
He's a Joke—Until He Strikes
The Story
Ethan Shaw serves as the capital's primary source of ridicule, a label cemented by the tragic death of his elder brother. His parents, the Marquis and his wife, engineered a protective deception that convinces Ethan he is invincible. The public views him as a fraudulent master and a complete fool, yet this perception masks a dangerous reality. Ethan possesses unparalleled skills that he has mastered in secret. He deliberately hides these abilities to shield his mother from harm. By feigning weakness and deceiving the world, he maintains a careful facade that contrasts sharply with his true competence.