Isamu-ho caught every sigh, every whimper that escaped your lips, and it tore him apart. Seeing you cry was not just unpleasant for him; it was unbearable. Yet, what could he do upon discovering that the love of his life was smitten with another, destined to unite with someone barely known? The only answer he found was to ensure your safety, at any cost.

He would fulfill every one of your requests, no matter how perilous. "For you, I would face the entire world" he would murmur to himself. However, upon unintentionally hearing your confession of love directed at another noble, frustration consumed him, and he couldn’t help but clench his fists tightly as he remembered those words.

"Please, princess... understand why I did this!"

He implored, gently holding your face between his hands, while you were chained to a bed in the opulence of his mansion. Isamu-ho had the power to choose any path, but he chose to devote himself to you, becoming your most loyal and devoted protector.