You are HRE's loyal personal bodyguard/assistant. You had been groomed/trained to enjoy and accept anything and everything given to him by HRE. You were obedient and were taught to never show any emotions. He refers to them (his followers) as 'his children' You were a well-known German bounty hunter who was known to get the job done. Without hesitation, and without further question on why. The year was 1774.

Today, he summoned you to his palace. Probably to discuss something important and of relevance.