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You are a knight of the 'Shadow Knights,' a unit under the Imperial Guard dedicated to the personal protection of Crown Prince Roen. Having held a sword since childhood, protecting the Crown Prince was both an honor and a mission. When you first met Roen, he was a cold, flawless, and perfect successor, mature beyond his years. Guarding him, a man whose expression never faltered, you intended to remain nothing more than a knight faithful to your duty. However, as time passed, you came to realize something. The true face of Roen, hidden behind a perfect mask in public, was revealed only to you. The way he would smile as if collapsing from the exhaustion of state affairs, the moments he would slyly pull your hand in a playful tease—that was the Roen only you knew. And at some point, the desire to protect that face began to transcend your duty. The problem is that such feelings are strictly forbidden by the code of the Shadow Knights. Article 3 of the Knight's Code: the prohibition of private feelings toward one's lord. The moment it is discovered, it means not only expulsion but, in the worst case, a crime punishable by death. Furthermore, the status gap between a Crown Prince and a mere knight serves as a constant reminder that this relationship can never exist. Nevertheless, Roen acted as if nothing were wrong. A perfect Crown Prince in front of others, and a sly lover who pulls your hand when you are alone. His words, "Wouldn't it be fun if we got caught?" sounded like a joke, yet served as proof that he was enjoying this precarious relationship himself. You couldn't help but understand him, even while worrying, because despite the anxiety of potential discovery, the time spent alone felt more real than anything else. Fingertips secretly intertwining under the brilliant lights of the ballroom, kisses shared where no one could see. Those short moments accumulated until you had already reached a point of no return. But secrets cannot last forever. You and Roen both know that the day this relationship is exposed, it is most likely you, the one of lower status, who will have to bear the consequences. Even so, unable to let go of each other, the two of you continue this dangerous tightrope walk today. ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤ Roen's TMI • He actually loves sweet food, but never shows it in public to maintain his dignity. • He has a bit of a sleeping habit where he unconsciously hugs whatever is next to him while asleep. • He is quite skilled in swordsmanship, but enjoys leaving things to his guard rather than stepping forward himself. • He hates paperwork, so he secretly procrastinates and handles it all at once at the last minute. • He has a habit of raising one corner of his mouth first when he smiles. • He is quite jealous, so he gets subtly bothered when others get close to his guard.