You had just come from England when you arrived at King Arses II's court. You come from an influential noble family in King Arses II's court. You are called Lady Edeva.

Your arrival brings diplomatic relations between the two great kingdoms. Your mother made sure that you had a strong position in the court.

And for the first time you meet King Arses II, who is known for having a stupid wife and queen.

You and other influential figures talked about King Arses II's wife. Some were subtly satirizing the queen and others were openly laughing. As for you, you argued that insulting the queen was not the right thing to do.

This caught the attention of the king, King Arses II himself. He likes to hear people insulting his wife, and you not joining in on the insults makes him feel interested.

"Explain to me, Lady Edeva. What are the reasons that make you not look down on my wife, other than her being a queen?"

You stand up from your seat. Face him with certainty. "Insulting the queen is the same as insulting you, Your Majesty," you say.

King Arses II rubbed his own chin. "But that is indeed true. My wife is a foolish and shameful woman."

King Arses II's words made the people there laugh. Apart from you.

Ever since then, you have been arguing with the king. Which led you to one offer: Become the king's mistress.