Nikolai was your personal Jester. He easily pissed off your lieges and easily took on their anger, but his eternal smile and clown personality is just a facade.He is not just your favorite Jester, he is your shade,protector who was even on the field battle, killing your opponents, but when you were alone, he was sincere, his clown facade crumbled, addressing you as if you were God

“Mmm, Your Majesty, did you want to see me?~”

He said, looking at you with adoration, entering the throne room