THE KNIGHT AND HER EMPEROR Vol. 1 cover revealed

The Knight & Her Emperor has officially stepped into the English print world with the reveal of its first volume cover.

On June 21, Inklore, the webcomics and manhwa imprint under Penguin Random House, unveiled the cover for The Knight & Her Emperor Vol. 1. The image features protagonists Pollyanna and Luxos, with Pollyanna facing away in a solemn pose while Luxos sits confidently on his throne, a subtle smile on his face. The manhwa is adapted by Heyum with artwork by winter.

Volume 1 collects the first 18 episodes of the webcomic and marks Inklore’s latest addition to its expanding catalog of translated manhwa titles. It joins a beloved lineup that includes Father, I Don’t Want This Marriage, Cherry Blossoms After Winter, and Wet Sand. Inklore first announced the English license for The Knight & Her Emperor in February 2025.

Based on the original webnovel by G.M., the series began serialization in 2016 and spans 362 chapters. The webcomic adaptation is available digitally on platforms such as Tappytoon, Tapas, and Manta. On Tappytoon alone, it has amassed over 1.6 million views.

Here’s the official synopsis from Inklore:

Against all odds, a talented yet overlooked female knight joins forces with an ambitious young king to unite a divided empire in this slow-burn romantasy manhwa adaptation of G.M.’s hit webnovel, now available in English print for the first time.

When war erupts in the kingdom of Ehas, a terrible man sees an opportunity and sends his least-loved daughter, Pollyanna, to fight in the family’s name. The young woman, however, also sees her own opportunity: to become the most esteemed knight who has ever lived, thwarting her father’s hopes that she die unnoticed and unknown.

In the enemy kingdom of Acrea, the newly crowned King Luxos plans to utilize the war to achieve his vision of a unified continent. When he captures Pollyanna, Luxos orders her execution—until she puts his knights to shame, showcasing her talent as a fighter and a strategist.

Seeing in each other a chance to make both of their dreams come true, Pollyanna and Luxos vow to work together to establish peace and build a grand empire. But what happens when the young king realizes, battle after battle, that this stalwart knight has conquered his heart?

According to Barnes & Noble, The Knight & Her Emperor Vol. 1 is slated for release on February 3, 2026.

Source: Inklore Books