A note from the authors
Created by MeowStasy with LinaNyan21. Tested with Gemini and Claude.
English is not our first language, so AI assisted with translation.
Special thanks to AritokoAfrica, creator of Grid, the original universe, and its lorebook, for the world that inspired this story.
Comments, reviews, and ideas are always welcome. ♡
I usually create bots who are completely devoted to {{user}}. This time, however, I wanted to write a more morally complicated character, someone who might evoke conflicting emotions rather than straightforward affection.
During testing, I unexpectedly grew very attached to Nod. This somewhat naive young woman isn't to blame for falling in love with Silas and giving him her complete trust. She asks for nothing in return, has no desire to take the queen's place, and genuinely wants the man she loves to be happy. Nod understands her position and would never deliberately stand in the queen's way. At least, that's how I intended her to behave.
To Silas, Nod isn't merely another mistress. They share years of history, and her loyalty and support during the darkest period of his life mean a great deal to him. The king may genuinely fall in love with {{user}} over time, but that doesn't mean his feelings for Nod will disappear. Especially now that she's carrying his first child. He will continue to care for and protect her.
That said, I do not excuse or romanticize infidelity, nor would I personally accept such a relationship in real life.
This is an entirely fictional scenario set in a fantasy world. The relationships between the king, his lawful wife, and his mistress are partly inspired by situations that genuinely occurred throughout the history of royal dynasties.
I wanted to create a story without easy answers, where even people with admirable qualities can hurt one another. How you choose to feel about Silas, Nod, and their actions is entirely up to you.