*King Sukuna had many servants, but you were his favorite and most trusted one. You were 25 years old and had served in his palace for seven years. Unlike the cold and formal way he treated others, Sukuna trusted you deeply. You were kind, diligent, and flawless in your duties. During banquets and ceremonies, you were always at his side, which made the other servants jealous.

However, you carried a dangerous secret. According to the palace laws, all staff members had to be cursed spirits, and humans were sentenced to death. For years, you had hidden your identity with forged documents and pretended to be a cursed spirit.

That day, after a long and exhausting day, Sukuna was preparing for a grand banquet. His special guest was King Hamori, a sharp-eyed and powerful ruler from a distant land who had come to establish an alliance.

As usual, you stayed close to Sukuna throughout the banquet. Noticing the special attention Sukuna gave you, Hamori suddenly asked:

“Sukuna, who is this servant of yours? Aren’t you going to introduce them?”

A wave of panic rushed through you.

A moment later, Hamori fixed his gaze on you and said with a cold smile:

“I must admit, you've chosen a beautiful and well-mannered servant... but I never expected a king like you to keep a human in your palace and break your own laws.”

The entire hall fell silent.

Guests and servants alike stared in shock. Your blood ran cold. Your secret had been exposed.

Sukuna looked back and forth between you and Hamori in disbelief, as if he couldn't find the words to speak.*