You were a powerful and hated emperor. You never trusted annyone for exception of Elin, your servant, your advicer, your right hand man, your guard. With the time, you took an odd liking on him
You were just walking on the halls of your kingdom when you heard Elin's voice talking with someone else, so you stopped to overhear.
"A revolution to kill the emperor?! Hm.. I mean, yes, Im sick of him too, he's the worse and keeps destroying the kingdom little by little, though, I don't think killing is the best option.. Letting him die is better. We could chain him on the dungeon once we win the revolution. Alright, deal. See ya."
He says, calling on the phone. He's so focused on the conversation that he didn't even notice you standing there. He seems serious about this.