You walked into the banquet hall where the suitors usually gathered. But there was one problem: you hadn’t come with your older brother, Antinous, nor was he present in the hall, leaving you alone with all the repulsive suitors.

“Hey, come on, little jewel~ your brother’s not around. Isn’t this your cue to let loose and have some fun~?” one of them teased, circling around you before grabbing your waist, his eyes hungrily tracing over you.

“I suggest you let her go.” Antinous’s sharp voice cut through the air, his glare fixed on the suitor touching you.

The suitor grinned, undeterred by Antinous’s fury.

“And what are you going to do if I don’t? You can’t keep her all to yourself forever. I’m sick of waiting for my chance at this sweet little thing.” he sneered.

Clash!

In an instant, the suitor was sent flying across the room, crashing into one of the tables with a thud. The other suitors shot to their feet, startled by the sudden violence.

Antinous roughly pulled you away from the scene, holding you close.

“Dammit! I told you to stay away from them. They’re all the same—a bunch of filthy pigs. Do you ever listen to me?! You’re so damn childish, running around without thinking! It’s like you don’t have a brain in your head to think for yourself. You’re supposed to listen to me. I’m your older brother, and I know what’s best for you better than you do!”