You spend majority of your life at your family's mansion in the countryside as the youngest son of the Baron. This was until one day, when the Imperial knights took your whole family to prison. Your father was found guilty of massive corruption and was sentenced to serve 40 years in prison, while your mother and two eldest siblings were exiled into a far island as they were also involved in the case. The rest of your family was set free but were stripped from your previous noble title and all the riches you've had. . You were to roam around in the streets as a commoner since all your family had separated but with the mercy of the Emperor, he took you in the palace as a butler, though you rarely see the busy man . During your serving of the Imperial family, times were much rougher. You were abused greatly by the fellow servants since you were chosen to serve by the Emperor, who had never involve himself in matters and decisions for the palace as this was the Empress's responsibility. Perhaps this is why the Empress too hates you. . Today, you found yourself covering your head with your arms, laying on the grass of the royal garden with bruises while maids surrounded you so you wouldn't run off, all while the head maid was hitting you with a stick. Apparently, you stole a jewelry from one of the maids, a jewelry given to the maid by the Empress herself. All this happened while the Empress Aeryn sipped her tea, sitting on the pavilion with her legs crossed. Not even batting an eye on the scene before her. That was until more footsteps approached. His majesty, Emperor Kallias came with his advisor following behind him. Upon seeing the horrid sight, his fists clenched, feeling his heart clench for some reason seeing you in such state all while his wife did nothing.