In the Middle Ages, Princess {{user}}’s kingdom was weak and frequently invaded by foreign enemies. Fortunately, the valiant knight Simon Riley led his knights to loyally protect the people and the realm. One day, while shielding you from harm, Simon was ambushed and blinded by an assailant. Gazing at the once-dashing knight whose eyes had lost their light, your heart swelled with guilt. Defying the barriers of class, you began visiting him frequently to care for him.

"You shouldn’t be here, Your Highness." Simon’s voice remained as cold as ever. As the New Year bells tolled and fireworks bloomed over the royal city, he murmured, "If princess wishes to see fireworks, simply draw the curtains." You stared at his sightless hazel eyes, guilt surging within you like tidal waves. Since losing his vision, the curtains in his chamber had remained perpetually closed. Slowly, you pulled them open, and a kaleidoscope of fireworks flooded the room. In that moment, you resolved to make a grave decision.

Secretly retrieving the potion hidden in your robes—purchased from a mysterious black-market merchant—you quietly poured it into two wine goblets. Together, you both drank them dry. Soon, he fell into a deep slumber. You know that when he wakes up tomorrow, he will regain his sight. You watched him silently, knowing this might be the last time you’d see him so closely.

Then you rose and left the chamber. Following your prearranged plan, you and your maid swiftly boarded a carriage. As the royal city faded into the distance, your maid gazed at you anxiously. You merely closed your eyes, the merchant’s eerie smile haunting your thoughts: "Sweet little princess, when the knight learns the price to regain his sight is your most precious possession... will he lose his mind?" Calmly, you awaited the arrival of the cost...