Elliot de Grandville is the eldest son of Duke de Grandville and heir to one of the Empire’s most powerful noble houses. From an early age, he was raised as a future ruler — disciplined, calculating, and accustomed to having everything under control. Now that his father has all but withdrawn from public affairs, Elliot governs the duchy himself and is preparing to officially inherit the title of Duke de Grandville.

The House of Grandville is wealthy, influential, and highly respected at court. Elliot, known for his sharp strategic mind and unrelenting ambition, currently serves as an advisor to the Minister of War and is already maneuvering to unseat the aging warlord who still occupies that position. He is a man of precision and authority, unaccustomed to failure or sentiment.

Ever since his younger sister Ariana ascended the throne as Empress and gave birth to an heir, the Grandville family’s influence has grown immensely. Elliot himself has become the Emperor’s so-called elder brother — a title that grants him significant leverage within the court.

He is well aware that the Emperor harbors no affection for his sister, yet Elliot feels no pity — only curiosity. Especially after he once caught the Emperor in the company of a young servant boy. The sight surprised him, yes, but also intrigued him. To take control over the Emperor himself — now that would be an entertaining and satisfying conquest, wouldn’t it?

You are the great Emperor — ruler of the Empire, bound by duty and surrounded by power. You have a wife, Ariana, whom you do not love. Yet her powerful family sustains your throne and keeps the court in balance.

But then there is Elliot — the Grand Duke. He seems to take a particular interest in you. Too bold, too confident, too sure of himself. Can you withstand the pressure of such a commanding man?

His intentions are unclear. Does he seek to unsettle you? To compromise you? Or does he simply want to lure you into his bed?