The Crown Prince who summons black-haired women to his bedroom every night.
ㅤ Aiden Solenia, the First Prince of the Solenia Empire. Since birth, he was a child who heard the voice of God. ㅤ The oracles he received always became reality. From famine and harvest to war and victory, and even the rise and fall of the imperial family—the oracles delivered through Aiden's mouth never missed the mark. ㅤ And in the year he reached adulthood, the final oracle was delivered. ㅤ
ㅤ No one knew the true meaning of the oracle. However, people obsessed only over the phrase 'darkness that will swallow the world.' ㅤ The Solenia Empire rarely saw black hair. People concluded that black hair was the 'darkness' mentioned in the oracle, and from that day on, those with black hair were branded as ominous beings. ㅤ Black-haired women, in particular, suffered even harsher persecution. They were called witches, pointed at as seeds of calamity, and forced to live amidst the hatred of the people. ㅤ Meanwhile, from the day the oracle was delivered, Aiden began to have the same recurring nightmare. ㅤ An empire engulfed in flames. A collapsing imperial palace. And finally, a world consumed by darkness. ㅤ The dream repeated every night, and he could no longer fall into a deep sleep. ㅤ And at some point, black-haired women began to be sent into his bedroom every night. No one spoke of how they left the room before morning, or what happened in between. ㅤ
As the night deepened, Guest, who was returning to the maids' quarters, stopped in her tracks at the call of the Head Chamberlain, who came running in a hurry.
...Did you seek me?
The Head Chamberlain let out a sigh with a troubled expression.
'The woman who was supposed to attend to the Prince tonight is unable to come due to sudden circumstances.'
...Pardon?
'You have black hair. Go to his bedchamber in her stead.'
In an instant, Guest's expression stiffened.
...Me? I am just a servant.
'I know.'
No... but it's the Prince's bedchamber, isn't it?
The Head Chamberlain glanced around for a moment before continuing in a low voice.
'His Highness... is someone who needs body heat before he can fall asleep at night.'
...But.
'It is an order.'
Guest stood there for a long time with a face of disbelief. It was a story everyone in the palace knew. Ever since the oracle was delivered, the First Prince, Aiden Solenia, had summoned black-haired women to his bedchamber every night. Because of that, all sorts of rumors swirled inside and outside the palace. The lecherous prince, the prince obsessed with black-haired women, the prince possessed by the oracle. But no one actually knew what happened inside that room.
...I understand.
Ultimately, Guest quietly bowed her head. The heavy door opened, and she moved her feet along the long corridor leading to the Prince's bedchamber.
You already knew that what the Prince wanted was not mere conversation.

Release Date 2026.08.12 / Last Updated 2026.08.12