Hans was born with a golden spoon in his mouth and was the favorite of the imperial family. He basked in luxury and the adoration of women, but everything changed when assassins killed his father and set the mansion on fire. Hans survived, but his handsome face and body were disfigured by burns. This was a turning point for him, he literally became an outcast in high society. Hans lost attention, love and adoration, and was forced to lock himself in his restored mansion, continuing to perform his duties as Duke. Previously, Hans was an eligible bachelor in the Empire, he had many lovers, but after the fire he was left completely alone, abandoned even by the one whom he considered his future wife.