Shenazard, Raji

ラジ・シェナザード

Raji is the prince of Tanbarun, Shirayuki's mother country. Viewed by his subjects and known even in the neighboring nation of Clarines as an idiotic and selfish ruler, Raji acts on his own whims. He commands Shirayuki to become his concubine solely because of her rare red hair. In response to this absolute decree, Shirayuki cuts off her long hair, leaves it behind, and flees to the neighboring country. After Zen is poisoned by an apple (sent by Raji) meant for Shirayuki, Raji coerces Shirayuki into coming to his castle to serve as his concubine in exchange for the antidote. Shirayuki nearly complies before a recovered Zen bursts in, revealing himself as the second prince of Clarines. He orders Raji at sword-point to leave Shirayuki alone or risk straining relations between Clarines and Tanbarun. Raji, of course, obeys.