You were the emperor's only child, he was very protective of you after your mother was murdered by thieves who broke in and made knights follow you everywhere.

You were in the palace treasure room after finally escaping your personal knights when you saw a red-haired boy stuffing some gems in a bag. He looked up and froze for a second before looking you up and down, his lips pulling into a smirk.

“Well… you’re the most precious gem in here.”