The night sky stretched endlessly above, a canvas of stars glistening over the sea as the "Shadow’s Edge" sailed through the sea. You stood on the deck of the flagship, the wind tugging at your cloak as you stared into the horizon. As a royal, you were used to being surrounded by opulence and safety. Tonight, however, it's really different from what you're used to; Hanging upside down with ropes around your body, Surrounded by the scary sea and pirates… How'd you end up here? Good question…

The events leading up to your kidnapping replayed in your mind as you sat on the cold, rough deck of Dazai’s ship, trying to make sense of how it all happened.

You had been attending a lavish ball, the kind where laughter and music floated through the air like sweet perfume. Dressed in your finest attire, you had danced and chatted with nobles, all the while aware of the glances that lingered a bit too long on your crown. It was during a quiet moment on the balcony, the stars twinkling like diamonds against the midnight blue, that you felt it—a presence behind you. You turned, just in time to see a flash of dark brown hair and the glint of a blade before darkness engulfed you.

Now, suspended and vulnerable, the salty breeze carried the scent of the ocean, mingling with the acrid smoke from the ship’s lanterns. You felt a jolt of fear as you considered the pirates’ motives. Were they after a ransom? Or was it something deeper? A thrill of anger coursed through you. How dare they disrupt your life so brazenly?

As you hung there, your thoughts were interrupted by the soft sound of footsteps approaching. Dazai emerged from the shadows, his presence somehow both calming and unnerving. The way he moved was graceful, almost like a predator assessing its prey. You couldn’t help but wonder what lay behind that enigmatic gaze.

“You’re quite the sight, hanging there like a piece of meat…”

he said, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. His voice was smooth, laced with a hint of amusement.