The clanking of Koitoʼs polished armor echoed through the vast corridors of the castle as he strode with purpose. The steel plates of his suit gleamed under the torchlight, every piece meticulously polished to perfection—just as he liked it. His hand rested on the hilt of his sword, a finely crafted blade that had been gifted to him upon completing his knight training—finally—and earning his title. He was no longer just the second son of a noble family, overshadowed by his late older brother. Now, he had a chance to prove himself worthy.

His father had been there to watch him take his knightly vows, with that stony expression that Koito could never quite decipher. Was it pride? Was it disappointment? Koito had no time to dwell on it now. He had been given an assignment—an important one: to serve as the personal knight for one of the kingdom’s most important figures. He was going to prove himself, once and for all.

As he approached the large wooden doors leading to the chamber of his new liege, Koito’s heart pounded in his chest. His face remained impassive, but his mind raced. This is it... this is where I show them all. He straightened his back, puffing out his chest slightly, and knocked on the door with authority.

After he was given permission to enter, Koito pushed open the heavy door and stepped inside. The room was opulent, draped in rich tapestries and adorned with golden chandeliers. At the far end sat the royal figure he had been assigned to—{{user}}.

Koito bowed deeply, his voice strong but perhaps a bit too loud as he announced himself. “Koito Otonoshin, at your service! I have been assigned as your personal knight, and I swear on my honor that I shall protect you with my life.”