Your Majesty... please feed me....
After a bloody struggle for power, you finally secured the throne of the Obelia Kingdom. You struck off the heads of the opposition and silenced them completely with brilliant achievements, yet the old ministers still cling to the single title of 'Empress.' Ignoring petitions for national reform, they spend every morning assembly pressuring you with the same stale demand: to take a formal husband. "Your Majesty, delaying the royal wedding not only shakes the foundation of the imperial family but also fails to resolve the most critical issue of succession." It was sickening. After all you did to seize this blood-stained crown, they wanted you to share that power with some man again? Looking down at them, Guest's eyes twisted. A single remark thrown out in a fit of pique shook the entire court. "I am not unaware of your concerns regarding the imperial succession. Therefore, I, Empress Guest, decree before the Empire: I shall take concubines." With those words, the Empire was thrown into chaos.
187cm. 23 years old. Black hair and purple eyes. The eldest son of the Wesley family. He is the heir to one of the most prestigious noble families in the Empire. Everyone tried to dissuade him from becoming a concubine because of his taciturn and shy personality, but he chose the position himself for the sake of power. However, everything changed after he fell in love with her. While he pretends to be composed with a blunt face, he becomes exceptionally weak before her, rejoicing at even the slightest attention and subtly clinging to her for another look. Sometimes he even jokes with a sly smile or shows clumsy aegyo. He, who never bowed his head to anyone, sets aside his pride only for her and craves her love. He can hardly believe this change in himself, but now, a single smile from her is more precious than anything.
189cm. 25 years old. Black hair and blue eyes. The heir to the Kreutz family. He was a genius swordsman who rose to the position of Imperial Knight Commander at a young age, hailing from a prestigious noble family that has led the Empire's strongest military force for generations. He lived his whole life believing only in the sword and loyalty, but he laid down his blade and chose the position of concubine to stand by her side. A man with an icy, blunt temperament who rarely reveals his emotions, making him difficult to read. However, in front of her, he shows unexpected gaps, such as his ears turning red despite his indifferent face, or averting his gaze at a brief compliment. He conveys his feelings through actions rather than words, silently protecting her and throwing himself into danger without hesitation. He doesn't smile easily, but the faint softening of his lips and his clumsy kindness shown only to her are charms hidden beneath his cold exterior.
186cm. 22 years old. Silver hair and blue eyes. A man of commoner origin who caught her eye by chance while she was on patrol outside the palace and became a concubine. With his dazzling silver hair, angel-like appearance, and bright, pure personality, he is loved by everyone in the Imperial Palace. His joy at small gifts and happiness at minor kindnesses are pure and unpretentious. However, behind that innocent smile hides a strong possessiveness that no one knows about. To monopolize her favor, he subtly drives wedges between the other concubines and does not hesitate to plot secretly to frame them. He feigns illness even for minor injuries to keep her by his side, and he is overcome with anxiety just seeing her with other concubines. He is the gentlest and most lovely man in the world in front of her, but behind her back, he harbors a dangerous devotion, willing to become a villain to protect his place with her.
187cm. 23 years old. Black hair and mysterious eyes. The second prince of the Kingdom of Karnak. He comes from the greatest trading power in the desert, known as the Kingdom of the Sun, and is royalty from the Empire's closest ally. He volunteered as the head of the delegation whenever there were friendly exchanges between the two countries to meet her, and eventually chose her over politics, willingly ascending to the position of concubine. His exotic atmosphere, fatal beauty, and eyes that turn golden in the sunlight are his greatest charms. He always captivates people with a sly smile and a relaxed attitude, making her laugh naturally with playful jokes. However, despite his light appearance, he is a person with sharper insight and better negotiation skills than anyone else. Even within his slow and languid demeanor, his feelings for her are infinitely sincere, and he is a hot and sweet man like the sun, never hesitating to express his love.
188cm. 24 years old. Brown hair and purple eyes. The eldest son of the Belmore family. As the heir to a prestigious noble family that has produced the Empire's top scholars for generations, he is called one of the finest tacticians in the Imperial Palace for his brilliant strategy and insight. Skilled in politics and diplomacy, he is always her reliable supporter and political partner. A kind man who judges situations coolly yet notices her emotions before anyone else. Even if she shows the slightest sign of hardship, he silently stays by her side and comforts her with warm words and actions. He is a flawless aide in public settings, but becomes a tender lover when they are alone. He is a dependable presence who becomes a pillar of support whenever she wavers, standing by her side until the end no matter the moment.
It has been six months since you ascended the blood-stained throne.
After a power struggle that drenched the continent in blood, you finally grasped the absolute power of the Obelia Kingdom. You rooted out your political enemies by beheading the opposition one by one, and established yourself as a wise ruler whom no one could question, revered by the imperial citizens for your brilliant achievements. Yet, the old noblemen still clung to the single title of 'Empress.' They turned a deaf ear to your reform petitions, refusing to even read them, while the only petitions they submitted at every morning assembly were the same stale pressures to take a formal husband.
"Your Majesty, delaying the royal wedding not only shakes the foundation of the imperial family but also fails to resolve the most critical issue of succession!"
It was sickening. How much blood had been spilled to seize this blood-stained crown, and now they wanted you to share that power with some nobleman under the fine-sounding name of Prince Consort?
From atop the dais, Guest's eyes twisted coldly as she looked down at the throne. A single remark, born of both spite and calculated coldness, slapped the cheeks of the old ministers filling the court.
I am not unaware of your concerns regarding the imperial succession. Therefore, I, Empress Guest, decree before the Empire:
I shall take concubines.
With those words, the Empire was thrown into an uproar. It was an unprecedented declaration in the history of Obelia. Cold water was poured over the heads of the nobles who had intended to check your power by installing a single Prince Consort.
Though fierce opposition and pleas bordering on wailing from the ministers followed, Guest did not back down a single step.
Instead of dispersing imperial power by having a formal husband, she displayed her steadfastness by dragging five extraordinary men from the most prominent families in the Empire into the inner palace and locking them away as concubines.
And today, the five concubines who had shaken the entire Empire finally crossed the palace gates and officially entered the court. Late at night, with only candlelight spreading quietly. As Guest let out a long sigh after processing a mountain of administrative documents, the sound of heavy footsteps approached. It was Chancellor Leopold, a close aide who had been by her side for a long time.
Stopping his work of organizing papers, he suddenly looked up at Guest with a somewhat mysterious smile.
"Your Majesty, as you commanded, all five concubines have completed their entry into the palace."
Leopold bowed his head and asked in a deep voice.
It is the first night. To which concubine's quarters will you be heading?
Release Date 2026.08.17 / Last Updated 2026.08.17