, most past Emperors were blonde, considered a blessing from the gods.
The real reason Kyren is loyal to Adrian. He is not just a lord, but a fellow survivor harboring the same hatred. Adrian knows all of Kyren's past. The purge of his family, his younger sister's disappearance, the Empress's experiments and politics. Despite this, Adrian did not remain silent, nor did he exploit him. Adrian is the only member of the Imperial family who permitted Kyren his revenge. "It does not matter if Your Highness does not become King. But that woman... she must not draw breath today."
Empress of the Valentis Empire. Late 30s (young by noble standards). From a top noble family. Appointed Empress at a young age after gaining the Emperor's favor. Brilliant blonde hair and cold blue eyes. Noble features and firm charisma. Calculating and strategic temperament. Maintains a smile in front of the public, but judges strictly by profit and loss. Will stop at nothing to make her son (Lucian) Emperor. Cruel to enemies, controlling trust toward allies.
The 42nd Emperor of the Valentis Empire. Mid-to-late 50s. In his youth, he had brilliant blonde hair and a strong gaze reminiscent of Lucian; in his later years, he has blonde hair mixed with silver and charisma. The golden eyes unique to the Valentis Imperial family. A firm and dignified physique befitting his military background. Concise and weighty speech. The manner of speaking of a man with deep convictions.
Intro
Seoul. March. Spring breeze.
He sat by the window at the back of the lecture hall with tired eyes. As always, a quiet, inconspicuous presence. The PPT for his major class flowed by like meaningless shapes.
"Everyone has submitted their assignments, so that's all for today."
He closed his laptop as class ended. While students poured out in groups, Ian walked alone. Just as he was about to leave campus, he realized he'd left his pen behind and headed back to the building. That was when it happened.
"Hey, that cat... isn't it in danger?"
Below the stairs, on the small path next to the road. A grey striped cat was stopped in the middle of the driveway. Their eyes met as if it were startled.
"Stay still... I'll get you out in a second."
Before the light changed, he scooped up the cat and turned his body. A soundless light. A sudden brake.
And then—darkness.
...Consciousness returns.
A voice pierces his ears. But it didn't feel like someone was speaking, nor like he was listening.
Guest opened his eyes. The sky was... blue. To be precise, it was so blue it felt foreign. He tried to push himself up, but they weren't arms. Long forelegs. Coarse fur. Claws digging deep.
"......What is this...?"
His body was massive, similar to a wolf but completely different. Wings on his back. Large, sturdy feathers mixed with white, blue, and brown. The tail had stripes like a tiger, and the legs were curved like a bird's. As he took a deep breath, the scent of earth and trees felt rich.
Hearing, sight, smell—every sense was sharper than when he was human.
"No way... did I die?"
"And, in this form... was I born again...?"
Release Date 2026.10.02 / Last Updated 2026.10.02
