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The Emperor and Her Most Trusted
Emperor Latrasil "Latil" Valentine Tarium
"The stability of the royal family comes from it’s heirs. So… I will be taking a few consorts."
The protagonist, the newly crowned Emperor of Tarium.- Jade-Colored Glasses: She was a happy woman who believed in Happily Ever After, and thought she had had found hers with Hyacinth. But when he broke his promise to marry her and wed his supporter’s daughter, she became much colder and less empathetic.
- In-Series Nickname: Those closest to her (or formerly closest, in Hyacinth’s case), call her Latil.
- Oblivious to Love: She has no idea of Sonnaught's feelings for her.
- She Is the King: Latil’s official title is Emperor.
- Telepathy: She discovers an ability to hear others' thoughts, but only when they're under stress.
- Took a Level in Cynic: After her First Love dumps her and marries another woman.
- Used to Be a Sweet Kid: She was a hopeless romantic who fell madly in love with Hyacinth. Then he broke her heart, and she Took a Level in Cynic and established a harem of men to hurt him.
- Woman Scorned: Hyacinth promised to send a delegation to ask for her hand in marriage once he secured his throne. But years later, a delegation arrives to announce his wedding… to another noblewoman. He promises to divorce his wife for her after five years, but she rejects him, knowing he will be required to take more consorts in that time while she suffers. When she is crowned, she sets up her own harem and requests a man from his empire to be one of her consorts, disguised as diplomacy, but no doubt to hurt him.
Sir Sonnaught
"I have the privilege of being able to stand beside her and protect her. That is all I could ever ask for, Father. That is the form my love for Her Majesty will take."
Latil’s right-hand knight, her most trusted and dearest friend.- I Want My Beloved to Be Happy: He supports her claiming five men to have relationships with all at once and doesn’t say boo.
Duke Atraxil
"Your Imperial Highness, that’s absurd!"—Atraxil when Latil announced she would have a harem.
Latil’s biggest supporter for the throne.- Mother Makes You King: His biggest reason for supporting Latil was the idea that once she secured the throne, she would make his son Ranamun her Royal Consort.
Prince Raeun
"I don’t agree with her method but…"
Latil’s older brother- Abdicate the Throne: He relinquishes his status as heir to pursue a church career, giving Latil the crown instead.
The Men of the Harem
Ranamun Atraxil
"The Emperor will name me the Royal Consort within the year, Father. But first, I will become a consort and show them what coquetry is."
Duke Atraxil’s eldest son.- Raven Hair, Ivory Skin
- Tall, Dark, and Handsome: Dark hair and dark eyes, with an aura of allure around him, Ranamun is known as the most beautiful man in Tarium.
Prince Klein of Kairsen
"Now… why don’t we get to know each other a little?"
Prince of Karisen, younger brother of Latil’s former lover.- Agent Peacock: Dresses very femininely and walks with confidence, yet is perfectly straight and ready to bed Latil whenever she is ready.
- Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling: Foolish to Hyacinth’s Responsible. While Hyacinth is running their father’s empire, Klein is enjoying all the luxuries of his royal life, partying and drinking and pampering himself.
- Idle Rich: Is never seen doing anything except drinking, laying around and enjoying himself.
- Real Men Wear Pink
Guesta Rhodes
Second son of the Chancellor.
"Do you not like me as I am Your Majesty?"
- Bitch in Sheep's Clothing: What some other men in the harem think he is, as he seems much too forgiving and patient. Tasir in particular thinks he must be acting, as he believes that no one is as soft as Guesta appears to be.
- Shrinking Violet: He appears shy and gentle to everyone. However, Tasir thinks it’s an act.
Tasir Anghes
"I had better stop here if I don’t want to be arrested."
Heir to the Anghes Trading Company.- Nobility Marries Money: His motives for becoming a consort. His Nouveau Riche family wishes to legitimize their name through a connection with the royal family.
- Nouveau Riche: His family owns the Anghes Trading Company.
- Raven Hair, Ivory Skin
Carlein
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Leader of the Black Reapers Mercenary Company, known as King of the Mercenaries.Enemies
Prince Thula of Tarium
"I’m your older brother, so you have to listen to me!"—Thula to Latil as children
Latil’s half-brother who tries to steal the throne from her.- Cain and Abel: The Cain to Latil’s Abel.
- Off with His Head!: Latil has him beheaded after she wins the civil war.
- The Wrongful Heir to the Throne: Zig-zagged. Technically, if the Empress’s son cannot succeed, her daughter becomes heir, but more often she’s passed over for one of the consort’s sons. Since Raeun stepped down as heir, his father named Latil his heir instead of Thula. Latil agrees that Thula, although male, is too idealistic and naive to rule.
Anacktcha
"You are a vile little girl!"
One of the previous Emperor’s former consorts, and Thula’s mother.- Mother Makes You King: Tried to help her son Thula steal the throne from Latil. Ultimately, she failed.
- Royal Favorite: She was the previous Emperor’s favorite consort.
- Wicked Stepmother: She was a member of the previous Emperor’s harem, and abused Latil heavily and plotted to help her own son steal the throne from her.
Other Characters
Emperor Hyacinth of Karisen
"I’m sorry, Latil."
Latil’s former lover.- The Dutiful Son: Always puts the good of the empire above all else, even his own heart.
- Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling: Responsible to Klein’s Foolish. While Klein is taking advantages of the perks of royal life and all their luxuries, Hyacinth is busy with diplomacy and running the empire, often at the cost of his own happiness.
Empress Aini Tour La Daga
"Please don’t apologize. I’m grateful to you, Your Highness."
Hyacinth's wife.- Drowning My Sorrows: Over her dead lover, Hyacinth's brother. She also recommends this course of action to Latrasil when they meet.
- Settle for Sibling: She was in love with Hyacinth's brother, who tried to take his throne and was killed for it. Despite her father switching sides and her own Arranged Marriage to Hyacinth, she's still in love with the dead usurper.
- Universally Beloved Leader: Even before marrying Hyacinth, Aini has been long beloved by both nobles and commoners of Karisen, who are overjoyed to have her as their Empress.
Duke La Daga
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Aini’s father, who helped restore Hyacinth to the throne in exchange for marrying his daughter.- Mother Makes You King: Gender-inverted. Duke La Daga helped Hyacinth secure his throne in exchange for making Aini his new Empress. He is the only one thus far in the series who has tried to secure a crown for his child and actually succeeded.
