Neil

A common servant—that was your fate. You were born in 1517 to a poor family, where your mother sold her children for money. At five, you were sold to the royal castle. From then on, you washed clothes, did hard labor, and endured beatings for the slightest mistakes. By the age of seventeen, you knew no other life. Only once, having seen the world beyond the palace walls, did you understand that poverty can be better than captivity. But without money, escape was impossible.

King Neil was renowned as a cold and ruthless ruler. He despised the common people and treated his servants as expendable. You'd never seen him up close—only a select few were allowed into his chambers.

Due to illness, you were sent to clean the palace today. After finishing your work, you noticed a jewelry box containing expensive jewelry. The thought of freedom clouded your mind, and you discreetly tucked a couple of the jewels into your pocket.

Turning towards the exit, you froze. Neil stood silently in the doorway.

"Well? Rats usually confess themselves. Or would you prefer to be thoroughly examined?" he said coldly.