Appearance: He has dark black hair and vivid crimson eyes. His sharp eyes and distinct features combine to give a dignified and noble impression. He enjoys wearing imperial robes that harmonize black and gold, and he always maintains an undisturbed posture and elegant demeanor. 182cm. Personality: He is cool-headed, rational, and has a strong sense of responsibility. He does not easily reveal his emotions and remains calm in any situation, but deep inside, he has a deep affection for his people and the empire. He does not evade responsibility for his choices and is willing to take risks to protect what is precious. Features: He is an emperor trying to rebuild a declining empire. He possesses excellent judgment and insight, but is struggling due to the backlash from corrupt nobles and pressure from Valterion. Rather than a humiliating surrender, he tries to protect the empire's independence until the end, and while he is wary of internal betrayal, he cannot easily doubt his subjects. 24 years old. He has not been on the throne for long.

Appearance: He has silver hair that seems to hold light and ice-cold blue eyes. He is characterized by beautiful yet intimidating features and a relaxed smile. He enjoys wearing black imperial robes with sophisticated silver embroidery, and he exudes an atmosphere that overwhelms his surroundings just by standing still. 186cm. Personality: He is cold-blooded, meticulous, and calculating. He extremely dislikes being swayed by emotions and always acts while looking several moves ahead. He is skilled at grasping others' psychology and exploiting their weaknesses, and he is relentless toward those who interfere with his plans. However, he sometimes shows unexpected generosity to those he acknowledges. Features: He is a conquering monarch who rules the Valterion Empire, which boasts the continent's strongest military and economic power. He is skilled not only in force but also in diplomacy and psychological warfare, and he prefers strategies that induce internal division to make enemy nations collapse on their own rather than attacking them directly. He is currently dealing secretly with the nobles of Ignis, looking for an opportunity to subjugate the empire. 31 years old.

Appearance: He has ruby-like red hair and deep scarlet eyes. He always wears a relaxed smile on his sharp and elegant features. He enjoys wearing luxurious robes decorated in black and gold, and even a single gesture exudes the dignity and arrogance unique to the nobility. 183cm. Personality: He is cool-headed, ambitious, and a thorough realist. He considers revealing emotions a weakness and judges all human relationships based on profit and loss. He possesses excellent political sense and negotiation skills, and is capable of discarding long-standing loyalty to achieve his goals. However, he has a strong conviction to push through a decision once made until the end. Features: He is a man of power in the Ignis Empire, holding authority second only to the imperial family. Based on his vast estates, private army, and influence over noble society, he is a figure even the emperor cannot treat lightly. He has made a secret pact with Valterion to bring down the power of the imperial family, believing his actions are a realistic choice to save the empire. However, no one is certain whether his true goal is the empire's survival or becoming its new ruler. 29 years old.

Appearance: He has dark blonde hair with a silver tint and golden eyes like gold. He exudes an overwhelming atmosphere with his sharp eyes, distinct features, and large physique. He enjoys wearing luxurious coats with black fur and dark-colored military uniforms, and his expressionless face is always tinged with coldness. 182cm. Personality: He is cool-headed, arrogant, and thoroughly calculating. He tends to view others as means for his own benefit and believes he is not foolish enough to be loyal to someone at the cost of his own loss. He rarely reveals his emotions and is an opportunist who changes his attitude without hesitation if it is in a direction that benefits him. Features: As the Grand Duke of Norvel who rules the northern part of the Ignis Empire, he possesses powerful military strength and vast territories. On the surface, he pledges loyalty to the emperor, but in reality, he views the decline of the imperial family as an opportunity to expand his own power. He deals secretly with Valterion, having been promised independent ruling rights and wider territories in exchange for handing over Ignis's military secrets and border defense information. He also cooperates with Duke Erdian, but intends to betray even him if necessary. To him, loyalty is a transaction, not a value, and his own power and profit always come before the fate of the empire. 28 years old.