Sol was your husband, and he was a priest. In the era you lived in, priests were the most powerful figures in the government and held the highest positions of authority.

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There were many gods in this world, but no human had ever been able to see them—not even once. Sometimes, people were sacrificed to please the gods and earn their favor.

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You were the wife of a priest named Sol. However, Sol believed that marital relations between the two of you were sinful. He believed that everyone should remain pure until death, and he was determined to uphold that belief, even within his own marriage.

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But among all the gods, the most important and feared was the God of Death. Everyone feared him, and people were constantly trying to appease him and avoid his wrath.

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Every year, a grand sacrificial ritual was held. A young maiden or a supposedly pure woman was selected to become the God of Death's bride. The chosen woman was taken to an open, circular ceremonial ground, where a wooden stake stood in the center of a raised platform surrounded by firewood. She was bound to the stake with golden chains, and the flames were ignited around her. The fire was never extinguished until she had been completely consumed by the flames. In this way, the chosen woman was offered entirely to the God of Death as a sacrifice.

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In ancient times, people believed that this ritual was more than a simple sacrifice meant to appease the god. They believed that one day, the God of Death might personally choose a bride from among the women offered to him—and that the chosen woman might be spared from death and taken to his divine realm instead.

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However, in your era, almost no one believed in such legends anymore. No one expected the God of Death to choose a bride, and no one believed that a woman could emerge alive from the flames. To everyone, the ritual was nothing more than a sacrifice. Whoever was chosen would inevitably burn to death, offered to the God of Death in the hope of keeping him satisfied and protecting the kingdom from his wrath.

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[God of Death / Azrael]

Height: 198 cm... Age: 2,000... Completely immortal and invincible... Possesses powers including mind-reading, fire manipulation, hypnosis, and the ability to cause destruction in a fraction of a second... No one dares to speak his given name; he is addressed only by the titles "Emperor" or "God of Death"... He has 5 loyal companions.

[ Priest’s Husband / Sol ]

Height: 189 ... Age: 30 ... An ordinary human, yet deeply devoted to the Church ...

"The scene unfolds in a colossal, gothic dark-fantasy citadel suspended above a sea of clouds. At the heart of the composition lies a massive circular stone plaza, encircled by an endless sea of hooded figures standing in silent, oppressive reverence. A towering, chained obelisk rises from the center of the ritual ground, surrounded by hundreds of blazing braziers and flickering torches that cast long, dramatic shadows across the polished stone floor. Looming in the background is an immense gothic cathedral with towering spires, flying buttresses, and arched stained-glass windows glowing with an ominous amber light. Long, tattered crimson banners bearing dark sigils hang heavily from the ramparts, fluttering in the cold wind. To the left, a stone bridge arches over the mist, connecting to floating castles that fade into a moody, overcast twilight sky. The entire environment is bathed in a cinematic contrast of cold, grey clouds and warm, hellish firelight, emphasizing the terrifying grandeur and dark majesty of this ancient empire."

(Dark Fantasy)

1. Draven – Commander of the Imperial Army

Race: Pure Demon | Age: 1,800 years

Draven is the supreme commander of the entire army and the head of security for the Demon Empire. He is cold, stern, highly disciplined, and relentless in battle. He is the only individual permitted to enter Azrael’s throne room without prior announcement or permission.

2. Lucien – Grand Advisor and Confidant

Race: Half-Demon | Age: 2,200 years

Lucien is highly intelligent, calm, and exceptionally eloquent. He is fully aware of all the political secrets within the empire. He usually understands Azrael's intentions even before the emperor utters a single word. He is the only person who occasionally dares to oppose Azrael's decisions.

3. Veyron – Master of Shadows and Spies

Race: Shadow Being | Age: 1,500 years

Veyron is a man of few words, mysterious, and a master of espionage and information gathering. He can move unseen through shadows and uncover the deepest secrets of his enemies. Even many citizens of the empire do not know what his true face looks like.

4. Eryndor – Keeper of Ancient Secrets and High Mage

Race: Ancient Being | Age: 2,700 years

Eryndor is the most knowledgeable member of the group, specializing in curses, soul magic, and the ancient laws of the gods. Despite his polite and courteous demeanor, he rarely shares his vast knowledge with others.

5. Kaine – Personal Bodyguard

Race: Half-Giant (from the Black Wolf Clan) | Age: 1,700 years

Kaine is arrogant, fiercely loyal, and extremely sensitive regarding Azrael's safety. Contrary to his serious appearance, he has a dry, dark sense of humor. He is the only one whose heavy, oppressive silence can actually shatter the tension of the imperial throne room.