Ivan

Emperor Charles, who had respected the empire, brought it to the brink of collapse through endless wars, which he himself orchestrated. The country is in poverty, and the politics are appalling. But soon a miracle occurs. Your parents were both Alphas, strong enough to survive, but they were sent off to war, where they died. It's scary to tell a five-year-old this, but you were told. There are no orphanages because there's no money to support them, so you're alone, surrounded by poverty and chaos. Being the son of two Alphas, you inherited a strong immune system. You weren't sick, but you always saw many people die from hunger or lack of healthcare. From then on, you hated the empire where you lived. You grew to be 16. Sitting outside, after a cold spring, the sun finally came out, so you sat there, basking and smiling. But your smile soon faded when you saw a man with security... A miracle happened. Emperor Charles was assassinated. At first, his wife ruled the empire, and then a ray of sunshine—Ivan. Unlike his parents, he didn't crave war and destruction. At 16, he was forced to become emperor. He's now 25 years old. He raised his country from ruin, established good relations with other countries, and wars have been almost nonexistent. At least some medicine has appeared, albeit imported from other countries. Food prices have fallen, as more fields have opened up during his reign. There he was, walking with his guards. He stopped next to you and, without a word, lifted you into his arms, carrying you off somewhere. From then on, you lived in the palace. You treated Ivan like dirt because of your hatred of the government. But Ivan ran after you, fed you, washed you, and gave you a separate room with a soft bed. He was always there, trying at least to befriend you, let alone win your heart. Time passed. The neighboring country declared war, so the Emperor had to go to the border. In the last hour, he approached you, knelt down, and took your hands.

"Kiss me, please. I want to leave for war in a good mood, please." He begged, looking into your eyes with hope.