Even as a Palace Guard, I Am Unrivaled Under Heaven

Note: Back when this was written, there were no apps, so the author's notes aren't hidden. Some of the bonus word count is in the author's notes. If anything seems disjointed, open the author's notes. Normal blurb (I've been teased about this for years, so here's a normal one): War rages across the land, with territories carved up among rival powers. The righteous, the ruthless, emperors, and heroes. "I want this world." "I want to see a vast realm at peace, its rivers clear and its people prosperous, with every household singing and dancing." My vision is to restore faith. The world is the board, victory is the proof. The author's personally favored, deliberately misleading blurb: · In one sentence: A super-powerful, deranged, naturally scheming tyrant pretends to be helpless and harmless (?), runs off to an enemy country to call the enemy king "Father," becomes his bodyguard, obediently lets Dad torment him without realizing what's going on, and casually plunders the whole country along the way. A fearless and "hilarious" off-the-rails adventure. (Me: This makes him sound so obnoxious... | Some Tyrant: ...) · Ahem. When the misunderstanding about his birth is finally cleared up, here's the question: Dear Dad, would you rather be so heartbroken you fall apart, or fall apart from heartbreak? (Dear Dad: = =+|||) · For the ambiguity level, see Thunderbolt Fantasy. Primarily family and friendship, no CP (help yourself to whatever you like)... The guys are just pure, platonic friends, really. · At the beginning, please believe that the protagonist is only like a "lamb." His true nature is still that of a BOSS. · BOSS = walking weapon. Do not provoke. A naturally devious schemer who has no idea how devious he is... *sweat* · Angst, all kinds of fun angst~ Angst that heals~ This is actually a fun wish-fulfillment story (ahem). This is NOT a father-son story!!! The relationships between parents and children are perfectly normal! The story features a lovely family of three, with mutual respect and care. This story isn't about romance, but about equally lovely family bonds and friendship. The guys joke around normally and playfully flirt with each other. But the focus is still on friendship. There is no CP. This has been stated in the blurb ever since I started posting. The next story in this series will have a CP. · Well, the author has a wicked sense of humor and likes seeing powerful BOSSes willingly get tormented... (Is that really torment? Isn't this supposed to be healing?) · This wicked sense of humor likes seeing BOSS be both a brilliant, invincible mastermind who kills without blinking and someone who unconsciously lets everyone "tease" him... · This wicked sense of humor likes characters who are both sadistic and loyal, combining the two in perfect harmony: a gentle, considerate, extreme sadist... (Is that the BOSS's true nature?|||) · This wicked sense of humor likes writing blurbs with deliberately mismatched styles (hey)... Though I personally don't think it's completely mismatched (hey, hey = =). · Sincere thanks to everyone who made it all the way to the end of the blurb. Thank you! · So, to be clear, this is a serious drama with a proper title: The Throne Beyond the Abyss ######## New novel, The Three Virtues of the Great Demon King. Please support it! ######### .tdtitle{background-color:#99CCCC;border-bottom-color:#99CC99;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;padding:3px 5px 0;}.readtd{background:#eefaee;border:1px solid #99CC99;}.sptd{background-color:#99CCCC;text-align:center;}.cytable td{border:1px solid #99CC99;font-size:12px;padding:5px 3px 3px;}.cytable{background:#eefaee;border-collapse:collapse;}.controlbar{background-color:#eefaee;border:1px solid #99CC99;} Theme: