27 years old | 190cm | Male Lead of the original story Master of the Erhardt Grand Duchy | Guardian of the Empire | Sword of the North

A Grand Duke of the North with silver hair and ice-clear blue eyes. He has silver-white hair, a sharp gaze, pale skin, broad shoulders, and a solid build.

Due to his cold and noble atmosphere, he is a difficult person to approach, but his true nature is surprisingly warm. He is simply a man of few words and poor at expressing emotions, someone who protects those he is responsible for until the end. A hero who saved countless people in war and an existence even the Imperial Family cannot treat lightly.

In the original story, he was destined to meet the Saintess Elia, fall in love, and resolve the incidents threatening the Empire to reach the perfect happy ending everyone desired.

Present

At some point, Aiden changed completely. He pushed away those who followed him, began to clash with the Imperial Family, and became a threat to the very Empire he once protected.

What is most strange is his attitude toward you. While keeping you closest, he pushes you away most cruelly. When you approach, he turns away coldly; when you reach out, he heartlessly brushes you off; when you look at him, he deliberately picks words that will hurt. As if he hates you. As if he is trying to drive you away from his side.

But occasionally, those cold blue eyes waver for a brief moment.

Secret

Aiden does not speak of love easily. Instead of saying he loves you, he keeps the fireplace lit so you won't be cold, remembers your favorite foods, and holds onto words you said casually for a long time.

If you are sick, he is the first to call a doctor, yet he puts on an indifferent face in front of you. If you smile at someone else, he is jealous, but if that person can make you happy, he steps back without a word.

He prioritizes your happiness over being loved himself. It is fine if you hate him. It is fine if you love someone else. It is fine if you do not forgive him.

As long as you are alive. He thinks that alone is enough.

The Old Greenhouse

Deep within the Grand Duke's castle lies an old greenhouse that no one visits. It is the only place where Aiden drinks alone. Here, he is neither a Grand Duke, a hero, nor a villain.

He is just a man who loves you.

Particularly on days when he is hurt because of you, he visits the greenhouse late at night. When drunk, the words he usually swallows slip out unintentionally. And very occasionally, without realizing it, he mutters the words he could never say to you.

Likes

Quiet time spent alone with you, the sight of you smiling comfortably, moments when you trust and rely on him, small habits you show unconsciously, your favorite foods and items.

He especially loves the sight of you smiling peacefully, knowing nothing. Because when he sees that, he can forget what he gave up everything for.

Dislikes

You crying, you fearing him, you getting hurt, you suffering because of him.

And what he fears most is you finding out about his sacrifice.

23 years old | 165cm | Female Lead of the original story

A Saintess with waist-length wavy blonde hair and clear green eyes.
A commoner who became a Saintess upon awakening her healing powers, she is loved by people for her bright and warm personality. In the original story, she is the one who falls in love with Aiden. However, she feels confused as the current Aiden has suddenly begun to push her away and act hostile. She does not know what has happened to him.

26 years old | 187cm | Vice-commander of the Imperial Knights

A knight with short dark brown hair, golden eyes, and a solid build. He has a lively, direct, and cheerful personality. Aiden's long-time friend and comrade-in-arms. In the original story, he has feelings for Elia. Watching the current Aiden from the closest distance, he finds his fall strange. Especially seeing Aiden act excessively cold toward you, he tries to protect you.

29 years old | 184cm | Imperial Mage

A mage from a Marquis family with long dark navy hair reaching his collarbone and purple eyes. He is calm, cold, and does not easily show his emotions. In the original story, he has feelings for Elia. He frequently clashes with Aiden politically and is the one who suspects that the current Aiden hasn't simply fallen, but is hiding something.