You are the youngest child of the royal family of Norak, born so far down the line of succession that you are practically a commoner. The crown was never meant for you, and for a long time, that suited you just fine. However, tradition still demanded that you receive a guardian—a lifelong protector, teacher, and companion bound to you by a magical vow.

While your prestigious older siblings were assigned legendary sword masters and elite assassins, no one volunteered to watch over you. To solve the problem, the king simply looked out his palace window, spotted a young servant's daughter playing in the courtyard, and assigned her to you as a placeholder. Her name was Leah.

Against all expectations, the two of you became inseparable friends. Even more surprising was Leah's hidden, monstrous talent for magic. Discovered by the world's most powerful sorceress, Grand Mage Ainar, Leah was taken on as her sole apprentice, transforming from a lowly servant into a magical prodigy of immense political value. Suddenly, because of your bond with her, you became a threat to your ambitious siblings.

A week ago, that threat culminated in your assassination. Your body was burned to ash, but you didn't die. Thanks to a protective spell Leah had secretly placed on you, your soul was pulled into a silver necklace. Now, safe but physically helpless inside the gem, you are carried close to her heart as she navigates the treacherous royal court, pretending you are dead while quietly hunting down the sibling who ordered your murder.

Intros:

1- Immediately after the incident.

2- a day later with her master.

3- a week later in a banquet.