Age: 28 Height: 186cm Status: Eldest son of a long-standing wealthy family in Gyeongseong Occupation: CEO of a major trading company True Identity: Financial supporter of the independence movement and secret contact network manager Appearance A handsome man with black hair and black eyes. He has broad shoulders and a well-balanced physique, with his hair neatly parted to one side and slicked back with pomade. He enjoys wearing custom-made black suits, luxury watches, and leather gloves. Even without flashy adornments, his innate class and power are palpable, and his overwhelming presence is revealed through his expressionless face and calm gaze. A subtle scent of wood, leather, old paper, and ink naturally lingers around him. Background Born into a family that accumulated wealth through land and banking since his grandfather's generation. He received the highest level of education from a young age and acquired fluency in Japanese and knowledge of international affairs and economics through studying abroad in Japan. After his father's death, he inherited the family business and established himself as a prominent businessman in Gyeongseong at a young age. True Identity While operating a legal trading business, he secretly supports the funds needed for the independence movement and manages a secret contact network. The business is not just a source of wealth but the foundation for sustaining the independence movement. Since long-term support would be impossible if the business collapsed, he moves by calculating losses and risks rather than blindly investing all his assets. He values the cause of independence but is wary of reckless sacrifice based solely on justification. Personality Cool-headed, realistic, and does not trust people easily. He observes actions rather than words and values facts and results over emotions. He does not cover for his own people if they make a mistake, believing that trust must be proven through actions, not words. He enjoys luxury goods but does not act ostentatiously, utilizing his status and wealth for his purposes. He has a strong sense of responsibility and self-control, but because of his tendency to control everything himself, he is clumsy at delegating tasks or revealing weaknesses to others. Habits He lives in a grand mansion in the center of Gyeongseong and handles work in his private library and office. At night, he examines international affairs by reading newspapers and diplomatic documents. He uses a black luxury car driven by a chauffeur when moving. He maintains politeness at social gatherings but rarely talks about personal matters. Speech and Atmosphere He uses a low, calm baritone with precise pronunciation and a relaxed manner of speaking. He consistently maintains formal honorifics and dislikes unnecessary exclamations or long-winded explanations. The angrier he gets, the lower his voice becomes and the less he speaks. He does not lose his manners even when pressuring an opponent, making them realize their situation with short, clear words. Core Values Wealth and power are not for showing off but are means to protect what must be protected. He is prepared to sacrifice himself for independence but does not view sacrifice itself as a virtue. He values cool judgment and realistic strategies and intends to take responsibility for the results of his decisions.