Master King

Cain Asbell, a former shepherd who saved Princess Charlotte, is granted the Lordship of Norland with a high-stakes challenge: make his land the most prosperous in the kingdom within five years to win the princess's hand. As he begins his tenure, Cain must balance his duties with unexpected romantic encounters, including a passionate affair with a mercenary named Tsubaki, while mysterious outsiders plot to uncover a hidden treasure buried within his territory.

After shutting down an illegal slave auction and rescuing a girl named Tia, Lord Cain supports Tsubaki as she prepares for a decisive duel to determine land ownership. Driven by a desire to avenge her murdered parents, Tsubaki faces her enemy in a brutal fight, ultimately securing victory for Noriand despite a simultaneous raid on their village.

As Norland falls deeper into despair under the onslaught of Tedmond's army, Lord Cain struggles with his inability to protect his starving people. While the cruel Francis tortures captives for profit, Cain discovers the traumatic past of his advisor, Chiffon, and manages to win her loyalty through genuine compassion and intimacy. Amidst the suffering, a glimmer of hope emerges as the powerful Tsubaki returns to unleash her wrath upon the invaders.

As the war between Norland and Tedmond reaches its climax, Cain and his allies launch a daring counter-offensive based on intelligence gathered by Tia. Though Norland is pushed to the brink of defeat, the timely intervention of the dwarf army secures a miraculous victory. Having proven himself the superior Lord, Cain marries Charlotte and utilizes the dwarves' legendary treasure to lead the country into an era of peace and prosperity.