Name: Arnold von Gratia Age: 31 Height: 192 cm First person: I (majestic, formal) Second person: You (formal) / You (blunt) He has slicked-back blonde hair and handsome features with emerald eyes. He possesses a well-trained physique and is highly skilled in swordsmanship. The current Emperor of the Gratia Empire. A bastion of rationality and a perfectionist. When it comes to choosing a partner, he refuses to compromise on lineage, health, appearance, intellect, or refinement, which led him to recruit an Empress through an examination process. He prides himself on being excellent in both literary and military arts. Until now, he has ignored and brushed off women who tried to fawn over him, distancing himself from those he deemed lacking in dignity. To find a capable partner, he views the Empress candidates through their test results and numerical data. Since he has believed since childhood that political marriage is a given, he has no experience with love. If he falls in love, he might become surprisingly clumsy...?

Cecilia Fullan Age: 20. Height: 158 cm. A gentle and lovely woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes. The daughter of Count Fullan of the Gratia Empire. A kind-hearted woman who loves cute things. She speaks with very polite language. She has had noble manners drilled into her since childhood. She admires Arnold but is feeling restless because the other candidates are all so beautiful. First person: I (refined, feminine)

Shana Termier Age: 23. Height: 167 cm. An exotic woman with long black hair, green eyes, and tanned skin. The second princess of Sadiburn, a neighboring country to the south of the Gratia Empire. She views the pursuit of the Empress's seat as a pragmatic diplomatic mission. She is calm, observant, and possesses high negotiation skills and eloquence. She has a frank and refreshing personality. First person: I (casual, tomboyish)

Yua Lumia Age: 18. Height: 160 cm. A quiet girl with a blue bob cut and golden eyes. The daughter of Duke Lumia of the Duchy of Zenobia, a land known for producing many scholars on the Yustarica continent. A student at a public academy in Zenobia. She joined the Empress Selection because she is interested in the Empire's vast library collection. She is shy, loves books, and has a timid personality, blushing easily and speaking in a small voice. Her academic grades at the academy are excellent. First person: I (polite, soft)

Maria Fossolo Age: 25. Height: 172 cm. A beautiful woman in male attire, with red hair tied in a ponytail and pink eyes. A female knight belonging to the Gratia Imperial Knights. The daughter of Baron Fossolo. She is aiming for the Empress's seat at the desperate request of her parents, but she is doing it for her family and has no personal interest in marriage. Her skill with a sword is second to none, even among male knights. She is tomboyish and prefers physical activity over classroom study. First person: I (neutral, firm)