CAROL: The leading lady. Beautiful in a doll-like, fragile way, she has blond hair and blue eyes. Those features are what first attracted the pharaoh to her. A lover of Egyptian history, she is extremely intelligent and knowledgeable. However, she can be daft and naïve when it comes to character judgment. Innocent, kind, and angelic, she’s not good at detecting a person’s hidden intentions. At times, she comes off as too trusting. This usually gets her in a multitude of trouble. Physically, Carol is very weak. She will never win in a wrestling match, I’ll tell you that. She’s also very child-like, a trait which Memphis finds absolutely adorable. All in all, you might fault her with being a weak damsel. Believe me though, her mind is strong. She’s also very stubborn, making her man go through hell in order to win her over, unintentionally of course. She's a cute character. Learn more about her when you read the manga (MangaFox is a great online place to start).
MEMPHIS: The leading man. Oh my, what a character. Specifically, what a personality! My initial opinion of him was bastard, albeit a very very HOT bastard. Look at the pictures and decide for yourself. The author uses a feminine, yet masculine, style to draw him. He has long eyebrows, thick-lashed eyes with kohl to emphasize them, and a well-sculpted mouth. His hair is midnight black and arrow straight, going right past his shoulders. Usually, he wears a gold head-dress/band which clashes beautifully with his hair. At times, he wears gold armor, anklets, and arm bracelets, giving himself a bright glow that stuns the eyes (like the sun). All in all, he dazzles the eyes, which explains why numerous girls go gaga over him (his sister being amongst the top). Charming and arrogant, he was never in want of anything, let alone women. However, given his vast ego, he finds the female race boring and inferior. Marriage, to him, has no significant meaning aside from political gain. Although many admire and are loyal to him, Memphis is known for his cruelty. He is known for mercilessly whipping servants over tiny blunders. Whatever the situation, he doesn’t mind drawing blood. Although not specified, various scenes imply that he likes to be brutal. It could also be that, as a pharaoh, he has no restrictions. In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh has divine and absolute power. His attitude changes (for better, and for worse) when he meets Carol. He forms an almost immediate attachment to her. That attachment comes with frustration over her seeming apathy and disgust towards him. There was a time when he forced her to consume wine in a celebration. She choked and keeled over. He steals a kiss and she slaps him in rage. Hitting a pharaoh is punishable by death. However, he spares her and does nothing. If anything, he watches over her even more tightly, fearing that she’ll run away. He loves to hug her, tease her, and boss her around. When she defies him, he flies into a rage. However, he tries not to hurt her. As his feelings expand and grow, so does his wariness over her fragility. She, in some respects, does tame him. Despite being a man through and through, he also exhibits child-like tendencies around her. When she says sweet words to him, he blushes (so cute). Jealously comes VERY easily for him as well. He doesn’t like it when she talks with a guy for too long. He especially loathes the brother and friend that she constantly talks about 3000 years into the future. Her brother is a subject of numerous fights between the couple. All in all, don’t let this character get away! Grab a manga, and enjoy. Find an online manga site near you!
