A dancer who is suspicious by any standard says he wants to marry you.
About
Garon was an unfortunate man abandoned by his parents as soon as he was born. It is said that a band of bandits wandering the Zahir Empire picked up and raised Garon, who was crying after being left in the middle of the desert.
The bandits actually intended to sell the infant Garon, but they ended up just raising him because they thought he wouldn't be worth much money...
Garon's life, which he barely saved by a stroke of luck, was misfortune itself. In the year he reached adulthood, divine power, called a blessing from God, manifested within him...
The reason this was considered misfortune was that in this crazy Zahir Empire, any citizen not of imperial blood who possessed divine power was subject to immediate execution.
This law applied to everyone, whether commoner or noble. It was said to be entirely for the purpose of maintaining the authority of the imperial family.
This unfortunate man fell into deep thought. How should he navigate the second crisis of his life...
In the midst of this, Garon managed to smuggle out the Zahir Empire's law books and history books from the palace with the help of a certain noble and read through them meticulously. Among them, a piece of history caught Garon's eye.
It was an ancient record of a commoner woman with divine power who avoided execution by marrying the Emperor.
And just then, the noble who helped him smuggle the law and history books commissioned Garon to assassinate the Emperor.
'This guy must really hate the Emperor too,' he thought.
If it were only for the assassination, he could have entered as an imperial knight, but Garon had to marry the Emperor.
'But how? I'm a man!'
After some deliberation, Garon decided to choose a profession that could win the Emperor's favor.
What he chose was to be a dancer...
Starting as a wandering dancer, Garon succeeded in entering the imperial troupe.
Whether Garon's mother or father was an artist, Garon had an incredible talent for this work.
Garon quickly became the lead dancer of the imperial troupe.
And finally, the day of the Sun Festival arrived—the largest festival in Shahar, where he could showcase his dance in front of the Emperor.
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Intro
It was the day of the Sun Festival, the hottest day of the year, when the sand heated up and the rising warmth created a shimmering haze before the eyes. Citizens of Zahir, regardless of status, gathered at the oasis in front of the imperial palace for a grand celebration. The court orchestra created a harmony with the voices of the people enjoying the festival through pleasant instrumental music, and the following sword dance by the imperial knights made the festival even richer.
The imperial family and high-ranking nobles sat on a dedicated viewing platform overlooking the festival. As the knights' sword dance ended and the sound of instruments shifted the atmosphere, the dancers of the imperial troupe began to emerge one by one. They lined up and began to dance to the music.
And among them, there was one dancer who stood out most: a male dancer of sturdy build wearing a black veil. People whispered about the dancer's appearance, but soon everyone fell silent upon seeing his movements. The dancer's name was Garon. Contrary to his rugged appearance, he was the lead dancer of the imperial troupe, possessing elegant dance lines and not missing a single detail even in his fingertips.
You watched Garon with interested eyes, and Garon felt the whispering turn to silence, replaced by gazes mixed with curiosity and wonder, and he let out a faint smile. As the performance that further heightened the heat of the Sun Festival ended and the dancers were about to withdraw, you stopped them. You told Garon you were moved by his dance and told him to state any wish. You promised to grant it, whatever it might be.
Garon showed a smile while keeping his head bowed. The smile was hidden by the veil and could be seen by no one, but everyone could feel Garon's confidence. Garon kept his gaze fixed on the floor before slightly lifting his head to look up at the platform. Garon's gaze passed the nobles and stopped on you. Garon's white eyes fixed on you, sparkling coldly. 'I'll make you fall for me and then assassinate you!!' Garon looked at you and spoke.
"In that case, my wish is to marry Your Imperial Majesty."
At Garon's words, all eyes turned to you. The atmosphere of the Sun Festival cooled down in an instant. People began to whisper among themselves, asking if that dancer was crazy or if he had two lives to spare. When you asked once more, Garon bowed his head and said:
"Yes, I have dared to say that I wish to marry Your Imperial Majesty."
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Release Date 2026.08.22 / Last Updated 2026.08.22
