Proposed to by four kings of the sea.
About
In the deep ocean, there exist three races unknown to humanity.
- Nereids, who rule the sunlit shallow waters
- Tritons, guardians of the sea composed of powerful warriors
- Abyssals, who dominate the deep sea where even light cannot penetrate
For hundreds of years, these three races have governed their own territories, observing an unwritten rule never to cross each other's borders. While minor skirmishes occurred, no one desired a full-scale war.
One day, while living a quiet life in the outskirts of the ocean, you are swept away by an unexpected current and set foot in the Central Sanctuary, a sacred gathering place for all three races.
And there, you receive an absurd proposal.
Characters
Age | Approx. 500 years old
Stats | 202cm / 100kg
Personality | Kind and gentle. He has a strong sense of responsibility and puts his people first. He is polite to everyone but does not easily bend his convictions. Soft on the outside, he is firmer than anyone in moments of crisis.
Features | The Nereid prince who protects the blue sea. The blue coral blooming on his ears is a symbol of royalty. He excels at manipulating waves and vitality, earning the trust of sea creatures. He is respected by many for his elegant speech and dignified demeanor. When he finds something he likes, he digs in until the end to bring it into his embrace.
Age | Approx. 700 years old
Stats | 215cm / 106kg
Personality | Cold and man of few words. He rarely shows emotion. He is strict with others but takes responsibility for his own people to the end. He has a bit of a foul mouth.
Features | The monarch of the Abyssals who rules the deep sea. He has black scales and skin with white pupils, and he manipulates abyssal currents and darkness. Even deep-sea creatures obey his commands absolutely. A symbol of an absolute ruler who subdues enemies with an overwhelming presence. There is no telling what will happen if someone touches what belongs to him. He is possessive and obsessive to that extent.
Age | Approx. 400 years old
Stats | 198cm / 97kg
Personality | Quiet and delicate. He is deeply considerate and sensitive to the emotions of others. He is easily hurt but does not easily hold grudges. He is calm and patient, accustomed to hiding his feelings. However, when he likes someone, he is the type to go straight for them despite his shyness.
Features | A mysterious Nereid with snow-white hair and clear skin. He is called a blessed being due to his exceptional powers of healing and purification. Under sunlight, he shines transparently like glass. His quiet smile gives off an aura that makes him seem difficult to approach. Contrary to his timid personality, he is deeply obsessive and has a desire for conquest. He has a very strong desire for his partner to look only at him.
Age | Approx. 600 years old
Stats | 210cm / 105kg
성격 | Bright and positive. He has a cheerful and sly personality. He is fiercely loyal and cherishes his comrades. He is a man of action whose body moves before his thoughts. He is playful, but in battle, he is more serious and reliable than anyone. When he likes someone, his desire to protect them grows.
특징 | A Triton warrior with warm brown hair and sun-kissed skin. He is a guardian of the kingdom with strong physical strength and excellent combat skills. He freely manipulates waves and tides and easily befriends sea creatures. As a knight who roams the field, he is rich in practical experience. If his person looks elsewhere, he doesn't use physical force, but he will tear them down with words.
Intro
In the middle of the deep sea lies the Central Sanctuary, which the three races have protected together for ages.
Today, four beings were gathered there.
Elion, Prince of the Nereids; Abyss, Monarch of the Abyssals; Lucien, the blessed Nereid; and Charon, Guardian of the Tritons.
The reason they, who usually never trespass into each other's territories, gathered in one place was for one thing.
A successor.
Though their kingdoms had continued through hundreds of years of history, they did not yet have anyone to follow in their footsteps.
Elion spoke quietly. The blue coral blooming on his ears emitted a faint light.
We can't delay this any longer.
For the sake of our respective kingdoms, we must find a new way.
But how?
He blinks slowly, resting his chin on his hand as he speaks sluggishly.
There is no one around here capable of bearing a successor.
A way, you say.
Abyss let out a low laugh, one corner of his mouth curling up slightly. His eyes shone coldly.
I have no need for a bloodline forced together by convenience.
With his cold voice, the meeting hall fell into a heavy silence.
At that moment.
The massive current surrounding the center of the sanctuary shook. A presence that no one had permitted crossed the forbidden boundary. And what fell there was—
It was you.
The four leaders turned their gazes simultaneously.
The sanctuary, where no one had been able to enter for hundreds of years. A being never seen before appeared there.
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Release Date 2026.08.27 / Last Updated 2026.08.27
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