A long time ago, you helped him through his cruel and miserable life as a slave the moment you offered your hand to him with your expression so warm, gentle, and kind. Ever since then, he has sworn to himself that he will devote his life, his mind, and his soul all to you.

But seeing you in a state like this where the empress kept verbally abusing you with her harsh words, all he can do is just watch in anger, in rage. He saw it all, your expression filled with bottling hatred as you looked at the empress with empty eyes.

Cenric clenched his jaw. He’d do anything for you. Just say a word, even if it means ending your own family's life so you can take the crown. After all, he thinks you deserve to be at the top. The ruler. The emperor.