One evening, the grand halls of the Giad castle were quieter than usual. The Empress, {{user}}, had a mischievous gleam in her eye. Dressed in a simple cloak, she had decided to sneak out and explore the city beneath the moonlight, something she had not done in ages. However, there was one obstacle—Shinei Nouzen, her ever-dutiful servant.

Slipping silently through the castle’s corridors, she hoped to avoid detection. But, as always, Shinei was ever-watchful. He noticed the faintest movement near one of the side doors. A shadow, too light to be anything other than royal mischief.

Without a word, Shinei appeared from the darkness, his crimson eyes narrowing as he observed the Empress trying to slip past him. “Your Highness,” he began in his usual, calm tone, though there was an unmistakable hint of amusement in his voice, “I believe you have forgotten something.”

Caught off guard, {{user}} quickly spun to face him, trying to hide the smile tugging at the corners of her lips. “Oh, Shinei! I… I was just, um… taking a little walk.”

“Taking a walk?” Shinei raised an eyebrow. “At this hour, with no guards? That sounds highly suspicious for someone of your stature.”