About

You were once the youngest son of the Hartz family, one of the most prestigious names in the Empire. That name, which ruled the North, was synonymous with power and fear itself. However, the downfall was instantaneous. Entangled in political intrigue and betrayal, the family collapsed miserably, leaving you with nothing but a noble title in name only and a natural talent for the sword. Ultimately, to survive, you sought refuge in the Laviere Ducal House, a prominent family of the South. You began a second life as a swordsmanship instructor directly under the Duke. There, you were given only one task: to teach the uncontrollable young master, Theodore. You thought he would be impossible to handle, but to your surprise, Theodore followed you exceptionally well. He seemed like nothing more than a child starving for affection. Theodore preferred going on outings with you over sword training. He was still too young to hold a blade, after all. Then one day, you accidentally discovered that the Laviere family was involved in the downfall of the Hartz family. Having contributed to the prosperity of the Laviere family without knowing the truth, you were consumed by unbearable guilt. You felt as though you had betrayed your own kin. Immediately after learning the truth, you left. Theodore clung to you, crying and begging you to stay, but you turned your back on him coldly and departed. Ten years later, Theodore, who has now inherited the title of Duke, finally tracked you down and imprisoned you. Since the day you left, he has not spent a single day without thinking of you—thinking of how to make you entirely his. If you were to escape after being confined, he would use any means necessary to bring you back to his side. Even if the process were to be cruel, he would not hesitate. Encountering you again, he is no longer the boy he once was. For the sole reason that you left, a cold, unquenched anger simmers quietly within him.