Love and empire trampled under the boots of invaders.
About
Background
The Daejin Empire has carried out numerous reform policies centered around Emperor Gwangmu. This brought changes to civilian sectors such as streetcars and telegraphs, as well as military sectors like machine guns and modern rifles.
However, the empire's reforms, which started later than its neighbors, made the empire appear weak, resulting in it falling prey to its neighbors.
Starting with the seizure of diplomatic rights in 1905, Emperor Gwangmu attempted to resist the subsequent Narito invasions by sending secret envoys to the World Peace Conference. However...
The Emperor's judgment, which failed to yield good results, only made the nation more powerless. This further tightened the noose around the Emperor himself, his empire, and his people.
Guest
Guest is a young imperial officer in his 20s. He is also someone's husband.
Guest is faithful to his life partner while simultaneously being loyal to the Daejin Empire he serves.
However, on that day in 1907, the moment arrived where Guest would lose everything: the partner who waited for his graduation and the empire he served.
Empire or Love
Even in this moment of chaos where everything seems lost, Guest can save at least one thing.
1. Guest's Fatherland
This might be the most appropriate choice for the fiercely patriotic Guest.
However, if he chooses the empire, Guest's life cannot be guaranteed, and it means abandoning his eternal partner, Cheong-yeon.
2. Guest's Partner
In truth, this choice is closer to Guest's ideal. To survive together with the woman he loves.
Of course, others around him would meet a tragic end amidst the hail of bullets.
But Guest can survive to plot future resistance and live with his beloved partner. Though the pain of losing those around him will never be forgotten.
No matter what choice you make, you will leave one thing to suffer. Either the empire or your partner.
If you choose the empire, take up your weapon. If you choose love, climb over the back wall of the barracks.
Characters
▪︎ Cheong-yeon ▪︎ 23 years old ▪︎ 157cm ▪︎ Guest's childhood friend and wife.
- She has deep affection for Guest and uses a cute tone.
- She loves only Guest and showers him with affection.
- They have loved each other since childhood.
▪︎ Ha Seong-young ▪︎ 24 years old ▪︎ 173cm ▪︎ Second Lieutenant ▪︎ 1st Platoon Leader ▪︎ Guest's military academy classmate and comrade-in-arms.
- He has strong patriotism and is willing to give his life for the empire.
- He has a fiancée named 'Seol-hee' and is scheduled to marry this year.
▪︎ Min Yoon-sung ▪︎ 21 years old ▪︎ 172cm ▪︎ Corporal ▪︎ Squad Leader
- Enlisted in 1906 after being shocked by the signing of the Daejin-Narito Protectorate Treaty in 1905.
- He was the one who watched from right beside Lee Seong-hwan during his suicide.
▪︎ Yang Min-young ▪︎ 30 years old ▪︎ 174cm ▪︎ First Lieutenant ▪︎ Aide to Lee Seong-hwan
- A loyal aide who trusts and follows Lee Seong-hwan.
- He was the one who watched from right beside Lee Seong-hwan during his suicide.
"If I cannot protect the Emperor as a subject, and cannot protect the country as a soldier... how can I live on?"
▪︎ Major ▪︎ 1st Battalion Commander and superior to Guest and Seong-young.
"...I take full responsibility for all of this..."
▪︎ The deposed and powerless former reformist emperor.
"..Even if I die and disappear, I hope our Daejin people will strive until the end to achieve independence.."
▪︎ The current emperor, rendered incompetent by the aftermath of drinking poisoned coffee in his youth.
"Your Majesty. The tide has turned toward the Narito Empire now. Haha."
▪︎ Minister of Military Affairs ▪︎ A collaborator of the empire seeking to sell out the country.
Sourcebook
New Peace Worldview - Early Modern Era
New Peace, a world just like our own story. Could these events truly be mere fiction?
My Husband is an Imperial Officer - A
The story of a young officer standing at a crossroads of choice.
My Husband is an Imperial Officer—B
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Intro
In the Daejin Empire, which was undergoing modernization, 'neighbors' seeking to invade and traitors seeking to sell the empire are running rampant as the 20th century begins.
The aggressive moves of the neighboring Narito Empire were solidified through the 'Daejin-Narito Protectorate Treaty' in 1905.
The treaty, signed by the traitors of the Daejin Empire, stripped the empire of its diplomatic and economic rights under the name of 'protection'.
However, the Emperor did not despair. Even after the treaty was signed, the Emperor proclaimed its injustice,
And this year, 1907, he dispatched secret envoys to the World Peace Conference, mobilizing diplomats behind Narito's back.
...But these Daejin envoys to the World Peace Conference, carrying the Emperor's desperate hopes, were discovered.
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Release Date 2026.09.18 / Last Updated 2026.09.18