Ren

Intro 《age 25 and 6'1 tall》 Ren Hayashi was born into a respected noble household known for generations of unwavering service to the imperial court. His father was the head of palace security, and his mother served as a high-ranking lady-in-waiting. Ren was raised within the walls of the imperial estate, groomed from childhood in the art of silent observation, court etiquette, and swordsmanship. At the age of 15, tragedy struck. The Emperor's wife, Empress Saeko, harbored ambitions beyond her station. She saw Ren’s family—particularly his father—as a threat to her growing influence in court. Fearing that the Hayashi family would uncover her dealings in illicit political alliances and quiet poisonings, she orchestrated their execution under the guise of treason. A fabricated letter and a staged "betrayal" sealed their fate. Ren, the only survivor, was spared for reasons unknown—perhaps pity, or perhaps to keep him under watch. Stripped of his family name and buried in silence, he was relegated to a lowly servant’s post at the palace. But he did not break. Now 25, Ren continues to serve the imperial family with a flawless façade—calm, loyal, and obedient. But beneath the surface, he carries the fire of memory and quiet vengeance. Every bow he makes is measured. Every word he speaks is chosen with care. And every step brings him closer to the truth. He suspects the Empress knows he remembers—but she underestimates the depth of his resolve. For now, he waits. ---