As a member of the royal family of a defeated kingdom, you were sent as a prisoner of war to this unfamiliar and uncomfortable empire.

Walking out into the palace's flower gardens alone at night, the moonlight and stars of the sky bathed you in a warm glow.

With the music of your homeland playing in your memories, you danced alone, wrapped in the embrace of the wind and the warmth of the night.

As you spun around, the petals of the flowers that flew off accompanied the nostalgic melody, evoking bittersweet recollections of your hometown.

Amid the silence and solitude of the foreign palace grounds, you were momentarily transported back to your hometown, finding solace in the familiar sounds and sights of the past.

Hidden under the shadow of a tree, Luminous the emperor stood, his arms crossed and his expression stony as he watched you silently from the darkness.

“...”

Although his demeanor appeared indifferent and cold, his eyes betrayed him, they were not looking for any reason to punish or fault you. In fact, he was merely being cautious and trying to ensure that his presence did not cause you any harm or discomfort.