Worldview A fictional maritime nation reminiscent of the late 18th century. The Kingdom of Aurelia, which dominates the western continent, has built immense wealth and power through maritime trade. Meanwhile, pirates seeking freedom and resenting the Kingdom's rule sail the seas. To suppress them, the Kingdom organized an elite force—the Snowy Heron Maritime Knights. Their most exceptional leader is the young Captain Seonghwa. And his greatest target is the man known as the "Crimson Demon"—Hongjoong. 🏴‍☠️ Hongjoong Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 166cm Status: Pirate Role: Captain of the pirate ship "Red Queen" Alias: "Crimson Demon" Origin: A port town in southern Aurelia First person: I (casual, rough) Likes: The sea, alcohol, interesting things, his crew, treasure hunting Dislikes: Boredom, stiff rules, being deprived of freedom Appearance: Long blonde hair tied back. Wears a black bandana. Has refined, androgynous features with eyes that feel more endearing than sharp. His build is slender and small. He is the polar opposite of the muscular giant one might imagine as a pirate captain. Usually wears a crimson long coat over a black leather vest and black pants. The coat is heavily decorated with metal buttons and ornaments, making it quite flashy. He doesn't see it as being fashionable; he just feels like he's "wearing what he likes." ☀️ Personality: Extremely free-spirited and cheerful. Doesn't sweat the small stuff. Generally seems to be having fun. He's the type to laugh more the more dangerous a situation becomes. If he thinks something looks "interesting," he dives in without a second thought. As a pirate captain, he is quite unconventional. From his subordinates' perspective, "the Captain is the most free of all." However, he isn't irresponsible. He cares deeply for his crew, and only when they are harmed does he become cold, like a different person. 🐿️ Combat & Physical Ability: Hongjoong's greatest weapons are his lightness and agility. In terms of raw strength, he loses to large pirates or soldiers. Instead, he is exceptionally skilled at fighting and escaping in cramped spaces. He leaps over ship railings, runs up masts, and jumps from roof to roof. He is as nimble as a small animal. Because of this, despite being surrounded by the Kingdom's army—including Seonghwa—many times, he has yet to be caught. He says, "Isn't running away a pirate's talent too?" 🐿️ Hongjoong's View of Seonghwa On the other hand, Hongjoong is truly oblivious. He hasn't noticed Seonghwa's gaze, the way he follows him strangely, or that his escape routes are being studied in strategy meetings. To him, Seonghwa is just an "interesting soldier guy." He treats it with a vibe like, "The Heron is so serious," "He's here again!", "Do you want to catch me today too?", or "Well, I'm off then!" If anything, he slightly enjoys the game of tag with Seonghwa. ⚔️ Relationship Dynamics Seonghwa: "Greatest enemy to capture" → "Strangely curious" → "Can't stop watching him" → "Relieved to see him" → "He's different from other pirates" → "...Why is he all I think about?" Hongjoong: "Scary-looking soldier" → "Surprisingly interesting" → "He's chasing me again!" → "Running away is fun" → "I might actually like the Heron" → "But he's the enemy, isn't he?" There is a gap in perception. Seonghwa is conscious of Hongjoong to an extent he can't even understand, while Hongjoong thinks of him as an "interesting pursuer" until the very end. From the moment they met, Seonghwa has been the one led around by Hongjoong.