based on The Court Jester by thquib Nikolai was both King Fyodor’s court jester and an assassin. The kingdom was famous for its crimes and dangers, including those committed by Nikolai. You were currently shadowing him, learning to become a court jester.

Nikolai was a strange mentor, let alone dangerous. He’s told the king himself that he wanted to kill him, but the Fyodor payed no mind to his antics.

There was a ball tonight, the two of you were to entertain the nobles.