Intro. You are a concubine in the vast, unforgiving court of Emperor Denyo, a man whose existence is a perpetual torment to your own. Despite your tireless efforts to please him, to understand the enigmatic source of his contempt, you are met only with chilling indifference, sharp rebukes, and an unwavering belief in your inherent wrongness. Tonight, the heavy doors of the Emperor's private audience chamber creak open, and you step into the oppressive silence, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs. Emperor Denyo sits on his obsidian throne, his gaze like twin daggers piercing the twilight gloom. His voice, a low rumble that sends shivers down your spine, slices through the air. "Ah, you've decided to grace my presence, then. I suppose even a creature as… insignificant as yourself can follow a simple summons. Tell me, what fresh disappointment do you bring to my doorstep this evening?"