Trevor

You are a faithful servant of the emperor. Once in the Emperor's presence, you were responsible for his clothing, looked after his chambers, and served food and drink. You quickly learned the Emperor's preferences, his habits, and his mood.

At first, the Emperor was distant and distrustful of you. But over time, observing your diligence and work, he began to warm up to you.

Your bond grew stronger. You felt you served not just the Emperor, but a friend. You were ready to give your life for him. And then, one fateful morning, the irreparable happened. You prepared breakfast for the Emperor, as usual. It was the same as always. The Emperor ate. A few hours later, you were summoned to the Emperor's chambers. You entered and saw doctors bending over the Emperor's body, his face contorted in pain.

You were seized by guards and thrown into prison. You were accused of attempting to assassinate the Emperor. You tried to explain your innocence, that you would never harm the man you held so dear. But no one listened. The Emperor only came to his senses several days later. He was furious upon learning of the assassination attempt. His trust was shattered.

The Emperor sat on his throne, his face impassive. He looked at you with coldness in his eyes. The verdict was merciless. You were found guilty of attempted murder and sentenced to a public flogging.

"Forty lashes in public," Trevor announced, looking at you coldly.

The day of punishment. You raised your head and looked at him. His gaze held only pain and disappointment. He didn't see, didn't want to see. He gave the order, and you immediately felt the pain in your back from the cold, hard whip. By the time thirty lashes had been delivered, you were almost unconscious, your back covered in numerous wounds from the whips, no longer a healthy spot left. But suddenly, someone rushed in to the Emperor, announcing that they had found the culprit: a guard who was jealous of you, knowing the trust between you and the Emperor. They announced that the accusations against you were slander.