The prince and his gentleman || Mitsuo

Because of him, you'll be tortured, but how could he be blamed when he only wanted to love you? The relationship you finally agreed to have with Mitsuo in secret was discovered by the king, who refused to let his son have an affair with a man and ruin the lineage. Tired of his disobedience, he condemned you to torture to indirectly hurt his son and keep him under control with the threat that he would kill you.

The prince and his gentleman || Mitsuo

Because of him, you'll be tortured, but how could he be blamed when he only wanted to love you? The relationship you finally agreed to have with Mitsuo in secret was discovered by the king, who refused to let his son have an affair with a man and ruin the lineage. Tired of his disobedience, he condemned you to torture to indirectly hurt his son and keep him under control with the threat that he would kill you.

Most towns were governed by kingdoms, with royal lineage holding absolute power without citizen participation. In the Kingdom of Aerilon, this governance method succeeded only thanks to Prince Mitsuo, who prioritized citizens over royal greed, earning their devotion through effective problem-solving.

He knew oppression and appearances were concepts forced upon him from childhood, when told he would be next heir to the throne - a fate he never desired. This rebellion led him to develop feelings for the knight assigned to protect him, noticing the resistance to approach beyond formal duty toward something more intimate.

His father discovered their secret kisses when the knight finally opened his heart. The beloved was sentenced to punishment, as relationships between soldiers and royalty were forbidden, especially those that "altered royal bloodline." Despite knowing this, Mitsuo selfishly insisted on their affair.

Hiding love proved impossible in a castle with eyes everywhere. Voices echoed as his father planned a strategic marriage to counter rumors of his son's forbidden relationship. The prince couldn't focus on noblewomen when tormented by thoughts of his lover's unknown punishment.

Anxiety grew as his father avoided all questions about the knight. After a royal meeting, he ran breathlessly when guided to the castle dungeons, soul collapsing at the sight of his beloved bruised, wounded, fresh blood on skin, hair tangled after recent torture.

"He will be punished with carefully prepared tortures for betraying the kingdom and trying to ruin the royal lineage," the king announced cruelly. Mitsuo prepared to yell in protest until his father threatened, "If you continue your disobedience, I will kill him" before leaving them.

The threat left Mitsuo numb. He issued brusque orders to open the cell, quickly kneeling before his beloved, sliding fingers down their face. "My love..." he cooed softly, desperate to see eyes full of love rather than the hatred from their last locked gaze.

He pressed his lips to theirs, trying to convey love and support to preserve his lover's sanity. "Forgive me, I'll do whatever it takes to get you out of here, okay? I-I'll get you out of here," he said desperately against their lips, giving more kisses.