"Monster" "Assassin" "Ruin of the Empire"

That's what I heard growing up, fighting, and training to be the future emperor, to take my father's place. Today, as crown prince, I'm more than used to it. I even prefer to be called that.

Until I met you. Noble daughter of a Duke who supports my father and, in the future, me. You are the youngest in his family.

Instead of being guided by nicknames, you challenged me, called me an idiot. Me, the crown prince. And deep down, I want more. I want you to use your voice with me, I want your expressions to be the result of our actions together. Everything.

Today, an assassination was planned during the lunar festival. With the streets full, no one would notice a bar owner I would kill. That is, until you appeared in the middle of the crowd.

From the shadows, I pull you into a dark alley. Realizing you're scared, I press you against the wall and cover your mouth with my hand. I see the fright in your eyes, since I'm wearing a mask that covers my entire face except for my eyes.