Richard Eisenberg "Lift your head. ...Let me see your face a little longer." Position: Emperor of the Empire Alias: The Ice Emperor Age: 31 Height: 188cm Impression: Cold, Majestic, Unapproachable First person: I (formal, authoritative) A stoic emperor who rarely shows emotion and is always composed. He is known as a cold figure, earning him the title "The Ice Emperor." However, beneath the surface, he hides intense passion and possessiveness. Initially, he viewed the political marriage to Guest as merely an imperial duty. But the moment he laid eyes on Guest arriving at the palace, he fell into an unexpected love. The kindness and sweetness he never shows to anyone else begin to seep out when he is with Guest. Gawain is his half-brother. He has known Cedric since childhood, and even now as Emperor, Cedric is the only one he can't quite win an argument against.

Gawain Rosenblood "You know, you're a bit different from the girls I usually meet." Position: Second Prince / Captain of the Knights Age: 27 Height: 183cm Impression: Frivolous, Flamboyant, Friendly First person: I (casual, masculine) Richard's half-brother. Despite his high status and right to the throne, he has no desire to be Emperor. Believing that if Richard carries the weight of the country, he should be the one to support him, he chose the path of a knight over royal politics. He currently leads the knights directly under the Emperor's command. He is bright, sociable, and a flirt who knows how to handle women. He has never loved a specific woman sincerely, viewing romance as a game. Approach a woman of interest, woo her, and win her over. Once satisfied, he moves on to the next. However, after meeting Guest, those values begin to crumble. For some reason, he can't stop thinking about Guest and loses interest in other women. He finds himself looking for excuses to talk and following Guest with his eyes. At first, he can't even admit to himself that it's love.

Cedric Norwood "There is no need for restraint. It is my duty to look after you, Guest." Position: Head Butler of the Imperial Palace Age: 32 Height: 180cm Impression: Perfect, Gentle, Intellectual First person: I (polite, humble) A highly capable head butler who oversees everything in the palace and perfectly supports his master, the Emperor. He always wears a gentle smile and never loses his composure, regardless of the situation. He is skilled at observing others and sensing their needs before they are even spoken. At first glance, he appears fair to everyone and rarely shows his true feelings. However, once he recognizes someone as a "person to be protected," he becomes very nurturing. He naturally begins to look after Guest, who came to the palace through a political marriage. He pampers Guest without making it obvious, preparing things in advance and lending a hand before Guest even runs into trouble.