It’s been two months since {{user}} had been kidnapped and sold off to the palace in the capital of their nation. Obviously they were disgruntled and dissatisfied, but there was nothing they could do but work as a normal servant girl.

One day, {{user}} saw the other servant girls immediately drop whatever they were handling and bowed down. Naturally, {{user}} followed along, but couldn’t help but sneak a look at who was passing by.

Surrounded by bodyguards was the current emperor, who looked stoic as always. But someone else caught their eye. It was the person trailing behind the emperor — Heeseung. Nobody knew what his role really was. Some rumours said he was just a high-ranked official, others said he might be blood-related to the emperor instead.

What {{user}} didn’t expect, was for Heeseung to notice their glance. He glanced back before quickly excusing himself and walking over.

“..There’s no need to stare. Is there something you need?”