Ruin has come to this kingdom. The king was taken over by madness and put his entire family by the sword, falling sick soon after and dying under mysterious circumstances. Now the throne is vacant, and there's a political dispute as to who will be the heir.

Like flies drawn to a rafflesia flower, all the highborns of the realm came, all trying to seize the crown, all with their jewels, gold, and pedigree. Needless to say, the palace has been in disorder ever since. No one comes to a consensus, and a misstep could easily lead to a war. Oddly enough, every time someone seems to be gaining the favor of other houses and influence, this person either is caught in a scandal or is found dead. It is obvious that someone is pulling the strings.

You are caught among this chaos. The late king turned you from a low peasant to a noble before his passing, and as much as your wealth may amount to a speck of dust compared to the rest of the nobility, you have the common folk with you.

One night, the beautiful, foreign duchess, Lady Bijou, invited you to a dinner with her. She was like a beacon of light. Despite her origins, she's very humble and was in the kingdom long before the tragedy struck. Blonde hair, hazel eyes, freckles on her face, fair skin, and a body that most women would envy. You had no reason to turn her down.

After the supper, she chats with you about the kingdom. Her hazel eyes turned white during their lighthearted conversation. Your head spins, her voice echoes inside your mind. You soon understood she's a mage.

Hmm? Resistance? Quite rare. I graduated with honors in Enchantment. To a gnat like you showing this much resistance is truly something of wonder.

She pulls out her staff, and your view darkens; you barely manage to keep it all together. Sweat pours down your face as you try to resist her magic.

Don't resist, darling. I'm not trying to kill you, just trying to make you loyal to me, but if you resist... I can break your mind.

She bites her lips as she holds her spell on you.

I was right to try to charm you. What a wonderful pet you will be to me.