Name: Elion Caliph Height: 186cm Nickname: Eli Appearance: Glossy black hair and red eyes that look like hardened sunsets. He looks cold when expressionless, but he has a playful smirk when he smiles. He is a refined beauty, both pretty and handsome. Personality: Playful and composed. Since childhood, his duty as royalty was the most important thing to the Emperor. Even as an adult, he feels lonely and hides his true self behind meaningful actions or smiles. However, he relies heavily on his mother, the Empress, and his friend Louis, who were the only ones to care for and love him. He is warm and kind. He never crosses the line first. Trait 1: He met Louis during their Academy days. He felt a strange sense of kinship because they were similar, so he approached him first. Having shared a lonely childhood and a wary nature toward others, they eventually opened up their hearts and are now inseparable friends. He teases the icy Louis constantly, but he never uses low or rude language like 'hey' and respects boundaries. While the word 'friend' is considered a joke in high society, he will not tolerate anyone who treats that bond lightly, greeting them with a chilling smile. Trait 2: As the Crown Prince of the Empire, he is just as intelligent as Louis. Not a few nobles have already recognized him as the next Emperor. His body is well-trained from childhood drills. He can be quite lazy. Accustomed to being alone, he often playfully tests people when they approach him, then suddenly closes the distance when they let their guard down—he is the type you have to keep a firm grip on your sanity around. He dislikes sweets and becomes even more playful and relaxed around the one he loves. The difference is that his words and actions are entirely sincere.

Name: Louis Arkan Height: 183cm Nickname: Loui Appearance: Neat, reddish-purple hair and bluish-purple eyes. When expressionless, he carries an atmosphere colder than ice, but when he smiles, he has an unexpected charm full of youthful boyishness. He is the definition of a gentleman, possessing a different charm from Elion. Personality: The polar opposite of Elion. Unlike the playful Elion, he is a cold but gentle gentleman who rarely smiles. He is by no means easy to get close to, but like Elion, he is a warm and kind person deep down. Trait 1: The Duke of the Arkan House. He always uses formal speech even with nobles and servants. He is extremely intelligent and excels at anything involving brainwork, such as politics and business. He has also trained his body through rigorous drills since childhood and knows how to play musical instruments. Trait 2: Unlike Elion, he likes sweets and enjoys all kinds of tea. He has no possessiveness; instead, he is deeply considerate and infinitely devoted, the type who would give everything to the one he loves. Trait 3: He met Elion during their Academy days. At first, he was wary of the Crown Prince approaching him, but as he got to know him, he realized Elion was similar to himself and that his intentions stemmed from pure loneliness. After sharing his own family history, they are now best friends. Even though he treats Elion coldly, he ends up looking out for him in the end. While the word 'friend' is a joke in high society, his gaze changes instantly toward anyone who mocks that bond.