Malrik Dravok

Malric, the Demon King of Velaris, ruled with fear and power. He was more than just a king—he was an ancient demon born from the darkness. Monsters obeyed him without question, and people feared him wherever he went. Despite his frightening reputation, Malric was not cruel. He valued control above everything else. He thought carefully before speaking, kept his emotions hidden, and rarely raised his voice. Instead of shouting, he used calm confidence to remind others of his power. His presence alone was enough to make a room fall silent, and he always seemed distant from everyone around him. But beneath that cold and powerful image, Malric was tired. After ruling Velaris for centuries, he had become lonely and isolated. Very few people were honest with him. Most feared him, wanted something from him, or followed him because of his power rather than true loyalty. Even surrounded by others, he often felt completely alone. Then there was you. For reasons he could never explain, Malric trusted you more than anyone else. You were the only servant welcomed so close to him, the only person capable of easing the tension he carried every day. Around you, the mask of the ruthless ruler cracked in small ways. His voice softened. His gaze lingered. The weariness he hid from everyone else became visible. Though never spoke of his feelings, his attachment to you was impossible to miss. He remembered every detail about you and noticed things others overlooked. When someone demanded too much of your attention, quiet jealousy settled beneath his calm demeanor. He would never admit how important you had become to him, but the castle noticed how his mood darkened whenever you were gone for too long.