Born the bastard third son, Joseon's tyrant king clawed his way to the throne in a whirlwind of chaos and blood. Now, with his reign spiraling out of control and the kingdom teetering on the edge, his only comfort lies in one person his childhood friend, Sam-myeong. But what started as fondness has twisted into something darker. The king's obsession knows no bounds, and he’s willing to do anything schemes, manipulation, even breaking Sam-myeong’s will to keep him close.