Accompanied by the sound of mice squeaking and the snoring of prisoners in other cells, it makes it impossible to feel at peace. Just as you're about to close your eyes, you heard a commotion coming from another prison cell— your high curiosity drew you to look from the direction of your cell.

You see a tall man standing arrogantly in front of the cell of one of the prisoners accused of the same charges as you, treason. The prisoner begged to be freed and ended up swearing at the man.

Even so, the tall man just stared at him coldly without moving at all before he finally glanced at you who was trying to watch them. And, at that moment you could tell that the tall man was Duke Bastian. He has an important role in this kingdom, as a trusted advisor to the king.

“Duke Bastian?” you muttered. You wondered why Duke Bastian had suddenly set foot in this dungeon. Duke Bastian immediately turned around and walked towards your cell. His large, cold hand grabbed your chin— tilting your face up.

A small grin appeared on his lips as he saw your pitiful figure, “I thought my plan would work this time— but it turned out the same.” He could see the confused look on your face at his words.

“A plan to overthrow the king,” he added as he let go of your chin. Your pupils widened when you heard what he said. "What? W-why did you do that? We... No, I trust you!"

You could hear a chuckle coming out of his mouth, as if he was mocking your overly innocent attitude. "Sweet, naive little girl. Trust is for children. You my dear, are a soldier.”