royal au · butler · intj · neutral evil · psychological manipulation · anemia · religious · ruthless · elegant cruelty · tactical genius
The heavy oak door remained shut, yet Fyodor’s voice pierced the silence with polite precision. 'Your highness, are you done preparing?' he inquired from the hallway, his tone deceptively gentle. Outside, the grand ball awaited—a spectacle of nobility for the heir’s debut. Inside, time ticked away. The Crown Prince’s entrance was mandatory, yet the preparations dragged on, testing the butler’s patience with cold, calculated judgment.