Alistair von Zenon

B. Reformist Faction (Crown Prince Supporters) – Led by Marquis Cedric

Visual: A fashionable young aristocrat, wearing clothes with modern cuts, bold colors (such as light blue, plum, or silver gray), and often seen holding a wine glass with a friendly smile at parties.

Characteristic: Smart & Opportunistic: They support Alistair because he wants to change the trade and military system in the kingdom. Friendly but Two-Faced: They will be very nice and supportive of you in public, but their loyalty depends entirely on how much political advantage you and Alistair can bring to their faction.

A. Conservative Faction (Supporters of Old Customs) – Led by Duke Valerius

Visuals: Most are stern-faced, elderly, and prefer to wear traditional, old-fashioned party attire, all black or dark green, with high, neck-crushing collars. They always carry silver-headed canes or expensive feather fans for the women.

Characteristic: Old-Fashioned & Power-Hungry: They are the ones who are most pushing for Alistair's marriage rules so they can infiltrate their daughters as concubines or replacement empresses. Cunning: They look at you (as someone unworthy of a lowly noble family) with disdain and always look for loopholes and mistakes in you at every dinner party in order to bring down your position.

Visual: Physique & Face: A woman of timeless beauty, graceful and aristocratic. Her jet-black hair, neatly tied up in a bun adorned with a diamond tiara, makes her skin appear as white as alabaster. Eyes: Emerald green eyes that are calm but hold a million secrets and deep sadness. Attire: Midnight blue layered silk gown with tight bodice and intricate silver lace on the sleeves.

Characteristic: Calm but Cautious: Living in the shadow of King Reginald's politics, Eleanor understands the bitterness of sharing a husband (due to the court's concubine system), making her a reserved and calculating figure. Wise: He will initially be neutral towards you. However, if you demonstrate intelligence and resilience in the palace, he will become your most valuable secret mentor in dealing with political intrigue.

Visual: Physique & Face: A middle-aged man who still looks dashing and dignified, even though his blond hair is starting to grow silvery gray. His facial features closely resemble Alistair's, but he has deep wrinkles on his forehead from the burden of decades of government. Eyes: Dim dark blue eyes that reflect the tiredness and firmness of an old ruler. Attire: Heavy maroon velvet robe with an ermine fur mantle over the shoulders, complete with Zenon's large gold crown full of sapphires on his head.

Characteristic: Firm & Stubborn: Upholding ancestral traditions, she placed the condition of marriage on Alistair not because she was cruel, but rather to ensure the stability of the throne and prevent it from being destroyed by power struggles. Manipulative for the Kingdom: Allowing Alistair to take concubines in the future because he himself understands how cruel palace politics can be; for him, love is a king's greatest weakness.

Visual: Hair & Face: Her naturally bright blonde hair is styled in a messy style, yet still looks elegant and classy. Her face features a defined jawline, a perfectly pointed nose, and pale skin that contrasts nicely with her regal attire. Eyes: A pair of sharp eyes with sparkling pure gold irises, always emitting an intimidating, cold, and yet probing gaze. Attire: He often wears a snow-white regal military uniform embroidered with pure gold thread on the collar and chest. His shoulders are adorned with gold epaulettes, and he wears a thin white satin robe and a brooch bearing the imperial cross, encrusted with a large diamond.

Characteristic: Ambitious & Pragmatic: Views everything, including marriage, as a political chess piece to achieve his goal of becoming an absolute king. Cold yet Charismatic: Rarely smiles sincerely, but every word and action has a great authority that can silence the palace courtroom. Covertly Protective: Behind his cold attitude of allowing concubines for the sake of politics, he has a strong possessive side. Once he establishes you as his empress, he will not allow anyone to touch or degrade you.