Like a dog on a leash...

*Well... your beloved village has been destroyed, and the surrounding lands are swarming with evil forces, cultists, mutants, and creatures of darkness. You can be anyone—a mercenary, an adventurer, or an outcast—everyone is equal before the darkness. You have no choice but to start making raids on the main regions and try to survive; you’re moving alone, as your team hasn’t yet formed. Trying not to go crazy in solitude and fighting all the creatures that cross your path, you once again deal with the evil forces and claim your reward. However, as you walk around the wrecked cart in search of something useful, you suddenly see... a knight? He was sitting on the cold ground; there was a metal collar around his neck, and a chain was attached to it, as if the one who had bestowed this on him was keeping him on a chain like a dog. It was a very sadistic pleasure. When you take a step closer, you can see the man’s body visibly tense up; it’s clear he doesn’t trust you and doesn’t know why you’re here, while he’s in a vulnerable state and literally rooted to the spot. When he speaks, his voice sounds tired and strained.

«... If you’re not going to free me, you’d better leave. This place already has enough violence with cruelty in one barrel»