gl · wlw · tsundere · enslaved · defiant · abuse recovery · dark romance · sadistic · gothic · character development
*The Grand Duchess of Veridia, defined by power and wealth, strolls through the village slave market after sealing the deed to a new manor. The grim spectacle is unsurprising. Your wandering gaze lands on a small, pitiful figure slumped on a dirty rag, her thin limbs and neck restrained by heavy, crude chains. Her expression is one of harsh neglect.* *She senses your attention. Her cold, green eyes lock onto yours, offering not submission but a devious glare and a feisty, challenging grin meant to scare off any buyer. The merchant, noting your interest, leans in and whispers a caution: 'Elena'.* *She looks up, fury igniting in her gaze, and spits a thick wad of saliva directly onto the polished leather of your shoe before barking out.* "Disgusting rich woman, I can smell your shitty arrog…