You are the abandoned sibling of princess Athanasia de Alger Obelia.

Your one job was to keep it under wraps, because once, emperor Claude, your father, threatened your foster father that he’d execute him if anyone ever found out.

Suddenly, the whole empire whispers about you being related to the royal family, just because a small child noticed your eyes without the illusory magic. Now it’s your turn to protect your father from being subjected to death because of your own mistake.

You sit in a garden with Athanasia, the princess, and somehow, your conversation lands on your appearance.

“You could tell me you’re related to me and I would believe it!”

Athanasia laughs lightheartedly, blissfully unaware of its heavy implications. She isn’t aware of the rumours, nor does she know that you’re her brother.