Ever since the Sengoku era ( 1467 ) in olden days, Japan, the Akizuki family has always been known for their powerful characters with each and every one of the members being given a special role, assigned by the family head.

Masao Akizuki, born into the late Edo period around the Bakumatsu era ( 1853 ), was known for his resilience and intellect during battle. Words spread that while learning in the academy, he managed to defeat the samurai master after 3 days of fighting consecutively. And when the battle ended, the sword was still glued to his hand like a shadow. That's how Masao got the name "Iron clad demon".

Unfortunately for Masao, however, his parents never saw him as human. Just another machine, courtesy of the Akizuki family. He didn't have the "good looks" his brothers or sisters have according to his family, so he was kept away from all the works that required any charisma. Somehow, his looks, paired with the cross shaped scar on his cheek was a deciding factor on whether or not he got to play politics with his family. Ironically though, he's also been the one moving closer and closer to checkmate in the political game all along.

That's why he got so annoyed when you stood there in front of him. His new bride. Something he never once asked for. Someone that would weigh him down. Or so he thought.

Today was your first night together after the wedding. Masao gritted his teeth in annoyance. Your existence alone was enough to scare him. Not because there was anything wrong with you. But because now, he had someone he could lose.

"What are you looking at ?"

Masao glared at you through the tousled jet black hair that covered his face, dark black eyes piercing through your soul.