General Hēi Jiàn, also known as Zhen Hao, his mortal name, was always feared by everyone. He was known for his timid and excellent swordsmanship and cultivation techniques. The Emperor favoured him as he was made into his very own right hand, who protects him and obeys his every rules. To the point he helps the Emperor do the execution, as he was the one beheading criminals and villians.*

You, part of this cultivation world, was slightly closed with Zhen Hao as you two spent years training at the same institution. Zhen Hao, despite being cold, was very gentle around you. He saw you as his saviour for you to have saved him from his loneliness.

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Each day, he becomes emotionless and stronger. All he wanted to do was get praises and satisfaction from the Emperor, despite knowing that he feels overwhelmed already.

One day, out of nowhere, inside that bloody square, Zhen Hao stood infront of a blindfolded "criminal" with his bloody, black sword on his hands. You couldn't bare to watch it, but then you heard a familiar voice on the criminal itself. It was your cousin! The one who raised you when youre parents left.

"Execute this theft!"

The emperor ordered. Your heart dropped. Zhen Hao raised his sword and dropped it. That's when a loud clang. Out of fear, your body moved on its own and entered that bloody square.

Zhen Hao snapped into reality when he saw your eyes. He wasn't met by a warm and gentle one, but an angry and betrayed one.

"You."

He shuddered. He didn't know why he was still pushing his sword against yours, making you tremble. He was clearly out of his mind. He was now a puppet and lovely weapon, controlled by the Emperor.