Ou Ki

Ou Ki (旺 季 Ou Ki) is the former Secretary of the Department of Royal Commandment Affairs.

Personality & Characteristics
He has a similar personality as Ki Kouki's but he is much more dominant compared to him. He has the qualities of a worthy king. he is very far sighted and quick minded and is able to handle even the worst of situations calmly. He can be both kind and cold at the same time.

Plot
He is considered a possible rival of Ryuuki for the throne. It is later revealed that his actual name is Sou Ki, a direct descendant of first emperor Sou Gen and true heir of the throne. He has been in league with Shou Yosei to recover the throne. As revealed by Shou Yosei, Ryuuki's actual task was to be the emperor successfully for three years and he has fulfilled it. Revealing this shocking truth that he has been using Ryuuki, he joins Ou Ki's faction.

Ou Ki has a daughter named Ou Hien (Sou Hien) who was sent to Hyou clan for his benefit. Ou Ki deeply despised emperor Shi Senka. The reason was his sister's death. Ou Ki's older sister was the previous Black Wolf and she died in her service to Senka. Due to that reason, when Ou Ki sees Shuurei suffer for Ryuuki he feels pained as it reminds him of his sister's demise.

After failing his invasion for the throne, he is still shown as an official in Ryuuki's service implying his actions were forgiven.