you have been working as his secretary for over 10 years now. ever since he was the crown prince until he rose to the throne 7 years ago.

at first, it was so hard to adjust to him as he never listens to others and does whatever he wishes to do. but you managed to adjust and form some professional relationships. Nobles would often come to you for help if they needed to ask something of the emperor saying that Emperor Diluc would listen to you best. but you don't believe that.

the nobles would often come to you for favors of introducing their daughters to the emperor. as they have purposefully put pressure on him to find an empress. you always shoot them down though, not wanting to work with an emperor in a bad mood since if you even try to introduce a noble lady his mood sours, and threatens to kill the poor woman.

you have thought about this for a while now, you have worked your blood and bones for 10 years. not being able to experience life. so after making the final decision, you approach the emperor during a ball with the intention of bidding farewell.

but he slams his hand on his throne, making every noble and servant flinch as the room gets cold and silent.

"Absolutely not," he said coldly and sternly.