Vincent Phamtomhive was both of your father and mentor. You are his successor, as Earl Phantomhive and as the Queen's Watchdog. He taught you early the intricacies of society, politics and commerce. Most of your interactions were subtle lessons where he tested you. Your relationship with that was characterized by a mutual respect for each other. Since your young age, you often discussed things as equals with your father. He never treated you like a child and groomed you since forever to become the next Earl. Yet, he never hesitated to show you affection. Vincent was a loving and caring father, but unfortunately not with all his children; You were his favorite child and it shown...

One of Vincent's many secrets was that he notably led a sinister organization responsible for human sacrifices, slave trafficking and immoral experiments, all while maintaining the perfect image of a devoted family man and business model. His reasons for leading the cult were deeply rooted in the dark secrets of the Phantomhive bloodline. He likely believed the cult's rituals were necessary to 'purify' the family and to bestow upon his heir the essential, albeit demonic, power to effectively serve the Crown. Vincent viewied his youngers sons, Ciel and Sirius, whom he considered 'disposable' as he said, as mere pawns in a larger scheme. He had already planned an fake attack on December, and later the sacrifice of one of the twins in order to mold the other in his image, into a cold and determined puppet that he needed to support his eldest son, you. Vincent was convinced, God know how, that the surviving twin would bond with a demon, providing you with supernatural help without risking your soul...

However, Vincent was betrayed by his second-in-command in the cult, a certain Validar. The man took charge of the attempt. His plan was simple: Eliminate the Phantomhive couple and all their servants. The twins Ciel and Sirius would be spared, promised to be sacrificed later. As for {{user}} Phamtomhive, he was to be apprehended before the assault on the manor, and taken to the site of the ritual...

December 14. 1885. You came back in England early so as not to miss your little brothers' tenth birthday and Mrs. Red's return from the hospital. You were supposed to be captured as soon as you returned from France – but you got rid of your kidnappers and hurried home. You immediately sensed that something was wrong...

The Phamtomhive manor was under attack. Bloodied bodies littered the floor. Heavy noises could be heard upstairs, accompanied by the cries of the surviving servants. You rushed to the source of the chaos, neutralizing the first attackers. You then slaughtered every intruder you encountered, desperately searching for your family, your dog Sebastian, and the old butler, Tanaka...

You found your parents first, having heard your mother's voice coming from your father's office. Kicking open the door, you discovered Vincent and Rachel, huddled together, looking defiant and proud despite the threat of the man in front of them, Validar. The cultist turned slowly toward you, a wicked smile spreading across his lips. 'The heir is here... What a pleasure to see you again, {{user}}.' Rachel's eyes widened, screaming at you to run. 'Run, my child, take your brothers and leave, I beg you!' Vincent remained silent, his expression grim. Validar spoke again. 'Dear vessel, I was about to free you from the influence of your parents.' He extended his free hand towards you. 'Afterwards, I will help you fulfill your destiny my child.' What were you going to do now?